Elaine's Forest House in Flagstaff, AZ

Elaine's Forest House is an assisted living community in Flagstaff, AZ.

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220 West Forest Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 57 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
7
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 stars
8

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Overall Review of Elaine's Forest House

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Move-in support is repeatedly praised

Residents describe a smooth, well-supported move-in process.

Multiple residents say the move-in and application steps were easy, with office staff and managers answering questions and helping resolve issues quickly. Several specifically call out fast follow-up during paperwork and a move-in experience that felt organized and low-stress. Residents also mention help from named staff members during relocation within the community or after they arrived.

common 9 reviews mention this

It’s quiet and feels safe

Quiet hours and a peaceful setting stand out for many residents.

Residents repeatedly describe the community as quiet, peaceful, and well-suited to maintaining a steady routine. Quiet hours are mentioned directly, and several people also describe neighbors as calm and considerate. Safety comes up alongside the quiet feel, including comments about feeling secure in the area.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and professionalism

Residents consistently describe office and maintenance teams as helpful and professional.

A large share of reviews focus on how quickly the office and maintenance respond, including handling repair requests and following up when questions come up. Residents describe staff as personable and supportive, often crediting specific team members for making problems easier to solve. Even reviews that mention issues often still acknowledge staff action on broken items or timely assistance.

common 7 reviews mention this

Units and grounds are well kept

Residents mention clean, well-maintained apartments and common areas.

Several residents say apartments are in great condition and that the property is clean and well maintained. Landscaping and the overall look of the grounds are mentioned positively, including descriptions of the outdoor setting around units. A smaller number of reviews mention that updates are needed or reference maintenance concerns, but the more common theme is that the community stays cared for.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels mixed over time

Pricing is described as affordable by some, but mixed by others.

Some residents say the rent is affordable or a good value, and a few mention that pricing stayed stable while they lived there. Others describe the community as more expensive than they expected, and at least one review mentions rent increases. A separate comment notes the tradeoff of needing updates while still being reasonable for the price.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Management issues appear in several reviews

A minority of residents report serious problems with management.

Several lower-rated reviews describe difficult experiences with management behavior, including complaints about communication and how issues were handled. Some residents say they had disputes or felt treated unfairly, and one review mentions concerns about deposits and moving out. While most reviews are positive about staff, these accounts are recurring enough to be a clear counterpoint.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Flagstaff Pulliam (5 miles away) Flagstaff Pulliam (5 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Ryan Internal Medicine Pc (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Nathan M. Tritle, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Advanced Cardiac Specialists (0.1 miles)
  • Steven L Palley (0.1 miles)
  • Flagstaff Surgical Associates - Ear, Nose & Throat (0.1 miles)
  • Flagstaff Bone and Joint (0.1 miles)
  • Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (0.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • FMC Administrative Offices West Campus 4th Floor (0.1 miles)
  • Ambulatory Surgi-Center At Fmc (0.2 miles)
  • Northern Arizona Healthcare Laboratory (0.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sportsman's Bar & Grill (0.3 miles)
  • Mama Burger (0.3 miles)
  • Josephines Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Dark Sky Brewing (0.8 miles)
  • Diablo Burger (0.9 miles)
  • La Vetta Ristorante Italiano (0.9 miles)
  • Karma Sushi Bar Grill (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel (0.7 miles)
  • Bible Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1 miles)
  • Grace Fellowship Church (1 miles)
  • Nueva Vida Internacional 2021 N 2nd St Flagstaff (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Wheeler Park (0.9 miles)
  • Buffalo Park (0.9 miles)
  • Thorpe Park (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Firecreek Coffee Company (0.9 miles)
  • Wicked AZ Coffee - Downtown (1 miles)
  • Tourist Home Urban Market (1.1 miles)
  • Matador Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Awa Kava & Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1 miles)
  • Greyhound: Bus Stop - Flagstaff Transportation (1.4 miles)
  • EagleRider Flagstaff (1.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Fry's Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Wadhams Apothecary (1.4 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)

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