Thunderbird Assisted Living Home is an assisted living community in Scottsdale, AZ.
Information last verified:
6149 East Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Dining service timing is a recurring frustration in resident feedback.
Some residents and families describe long waits for meals, including cases where food doesn’t arrive as expected. Others specifically suggest sampling a typical day of dining first, because serving times and food service need improvement over the long term.
Residents get help getting to local destinations and medical appointments.
Several reviews mention scheduled outings and transportation support, including trips tied to doctors appointments. This lines up with the community offering meal-and-errand transportation arrangements for medical visits and local appointments.
Phone access is reported as unreliable at times.
Two reviewers describe trouble reaching the community, including a phone system that was reportedly down for days and another experience with no answer on the main number. For families who need quick contact, these issues may be a concern to verify during an initial call and follow-up.
Some reviewers raise concerns about security and supervision.
A couple of reviews describe situations that made visitors feel the property was not secure, including people wandering during a visit. Others also describe problems related to supervision, which affects how safe some families feel day to day.
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10 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (13 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesThunderbird Assisted Living Home is located at 6149 East Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 in Maricopa County, Arizona
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