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Elsie's House in Phoenix, AZ

Elsie's House is an assisted living community in Phoenix, AZ.

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4201 West Paradise Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85053

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

3.8 from 108 reviews
5 stars
68
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
4
1 stars
26

Overall Review of Elsie's House

common 19 reviews mention this

Maintenance and office are responsive

Residents repeatedly describe quick, helpful responses from the office and maintenance team.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that the office and maintenance teams respond quickly and follow through on requests. Multiple residents specifically call out friendly, respectful service and say issues are handled within about a day. Several also mention being able to reach the team easily with questions and repairs, and highlight staff by name when describing their responsiveness.

common 11 reviews mention this

Community feels clean and well kept

Many residents say the property is kept clean and the grounds look well maintained.

Cleanliness and upkeep come up often. Reviews describe a clean property, grounds kept up, and an overall tidy feel. A few residents also mention specific maintenance fixes tied to keeping the apartment in good condition.

common 9 reviews mention this

Quiet, safe atmosphere for living

Residents frequently describe the community as quiet and comfortable for daily life.

Several reviews highlight that the area is quiet, including at night after dinner hours. Others describe a safe feeling and note that kids can play and people walk their pets. A couple of residents contrast the daytime activity with calmer evenings, reinforcing the “quiet” impression across reviews.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

German cockroaches are a major issue

Multiple residents report recurring German cockroach infestations and ongoing pest problems.

A negative but consistent theme is roach infestations, with several reviews describing German cockroaches across units or throughout the complex. Some residents say pest control did not fully resolve the problem, even after treatments. Others describe the experience as severe enough to make units unlivable, which stands out sharply compared with the otherwise positive day-to-day comments.

common 3 reviews mention this

Location is convenient to everyday stops

Residents appreciate the convenience of being close to everyday places.

More than one review points to the location as a practical advantage for errands and everyday needs. Residents mention being within walking distance of nearby spots and that many needs are only a short drive away. This matches the nearby mix of restaurants, cafes, pharmacy, parks, and clinics listed around the community.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (16 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (16 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Whataburger (0.5 miles)
  • Valle Luna (1.2 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Macayo's Mexican Table (2.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Don Ruben's Mexican Restaurant (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • The Human Bean (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Pure Heart Christian Fellowship (1.2 miles)
  • St Thomas More Parish (3.3 miles)
  • Phoenix Arizona Temple (4.8 miles)
  • The Church At Arrowhead (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Northwest Clinic For Children (1.2 miles)
  • West Valley Ear Nose & Throat (1.5 miles)
  • ABC Children's Eye Specialists (1.9 miles)
  • Arrowhead Health Centers (2.2 miles)
  • Banner Thunderbird Surgery Center (2.4 miles)
  • Arizona Center for Hematology and Oncology (2.4 miles)
  • AOC: Arizona Otolaryngology Consultants (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Conocido Park (1.3 miles)
  • Foothills Park (2.5 miles)
  • Moon Valley Park (4 miles)
  • Paseo Highlands Park (4.5 miles)
  • Thunderbird Park (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Deer Valley 30 (2.8 miles)
  • AMC Arrowhead 14 (4.5 miles)
  • Arrowhead Fountains 18 (5.2 miles)

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