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The Citadel Senior Living Community

520 S Higley Rd

4.2(168 ratings)· Mesa average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Licensed capacity
150 residents

California CDSS

Pet policy
Large enclosed dog park with waste stations
Veteran support
Staff help veterans secure VA housing benefits
Care continuum
Spans independent living through hospice on one campus

What Families Think

Families describe The Citadel as a lively, full-continuum community (independent living through memory care and hospice) with a caring, hard-working staff and a recent wave of leadership changes that many reviewers say has improved cleanliness and care. At the same time, a handful of reports describe serious lapses in medication management, pest control, and PT staff conduct that families should ask about directly.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as warm, kind, and attentive
  • Wide range of activities: bingo, karaoke, fitness classes, putt-putt
  • Recent leadership changes praised for raising care quality
  • Large enclosed dog park and pet-friendly community
  • Veterans assisted with housing through VA support staff
  • Full continuum from independent living to hospice on one campus

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of medication management failures, including missed eye drops and glucose monitoring
  • One report of a severe bedbug infestation affecting a resident's belongings
  • One report describing neglect that a family says contributed to a resident's death
  • One report of physical therapy staff treating patients poorly
  • Some reviewers cite difficulty reaching staff by phone for callbacks

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Citadel Senior Living Community is a senior living community in Mesa, Arizona offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 149 reviews.

About The Citadel Senior Living Community

Welcome to The Citadel Senior Living

Active, comfortable, and long-established, The Citadel Senior Living provides a comprehensive continuum of care in a beautifully landscaped setting. Our senior living community in East Mesa, Arizona, is ideal for recent retirees, seniors who want to downsize, and adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. By providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care accommodations, we are able to offer a personalized and unparalleled experience for our residents. You or your loved one will benefit from oversized and well-appointed floor plans, individualized service, and a phenomenal selection of amenities and planned activities. And because we’re conveniently located just north of the 60, our senior living community offers easy access to downtown, Gilbert, Chandler, and beyond.

Premium Amenities

Achieve your health and wellness goals with the support of our five-star team and collection of impressive amenities at The Citadel Senior Living. A heated swimming pool offers comfortable, low-resistance workouts, while a beauty and barber shop helps you look your best. Join your friends and neighbors for religious services at the onsite chapel or enjoy a fresh, chef-prepared breakfast in the exquisite dining room. When you want to unwind, your large studio, one, or two bedroom apartment welcomes you home. With spacious storage and a private patio, your new home prioritizes your ultimate comfort.

Amenities

Plan out a day that lightens your spirit in our senior living community. Begin your morning with breakfast in the classic dining room. After a walk with your dog along the community walking trails, go for a low-impact swim in the heated swimming pool. Visit the onsite country store for snacks and drinks and get online to check in with family and friends. At The Citadel Senior Living in Mesa, Arizona, you can do all this and more with the service and support of our professional care team.

Services

•    Move-In Assistance
•    Weekly Housekeeping
•    Trash Service
•    Laundry Service
•    Personal Care Services
•    24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

Amenities

•    Oversized Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Layouts
•    Community Chapel & Religious Services
•    Heated Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi
•    Gazebo & Barbeque Area
•    Large Enclosed Dog Park with Waste Stations
•    Country Store
•    Covered Parking
•    Transportation Services
•    Restaurant-Style Dining
•    In-Room Dining
•    Clubhouse
•    Fitness Center
•    Fitness Classes
•    Beauty/Barber Shop
•    Laundry Facilities Onsite
•    Walking Trails Near Property
•    Close to Enid Park
•    Pet-Friendly – Cats & Dogs Welcome!
•    Medicare & Medicaid Accepted

Independent Living

Discover an ideal, low-maintenance lifestyle at The Citadel Senior Living. As a resident of our independent living community in Mesa, Arizona, you’ll have ample space to relax and unwind. Generously sized apartments are brimming with rich details including a well-equipped kitchenette, hardwood-style floors, and a private balcony or patio with storage. Cable is included so you can stay up-to-date with your favorite TV shows and WiFi is available so you can stay connected to friends and family through video chats, email, and social media. Additionally, you’ll have unlimited access to the long list of community amenities and activities so you’ll always have something to do, right here at home.

So Much to Do Customize Your Day

From the heated swimming pool to the jacuzzi, the onsite fitness classes to the community dog park, The Citadel Senior Living is designed to enhance and uplift your day. Our pet-friendly senior living community is perfect for independent seniors who are searching for a laidback and hassle-free lifestyle. Here, you can receive a great haircut, enjoy a restaurant-quality meal, and attend worship services with friends, all without leaving the community. And when you want to relax, your well-appointed apartment home is a peaceful and quiet retreat. With easy access to Route 60 and Superstition Springs Mall, The Citadel Senior Living delivers independence, convenience, and comfort.

