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Desert Joy Assisted Living

23615 North 105Th Drive

5(8 ratings)· Peoria average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
10
Licensed capacity
10 residents

Arizona DHS

Staff languages
Staff bilingual in English and Romanian
Respite care
Offers short-term or respite stays

What Families Think

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Desert Joy is a very small assisted living home in Peoria that cares for just 10 residents in a custom-built, wheelchair-accessible house. It holds a perfect 5-star average from 8 Google reviews, though no written reviews are available to explain what families liked. The community describes personalized, hands-on care, including memory care and high-acuity support, delivered by bilingual English/Romanian staff.

What reviewers praise

  • Small home setting with only 10 residents
  • 24-hour supervision and personalized daily care
  • Handles memory care and high-acuity needs like diabetes
  • Bilingual English/Romanian staff
  • Private furnished bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
  • Offers short-term and respite stays

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • No written reviews available to verify care quality firsthand

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Desert Joy Assisted Living is a senior living community in Peoria, Arizona offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

About Desert Joy Assisted Living

Desert Joy Assisted Living is a small assisted living facility in Peoria, Arizona, serving just 10 residents in a custom-built, wheelchair-accessible home. The community provides personalized care designed to support independence while offering assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24-hour supervision.

The facility offers specialized care services including assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, as well as memory care and high acuity support for residents with cognitive challenges, mobility needs, incontinence, and diabetes management. Healthcare coordination with doctors and pharmacies is provided, and the community accommodates both long-term residents and short-term or respite stays.

Residents enjoy private furnished bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, daily prepared meals that accommodate vegetarian, kosher, diabetes-friendly, and allergy-aware diets, and housekeeping and laundry services. The staff is bilingual in English and Romanian to ensure all residents feel heard and understood.

The community offers an array of activities including on-site social gatherings, educational sessions, movie nights, devotional services, and off-site outings. Outdoor and indoor spaces feature scenic paths, a lush garden, and comfortable lounges. Additional amenities include on-call beautician services, transportation, resident parking, and an emergency alert system.

Desert Joy is located near Peoria's local amenities and top medical facilities, positioning residents close to community resources and healthcare services.

Types of Care at Desert Joy Assisted Living

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Desert Joy Assisted Living

5overall · 8 ratings combined

5★ on Google (8)

Ann Feller

Jul 2026

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My mom has had a wonderful experience at this assisted living home. From the very beginning, the staff has been kind, compassionate, and attentive to her needs. They truly treat the residents with dignity and respect, and it gives our family peace of mind knowing she is in such caring hands.<br><br>The facility is always clean, welcoming, and well-maintained. There are plenty of activities to keep residents engaged, and the staff goes above and beyond to make everyone feel at home. Communication with our family has been excellent, and we always feel informed and included.<br><br>I am so grateful for the love and care my mom receives every day. I highly recommend this assisted living home to anyone looking for a safe, supportive, and caring environment for their loved one.

Fred Brohner

Jun 2026

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I can’t say enough to express my appreciation for the care that Monica and Cornel gave my parents while in their care. My mom was a resident for about 10 years. My Dad followed later. The whole family of Monica and Cornel participated in caring for the residents. They showed a great deal of compassion. The atmosphere is the same as being at home. In our earlier years we were impressed with little Gracie’s personal attention to my mom. My mom was thrilled by Miss Gracie’s attention. Now miss Gracey is a teenager. We were part of the family. The family had a country feel, goats that provided milk, chickens that provide eggs and a beautiful yard to admire and walk through. The community of residents can enjoy each other’s company informally, in a home style setting. I live far away and coming to visit was inviting and homey. My parents started their retirement in Prescott and we had moved them at least three times to different retirement communities. The problem we had in Prescott was that personal care and supervision was spotty. Residents are in a apartment room and they are infrequently look after. A accident could happen and it would be hours till someone checked in. They promise the moon and provide excuses. Where as Desert Joy Assisted Living is a open floor plan. The residents are always visible and only when then want, they can retreat to their room. Where their voice can be heard easily by the care givers. Plenty of privacy for those who want it. The family takes pride in their rolls as care givers. Medical services come to the house in most cases. The decision by my brother and his family to put our parents in the care of Monica was the best decision that any body could have made. The family is the hardest working family I have ever met. God please them. I have a great deal of respect for them and would not hesitate to help them anytime they needed me. Love them! Fred

Nancy Brohner

Jun 2026

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Wow they are amazing and so is the facility ! Thank u so much for the care u gave our mom and dad for many years as because of u they lived a happier and longer healthier life ! And we were happy also when visiting because they made us feel like one of the family !

Cheryl Denk

Dec 2025

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My mother lived at Desert Joy Assisted living for 6 years after touring several others she loved this care home as it was beautiful and very homely and the family so very caring that are truly loving and compassionate with their patients. It’s like a home environment and not a hospital and Mom loved Monica and she and her husband Cory were so very caring they were like family. Mom loved sitting out back on the beautiful patio and even enjoyed playing putting on the golf green and walking around to the side to visit the goats that she loved petting. This is the most loving and caring home and really got to know the whole family that all help with the great care they give!! I was deeply touched that when my Mom was taken by ambulance the day she passed how caring Monica was and asked to come up to the hospital to support me during Moms passing. Her compassion and support truly meant a lot to me to have her there with me through her passing with prayers and playing some of my Moms favorite music as my Mom loved music. Monica was an angel with her loving support to me to the end of my Moms passing! There is no greater place to have your loved ones than Desert Joy Assisted Living!

Mrs. B B

Sep 2024

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My grandparents lived at Desert Joy for nearly 11 years. They had previously been in an assisted living facility before moving into Desert Joy. There is no place better than "Monica's"- Desert Joy Assisted Living. My grandparents were treated like family and Monica and her family became part of our family. We are so thankful for Monica and her family and the care they gave to our grandparents. Words cannot express how grateful and thankful we are to this family and the caregivers that work there. My grandparents lived out their final days surrounded by family and caregivers that loved them.<br>I would highly recommend Desert Joy Assisted Living to anyone who requires assisted living care.<br>Monica, I am forever grateful to you!!

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What types of care does Desert Joy Assisted Living offer?

Desert Joy Assisted Living offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Where is Desert Joy Assisted Living located?

Desert Joy Assisted Living is located at 23615 North 105Th Drive in Peoria, Arizona.

What do families say about Desert Joy Assisted Living?

Desert Joy Assisted Living carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 Google reviews. Desert Joy is a very small assisted living home in Peoria that cares for just 10 residents in a custom-built, wheelchair-accessible house. The community describes personalized, hands-on care, including memory care and high-acuity support, delivered by bilingual English/Romanian staff. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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