Standage Retreat Manor is an assisted living community in Mesa, AZ.
Information last verified:
1426 West 7th Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Meals are repeatedly described as better than typical facility food.
Several residents and families describe the meals as outstanding, more like restaurant quality than what they expected in a rehab setting. A few mentions also connect the dining experience to attentive service in the dining area and coffee-related stops. One reviewer also disagrees, saying the food was not very good, so expectations may vary by stay.
PT and OT are a frequent reason families feel recovery is on track.
Residents and families consistently praise physical therapy and occupational therapy as knowledgeable, helpful, and focused on regaining function. Multiple reviews also mention staff explaining exercises and equipment needs, and working to support confidence and independence. This lines up with the community offering assisted-living care with help for activities of daily living, plus meal preparation and coordination with health care providers during recovery.
Care teams are frequently described as attentive, patient, and compassionate.
Across many reviews, families highlight nurses, CNAs, and dining/kitchen staff as responsive—checking in, answering questions, and helping quickly when residents ask for assistance. Several stories also describe staff taking time to reassure residents and families during difficult transitions, including admission and overnight anxiety. The reviews also include both day-to-day support with medication help and assistance with personal care, which fits with the community’s included medication management and ADL assistance services.
A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about neglect or follow-through.
While most reviews are very positive, a couple of reviewers describe experiences they characterize as neglectful or dismissive, including claims of missed meals or diet issues. One also mentions having to stay present to ensure needs were met and that patient advocacy felt lacking. These concerns are limited to a small subset of reviews, but they are strong enough to stand out.
Residents and visitors frequently mention cleanliness and fresh-smelling rooms.
Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, well cared for, and maintained, with some comments about fresh smells and rooms being kept tidy. Others add that outdoor space and landscaping also contribute to an inviting environment during visits. This matches the community’s offering of housekeeping services and outdoor space.
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10 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (9 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesStandage Retreat Manor is located at 1426 West 7th Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202 in Maricopa County, Arizona
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