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American Dream Retirement

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate, family-oriented caregiving. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

702 East Orangewood Avenue, Camelback East Village · Phoenix, AZ 85020Licensed & Active
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a small, intimate setting where residents receive personalized attention and medical monitoring. The staff's dedication to dignity and family-like care is their greatest asset, making it ideal for those transitioning from more institutional settings.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews analyzed
Families considering American Dream Retirement can expect a highly personalized, home-like environment where staff members are frequently praised for treating residents like their own family. Reviewers specifically highlight the facility's ability to improve the quality of life for residents with mobility issues and chronic conditions like diabetes, though the small-scale nature of the home is a key characteristic.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMeds9.0MemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate, family-oriented caregiving
  • Attentive medical monitoring and medication management
  • Warm, welcoming, and clean residential atmosphere
  • High level of responsiveness from owners to family concerns

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since the owners seem so involved in the day-to-day care, how can we best communicate with them if we have a specific concern about our loved one?
  • 2We love how warm and residential the atmosphere feels here; what kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep residents engaged?
  • 3How do your caregivers approach medication management and monitoring to ensure nothing is ever missed?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
  • 5How do you ensure that the high level of attentive, personalized care mentioned by other families is maintained as the community grows?
  • 6What are some of the favorite communal mealtime traditions or shared dining experiences that help create that family-oriented feeling?

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Key Review Excerpts

The amazing turn around we have seen in my SIL goes beyond words. Before she was wheel-chair bound, non-verbal, and unkempt. At American Dream Home, they have my SIL up walking around, she now verbalizes, has a smile on her face every time we visit

Family of a resident · 2025★★★★★

Gordonna and her staff were truly sent from above as they treated our Mother like she was their relative!

Family of a resident · 2026★★★★★

I have diabetes and they monitor every time. The staff are great- val, Janet and angelo specially

Current resident · 2026★★★★★
Source: 20 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: AZ State Licensing Agency

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May 13, 2024Routine

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on May 13, 2024:

A manager shall ensure that:R9-10-819.A.1.bCorrected Jun 21, 2024

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that the facility was free from condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury. The deficient practice posed potential egress dangers to residents. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed debris and other materials outside which were blocking the exit to the front of the facility on the east side of the facility. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that debris and other materials outside were blocking the exit to the front of the facility on the east side of the facility.

A manager shall ensure that:R9-10-819.A.10Corrected Jun 21, 2024

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that two oxygen containers were secured. The deficient practice posed a potential explosion or leak of a compressed gas. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed two upright and unsecured oxygen tanks in R1's room. 2. In an interview, E1 confirmed that there were two upright and unsecured oxygen tanks in R1's room.

A manager shall ensure that:R9-10-819.A.11Corrected Jun 21, 2024

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that poisonous or toxic materials were stored in a locked area. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident. Findings include: 1. The compliance officer observed the following toxic items in the facility's kitchen: - One can of Cutter Backyard Bug Control bug spray found underneath the kitchen sink and was accessible to residents. - One can of Hot Shot Flying Insect Killer bug spray found underneath the kitchen sink and was accessible to residents. - One bottle of STEM bug spray found underneath the kitchen sink and was accessible to residents. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that the above chemicals were under the kitchen sink unsecured and accessible to residents.

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