Savanna House in Gilbert, AZ

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  • Interior

    A modern bar area with comfortable seating and stylish lighting.
  • Outdoors

    A sunny view of a house surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable chairs, a table, and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with two gray armchairs, a lamp, and wall art.
  • Building

    A serene courtyard with green trees and well-maintained gardens surrounded by buildings.
  • Architecture

    A modern building surrounded by a landscaped garden with grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and neutral decor.
  • Trees

    A beautiful outdoor garden patio with seating and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.
  • Windows

    Spacious dining area with multiple tables, high ceilings, and large windows.
  • Dining

    A modern kitchen and dining area with natural lighting and wood flooring.
  • Landscaping

    Entrance to Savannah House Memory Care facility surrounded by desert landscaping.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy apartment kitchen and dining area with modern furnishings.
  • Lighting

    A modern bathroom featuring a vanity with a large mirror, shower area, and toilet.
  • Entrance

    A modern commercial building with a parking lot and landscaped entrance.

Savanna House in Gilbert, AZ

Savanna House is an assisted living and memory care community in Gilbert, AZ.

Information last verified:

1415 North San Benito Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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

4.7 from 178 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Savanna House Costs & Pricing

Savanna House offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Maricopa County and the broader state of Arizona. For its studio apartments, Savanna House charges $3,700 per month, which is slightly lower than the county's average of $3,960 and higher than the state average of $3,829. The one-bedroom units are priced at $4,500, significantly surpassing the county's rate of $3,473 and the state's $3,532. In the semi-private category, Savanna House's cost of $4,725 stands in contrast to Maricopa County's more affordable rate of $2,801 and Arizona's overall figure of $2,820. Lastly, their two-bedroom suites are offered at $5,200 per month, exceeding both county ($4,112) and state ($4,106) averages. Overall, while Savanna House tends to be on the higher end of pricing for most unit types compared to local benchmarks, this may reflect the unique features and services it provides to its residents.

Floor plansSavanna HouseMaricopa CountyArizona
Studio$3,700$3,960$3,829
1 Bedroom$4,500$3,473$3,532
Semi-Private$4,725$2,801$2,820
2 Bedrooms$5,200$4,112$4,106

Overall Review of Savanna House

differentiator 58 reviews mention this

Staff communication and support

Residents and families frequently describe a responsive, caring team that follows through.

Across reviews, families commonly point to staff members who are easy to reach, answer questions, and help make transitions feel smoother. Several describe specific care-team and leadership names as communicative and reassuring, including during moves into memory care. A smaller set of reviews push back on communication and accountability, especially on the memory care side, describing delays, limited follow-up, or shifting responsibility.

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Chef-led dining stands out

Dining is a standout, with many residents and visitors praising meal quality.

Many reviews highlight food quality, calling out a chef and describing meals as delicious and satisfying. Several also mention ordering flexibility and diet handling, aligning with the community’s offered restaurant-style dining and special-diet options. A few reviews note dining problems such as meals served cold or dining service falling short, including at times where families say they end up ordering in.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents regularly mention a full schedule of activities and outings.

Reviews repeatedly describe residents staying busy through games, bingo, music, art, and other scheduled programming. Families also mention day trips and excursions, and several talk about an activity schedule they can check when visiting. There are also occasional gaps called out, including concerns about weekend programming and one comment about short staffing affecting how consistently activities run.

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Memory care feels individualized

Families describe memory care that focuses on smaller, more personal routines.

Some memory care reviews emphasize a more home-like feel and describe neighborhoods and small-group dining designed around resident preferences. Others highlight personalized care, engaging residents through memory activities, and building familiarity over time. At the same time, a few critical reviews say the level of added support does not meet expectations for memory care, citing issues like limited follow-through or insufficient interventions beyond meals and housing.

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Staffing and response-time concerns

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and response times.

While many residents and families describe attentive care, several reviews point to times when there are not enough aides or when response takes longer than expected. A few comments connect the concern to overnight coverage or difficulty getting in touch with staff or the medical assistant. One highly critical review describes a chain of communication problems and delayed action, which strongly contrasts with the more positive responsiveness stories.

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Pricing is high for some

Some reviewers feel the cost is hard to justify based on their experience.

A couple of reviews explicitly connect dissatisfaction to the community’s private-pay pricing, arguing that care should be stronger for the amount charged. One reviewer also frames the situation as a mismatch between the support they expected and the support they observed. Even among generally positive reviews, a few mention that the community is on the pricier side.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 116 resident community capacity 116 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (17 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Gilbert, Arizona offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. There are numerous dining options nearby, including MOD Pizza, Cracker Barrel, and Red Lobster, as well as popular cafes such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros Coffee. For medical needs, there are several reputable physicians' offices in close proximity, specializing in dermatology, gastroenterology, oncology, pain management, and family medicine. Additionally, there are pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS nearby for easy access to medications. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the parks like Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and Greenfield Park for leisurely walks or picnics. For entertainment options, there are cinemas like Superstition Springs 25 and Harkins Theatres SanTan Village 16 within a short drive. Places of worship are also easily accessible for spiritual fulfillment. The General Aviation Center provides transportation options for those needing to travel farther distances. Overall, this area offers a blend of convenience, recreation, healthcare facilities, and entertainment amenities suitable for seniors looking to relocate to Gilbert.

Restaurants

  • MOD Pizza (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Del Taco (0.3 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (0.5 miles)
  • Culver's (1.2 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.3 miles)
  • Red Lobster (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Over Easy (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • The Human Bean (3.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Dermatology Solutions (0.4 miles)
  • Reddy GI Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Smith Dermatology (0.5 miles)
  • Parikh, Simul Banner Md Anderson Cancer Center (0.7 miles)
  • Arizona Pain (1.3 miles)
  • Simonmed Imaging (1.4 miles)
  • Cornerstone Family Medicine (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (1.2 miles)
  • Greenfield Park (2.1 miles)
  • Finley Farms Park (2.6 miles)
  • Ashley Heights Park (4 miles)
  • Crossroads Green Belt (4.7 miles)
  • Desert Sky Park (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Superstition Springs 25 (2.3 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres SanTan Village 16 (4.6 miles)
  • AMC Mesa Grand 14 (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4.6 miles)
  • Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • General Aviation Center (5.1 miles)

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