Brookdale Camino Del Sol
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight expertise in dementia and alzheimer's care. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
This facility has a long-standing reputation for excellent dementia care and a compassionate, family-oriented staff. However, you must investigate recent reports of hygiene issues and aggressive caregiving, as these recent allegations are very serious and contradict the historical pattern of excellence.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews analyzed“Families with dementia patients often praise this facility for its specialized memory care expertise and a staff that treats residents like family. However, recent highly critical reviews have raised serious alarms regarding hygiene, improper hygiene practices, and aggressive caregiving behaviors.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Expertise in dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- Engaging daily activities and entertainment
- Clean and bright environment
Concerns
- Aggressive caregiving/shoving food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Hygiene and cleanliness issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the expertise your team has with dementia and Alzheimer's care; how do you tailor your approach for each resident's specific needs?
- 2The facility looks so bright and clean; what are your daily routines for ensuring all common areas and resident rooms are kept up to a high standard of hygiene?
- 3Could you tell us more about the daily activities and entertainment available to keep residents engaged and socially active?
- 4How does the care team handle mealtime, and what steps are taken to ensure residents are fed comfortably and with patience?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for contacting family members and coordinating with doctors?
- 6I noticed you are active in managing the community; how do you typically incorporate feedback from families into your care improvements?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff not only gave her excellent care, but also took the time to look out for my father as well. This was not just making him feel like part of the family when he visited, which they always did - but also arranging group discussions with other families with loved ones who have Alzheimers, and even dropping by with lunch at his home on occasion.”
“As a Certified Dementia Practitioner, I can confidently say that Brookdale Camino Del Sol has heart and skill and that is the perfect combination. The entire staff, deeply loves their residents and their families.”
“The Activities Director Penny and Assistant Gracielle do an excellent job of keeping the residents active and entertained; in these trying times during Covid isolation, they have even gone out of their way to assist with haircuts and hemming clothing.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: AZ State Licensing Agency
Dec 12, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00152953 conducted on December 12, 2025.
Oct 30, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00149306 conducted on October 30, 2025.
Sep 26, 2025Complaint
The following deficiency was found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00145405 and 00145457 conducted on September 26, 2025:
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure there was a means of exiting the facility for a resident who did not have a key, special knowledge for egress, or the ability to expend increased physical effort, that provided access to an outside area, and monitored or alerted employees of the egress of a resident from the facility. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unaware of the general or specific whereabouts of a resident. Findings include: 1. A review of Department documentation revealed the facility was authorized to provide directed care services. 2. A review of R2's medical record revealed a document titled "Resident Incident Report" dated September 18, 2025. This document stated "R1 was seen walking on the sidewalk on Aleppo and N 138th Ave at 8 am this morning, about .5 miles from the building by an off-duty caregiver, E4. It was found that the resident was able to get out through an unlocked door and gate at our community that were left unlocked by a staff member yesterday after her lunch break...." 3. In an interview, E1 reported R1 eloped from the facility through the door connecting the living room to the courtyard. At the time of the elopement, the door that was exited and the courtyard gate were unlocked; therefore, the alarm did not activate. 4. A review of an internal investigation document revealed R1 was last seen around 0755. E4 was off duty and recognized R1. E4 called the facility and stayed with R1. R1 was returned to the facility around 0810. R1 was fully assessed, and all parties were notified. The doors and gates were checked and locked. 5. In an exit interview, the findings were reviewed with E1, and no additional information was provided.
Sep 3, 2025Complaint
The following deficiency was found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00142732 and 00142733 conducted on September 3, 2025:
Based on documentation review and interview, after having a reasonable basis to believe abuse occurred on the premises, the manager failed to report the suspected abuse of a resident according to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 46-454. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident. Findings include: 1. A.R.S. § 46-454(A) states: "A health professional... or other person who has responsibility for the care of a vulnerable adult and who has a reasonable basis to believe that abuse, neglect or exploitation of the vulnerable adult has occurred shall immediately report or cause reports to be made of such reasonable basis to a peace officer or to the adult protective services central intake unit...The reports required by this subsection shall be made immediately by telephone or online." 2. Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-101(111) states, "'Immediate' means without delay." 3. A review of facility documentation revealed an incident report. The report detailed an incident which occurred between R1 and R2 at 8:30 PM on August 27, 2025. The report stated the incident was “Reported to APS.” The review further revealed a printout of an email confirmation sent to E2. The email stated, “Thank you for contacting Adult Protective Services on 8/28/25.” 4. In an interview, E1 reported E2 reported the suspected abuse at approximately 11:00 AM on August 28, 2025, the morning after the incident. When the Compliance Officer asked why the suspected abuse was not reported immediately, E2 reported facility personnel were supervising R2 for several hours to help control R2’s behavior. E2 reported R2 finally went to bed at approximately 11:00 PM. E2 reported E2 worked on the incident report and report to A.P.S. for several hours the next morning.
