Clearwater Ahwatukee in Phoeniz, AZ

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Clearwater Ahwatukee in Phoeniz, AZ

Clearwater Ahwatukee is an assisted living and memory care community in Phoeniz, AZ.

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15815 S 50th Street, Phoeniz, AZ 85048

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

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Clearwater Ahwatukee Costs & Pricing

At Clearwater Ahwatukee, the monthly cost for a studio room is $4,525, which is notably higher than both the average costs in Maricopa County at $3,960 and across Arizona at $3,829. This significant difference may reflect the unique amenities and comprehensive services offered at Clearwater Ahwatukee, catering to residents seeking a premium living experience. While it positions itself above the local averages, this pricing also underscores its commitment to providing an elevated quality of care and community that may justify the higher expense for prospective residents and their families.

Floor plansClearwater AhwatukeeMaricopa CountyArizona
Studio$4,525$3,960$3,829

Overall Review of Clearwater Ahwatukee

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Food quality stands out

Dining quality is one of the most consistently mentioned positives in resident feedback.

Residents and families repeatedly describe the meals as delicious and restaurant-like, including lunch and dining room service. Several reviews also point out desserts and meal experiences at on-site dining venues. Even when other parts of the experience fall short, a number of reviewers still single out the food as a clear strength.

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Staff warmth and responsiveness vary

Many reviewers describe staff as caring and responsive, while a smaller set report delays or difficulty getting help.

A large share of reviews highlight friendly, attentive staff who are helpful with daily needs, check in with residents, and respond when issues come up. Some families also describe staff as rallying around residents during medical recovery and helping with practical support. At the same time, a few reviews describe trouble reaching caregivers, communication gaps, and short-staffing that can slow down help when residents need it.

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Memory care staffing is a concern

Several reviewers raise concerns about staffing and timely support in memory care and dementia-related needs.

One reviewer describes memory care as understaffed, with long waits for caregivers and problems responding to emergency calls. Another review centered on a loved one with dementia describes missed encouragement for activities, inconsistent follow-through with personal care and meals, and medication-related problems. Together, these accounts point to variability in how quickly support is provided for higher-needs residents.

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Pricing is repeatedly criticized

Cost comes up often, with multiple reviewers saying it is expensive for the value they experienced.

Several reviews call the community very expensive and note difficulty with pricing flexibility, including high monthly rent figures. A few families also raise payment or coverage concerns, including warnings about long-term care insurance eligibility and caution about policy language. Even where reviewers still recommend the community, multiple comments frame affordability as a key consideration when deciding.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

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

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • 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
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (9 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Phoenix, Arizona offers convenient access to essential services for seniors, including multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within a short distance. There are also several reputable physicians' offices nearby, providing easy access to medical care. In terms of dining options, there are popular fast-food chains like Chick-Fil-A and In-N-Out Burger as well as cafes like Starbucks within a few miles. Additionally, there are places of worship representing different faiths in the vicinity for spiritual needs. For recreation and relaxation, Desert Breeze Park and South Mountain Park offer opportunities for outdoor activities. The presence of theaters like Chandler Fashion 20 and healthcare facilities such as Chandler Regional Medical Center make this area a well-rounded choice for senior living with access to various amenities and services.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Express Scripts (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • English Dermatology Ahwatukee (0.4 miles)
  • East Valley Family Medical (1.3 miles)
  • TLC Pediatrics (1.3 miles)
  • Step By Step Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
  • Centre For Contemporary Dental Concepts (2.9 miles)
  • HonorHealth Medical Group - South Tempe - Primary Care (4.2 miles)
  • Valley ENT (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Wingstop (1.9 miles)
  • Andy's Frozen Custard (1.9 miles)
  • Dirty Blonde Tavern (2.8 miles)
  • Supreme Shawarma (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.6 miles)
  • Esperanza Lutheran Church (3.1 miles)
  • Temple Emanuel (5.4 miles)
  • Kingdom Hall (6.8 miles)
  • Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (7 miles)
  • Compass Christian Church (7 miles)

Parks

  • Desert Breeze Park (3.2 miles)
  • South Mountain Park (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Chandler Fashion 20 (4.4 miles)
  • Arizona Mills 18 w/ IMAX (5.7 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Tempe (6.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Chandler Regional Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • Phoenix ER & Medical Hospital (6.1 miles)
  • Banner Health Ocotillo (6.9 miles)

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