Ember Care Assisted Living in Surprise, AZ

Ember Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Surprise, AZ.

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14571 West Desert Hills Drive, Surprise, AZ 85379

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

4.9 from 23 reviews
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Ember Care Assisted Living Costs & Pricing

Ember Care Assisted Living offers competitive pricing for its residents, with monthly costs significantly lower than the state and county averages. For a semi-private room, the monthly fee is $2,500, which is notably less than Maricopa County's average of $2,801 and Arizona's average of $2,820. Similarly, for private accommodations, Ember Care's charge of $3,500 remains below the county's average of $3,318 and the state average of $3,345. This pricing structure not only reflects Ember Care's commitment to providing affordable assisted living options but also positions it as an attractive choice within the broader marketplace of care facilities in both Maricopa County and Arizona.

Floor plansEmber Care Assisted LivingMaricopa CountyArizona
Semi-Private$2,500$2,801$2,820
Private$3,500$3,318$3,345

Overall Review of Ember Care Assisted Living

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Families emphasize 24-hour attention

Residents and families highlight around-the-clock help and reassurance.

Several reviews describe consistently available support, including 24/7 or 24-hours-per-day care that helped families feel comfortable leaving for work or sleep. Reviews also connect this continuous attention to practical needs like keeping residents safe and clean, and responding quickly when something needs help. The care services offered include 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily activities, which lines up with what families say they experienced.

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff are described as family

Caregivers receive near-universal praise for kindness and attentiveness.

Across reviews, families repeatedly describe staff as caring, patient, and communicative, often framing the atmosphere as “family” rather than a facility. Multiple reviewers say their loved ones were treated with respect and personalized attention, and that concerns were met with knowledge and helpful follow-through. A number of reviews also mention the staff coordinating with outside providers such as hospice, which supports the sense of hands-on support described by residents and families.

common 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out as constant

Reviews frequently point to consistently immaculate, well-kept spaces.

Many reviewers emphasize that the home is always clean and immaculate, with housekeeping that appears to be maintained throughout the day. Several families specifically describe safety and comfort tied to cleanliness, along with residents looking well cared for. The community offers housekeeping services, fully furnished spaces, and move-in coordination, which matches the steady “always spotless” theme families highlight in their comments.

common 13 reviews mention this

Food is called nourishing and plentiful

Residents and families consistently praise the meals as home-cooked and satisfying.

Food comes up often, with reviews describing meals as great, nourishing, and plentiful, and some reviewers noting that residents seemed to enjoy eating. Several families mention home-cooked or prepared meals, snacks, and attention to what their loved one needed to feel comfortable. Dining support in the care details includes meal preparation and service, special dietary restrictions, and diabetes diet support, aligning with the diet-focused themes that appear in reviews.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and exercise keep residents engaged

Families describe ongoing activities, entertainment, and movement.

A number of reviews mention weekly entertainment and exercise, and others describe residents staying engaged through day-to-day activities. One reviewer also mentions group singing and mental stimulation activities rather than residents being left in front of a TV. The community offers community-sponsored and scheduled daily activities, which fits the recurring activity-focused feedback in the reviews.

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

  • 7 resident community capacity 7 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (24 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (24 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Veramonte Park (0.8 miles)
  • Surprise Community Park (2.4 miles)
  • Kingswood Parke HOA Park (3.4 miles)
  • Indoor Playgrounds International (3.9 miles)
  • Pet Park Sun City Grand (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Crumbl Cookies (1.3 miles)
  • Vogue Bistro (1.4 miles)
  • Whataburger (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Rito's Mexican Food- Surprise (2.5 miles)
  • Panda Express (2.8 miles)
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Sumo Snow (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • The Grand Cafe (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Surprise Pointe 14 (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Young Arizona Pediatrics (2.5 miles)
  • Banner Health Center (2.5 miles)
  • Affiliated Dermatology (2.5 miles)
  • Oasis Ear, Nose, and Throat (3 miles)
  • Jalal Abbas, MD (3.1 miles)
  • Clinic For Digestive Diseases (3.1 miles)
  • Arizona Maternity (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Apricus Medical Group (4.8 miles)

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