Pricing ranges from
    $3,480 – 4,176/month

    Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living

    14785 W Windrose Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
    • Assisted Living

    Pleasant surface, neglectful unsafe care

    I appreciated the neat, initially friendly staff, the clean look and pleasant backyard, and that staff answered questions. But my experience soured - they refused my refund (I involved an attorney and court), care was minimal with frequent falls and residents not being turned, staff distracted by TV/phones, poor cleanliness and chemical smells, slippery floors, ignored dietary needs and slow medical/pain response. The owner was dismissive and cameras in the kitchen felt intrusive; fine on the surface but I wouldn't trust them for long-term or vulnerable seniors.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    1.25·(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Friendly front-line staff interactions
    • Accessible outdoor backyard space
    • Visible kitchen surveillance cameras
    • Initial clean appearance
    • Staff responsiveness to family questions
    • Available daily activity program

    Cons

    • Inadequate supervision and fall-prevention practices
    • Inconsistent personal-care and repositioning routines
    • Staff distraction and limited on-floor attentiveness
    • Delays in medical and pain-management response
    • Failure to adhere to dietary and nutrition plans
    • Cleanliness and odor concerns in common areas
    • Slip-hazard and flooring maintenance issues
    • Limited outdoor and recreational access
    • Unreliable billing, refund, and financial-accountability practices
    • Dismissive management communication and weak conflict resolution

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with some surface-level positives—clean appearance on initial visits, a small backyard amenity, visible kitchen cameras, and staff who can be responsive to questions and offer daily activities. These attributes suggest an environment that can appear welcoming during tours and on first contact.

    Care quality and clinical response: Multiple concerns point to inconsistent care practices. Reviewers describe patterns consistent with insufficient supervision, recurrent falls, and inconsistent personal-care routines such as repositioning. There are also reports indicating delays in responding to acute medical needs and pain-management issues. These patterns suggest gaps in clinical oversight, staffing levels, or training that could affect resident safety and timely care escalation.

    Staff behavior and on-floor practices: While some interactions are described as friendly, other comments indicate staff distraction (television and mobile-device use) and limited attentiveness during shift hours. This inconsistency in staff conduct is linked in reviews to missed care tasks and a perception of inattention to residents' needs.

    Dining and nutrition: Several accounts raise concerns about the facility's adherence to prescribed dietary restrictions and meal planning. Inconsistent implementation of individualized diets and meal-service continuity appear as operational weaknesses that family members should clarify before placement.

    Facilities and environment: The facility has a usable outdoor space and initial cleanliness was noted by some reviewers, but there are also sanitation and odor concerns in common areas and reports of slippery floors or maintenance issues that could create fall risks. The presence of kitchen cameras is a documented feature; families may view this as a transparency measure.

    Management, billing, and communication: A notable pattern involves dissatisfaction with management communication and dispute resolution, including unresolved refund requests and claims that escalated to legal involvement. Some reviewers described alleged financial improprieties and expressed that management responses were dismissive. These are significant governance and accountability concerns that prospective families should investigate further.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The reviews present a mix of positive first impressions and substantive operational concerns. Key patterns include inconsistent direct care and supervision, lapses in dietary and medical-response practices, environmental maintenance issues, and problematic billing/management communication. Prospective residents and families should request detailed information on staffing ratios, fall-prevention protocols, medication- and pain-management procedures, dietary accommodations, cleaning and maintenance schedules, and written policies on refunds and dispute resolution. Additionally, visiting at various times of day, reviewing licensing and inspection records, and obtaining references from current families can help assess whether the facility’s day-to-day operations match its initial presentation.

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    Location

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    Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living is located at 14785 W Windrose Dr, Surprise, AZ, 85379.

    About Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living

    Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living is a residential care home that provides support and comfort to seniors in a welcoming environment. Residents can choose between private and semi-private accommodations, allowing flexibility based on preferences and needs. At Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living, nutritious and thoughtfully prepared meals are a valued part of daily life. The kitchen staff focuses on creating dishes that are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, ensuring that residents enjoy meals that are both healthy and delicious. There is an emphasis on using quality ingredients to prepare meals that leave residents satisfied and eager for their next dining experience.

    The community is dedicated to engaging residents on multiple levels—socially, mentally, physically, and emotionally—offering a variety of activities to stimulate and entertain. The programs available are designed to foster a sense of belonging, encourage participation, and enhance quality of life for everyone living at Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living. The environment is known for its friendliness and a culture of kindness, as the staff consistently strive to be helpful, joyful, and nurturing, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors.

    Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to experience the companionship and joy that pets bring to daily life. Amenities and features at the community are tailored to provide comfort, security, and enrichment, supporting residents in living as independently as possible while still receiving the help they need with daily living activities. Whether seeking vibrant activities, delicious meals, or compassionate care, Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living aims to create a positive and supportive home for all who reside there.

    People often ask...

    Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,480 per month.

    Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 14785 W Windrose Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379.

    No, Ortiz Sunnyside Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Arizona, the Department of Health Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through AZ Care Check, running compliance inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number001cs00000WoDTTAA3
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Home
    License classActive
    Capacity8 residents
    LicenseeORTIZ SUNNYSIDE ASSISTED LIVING, L.L.C.
    EffectiveJuly 25th, 2008
    ExpiresJune 30th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    1

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    07 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies where medication administration was not documented in the resident's MAR for one resident, including insulin and hypertension medications.
    • R9-10-816.B.3.cR9-10-816.B.3.c. Medication Services B. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: 3. A medication administered to a resident: c. Is documented in the resident's medical record.

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