Goodyear ALH

    14808 W. Amelia Ave, Goodyear, AZ, 85395
    3.7 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      3.0

      Excellent start, later became unsafe

      I chose this facility for my mom and at first care was excellent — attentive staff, nurses with hospice, dementia and mental‑health experience, good meals and activities, and she did very well. Care later diminished under new, money‑driven ownership, became unsafe, and a state complaint was substantiated; that ownership was removed. I still plan to place my dad there because many staff remain caring, but families should watch closely. I recommend with caution.

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      3.67 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        3.7
      • Staff

        3.7
      • Meals

        3.7
      • Amenities

        3.7
      • Value

        1.0

      Pros

      • New ownership
      • Nurses with hospice experience
      • Staff experienced in mental health and dementia care
      • Very good care for some residents (example: mother)
      • Caring and attentive staff
      • Good care quality reported by multiple families
      • Social meals with other residents
      • Enjoyable activities
      • Recommended to other families
      • Family planning to place another relative (planned placement)

      Cons

      • Care quality diminished over time
      • Unsafe conditions reported
      • Facility described as money-driven
      • State complaint substantiated (regulatory finding)
      • Resident removed after complaint
      • Inconsistent care quality

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed, with a number of clear positives but at least one serious negative account that signals risk. On the positive side, reviewers frequently mention strengths in clinical experience and frontline caregiving. Several reviews note new ownership and highlight nurses with hospice experience as well as staff experienced in mental health and dementia care. Multiple families reported very good care for a loved one (specifically a mother in one summary), described staff as caring and attentive, and characterized the overall care quality as good. Social aspects of the community also receive praise: reviewers mention shared meals with other residents, enjoyment of activities, and explicit recommendations to other families. One reviewer even indicated an intention to place another family member at the community, suggesting trust from some families.

      However, there is a notable and serious negative pattern in at least one report. A reviewer said the community was great at first but that care diminished over time, eventually describing conditions as unsafe and characterizing the operation as money-driven. That same account states a state complaint was substantiated and that a resident was removed thereafter. These points represent a major concern because they indicate regulatory findings and an outcome of removal, contrasting sharply with the generally positive reports. The combination of initial praise followed by alleged decline suggests variability in performance over time or between shifts/residents.

      Breaking the themes down: care quality and clinical expertise are both highlighted but uneven. Clinical strengths emphasized include hospice and dementia/mental-health experience among nurses — these are important capabilities for residents with complex needs and are cited as reasons for satisfaction. At the same time, at least one reviewer experienced a decline in care quality that they described as unsafe, which resulted in a substantiated complaint. Staffing behavior and day-to-day attentiveness are described positively by several reviewers (caring, attentive staff), but the negative report implies either inconsistent staff performance or management issues affecting care continuity.

      Management and regulatory issues are where the reviews diverge most sharply. 'New ownership' is listed as a positive factor in some summaries, perhaps implying change and improvement, while one review characterizes the facility as 'money-driven' and documents a substantiated state complaint. That regulatory action is an important, factual negative in the available summaries and marks a clear red flag; the reviews do not provide details about the nature of the complaint, timelines, or corrective actions taken. Because of this, the community appears to present both encouraging signs (clinical expertise, caring staff, social engagement) and serious concerns (decline in care for at least one resident, substantiated complaint) that prospective families should investigate further.

      In short, reviewers report meaningful strengths in staff skill sets, person-focused care for some residents, and engaging social programming, but also report at least one instance of declining and unsafe care that prompted regulatory intervention and removal of a resident. The pattern is mixed rather than uniformly positive or negative; the most significant takeaway is variability — many families have favorable experiences, yet there is documented evidence of a serious problem that affected at least one resident. Prospective families should weigh both the positive reports of clinical competence and family recommendations against the substantiated complaint and reported safety concerns when evaluating the community.

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      About Goodyear ALH

      Goodyear ALH is a small, licensed assisted living home in Goodyear, Arizona, where up to 10 seniors can get long-term care, and you'll see it's often chosen by folks who need help with daily tasks or memory care, including those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, the license number is AL10123H, and families say the friendly staff help keep things running smoothly with care that's both homey and attentive. The facility supports seniors who want to stay independent but also offers help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other personal needs. The community has both private and shared rooms, with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable TV, telephone, and internet service, plus fully furnished options if you need them, and there's 24-hour staff supervision and a call system for emergencies or sudden needs. The owners are nurses with backgrounds in hospice, dementia, and mental health care, and they make sure trained staff cover a lot of different health needs, like medication administration, diabetic support, incontinence care, non-ambulatory assistance, and even more intensive nursing care when it's needed.

      Meals here are a daily highlight, with chefs and meal planners preparing nutritious food from quality, often organic, ingredients; there's a focus on community, so daily activities fill the calendar-bingo, game nights, movies, music, and special events keep folks engaged, and you'll find indoor common areas for relaxing and visiting. Pets are welcome, which makes it even more home-like, and families can get short-term respite care if a loved one needs a temporary place to stay. Memory care services include tailored support plans, supervision, and therapeutic activities that fit each resident's cognitive needs, while physical, speech, and occupational therapy, along with personal trainers and nutritionists, help residents stay active and as healthy as possible. There's full housekeeping, linen service, transportation for doctor's visits, parking, and technology for keeping in touch, which makes life less stressful for families. The facility doesn't accept Medicare unless certified, but it's separately licensed by state and local authorities, and a major point folks mention is the respectful, helpful attitude that creates a calm and welcoming community atmosphere for seniors and their families.

      Goodyear ALH offers a range of health care, support, and community services on a smaller scale, which often means a more personal approach, and the consistent rating around 4.6 out of 5 stars in reviews reflects both the care and comfort people have found there. There's special attention paid to memory care, individual needs, and community activities, and seniors who want a safe, comfortable environment without feeling overwhelmed by a big crowd usually find this a good match, and, of course, families can work with Senior Living Advisors online to find out if it's a good fit for their situation.

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