Aug 6, 2025Complaint
The following deficiency was found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint 00137662 conducted on August 6, 2025:
Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure an individual authorized to administer opioids identified the resident's need for an opioid before administering the opioid and monitored the resident's response to the opioid for residents who did not have an active malignancy or an end-of-life condition. Findings include: 1. Review of the facility's policies and procedures revealed a policy titled, “Medication & Treatment,” which stated, “11. Administration of opioid medications requires assessment of resident pain with the use of the 0-10 verbal pain scale or faces scale as applicable. a. The assessment of pain is conducted prior to administration. b. Within an hour after administration the resident should be assessed for response and effectiveness of the opioid administration. c. documentation of the resident’s pain before administration of the opioid and the effect of the opioid administration should be documented on the MAR or eMAR.” 2. Review of R4’s medical record revealed a current service plan indicating R4 was at the directed level of care and received medication administration. The service did not indicate R4 was on hospice, was receiving treatment for an active malignancy, or had an end-of-life condition. 3. Review of R4’s medical record revealed a medication administration record (MAR), which revealed R4 received Tramadol HCI oral tablet 50 MG three times a day for the entire month of July 2025. 4. Review of R4’s medical record revealed a medication order for Tramadol HCI 50 MG, the start date was listed as November 2024. 5. Review of R4’s medical record did not reveal documentation of R4’s pain level or the effectiveness of the Tramadol HCI 50 MG. 6. In an interview, E5 reported E5 did not know scheduled opioid documentation was to also include the resident’s pain scale and the effectiveness of the opioid medication. 7. In an exit interview, the findings were reviewed with E1 and no additional information was provided.
Jul 16, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00136479 and 00136520 conducted on July 16, 2025.
Jun 18, 2025Complaint
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00133808 conducted on June 18th 2025:
Based on observation, documentation review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that policies and procedures were implemented in response to a resident's sudden, intense, or out-of-control behavior to prevent harm to the resident or another individual. Findings Include: 1. During the complaint inspection, E1 showed a video to the Compliance Officer regarding the incident that included E2, E3, and R1. The video showed no signs of the staff attempting to de-escalate the situation with R1. 2. A review of policies and procedures revealed a document title: "Response to Aggressive Behavior". It provided steps on how to manage a resident who showed aggressive behaviors: "attempt to move the resident away from the immediate situation, while attempting to calm the resident", "remain with the resident in the area in a non threatening manner". 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged that policies and procedures were not implemented by E2 and E3 in response to a resident's sudden, intense, or out-of-control behavior to prevent harm to the resident or another individual.
May 15, 2025Complaint
The following deficiency was found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00129287, 00130599, 00130744, 00130748, and 00130598 conducted on May 15, 2025:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication was administered in compliance with a medication order, for one of five residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if the resident experienced a change in condition due to improper administration of medication. Findings include: 1. Review of R5’s medical record revealed an incident report dated April 29, 2025, that stated, “On 04/25/25 [E2] notified [E3] of [E2’s] med error. [E2] gave LANTIS in the PM for at least 10 days prior to 4/25/25 since it was d/c.” 2. Review of R5’s current service plan dated March 8, 2025, revealed R5 received medication administration. 3. Review of R5’s medical record revealed a signed medical order dated March 28, 2025, which stated, “Discontinue: effective 3/28/25 insulin glargine 100 units/mL Subcutaneous solutions; inject 5 units subcutaneous once a day (in the evening) for diabetes…” 4. In an interview, R5 was unable to provide an interview statement. 5. In an interview, E1 acknowledged E2 administered medication that was not in compliance with a medication order.
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