8340 North 86Th Lane, Peoria, AZ 85345
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Grace Living Care Costs & Pricing
Grace Living Care offers competitive pricing for its services, particularly when compared to the broader market in Maricopa County and across Arizona. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $3,000 per month, which is notably higher than the county average of $2,801 and the state average of $2,820. In contrast, the facility's private rooms are priced at $5,000 monthly, significantly exceeding both the county rate of $3,318 and the state average of $3,345. These costs reflect the quality care and amenities provided by Grace Living Care but suggest that potential residents should weigh these figures against their specific preferences and budgetary considerations when exploring their options.
| Floor plans | Grace Living Care | Maricopa County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private | $3,000 | $2,801 | $2,820 |
| Private | $5,000 | $3,318 | $3,345 |
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Overall Review of Grace Living Care
Pros
The family member was thankfully moved to a better place.- There was an air-conditioned roof over their head during a very hard time.
- The staff were consistently present during phone calls with family.
- The family member's condition improved after leaving the facility.
Cons
They are negligent.- They will give you lots of attitude about care.
- They will badger you about more money.
- Their small staff are not nurses, just caretakers.
- It is unclear what training they undergo.
- It feels creepy that they are always present during phone calls with family.
- The monitoring during phone calls felt creepy and overly intrusive.
- The staff did not feed the patient or move them enough and were abusive enough to frighten them into telling the family.
- No one called them back after leaving a message.
Review
Grace Living Care in Peoria is best suited for families facing an urgent placement where options are severely limited and relentless hands-on oversight is both possible and expected. It is not a fit for those counting on steady, professional nursing care, predictable communication, and consistently compassionate daily routines. In practice, this setting demands that families assume active, ongoing advocacy, be prepared to press for answers, monitor care plans, and challenge staff whenever gaps appear. If a calm, transparent care environment with reliable medical oversight is the priority, this community should not be the first choice.
Explicitly, alternatives should be considered by families prioritizing licensed nursing presence, timely responsiveness, and a demonstrable track record of safety. Those with medical needs requiring regular medication management, wound care, or mobility support will want a facility with trained nurses, clear staffing ratios, and documented care plans. Anyone who cannot dedicate substantial time to supervise care or who expects consistent, respectful communication from administration should seek other options. The reviews point to fundamentals, training, accountability, and proactive care, that this community appears to struggle to deliver.
The main downsides are severe enough to override any weak or theoretical benefits. The most troubling concerns center on safety and trust: allegations of neglect, inappropriate handling of meals and mobility, and the development of bed sores, all tied to a staff pool described as caretakers rather than licensed nurses with verifiable training. Add in reports of residents being monitored during phone conversations in a way that feels intrusive, and a pattern of poor responsiveness when families attempt to raise issues. When a resident’s condition declines after placement and only improves after a move, the implication is that the baseline care is not meeting basic needs. Such dynamics create a climate where fear and withholding information replace genuine, proactive care.
There are any real positives to weigh against these downsides? The facility does provide a basic shelter and a staffed environment, elements that every senior living option should offer. The air-conditioned, secure space is a minimal comfort, and some degree of staff presence exists in a physical sense. However, these slender advantages do not compensate for the core failures in medical oversight, feeding and turning practices, or the credibility of communication with families. In this context, any perceived upside is overwhelmed by safety risks and the erosion of trust necessary for a resident’s well-being.
In evaluating Grace Living Care, the alchemy does not tip in favor of staying. The potential advantages are too fragile to offset the real and documented risks. Families should insist on transparent evidence of licensed nursing staff, formal training records, robust med-management protocols, and a proven track record of timely, compassionate care. If these assurances cannot be provided, the prudent course is to explore alternatives, nearby facilities with strong state inspections, clear care plans, and open channels for family involvement, or consider home health options that allow hands-on oversight and direct caregiver supervision. If questions persist, prioritize safer, more accountable environments where daily routines, dignity, and health needs are consistently addressed without the burden of constant, stressful oversight on the part of family members.
10 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (16 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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