Palos Verdes Senior Living in Peoria, Arizona, sits in a peaceful neighborhood with east-facing views of the White Tank Mountains and easy access to the 101 freeway, and when you visit, you see the Sky Deck that looks over the courtyard and pool, and there's always a bright and cheerful feel with fresh, clean buildings and a friendly staff that stays attentive day and night. Folks who live here can pick from independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, which is made for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other cognitive challenges, and people get to choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, with up to 88 different floor plans, and there're also semi-private and private rooms if someone needs more help, so everyone finds something that fits their needs. Every apartment has kitchens or kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, walk-in showers, and safety features like sprinkler systems and emergency call pendants, and there's a full-size gym, a recreation room, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and common spots like arts and crafts rooms, game areas, and outdoor patios where residents watch the rabbits, quail, and songbirds.
Palos Verdes runs around the clock, with staff on site 24/7, helping with daily things like bathing, dressing, walking, medication management, and housekeeping, and the team can help with wound care, personal care, and even occupational and physical therapy, and they do podiatry, plus memory care has more security and extra cognitive support. There's a focus on staying independent, but help's always close, and people can move between care levels if their health or needs change, so they can stay as they age, and the community allows hospice care and outside home help, which brings peace of mind for families. Meals come from the full-service restaurant, and there's a chef, menu choices, daily specials, and wait staff serve at regular mealtimes, and the place can do low sodium or other special diets, and there's a rotating seasonal menu with local produce.
Residents get three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, one load of laundry each week, linen service, and scheduled transportation within ten miles for shopping, doctor visits, or activities, and they even have VA benefits help and financial advice. The pet policy lets folks bring smaller pets if they pay the one-time deposit and keep up with shots and licenses. There's a salon and barbershop for haircuts, chapel for religious services, and regular wellness and vaccination clinics for COVID-19 and flu. The community schedules a variety of activities like story times, arts and crafts, cooking clubs, music groups, Wii bowling, Tai Chi, and lectures, with regular offsite outings and guest meals, and there's always something going on to help people stay active and make friends.
Parking's available for guests, and there's wi-fi all through the grounds, plus walking paths and gardens for fresh air, and staff keeps up with safety and handicap features, including a solid sprinkler system. Residents can always speak with the executive director, who's stayed on for years and keeps an open door for concerns, and programming often reflects what residents say they want, so there's ongoing feedback and new ideas. Palos Verdes is licensed by the state and accepts long-term care insurance, with clear levels of care and costs, but there's no special protection from rent increases, so it helps to ask about cost details before moving in. There are virtual tours, photos, and a FAQ on the community's website. Folks who live here often say it feels friendly and supportive, with staff who know what they're doing and make life a little easier every day.
