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520 S Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

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Richard - Resident/client
5.0
It's a Fun Place to Be At

It's a very friendly community, even though I don't participate in a lot. There's a great camaraderie in the place if you want it. The staff are nice and joke around . They've been wonderful. They'll bend over backwards to help you out. All the residents I see say hello and are friendly. I'm kind of a loner myself. I think I'm pretty good company anyway. Sometimes I think maybe I'll go play bingo or horseshoes, or go to the swimming pool. But I generally just sit in my chair and fall asleep. There's a girl who comes in and cleans my apartment for me once a week, and she does a great job. The food needs a little improvement though. I'm on a low carb diet, and carbs are the bulk of what they fix. Management is having a meeting shortly for the residents to give their input on what they'd like to see as far as food goes. It's kind of a high price on a fixed income, but I get two meals a day, a 1-bedroom apartment, all utilities included, cleaning service, and laundry service. So I feel good about that at the end of the day.... Read more

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About the facility The Citadel

The Citadel Senior Living Community enables seniors to maintain their independence with access to assistance and support services when needed. This community offers both assisted and independent living services as well as specialized memory care services to seniors who need them.

With over 30 years of experience, The Citadel Senior Living Community has maintained a great reputation by providing consistent quality care and the best amenities that can be found. The Citadel is located near area shops, restaurants, parks, and main road access. Residents are never more than a stone’s throw away from all that the Mesa area has to offer!

The Citadel Details

The Citadel is unique in that independent residents can live in a community that is designed for their active lifestyle and then easily transition into a more assisted environment when needed. This continuum of care on one campus makes life easier for those looking to age in place. If a resident’s needs change over time, they will always be able to remain in the community.

The Citadel is proud to provide residents with high-quality individualized and continued care while also providing the environment and amenities for residents to live fulfilling and independent lives. The community dining room is...

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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Citadel is a community within Pinnacle Senior Living properties. See all Pinnacle Senior Living communities.

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Amenities at The Citadel

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegetarian

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units

Facility Amenities

Dining

Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Swimming Pool
Arts and Crafts Center
Ballroom
Billiards Lounge

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Secured Community
Enclosed Courtyard
Outdoor Walking Paths

Languages spoken

English
Filipino
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Protestant Services

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106 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored The Citadel with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Citadel has 106 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.2

Friendliness

4.2

Meals & Dining

4.0

Care Services

4.1

Activities

4.1

Staff

4.5

Value for Cost

4.0

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5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
June 9, 2016
Verified Review
We would recommend The Citadel!!!

My Father in law is doing well at The Citadel. They offer a lot of activities and he enjoys playing cards and pool. He is satisfied with the food. The staff are very pleasant. The community is kept clean inside and out for the residents.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
June 6, 2016
Verified Review
I love It Here!

Since I have moved here, everything is wonderful. I get to clean my apartment my way, I also cook my own meals or at times I go to the dining room. The food is tasty too. I keep myself busy with all the entertainment and have met lots of nice residents. The staff are respectful, caring and very nice. I would recommend this community for because I am able to get around, have fun, and meet nice people.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
May 6, 2016
Verified Review
Starting To Feel Like Home

This is truly a lovely community, we really love it here. We have a very nice apartment and a young lady comes and cleans once a week for us. They keep the community very clean and well-kept, it is a beautiful place. They provide transportation to our doctors appointments. We have participated in some activities, and they have many for us too choose from. The food is okay, we mainly go to dinner for the companionship. My daughter is even impressed with this community. We are really starting to feel like we are at home, and I would recommend it.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
March 8, 2016
Verified Review
Good experience

Things are going fine since moving my Grandfather to The Citadel assisted living. He is doing well there. It has been a good experience. He likes the activities they offer. However, he is not a fan of the food.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
March 4, 2016
Verified Review
The People Here Are Amazing!!

Things are going fine for my husband and I here at Citadel Assisted Living. The community is remolding right now so thing are a little crazy around here with the mess, but other then that it is a nice looking place. I would say the one thing that make this community is the people here they are simply amazing. The residents were friendly from the moment we stepped on the property. The company of the people here is great there is always someone here to talk to or have dinner with. It is nice after 60 years of marriage to have someone cooks for us and clean for us. We are very pleased with this community and I would recommend it and I would say to anyone looking into senior living is to take a look a few different community so you have choice's. Also to let you loved one decide where they wanna go since they are gonna be the one living there they know what they like.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
January 25, 2016
Verified Review
4 stars and well deserved

I love how they met my family and I at the door with a warm aura. We all loved the layout of the facility. The extra curricular are always a PLUS!

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 24, 2015
Verified Review

I am in the assisted living side. The staff is wonderful and it is kept up to date. They have great activities but I have not been able to participate because I have been sick. They could improve with their food services.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
December 8, 2015
Verified Review
Nice staff

The staff at this facility is very nice. They keep the place clean and it seems to be well run and organized. The other residents here are a joy to be around. They do not have as many activities as they used to have, so that's a bummer because the residents really seemed to enjoy them. The food is kind of blah and bland too.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous
Memory Care
December 5, 2015
Verified Review
Great activities

The staff is efficient and friendly. The facility is always clean and orderly. The residents here seem nice and well taken care of. The food is just okay, but the meals are healthy and nutritious. There are also great activities for the residents.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


0.5
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
November 9, 2015
NOT A PLACE TO BE

My mom has been living here for about 18 months. At first it was all good, then a new company bought the place and turned it into a cash cow. No consideration for the residents who are treated like livestock. Mooo! The food sucks.. I know the new owners wouldn't feed it to their dogs. The staff has been cut to the bare bones. My mother often waits for an hour or more to get help going to the bathroom. When they don't come and help she uses her diaper and then they are pissed because they have to change that. The tissue is the cheapest on the planet. Like sandpapaer again, would the new owners give this cheap crap to their family? No!! I would advise anyone looking for a care facility for a loved one to go anyplace but here. At [removed] a month, anyplace would be better than this greedy corporate run facility.

