BridgeWater Assisted Living Midtown in Phoenix, AZ

BridgeWater Assisted Living Midtown is an assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, AZ.

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4000 North 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013

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

3.6 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of BridgeWater Assisted Living Midtown

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Food and diabetic options draw focus

Dining quality and diabetic meal needs come up often in reviews.

Several residents describe the food as delicious and enjoyable, and some say daily meals match their needs. At the same time, other reviewers raise concerns about meals for diabetic residents and specific dietary limits, including comments about what gets served. The community also states it can accommodate diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with the way meals are discussed in reviews.

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Staff are frequently praised

Many reviews describe staff as caring and attentive.

A large share of reviewers highlight friendly, caring staff who help residents and families, and several mention quick follow-through when contacting the community. Some also describe feeling safe and supported by the team during day-to-day life. However, a smaller set of reviews takes a sharply different view, describing disrespectful interactions and leadership or communication problems.

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Memory care is a mixed picture

Memory care experiences vary, with both praise and serious concerns.

One reviewer in the memory care unit describes positive care for dementia needs and says they had nothing but great things to report. Another reviewer recounts severe problems in the memory care unit as dementia worsened, including delayed responses and call light issues after falls. This aligns with the community offering specialized memory care programming and mild cognitive impairment support.

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Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Residents and families mention the community’s cleanliness.

Multiple reviews call out cleanliness and a well-maintained environment, including comments about the facility looking spotless. Reviews also describe an atmosphere that feels welcoming and secure as people walk through the building. A few critical reviews also mention service breakdowns, but cleanliness-focused praise appears consistently among positive experiences.

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Call response and medication issues

Several reviews report problems with responsiveness and medications.

Some reviewers describe medications being late or incorrect, and others say assistance through call lights was delayed after falls or during urgent moments. There are also comments about staffing that made it harder for residents to get timely support. While the community offers 24-hour supervision and a 24-hour call system, these reviews suggest mixed day-to-day experiences when families need urgent help.

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Family communication needs improvement

Communication with families is a recurring complaint.

Some reviewers say they were not informed promptly after hospitalizations, even after major events like intubation. Others describe delays for promised items and difficulty reaching the right person for explanations. Alongside praise for responsiveness, these accounts point to inconsistent communication for some families.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (6 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (6 miles away)
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • George & Dragon Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Kobalt (0.7 miles)
  • Del Taco (1.1 miles)
  • Federal Pizza (1.4 miles)
  • Windsor (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Lux Central (0.5 miles)
  • Dark Hall Coffee (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Fair Trade Cafe (2.4 miles)
  • Lola Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center, Recreation Therapy (0.7 miles)
  • St Josephs Neurological ICU (0.8 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital & Med Center: Deguzman Brian J MD (0.8 miles)
  • Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (2.4 miles)
  • Abrazo Central Campus (2.5 miles)
  • Surgical Specialty Hospital Of Arizona (2.9 miles)
  • Maricopa Medical Center (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Arizona Eye Specialists (0.7 miles)
  • Dignity Health Peppertree Family Medicine (0.9 miles)
  • Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group (1.2 miles)
  • SimonMed Imaging - Phoenix (1.3 miles)
  • Keystone Natural Family Medicine (2 miles)
  • Banner Family Medicine Center (2.5 miles)
  • Bethany Women’s Healthcare (4 miles)

Transportation

  • Thomas/Central Ave METRO (1 miles)
  • METRO McDowell/Central Ave (2 miles)
  • Airport Rent-A-Car (4.2 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First United Methodist Church of Phoenix (1.6 miles)
  • Roosevelt Community Church (2.5 miles)
  • Primera Iglesia United Methodist Church (3.7 miles)
  • Open Door Fellowship Church (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Encanto Park (1.6 miles)
  • Margaret T. Hance Park (2.2 miles)
  • Granada Park (2.9 miles)
  • Royal Palm Park (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Arizona Center 24 (2.8 miles)

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