The Mission at Agua Fria
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and its ability to create a 'family' atmosphere through engaging activities and caring staff. However, families should be observant during visits, as some recent feedback suggests occasional lapses in visible staff supervision and inconsistent friendliness at the front desk.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
21 reviews on Google“Families can expect a beautiful, clean facility with a highly praised, compassionate staff that often treats residents like family. While many reviewers highlight excellent activities and a warm environment, some recent concerns have been raised regarding front-desk rudeness and visible gaps in resident supervision during visits.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate and caring staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging activity programs and seasonal decor
- Welcoming and friendly front office personnel
Concerns
- Front desk staff rudeness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of visible staff supervision in common areas
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Distribution · 21 analyzed
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how beautiful and festive the seasonal decor is here; how do you involve residents in planning those special decorations?
- 2Since the staff is known for being so compassionate, how do you ensure that same level of warmth and friendliness is felt at the front desk during every interaction?
- 3What are some of the most popular daily activities or social programs that keep the residents engaged in the common areas?
- 4How do you ensure that staff members are consistently visible and available to assist residents in the shared living spaces throughout the day?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
- 6We noticed you are very active in responding to community feedback; how does the management team use resident and family input to improve the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility always looks clean and well kept and there always seems to be monthly/seasonally appropriate decor and activities offered and promoted for the residents.”
“I saw staff and residents engaging in an activity and a staff member assisting gently when putting a resident's hair in a ponytail. It's said actions speak louder than words and I've seen enough to put my loved here with confidence.”
“The activity department was awesome! Amanda and Kathi go above and beyond! There’s happy hour every Friday with the memory care residents. Live music snacks and sodas!”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: AZ State Licensing Agency
Mar 13, 2026ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00159761, 00160902, 00160230, and 00154736 conducted on March 13, 2026.
Oct 28, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00148955, 00148917, 00147906, and 00138245 conducted on October 28, 2025.
Jun 23, 2025Complaint
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint(s) 00131912, 00130072, and 00134158 conducted on June 23, 2025:
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a resident accepted by the assisted living facility submitted documentation signed by a medical practitioner or a registered nurse that stated whether the individual required continuous medical services, continuous or intermittent nursing services, or restraints, for four of eight residents sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if the facility was unable to meet a resident's needs. Findings include: 1. A review of R2's medical records revealed a form titled “Physician Report and Admission Orders – Arizona” which was dated and signed by a medical practitioner; however, R2’s determinations did not include whether the individual required continuous medical services or restraints. 2. A review of R3's, R5’s, and R6’s medical records revealed a form titled “Physician Report and Admission Orders – Arizona” dated and signed by a medical practitioner; however, R3's, R5’s and R6’s determinations did not include whether the individual required restraints. 3. In an interview, E1 and E2 acknowledged that the documentation for R2 was missing determinations for both continuous medical services and restraints, and the documentation for R3, R5, and R6 was missing determinations regarding the need for restraints.
Based on documentation review, record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a behavioral health professional or medical practitioner completed and signed a written determination, 30 days prior to acceptance or before the resident begins receiving behavioral care and at least once every six months thereafter, stating that the resident’s behavioral health needs could be met by the facility and were within the facility’s scope of services, for two of two residents sampled who were receiving behavioral care. The deficient practice posed a health and safety risk by potentially retaining a resident whose needs were not properly assessed or supported by the facility. Findings include: 1. R9-10-101(29) defines "Behavioral care" a. means limited behavioral health services, provided to a patient whose primary admitting diagnosis is related to the patient's need for physical health services, that include: i. Assistance with the patient's psychosocial interactions to manage the patient's behavior that can be performed by an individual without a professional license or certificate including: (1) Direction provided by a behavioral health professional, and (2) Medication ordered by a medical practitioner or behavioral health professional; or ii. Behavioral health services provided by a behavioral health professional on an intermittent basis to address the patient's significant psychological or behavioral response to an identifiable stressor or stressors; and b. Does not include court-ordered behavioral health services. 2. In an interview, E2 reported that R5 and R6 received behavioral health services from a third-party provider. 3. A review of R5's medical record revealed a current written service plan for directed care services dated June 2025. This service plan revealed R5 had a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, unspecified, and Moderate intellectual disabilities. In addition, R5's medical record revealed R5 had a behavioral health professional, “COPA Health”, and received administration of psychotropic medications. However, no documentation indicating R5's behavioral health professional or medical practitioner examined R5 30 days prior to acceptance or before the resident begins receiving behavioral care and at least once every six months, signed and dated a determination stating R5's behavioral care needs were being met by the facility, and reviewed the facility's scope of services was available. 4. A review of R6's medical record revealed a current written service plan for personal care services dated May 2025. This service plan revealed R6 had a diagnosis of Bipolar disorder. In addition, R6's medical record revealed R6 had a behavioral health professional, “COPA Health”, and received administration of psychotropic medications. However, no documentation indicating R6's behavioral health professional or medical practitioner examined R6 30 days prior to acceptance or before the resident begins receiving behavioral care and at least once every si
Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication was administered to a resident in compliance with a medication order, for two of eight residents sampled. The deficient practice posed a risk if the resident experienced a change in condition due to improper administration of medication. Findings include: 1. A review of R1's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated November 2025. The service plan indicated R1 received personal care services and medication administration. 2. A review of facility documentation revealed a form titled “Internal Incident Report” involving R1 on April 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM. The report stated “Case manager notified this nurse that she received a report from the hospital that resident had experienced an oxycodone overdose and inquired how that had happened. Upon further investigation, it was discovered by this nurse that resident had received 2 extra doses of oxycodone on 4/11/25. The order states that resident may have 1 tab twice daily as needed. PCP and case manager notified immediately…” 3. A review of R7's medical record revealed a current written service plan dated January 2025. The service plan indicated R7 received personal care services and medication administration. 4. A review of facility documentation revealed a form titled “Internal Incident Report” involving R7 on March 09, 2025 at 10:30 PM. The report stated “It was brought to this RCC attention that this resident was given the wrong medication at the 10PM medication pass. Resident was supposed to receive [R7] Oxycodone and instead [R7] was given [R7] Alprazolam by mistake. As soon as RCC was notified, all parties were contacted including hospice. WD has also been notified. Resident has had no reactions and is doing okay…” 5. In an interview, E1 acknowledged R1’s and R7’s medication was not administered in compliance with the available medication order.
Mar 21, 2024ComplaintCleanReport
An on-site investigation of complaints AZ00200535, AZ00204530, and AZ00206306 was conducted on March 21, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.
Jun 14, 2023Complaint
The following deficiency was found during the compliance inspection and investigation of complaints AZ00184910, AZ00188541, AZ00191899, AZ00195714, and AZ00196579 conducted on June 14, 2023:
Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure hot water temperatures were maintained between 95\'ba F and 120\'ba F in areas of an assisted living facility used by residents. Findings include: 1. The Compliance Officer observed a bathroom in a resident bedroom. 2. The Compliance Officer observed, using a Department-issued thermometer, the measured hot water temperature in the bathroom was 80\'ba F. 3. In an interview, E1 acknowledged hot water temperatures were not maintained between 95\'ba F and 120\'ba F in areas of an assisted living facility used by residents.
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