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Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley in Phoenix, AZ

Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley is an assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, AZ.

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Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley in Phoenix, AZ

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  • Interior

    A brightly lit salon interior with chairs, mirrors, and hair styling equipment.
  • Outdoors

    A two-story motel building with well-maintained landscaping and a bright blue sky.
  • Decor

    A well-decorated waiting area featuring comfortable seating and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room with a cozy sofa and stylish decor, featuring artwork and elegant lighting.
  • Building

    Aerial view of a building with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by trees and a parking lot under a cloudy sky.
  • Architecture

    A beautiful house surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a striped blue and white bedding set, featuring a wooden bed frame, nightstands with lamps, decorative wall art, and a mirror.
  • Trees

    An aerial view of a residential area showcasing homes equipped with solar panels and surrounded by greenery.
  • Windows

    A modern room with wooden tables and chairs, featuring large windows and built-in shelves.
  • Dining

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets and a small dining table.
  • Landscaping

    A serene suburban neighborhood with solar-paneled houses, lush greenery, and clear skies.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy living room area with a television and a view into the kitchen.
  • Lighting

    A cozy and modern living room with stylish furniture and warm lighting.
  • Garden

    A serene garden pathway leading to a pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

16621 North 38th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

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

4.3 from 116 reviews
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4 stars
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Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley Costs & Pricing

Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the broader costs in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona. For a studio, the monthly rate stands at $3,295, which is notably lower than both the county average of $3,960 and the state average of $3,829. In contrast, those seeking a one-bedroom unit will find Pacifica's price of $4,295 slightly above the county median of $3,473 and Arizona's average of $3,532. Notably, the semi-private room option at Pacifica is priced at $5,095 - considerably higher than Maricopa County's average of $2,801 and Arizona's typical rate of $2,820. This pricing structure reflects Pacifica's commitment to offering premium services and amenities that may justify these higher costs for certain accommodations.

Floor plansPacifica Senior Living Paradise ValleyMaricopa CountyArizona
Studio$3,295$3,960$3,829
1 Bedroom$4,295$3,473$3,532
Semi-Private$5,095$2,801$2,820

Overall Review of Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley

common 52 reviews mention this

Caring staff and attentive help

Residents and families frequently describe genuinely caring staff.

Many reviews emphasize kindness, professionalism, and responsiveness from caregivers, nursing, and the front office. Families also describe staff communicating during moves and care planning, with attention to what residents need. A few reviews are sharply negative about leadership or day-to-day care, but positive accounts are far more common across different staff roles.

common 24 reviews mention this

Activities feel like daily life

Residents are repeatedly described as staying engaged with activities.

A recurring theme in reviews is that residents participate in scheduled activities, group events, and outings. Several reviewers mention observing upbeat resident energy, fun activities, and community-sponsored events during visits. Some families also note delays or fewer activities at certain times, but overall the reviews commonly connect life here with being busy and involved.

common 16 reviews mention this

Dining and special diet support

Dining is often described positively, including support for diets.

Multiple reviews mention that meals look good, food is enjoyable, and residents are served in a cafeteria or dining setup. Others specifically call out that special diets can be accommodated, and some reviewers say they did not have to bring medications and that care coordination included meal support. A smaller number of reviews complain about food quality, but the more frequent dining mentions are positive or neutral.

  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets and a small dining table.
  • A delicious plate of shrimp pasta with vegetables served in a restaurant setting.
  • A modern dining room with multiple tables and chairs, featuring wooden floors and ceiling lights.
differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Memory care cottages and safety

Cottage-based memory care is a defining part of the experience.

Several reviews highlight a cottage approach with a more home-like feel, along with secured outdoor space where residents can walk. Families describe safe roaming and courtyard or patio time as part of why they felt comfortable choosing this community. There are also serious safety concerns raised in a few memory-care reviews, including falls and inadequate staffing, so residents’ and families’ experiences appear mixed on day-to-day safety.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Communication and call-backs vary

Communication with families is described inconsistently in reviews.

Some reviewers praise ongoing updates, open-door responsiveness, and being kept in the loop about care. Others report difficulty reaching the resident care director or not getting call-backs or emails returned, even when they had questions. This split shows up again in reviews that mention process or paperwork friction.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing concerns and fee changes

Some families question value because the cost can feel high.

A few reviews explicitly criticize monthly fees, including claims that pricing updates or increases were not adequately communicated. In contrast, some reviews describe confidence in care and recommend the community, suggesting pricing concerns are not universal. Where pricing comes up negatively, it is tied to expectations about the level of care provided and transparency around cost changes.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 84 resident community capacity 84 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted 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 on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • 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
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party 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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • 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 (14 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (14 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Phoenix, Arizona, offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living. With multiple medical facilities such as 2nd Chance Treatment Center and HonorHealth Medical Group nearby, seniors can easily access healthcare services. There are also several pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS within a few miles for medication needs. In terms of recreation, parks like Desert Horizon Park and Sun Devil Ridge Park provide opportunities for outdoor activities. For entertainment, there is the AMC DINE-IN Desert Ridge 18 theater just a short drive away. Additionally, with the Scottsdale Municipal Airport and car rental services nearby, transportation options are readily available for seniors looking to travel or visit family members. Overall, this area provides a mix of amenities that cater to the needs and interests of older adults in a comfortable and convenient setting.

Physicians

  • 2nd Chance Treatment Center (0.1 miles)
  • HonorHealth Medical Group - Primary and Immediate Care - Saguaro (1.6 miles)
  • NOAH Palomino Health Center (1.8 miles)
  • Care MD (2.3 miles)
  • Phoenix Campus Mayo Specialty Building (2.9 miles)
  • Camelback Women's Health (3.8 miles)
  • Elite Plastic Surgery (3.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Press Coffee - The Roastery (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Breakfast Kitchen Bar (2.8 miles)
  • Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill (2.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.9 miles)
  • CB Live (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Safety Drugs (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Vision Center for Spiritual Living (1.5 miles)
  • St Bernadette Catholic Church (2.8 miles)
  • Impact Church (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Desert Horizon Park (2.2 miles)
  • Sun Devil Ridge Park (2.5 miles)
  • Aviano Park (3.4 miles)
  • Kierland Park (4 miles)
  • Moon Valley Park (4.7 miles)
  • Thompson Peak Park (5.6 miles)
  • Phoenix Mountain Preserve (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mayo Clinic (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Desert Ridge 18 (3.1 miles)
  • Harkins Theatres Scottsdale (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SDL) (4.9 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.3 miles)

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