Center At Arrowhead in Scottsdale, AZ

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  • Interior

    A modern, minimalist bedroom with a single bed and large window.

  • Decor

    A modern conference room with a large table, stylish chairs, and a decorative lighting fixture.

  • Windows

    A quiet lounge area with several tables and chairs, featuring large windows that let in natural light.

  • Lighting

    Modern office interior with cubicles and overhead lighting.

  • Waiting Area

    A modern waiting area with comfortable seating and large windows.

  • Paintings

    A cozy lounge area with two striped chairs, a small table with a clock, and vibrant paintings on the wall.

Center At Arrowhead in Scottsdale, AZ

Center At Arrowhead is an assisted living community in Scottsdale, AZ.

Information last verified:

7201 West Camino San Xavier Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85308

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

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Overall Review of Center At Arrowhead

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Wound care stands out

Residents specifically highlight wound care attention and dedicated wound nurses.

Several reviewers describe wound care as a major part of their stay, including named wound care nurses. Families say their loved ones received thorough wound tending after surgery and that the team followed through with dressings and care routines. Even when staffing was mentioned as a concern by some residents, multiple reviews still point to wound care being handled carefully during the rehabilitation period.

common 16 reviews mention this

Therapy supports recovery

Physical and occupational therapy receive frequent praise in reviews.

Across reviews, residents and families describe therapy as a core reason they felt progress, with positive comments about PT and OT teams. Some mention therapy helping with mobility goals after falls, hip surgery, or other post-hospital recovery needs. A few reviews also note therapy scheduling and responsiveness issues, but overall the dominant theme is that therapy staff took their sessions seriously and helped people work toward goals.

common 28 reviews mention this

Caregivers are kind and attentive

Many reviewers describe staff and nurses as caring and professional.

A large share of reviews emphasize that nurses, CNAs, therapists, and case managers treated residents with dignity and patience. Multiple families say communication and follow-through made them feel more comfortable while their loved one was away from home. When negative reviews appear, the complaints often center on call-light responsiveness and staffing limits rather than overall kindness, since many others describe prompt, attentive support.

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Dining quality draws mixed feedback

Food quality is inconsistent, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviewers say the food was excellent or very good and that dietary needs were handled. Others describe meals as cold, terrible, or marginal, and a few connect poor food to weight loss or reduced appetite. The community does offer restaurant-style dining, but reviews suggest the experience varies from person to person.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Call lights and staffing concerns

Some reviews describe long waits for help and weak communication.

Multiple negative reviews describe delayed responses to call lights, including instances where staff did not come for long periods or never returned calls. Several reviewers also report gaps in pain management timing and medication delivery, along with missed updates from doctors or limited communication with family. A few positive reviews mention being understaffed as well, but their overall experience is still generally favorable, suggesting the problem may depend on unit, timing, or individual circumstances.

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Clean, well-kept facility

Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-maintained building.

Many reviewers say the facility looks clean and organized, with some also commenting that it does not have a common strong odor they have experienced elsewhere. Several mention private rooms and bathrooms as part of the comfort. A smaller number of negative reviews focus more on care delivery than cleanliness, so the cleanliness praise tends to stand independently from the staffing and communication complaints.

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

  • 96 resident community capacity 96 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (19 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Oregano's Pizza Bistro (0.5 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (0.9 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
  • The Social on 83rd (1.3 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (1.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Arrowhead 14 (0.7 miles)
  • Arrowhead Fountains 18 (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Arrowhead Endoscopy & Pain Management Center (1.2 miles)
  • Arrowhead Hospital - Bryan Ficarra, DO (1.2 miles)
  • HonorHealth Medical Group - West Union Hills - Primary Care (1.4 miles)
  • SimonMed Imaging (1.4 miles)
  • Arrowhead Health Centers (1.6 miles)
  • Paseo Family Physicians (1.8 miles)
  • Aspire Pedi. Therapy (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Church At Arrowhead (1.3 miles)
  • St Thomas More Parish (1.9 miles)
  • Pure Heart Christian Fellowship (3.9 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4 miles)
  • Phoenix Arizona Temple (4.7 miles)
  • CCV Childrens Building (4.7 miles)
  • Christ's Church of the Valley (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Foothills Park (2 miles)
  • Fletcher Heights Park (2.8 miles)
  • Rio Vista Community Park (2.9 miles)
  • Thunderbird Park (3.9 miles)
  • Conocido Park (5 miles)

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