Cooper Ranch

    1101 N Whipple Circ, Gilbert, AZ, 85233
    3.7 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      2.0

      Friendly staff, dangerous medication errors

      I’m generally pleased with the care — clean community, friendly staff, a courteous manager who keeps me updated, good meals and satisfactory laundry. However, I’ve had serious safety issues: medications (including insulin) and tube‑feeding supplies were missed and weekends are often understaffed with owners away, so I recommend cautiously.

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      Amenities

      3.67 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        3.7
      • Staff

        3.7
      • Meals

        3.0
      • Amenities

        3.7
      • Value

        3.7

      Pros

      • Clean community
      • Friendly staff
      • Good meals
      • Laundry services satisfactory
      • Care meets needs
      • Pleased with the care
      • Courteous facility manager
      • Manager keeps family updated
      • Highly recommend

      Cons

      • Medication not administered as prescribed
      • Insulin not administered
      • Tube feeding food not provided
      • Insufficient weekend staffing (single staff member)
      • Owners absent or unavailable

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed, with a clear split between satisfaction with general living conditions and serious concerns about clinical care and staffing reliability. On the positive side, reviewers repeatedly describe the physical environment and non-clinical services as strong points: the community is described as clean, meals are considered good, laundry services are satisfactory, and many commenters say that the care meets residents' day-to-day needs. Several reviewers explicitly state they are pleased with the care and even highly recommend the facility, often noting specific staff members and a courteous facility manager who communicates well and keeps family members updated.

      However, the most serious and recurring negative themes involve clinical care lapses and staffing shortfalls. Multiple review summaries allege that prescribed medications were not given, with specific mentions that insulin was not administered and that tube-feeding food was not provided. These are clinically significant omissions that represent potential safety risks for residents with complex medical needs. In addition to medication and feeding failures, reviewers report insufficient staffing on weekends — in one summary a single staff member was responsible for the unit — which could plausibly explain or contribute to missed medications and missed feedings. The combination of care-critical omissions and low staffing levels on off-peak shifts is a consistent pattern across the negative comments.

      Management and leadership receive mixed marks. A facility manager is described as courteous and communicative, which families appreciate; that person is noted for keeping relatives updated and prompts some reviewers to recommend the community. At the same time, ownership is described as being away or unavailable, a detail that reviewers cite alongside clinical lapses and staffing issues. This juxtaposition suggests that while on-site management may be functioning well in routine communication and hospitality, higher-level oversight or accountability from owners may be lacking or inconsistent, particularly when it comes to ensuring clinical reliability and adequate staffing coverage.

      In terms of services and daily life, the community presents as comfortable and well-kept. Positive comments about cleanliness, meals, and laundry indicate a generally acceptable standard of living operations. These strengths appear to be significant contributors to the reviewers who felt their needs were met and were satisfied overall. Nonetheless, because the negative items involve critical aspects of medical care (insulin administration, medication delivery, tube feeding), they carry heavier weight in risk assessment than the positives do in quality-of-life assessment.

      In summary, the reviews portray Cooper Ranch as a community with solid hospitality, cleanliness, and some reliable day-to-day services, supported by a communicative facility manager who receives praise. However, persistent and serious concerns about medication administration, failure to provide tube-feeding food, and understaffing on weekends create safety and reliability questions. The presence of these clinical lapses alongside positive nonclinical feedback suggests inconsistency: the environment and staff interpersonal skills may be good, but clinical systems and staffing cover — particularly on weekends and in the absence of owners — appear to be weak points that reviewers flagged. Any decision-making based on these reviews should weigh the high-impact nature of the clinical concerns alongside the favorable reports about cleanliness, meals, and on-site management communication.

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      About Cooper Ranch

      Cooper Ranch sits at 1101 N Whipple Circ in Gilbert, AZ, serving seniors with many care needs in a residential care home. The community helps people with assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and board and care homes. They also have continuing care retirement communities, or CCRCs, for people who want to stay in one place as care needs change. The housing options are flexible, including semi-private, one-bedroom, studio, suites, and private rooms with private bathrooms, and the facility allows both cats and dogs so folks can keep their pets. For people who need more support, Cooper Ranch offers skilled nursing, high acuity care, diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, hospice, incontinence care, and provides nurses on staff. Folks in memory care get secure environments with 24-hour supervision, specialized help, memory-enhancing activities, and support for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia to reduce confusion and wandering. Assisted living services help with bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, meals, and housekeeping, all designed to help people keep their independence while getting the help they need.

      The independent living areas let active seniors worry less about chores and enjoy social living with resort-style amenities, organized activities, and all-day dining with meal choices that consider dietary needs and allergies. Cooper Ranch has a warm atmosphere known for staff who are joyful, friendly, and ready to help, and residents often take part in scheduled community events, movie nights, outings, and walks along garden paths. The board and care homes stand out because they're small and located in regular neighborhoods with personal attention from live-in caregivers, which makes for a cozy, home-like setting with daily meals, laundry, dry cleaning, and furnished rooms.

      For convenience, Cooper Ranch offers complimentary transportation, parking, an emergency alert system, and coordination with healthcare providers, so folks don't have to worry about appointments or getting around. The kitchens make meals focused on good taste and the right nutrition, served in a community dining room, and people can always find a snack or meal, no matter the time. The support covers every day needs, from medication management and help with daily tasks to special therapies and rehabilitation for folks who need it, and respite care is available when family caregivers need a break.

      Residents get a choice of private or shared rooms, and house pets are welcome, making the place feel more like home. The facility has earned awards like Best of Senior Living for its care and support. While Cooper Ranch doesn't pretend to be fancy or perfect, the focus is always on giving seniors a safe, supportive, and friendly place where people's needs come first, and everyone can find a comfortable spot, no matter how much help they need.

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