Estrella Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Goodyear, AZ

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  • Interior

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom interior with a neatly made bed, soft lighting from lamps, and artwork on the walls.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a view from the adjacent kitchen, featuring comfortable seating and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and bookshelf, featuring comfortable couches and elegant decor.

  • Building

    The front entrance of a multi-story building with flags flying overhead.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with chandeliers, set with tables and chairs on a red carpet.

  • Outdoor

    An outdoor swimming pool area in an apartment complex with sun loungers and a residential building in the background.

  • Game Room

    A cozy game room featuring a pool table and card table set against a warmly lit interior.

Estrella Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Goodyear, AZ

Estrella Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Goodyear, AZ.

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14930 West Wigwam Boulevard, Goodyear, AZ 85395

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

4.2 from 67 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Overall Review of Estrella Estates Gracious Retirement Living

common 20 reviews mention this

Care team is repeatedly described

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind, friendly, and attentive.

Across the reviews, people describe a welcoming, caring staff that helps residents with day-to-day needs and follows up when questions come up. Several families say managers were visible and responsive, and multiple residents mention staff members feeling approachable and supportive. A few guest and tour experiences also mention staff being helpful and accommodating during visits.

common 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Clean, well-kept spaces are a frequent positive theme in the reviews.

Many reviews call out the facility as clean, well kept, or in very good shape, including comments about how it looks and feels when you walk in. A family also described the community as clean and bright, and another described the environment as precise in its upkeep. There is also a strongly negative review citing black mold, which is the main outlier on this theme.

common 17 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents have plenty of planned activities to join.

Reviews describe a steady schedule of community activities, with options like games, card sessions, bingo, entertainment, and church service. Multiple residents and families mention outings or excursions, including weekly trips and field trips. Some reviewers also say participation varies by individual, but the overall offering is broad enough that residents can find things to do.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining reviews are inconsistent, with praise alongside sharp complaints.

Several reviews describe meals as excellent, delicious, or well prepared, including praise for fast service and a restaurant-style presentation. However, other reviews raise concerns about the kitchen and sanitation, including mishandling of food and dietary problems. One recent resident review also says food can be not good at times, while another notes heavier carbohydrates and sodium compared with their preferences.

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Extra care options are discussed

Residents describe additional care availability beyond independent living.

While the community is positioned as independent living, multiple reviews mention that extra care can be added for an additional cost as needs change. Some families also describe coordination around medications and help from in-house services. At the same time, at least one reviewer notes a limitation regarding on-site nursing availability being different from what they expected.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Rooms are described as compact

Some guests and visitors comment that the rooms feel tight.

A guest review describes very tight quarters, including limited floor space to open a suitcase and a studio-like layout. Another reviewer also describes the apartment as small, specifically noting a studio-type space. Others mention a variety of apartment options, but these compact-layout comments are part of the recurring concern.

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

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (22 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (22 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Aleppo Park (0.5 miles)
  • Rio Paseo Park (1.2 miles)
  • Turtle Park (1.9 miles)
  • Goodyear Community Park (3.3 miles)
  • Wildflower Park North (3.5 miles)
  • Avondale Friendship Park (4 miles)
  • Goodyear Dog Park (6.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Estrella Internal Medicine & Pediatrics PC (0.7 miles)
  • Beatrice Keller Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • Holland Jerry M MD (0.7 miles)
  • Clear Sky Dermatology (1.5 miles)
  • Sullivan Debra PA - Academic Urology & Urogynecology Arizona (1.5 miles)
  • West Valley Vision Center (1.7 miles)
  • Palm Valley Oral Surgery (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (1.1 miles)
  • Clubhouse Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Old Pueblo Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Arriba Mexican Grill (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church At Litchfield Park (1.2 miles)
  • St Peter's Episcopal Church (1.3 miles)
  • The Rock Church (3.1 miles)
  • Vineyard Christian Fellowship West Valley (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Estrella Falls 16 (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Western Regional Medical Center (2.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) (4.5 miles)

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