Olive Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care in Phoenix, AZ
Olive Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living community in Phoenix, AZ.
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3014 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.6 from 73 reviews
5 stars
36
4 stars
11
3 stars
5
2 stars
6
1 stars
15
Overall Review of Olive Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care
common17 reviews mention this
Staff support varies a lot
Staff support is frequently described as caring and helpful, with some families reporting major lapses.
Many reviewers describe the team as welcoming, friendly, and attentive, including help with placement paperwork and ongoing check-ins. Several families also say caregivers treat residents with respect and compassion, including in memory care. On the other hand, some reviews describe residents waiting for assistance, problems getting in touch by phone, and management not following through.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Medication follow-through concerns
Medication help is described as inconsistent by some residents and families.
At least one reviewer said medication was not being given daily as expected, leading to a move. Another reviewer reported their mother’s health issues were ignored until a serious infection, including comments about medications being used to prevent complaints.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Communication and call responsiveness
Several families describe difficulty reaching staff by phone or in person.
Some reviewers say calls went unanswered and messages were not returned, making it hard to stay in touch. Others describe long waits to get help from call buttons, and note moments when the front desk felt unattended. A few also mention needing to search the building during tours because staff was not immediately available.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and pests raise alarms
Cleanliness and pest control are recurring concerns in multiple reviews.
A number of reviews describe the building as dirty or poorly maintained, including reports of bad odors and unclean bathrooms. Several reviewers mention insects or pests, including cockroaches and repeated bed bug problems, along with claims that items had to be discarded. There are also a few more neutral or positive comments about cleanliness, but the negative cleanliness stories are frequent enough to stand out.
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Restaurant-style dining gets praise
Dining quality is a frequently praised part of daily life.
Several reviewers say the food is good or excellent and describe the dining room as a pleasant place to eat. A few also connect meals with day-to-day peace of mind, including help with meals for residents who need assistance. This aligns with the community’s restaurant-style dining offering described in its amenities.
common3 reviews mention this
Nearby hospitals and stores help
Location is described as convenient for medical care and everyday errands.
Some families liked that hospitals are nearby and that there are multiple stores and places to eat close to the community. A reviewer also mentioned being able to walk to nearby necessities like banks. The area includes well-known pharmacy and hospital options within a few miles, supporting that convenience theme.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
115 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Financing advice
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Private cleaning services
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Hospice waiver
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Book club
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking club
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Gardening club
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Languages Spoken
English
Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
Dutch Bros Coffee (0.1 miles)
Provision Coffee Bar (0.6 miles)
Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
Lux Central (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Dark Hall Coffee (3.8 miles)
Songbird Coffee & Tea House (4.1 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.2 miles)
Zipps Sports Grill (0.9 miles)
Tee Pee Mexican Food (1.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (1.5 miles)
Cava (1.7 miles)
Arriba Mexican Grill (1.8 miles)
Wren House Brewing Company (1.8 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Physicians
Null (2 miles)
Keystone Natural Family Medicine (2.7 miles)
Arizona Eye Specialists (3 miles)
Banner Family Medicine Center (3.2 miles)
SimonMed Imaging - Phoenix (3.3 miles)
Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group (3.4 miles)
Dignity Health Peppertree Family Medicine (3.9 miles)
Hospitals
Maricopa Medical Center (2.7 miles)
Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center, Recreation Therapy (2.9 miles)
Arizona State Hospital (3 miles)
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (3.2 miles)
St Joseph's Hospital & Med Center: Deguzman Brian J MD (3.7 miles)
St Josephs Neurological ICU (3.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Christ Church of the Ascension (2.8 miles)
First United Methodist Church of Phoenix (3.6 miles)
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