Mirabella at ASU is an assisted living community in Tempe, AZ.
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65 East University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.3 from 114 reviews
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Overall Review of Mirabella at ASU
differentiator5 reviews mention this
ASU campus lifestyle is central
The ASU connection and lifelong learning show up repeatedly in residents’ day-to-day descriptions.
Residents describe the community as being built around being on the ASU campus, with regular opportunities to attend classes and participate in campus events. Reviews also mention ongoing learning and intellectually oriented activities alongside day-to-day community programming. The community offers continuing learning programs and scheduled daily activities, which aligns with how residents frame the lifestyle here.
common10 reviews mention this
Staff care is consistently cited
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, professional, and genuinely engaged.
Across the reviews, people highlight caring and attentive staff—ranging from day-to-day support to coordinated care during transitions. Some reviewers specifically call out compassion and encouragement, while others describe staff as friendly and responsive in daily interactions. For residents needing help with daily living, the community provides assistance with activities of daily living and coordinates health care provider needs, matching the emphasis on support in the reviews.
common6 reviews mention this
Food and dining feel like a plus
Dining is a recurring positive, with multiple reviews praising the quality of food.
Several reviews mention good food, including comments about café items and the community’s dining options where residents can dine with others. Others describe meals as excellent or outstanding and connect dining with their overall day-to-day satisfaction. The community also offers a dining room, and it lists meal preparation and service along with support for special dietary restrictions and diabetes-related diets.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Skilled nursing care gets serious complaints
Skilled nursing reviews include multiple accounts of missed or inadequate basic care needs.
A set of reviews raises major concerns about skilled nursing experiences, including reports of hygiene issues, bruising, delays with changes, and unresolved follow-through. Another review also questions the level of care delivered in the skilled nursing setting. While the community does list meal preparation and medication management and includes assistance with bathing and transfers, these reviews describe outcomes that did not meet expectations.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Location and noise are divisive
A recurring concern is that the downtown/college area setup can bring unwanted noise and disruption.
Many negative reviews focus on the community’s location and describe it as loud or disruptive, often connecting that to the college-town environment. Some reviewers say they were warned about noise and recommend that others research the area before moving in. At the same time, other residents frame the same neighborhood energy as part of what they enjoy, so expectations around quiet appear to vary widely.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Pricing comes up as a drawback
Cost is mentioned often enough to stand out as a concern for some families.
A few reviews directly describe the community as expensive or pricy, even when they still acknowledge positive parts of the experience. One review notes it is costly but also positions it as part of a continuing care setup, while still flagging the price as a factor. The reviews do not give a full pricing breakdown, so the main theme is the overall perception of high cost.
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41 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Continuing learning programs
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (4 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Great location with extensive nearby amenities (restaurants, parks, pharmacies, physicians, worship, theaters, hospitals, and transit).
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