The Citadel Senior Living Community in Mesa, AZ

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The Citadel Senior Living Community in Mesa, AZ

The Citadel Senior Living Community is an assisted living community in Mesa, AZ.

Information last verified:

520 South Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85206

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

4.6 from 145 reviews
5 stars
119
4 stars
16
3 stars
2
2 stars
0
1 stars
8

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Overall Review of The Citadel Senior Living Community

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff care is a consistent theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff members as kind, responsive, and attentive.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff who are polite, gentle, and actively helpful. Several reviewers specifically mention staff handling concerns promptly and treating people with respect. A few reviews also describe moments of hands-on care—such as nurses and aides supporting residents in daily situations or helping during stressful transitions.

common 14 reviews mention this

Dining is frequently praised

Dining quality comes up often, with multiple reviews calling the food great.

Many reviews point to good meals and a positive dining experience. Some reviewers describe the kitchen and dietary team as producing meals residents enjoy, and others mention the dining room as part of what feels welcoming. A resident or family member also ties meal service to feeling supported day to day.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents frequently mention a full schedule of activities and social events.

Reviews commonly describe daily activities, organized events, and group opportunities that help residents stay busy. Several mentions include specific types of programming such as games, exercise, and outings, along with religious services for some residents. Multiple reviewers say residents make friends and look forward to participating, rather than being limited to only quiet time.

common 2 reviews mention this

Transportation for appointments helps

Transportation support for appointments is referenced in multiple reviews.

Some reviewers mention help getting to medical appointments, including transportation described in terms of coverage for appointments. Other reviews reference staff coordinating transport needs, reinforcing that moving residents for care-related trips is part of the day-to-day support families notice.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Laundry access can be limited

Laundry options can be inconvenient for some residents.

A couple of reviews note drawbacks with laundry access, including situations where a dedicated laundry facility or in-apartment washer and dryer is not available. These comments suggest residents may need to use shared or service-based options depending on the apartment setup. Other reviews mention laundry being handled by the community, but the limitation shows up clearly for some families touring or comparing units.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care communication is not uniform

Some families report breakdowns with medication support and timely assistance.

While many reviews describe attentive care, a recurring negative thread involves medication handling and getting help when needed. One reviewer describes issues with diabetic monitoring and medication dispensing, and another discusses delayed or inadequate support during a health concern. There are also comments about difficulty reaching someone by phone and uncertainty about available nursing support, which contrasts with the positive care experiences described elsewhere.

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

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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 & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • 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
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Cornerstone Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Cvam (1.4 miles)
  • Simonmed Imaging (1.5 miles)
  • Parikh, Simul Banner Md Anderson Cancer Center (1.5 miles)
  • Valley Endocrine Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Banner Imaging East Mesa (1.6 miles)
  • Glick Ronald M Do (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Greenfield Park (1.2 miles)
  • Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (3 miles)
  • Finley Farms Park (4.5 miles)
  • Ashley Heights Park (6.1 miles)
  • Skyline Park (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Uncle Bear's Grill & Tap Greenfield (1.2 miles)
  • Red Lobster (1.5 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.6 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.7 miles)
  • Del Taco (1.8 miles)
  • MOD Pizza (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Over Easy (1.8 miles)
  • The Human Bean (2.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Bashas' Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Superstition Springs 25 (2.7 miles)
  • AMC Mesa Grand 14 (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Falcon Field Airport (MSC) (3.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.8 miles)
  • Mesa Arizona Temple (5.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6.1 miles)

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