Dora Adult Care is an assisted living community in Peoria, AZ.
Information last verified:
9102 West White Feather Lane, Peoria, AZ 85383
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.3 from 32 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Dora Adult Care
common17 reviews mention this
Staff warmth and responsiveness
Residents and families describe staff who are consistently kind and responsive.
Across the reviews, people highlight staff members as welcoming and supportive, with communication described as smooth and helpful. Several comments also note specific team roles such as front desk, activity directors, servers, and directors, emphasizing day-to-day engagement and follow-through. A few reviews also call out management and administration as part of the overall experience.
common6 reviews mention this
Planned activities and community events
The community keeps residents engaged with regular activities and events.
Many reviews mention scheduled activities and community events, with people describing a steady rhythm of things to do. One review calls out weekly social programming like Friday happy hour, and others mention meeting and socializing in common spaces and dining areas. There are also religious services referenced in reviews, reinforcing that activities extend beyond strictly recreational programming.
common4 reviews mention this
Dining room is a frequent focus
Dining is repeatedly mentioned, including the shared dining room experience.
Residents and families describe meals and time in the dining room as part of daily life, including socializing during meals. Reviews vary on satisfaction, with one describing food as “ok,” while another frames dining as part of the overall positive experience. The community also lists meal preparation and service as part of care support, along with special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet options.
common4 reviews mention this
Care help for daily needs
Reviews point to practical help with daily routines and getting around.
Some families describe using assistance services, including help for activities of daily living and a structured break for a caregiver. Another review highlights staff support with transportation for appointments and errands. This lines up with the community’s provided care services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and coordination with health care providers.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Reasonable costs, with eligibility caveats
Costs come up often, including concerns about affordability and payment eligibility.
Several reviews describe pricing as reasonable or affordable compared to other places, and one review frames it as a workable option for seniors who can’t afford much else. At the same time, other reviews raise concerns about rent increases and affordability pressure, and one review says it is private pay only and not for working-class families. Taken together, pricing appears to be a deciding factor with mixed experiences.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Maintenance and safety complaints
Some reviews describe serious maintenance and safety concerns.
A small subset of reviews report problems with staff and supervision and describe units as having pest issues. Another review details recurring maintenance trouble with door lock safety, along with dissatisfaction about parts and repair responsiveness. These concerns directly contradict the more positive cleanliness and upkeep comments found in other reviews.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
2 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
The Well Coffee Company (0.9 miles)
Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Black Rock Coffee Bar (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (7.1 miles)
Starbucks (7.2 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (8.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Copper Hills Church (1 miles)
Christ's Church of the Valley (3.4 miles)
CCV Childrens Building (3.4 miles)
Phoenix Arizona Temple (5.6 miles)
The Church At Arrowhead (6.1 miles)
St Thomas More Parish (6.4 miles)
Canyon Church (8.5 miles)
Restaurants
Cantina Gueros (2 miles)
Lakeside Bar And Grill (2.1 miles)
Chili's Grill & Bar (2.2 miles)
Harumi Sushi & Sake (2.3 miles)
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
The Cafe (3.4 miles)
Mochilero Kitchen (3.5 miles)
Physicians
Pleasant Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
Valley of the Sun Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
Arrowhead Dermatology PC (4.3 miles)
Pleasant Pediatrics (4.6 miles)
Sonoran Vein and Endovascular (5.9 miles)
Arrowhead Hospital - Bryan Ficarra, DO (6.6 miles)
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2 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Affordable, intimate, homelike setting with personalized care
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