Assisted Living

Enhance your day-to-day routine at The Citadel Senior Living. As a resident of our Assisted Living community in Mesa, Arizona, you can expect customized support, beautiful accommodations, and home-style hospitality. To best support each resident, we put together a personalized care plan that encourages areas of strength and supports areas of need. We’ll take care of day-to-day chores like laundry, trash, and weekly housekeeping so you have more time to learn a new craft, check out a fitness class, and even join in karaoke. Let our professional care team take care of the details so you can do more of what you love.

Fun & Fitness Explore the Calendar

With options that include community bingo, card games, Wii sports, and fitness classes, The Citadel Senior Living offers an abundance of opportunities to pursue your interests. Make the most of your day and explore hobbies that uplift and inspire you. Every step of the way, our care team will be here to support you. We’re here to help with everything from medication management to bathing and grooming. To ensure you continue to receive the appropriate level of care, we can coordinate care with your medical professionals to adapt your care plan or facilitate a transition, should the need arise.

Memory Care

Are you searching for memory care for a loved one? At The Citadel Senior Living, we provide dedicated Mesa, Arizona, Memory Care services to people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. With private apartment homes and picturesque surroundings, our community feels homey and familiar. Support is always available, courtesy of our experienced and dedicated staff. In fact, some of our caregivers have been with us for more than 20 years. So you can rest assured that your loved one is receiving caring support and close supervision, with limitless opportunities to get involved, meet new people, and engage in meaningful ways.

Easy to Navigate Designed with Purpose

Tailored to the needs of each resident in our care, we create individualized care plans and person-to-person support at The Citadel Senior Living. We assist with a long list of personal care services and activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, incontinence care, and medication management. That way, residents can focus on engaging in ways that make their spirits bright. Careful monitoring, screened visitors, and dedicated service ensure your loved one is happy and cared for, so you can rest easy.

Types of Care at The Citadel Senior Living Community

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Citadel Senior Living Community

4.2overall · 168 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (149) · 2.9★ on Yelp (19) · Yelp page ↗

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Corrina E.

Jun 2026

via Yelp

My Dad has been at The Citadel for just over a month. First, in independent living and now in assisted living, he needed a little more help that I originally anticipated. My Dad can be negative at times. I was worried that he wouldn't stay and accept the help he needed after his stroke in late April. His best friend for more than 40 years called me last week and said my Dad sounds happier than he can remember. He's made friends. My Dad called me today and couldn't stop raving about how nice everyone is. He said he hasn't met one grouchy staff member. He said everyone has been kind and helpful. He said the lady who took them on an outing at Walmart today couldn't have been better; she helped him (and everyone else) get their groceries onto the bus and helped him buckle his seat belt. I stop by for meals sometimes and he's socializing with others. The Citadel has helped my Dad and our family during one of the most difficult transitions he has had to face. It's not perfect. I'm an RN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Perfect doesn't exist. But he's happy and I'm beyond grateful for everything they are doing at The Citadel for my Dad and all of the other residents. Thank you

M

Mark B.

May 2026

via Yelp

BEDBUGS! The whole facility! 7 years straight! They cant get rid of them after trying almost everything. Notice the new carpet inside. That was the last attempt to get rid of the bugs. My dad and his room mate were crawling with them. In their hair laying eggs, in the bedding, clothes, covered! Your loved one will be bagged up and carelessly thrown into another room for 7 days while they kill the bugs in their own room. Over and over. Rude staff that leaves people hollering in their rooms for hours...they dont answer the emergency buttons and friends of my dad died alone calling for help that never came. Poor food quality, rental hikes sometimes double without any advance notice, meds not given to most of them on time, countless excuses, zero entertainment and the place is filthy and stinks of urine everywhere. Horrible! Even if you hate your parents, this place is too much!! Last year the laundry room caught fire and the entire place had to be evacuated into the street since noone ever cleaned the lint traps. fun fun. Myself and the nurses that came in to work with my dad said over and over this place needs to be shut down. The front desk ladies are trained to have great big smiles.....its all a load of crap. Don't fall for this place. All the residents can only complain with nothing ever getting better. Pure hell hole! Sickens me!

Faith Wing

Apr 2026

via Google

Ryan is a great leader, love how the community is coming along

Lisa Santa Cruz

Apr 2026

via Google

Such huge improvements on building to cleaning ! Care staff taking care of patients/residents ! Residents enjoying activities with Lucy and her team ! Makes the parties fun fun !

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Citadel Senior Living Community offer?

The Citadel Senior Living Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

How much does The Citadel Senior Living Community cost?

The Citadel Senior Living Community has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Mesa that publish rates start around $3,580 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Is The Citadel Senior Living Community pet friendly?

Yes. The Citadel Senior Living Community lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is The Citadel Senior Living Community located?

The Citadel Senior Living Community is located at 520 S Higley Rd in Mesa, Arizona.

What do families say about The Citadel Senior Living Community?

Families describe The Citadel as a lively, full-continuum community (independent living through memory care and hospice) with a caring, hard-working staff and a recent wave of leadership changes that many reviewers say has improved cleanliness and care. At the same time, a handful of reports describe serious lapses in medication management, pest control, and PT staff conduct that families should ask about directly.

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