Marie's Board and Care 2

    18802 N 38th St, Phoenix, AZ 85050

      Clean, safe home, outstanding staff

      My mom is happy here - the place feels like a beautiful, clean, safe home. The staff are outstanding: mature nurses and excellently trained, bilingual aides who are attentive, helpful, and go above and beyond (the owner is easy to reach). Food is good, there are plenty of activities, and I'd recommend it.

      Loved one of resident
      Aug 2026

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      Reviews

      3.86·(7)

      Overall rating

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

        3.7
      • Staff

        4.0
      • Meals

        3.5
      • Amenities

        4.0
      • Value

        3.9

      Pros

      • Clean, well-maintained interior
      • Home-like, intimate setting
      • Attentive and helpful staff
      • Experienced nurses and well-trained assistants
      • Proactive medication oversight
      • Accessible owner/management
      • Spanish-speaking staff and good communication
      • Good, acceptable meal quality
      • Comfortable rooms and furnishings
      • Active activity programming when available

      Cons

      • Inconsistent cleanliness and odor control across rooms and common areas
      • Inconsistent staff professionalism and interpersonal tone
      • Delays in responding to some resident needs
      • Medication-management concerns including dosing and monitoring inconsistencies
      • Gaps in end-of-life care planning and communication
      • Variable activity offerings and limited therapeutic modalities

      Summary of reviews

      The reviews for Marie's Board and Care 2 present a mixed picture: multiple families describe a small, home-like facility with many strengths, while other accounts raise operational concerns that prospective families should evaluate. Positive commentary centers on the facility’s intimate, residential atmosphere, comfortable rooms, and a generally well-maintained interior. Several reviewers emphasize that the setting feels like a real home and that the owner is engaged and easy to communicate with.

      Care quality and clinical oversight receive both praise and criticism. Many families highlight attentive, mature nurses and well-trained assistants who provide proactive medication oversight and individualized attention; a number of reviewers explicitly state their relatives are happy and well cared for. At the same time, there are concerns about medication-management practices and inconsistency in dosing and monitoring that warrant direct questions during a tour. There are also isolated but important concerns about end-of-life care planning and communication that families should address in advance.

      Staffing and interpersonal dynamics show variability. Numerous comments praise staff as helpful, accommodating, and compassionate, and the presence of Spanish-speaking staff improves accessibility for some families. Conversely, other reports describe lapses in professionalism and empathy, and periods when staff responsiveness to resident needs appeared delayed. These mixed accounts suggest that interpersonal consistency may depend on shift, individual caregivers, or timing.

      Dining and activities are generally described as acceptable to good. Several families note reasonable meal quality and that basic needs are met. Activity programming appears uneven: some residents benefit from a range of activities and an engaged calendar, while others encounter limited offerings and an absence of certain therapeutic options such as music therapy. Prospective residents should review the activity schedule to confirm it matches personal interests.

      Facility management is a clear strength for some families: the owner’s involvement and straightforward communication are cited as positive factors. However, facilities-level maintenance shows variation. While many describe the environment as clean and safe, other accounts point to sanitation and odor-control issues in particular rooms or areas. Those inconsistencies suggest visiting at different times and inspecting both resident rooms and common areas before making a placement decision.

      In summary, Marie’s Board and Care 2 appears to provide a homey, small-scale environment with experienced clinical staff and accessible management, which some families find excellent. At the same time, there are recurring operational issues—cleanliness inconsistencies, variable staff conduct and responsiveness, medication-management questions, and uneven activity programming—that merit careful review. Families considering this facility should tour the home, speak directly with nursing leadership about medication and end-of-life protocols, review recent cleaning and pest-control practices, and ask for a current activity calendar to ensure it aligns with the prospective resident’s needs.

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      Location

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      Marie's Board and Care 2 is located at 18802 N 38th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85050.

      About Marie's Board and Care 2

      Marie's Board and Care 2 is a licensed residential care home somewhere within 15 to 60 miles of Phoenix, Arizona, and folks seem to say it's a safe, clean place where the staff is friendly and easy to talk to, with mature nurses and well-trained assistants around at all times, so if you need help, it's always close by, which means people don't get overlooked or forgotten. The home offers both private and shared rooms, and the whole place keeps a simple, home-like feel that tries to make residents feel like they're part of a family, which matters a lot to people who want a quiet, comfortable life in their later years. The staff helps with personal needs like eating, bathing, dressing, medication management, and more, so people who need a lot of care don't have to worry about being on their own, and the care is very individual, even including memory care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, as well as specialized care for diabetes, incontinence, and folks who can't move around much. The staff includes Spanish speakers for those who are more comfortable in that language, and certified nurses have background checks and training in CPR and first aid, which gives peace of mind. Meals happen in a nice dining room where people can visit with one another, and there's always a focus on keeping things clean and well-maintained, so people can count on a good environment. The home offers engaging activities like bingo, gardening, cooking classes, religious instruction, and outings, along with things like current events and range of motion exercises to help residents keep active and connected. There's transportation available for trips to the store or the doctor, which is handy for seniors who can't drive anymore, and parking is there for families who visit. The home has a high service rating, showing many families have had good experiences, and people describe the owner as good at communicating. There's no advertising here, just a place that tries to support seniors, whether they need independent living, assisted living, or full nursing care, and the emphasis stays on keeping things personal, comfortable, and supportive for each resident, especially those living with dementia. While details are limited, reviews and the network community suggest Marie's Board and Care 2 is one of several options for senior living in the Phoenix area, offering both community and expert help with long-term care decisions, and they try to empower families to find the right fit.

      People often ask...

      Marie's Board and Care 2 offers board and care.

      The full address for this community is 18802 N 38th St, Phoenix, AZ 85050.

      No, Marie's Board and Care 2 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.

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