A Paradise for Parents 164th Lane sits in a quiet neighborhood in Surprise, Arizona, just a short drive from White Tank Mountains and Lake Pleasant Regional Park, and this board and care home keeps things small with no more than 10 residents so each person gets more attention. Staff stay here for years, working together and knowing all the residents' habits, which helps with memory care and dementia needs, and long-term residents and their families say the caregivers are kind, respond quickly, and always update loved ones about changes. Lilia, the manager, has 18 years of experience helping people with dementia and Alzheimer's, and everyone's well-trained in medication management, daily living help, and avoids overmedication. They have awards like "Best of Senior Living 2025" and "Best Meals & Dining" and a review score of 8.6 out of 10, with low staff turnover and team members all vaccinated and still following safety steps, so families feel comfortable.
This home lets you visit any time, with no set hours, and the residential setting feels much like a family home, with each person getting a private room, private bathroom, and spaces to gather inside or out. There are wheelchair accessible showers, air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor common areas, and even Wi-Fi and cable TV, while meals come home-cooked with healthy, often organic or kosher ingredients, and lots of vegetables, and the caregivers also work as the cooks, so special diets and preferences are easy to meet. You'll find a beautician on-site, a dentist who visits, nurses and therapists for different needs, and doctors on call, which gives peace of mind to families.
There's a real focus on keeping residents busy and involved, whether it's art classes, music time, day trips to nearby sights, or live performances brought in, and there's a personal trainer on staff who comes in a few times a week for exercise. They hold both on-site and off-site religious services for several faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, Mormon/LDS, Protestant, as well as general spiritual programs, and residents can follow devotional routines and attend organized holiday meals with family. Activities range from board games and gardening to group outings like shopping or boat rides on Lake Pleasant, and the gardens and secure walking paths make it easy for residents to enjoy fresh air safely.
This place does diabetic care, incontinence care, high-acuity programs, cognitive therapy, and 24/7 assistance with daily tasks, whether you need help bathing, dressing, or just getting around. With organized memory care services and assisted living in a non-smoking, pet-friendly place, the care stays focused on what parents need-nutrition, safety, and staying as independent as possible for as long as possible. They're part of a larger network called A Paradise for Parents LLC, so the setup at 164th Lane mimics the same standards found in their Goodyear, Banff Lane, or 135th Drive homes, but each home keeps its close-knit feel, offering respite stays, hospice, and long-term healthcare.
Meals get cooked from scratch, with the staff often preparing special foods using coconut oil and local produce, and if you want to tour the place, they'll even provide a free lunch so families and residents can see what life's like. With staff that's been around for years, caregiver ratios as low as 1:3, and regular group activities, residents can feel cared for and families feel reassured. Pets are welcome, safety checks are routine, and people with all abilities, including those with advanced memory issues or physical challenges, get routines and care programs that suit them. Most people say the atmosphere is laid-back, staff treat the residents like family, and there's always something going on to keep everyone active and comfortable.