Cleanliness

1.5

Friendliness

3.5

Care Services

1

Activities

2.5

Value for Cost

0.5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
October 16, 2015
Verified Review
thrilled

My mom loves Citadel Assisted Living. She is in an apartment that is really well located. She is enjoying the social activities. The food is fantastic. She has transportation to the store. Everybody is so helpful when she needs anything they get right on it. I am just thrilled with the way things are going. Everything is going really good.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


1.0
Anonymous
Memory Care
October 1, 2015
Verified Review
Terrible service

This facility used to be a nice place until new management took over. The nurses are overworked, there are no care staff to meet the needs of the residents. many medication errors. The activity program has been cut in half. All for the almighty dollar.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

2

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Value for Cost

1


0.5
Kelbel2u - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
September 24, 2015
This place is DISGUSTING!

When I found this place, 3 yrs ago, it was the perfect place for my dad. We were about to lose mom to Alzheimer's & I wanted him to be safe & healthy. He was 89 then & caring for mom took a huge toll on him. He wasn't a very good cook, so he had begun to lose weight. We went on a tour of the apartments & even ate lunch there. The food was excellent. So, first chance we got, dad moved in. He was so happy then. He even gained some weight. I was so happy dad was happy. Then, it was bought out... EVERYTHING CHANGED. They IMMEDIATELY raised the rent & cost of meals. Then, they cut out most of the food services. The breakfast that used to be free, was now being charged. Even coffee. They got rid of the chef & the meal choices. These poor people are stuck with horrible food. FOOD IS A MAJOR ENJOYMENT FOR SENIORS!! I have eaten here, on & off, for 3 yrs. The food is SO BAD, I wouldn't serve it to an animal. (if you go to a restaurant & don't eat, you don't pay. These people PAY when they ORDER. If they don't eat, too bad. They still pay for it) Dad has gone from [removed] ALSO... the water smells like RAW SEWAGE! Out of the tap. Out of the shower. EVERYWHERE! There is sewer smell everywhere! It made me throw up! The residents are told there is nothing that can be done about it. I have written to the Ensign Group (the listed owners) and have not gotten any response. I have also written to the staff of the Citadel. Again, no response. When the residents complain, they're treated like little children. They are condescending & rude. They know these people don't want the hassle of moving out. They won't even address or fix a simple thing like little or no outside lighting. They really should be ashamed of themselves. The only thing that will wake these people up, is if people move out or don't go there at all.

Cleanliness

0.5

Friendliness

0.5

Care Services

0.5

Activities

0.5

Value for Cost

0.5


5.0
Carolyn - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
September 17, 2015
A wonderful blessing for mom

My mother has been at this facility in an independent apartment for a few weeks. As far as I can tell, the facility is always clean and well kept. Residents and staff typically are very nice. My mother's gets two meals per day, which are so much healthier than what she could make for herself. She is getting involved in more activities and just loving everything about it! I couldn't be happier!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


1.0
KELLY EADIE - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
September 5, 2015
RUN FROM THIS PLACE!

The owners of this place are in it for the money. They treat these residents like they're children! The food is SO HORRIBLE ~ yet complaints are IGNORED! I ate there last night, with my dad. The soup was room temperature, and cold within minutes. The fish was not even room temperature & tasted like it was boiled. The water coming from the tap smells like SEWER!! Dad is 92. They know he's not moving. They don't care about the people living here ~ NO MATTER WHAT THEY TELL YOU! It's so sad. Dad has gone from 125 lbs to 92 lbs in 2 yrs.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Value for Cost

1


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
August 5, 2015
Verified Review
friendly and helpful

The staff at Citadel Assisted Living are always friendly and helpful. They have really good activities that go on all throughout the day. Mom says she feels like she is at a resort with all the activities they keep her involved. She loves it there. She loves the staff, she loves the food, and everything about it is just great.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
July 27, 2015
Verified Review
Overall A Good Experience

I think that overall it has been a good experience. I know they were recently bought by a new company, so the residents are a little worried and anxious about that. The food service is already taking longer.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Family Member
Memory Care
July 20, 2015
We are very happy with Citadel.

We are very happy with Citadel. I don't have any concerns. We love all the different activities, and crafts. The staff is friendly, and it's clean. She is very happy there. I think it was pretty reasonably priced compared to other places we looked at as well.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
July 17, 2015
Verified Review
everything has been great

They are really great! They are awesome, always on top of things, and have been really good with my dad. There was one time when I called there late at night and got someone on the phone that did not seem to know what they were doing and the whole conversation with her was a disaster, but I addressed this matter with them later and they were great. Other than that one time everything has been great and I really appreciate them.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
July 7, 2015
Verified Review
We are very happy here, they do a good job.

After a short stay at another community we moved here. They were more reasonably priced, and the rooms were a nice size and great quality. The difference was night and day. We are very happy here, they do a good job.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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