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The Terraces of Phoenix

7550 NORTH 16TH STREET

3.4(106 ratings)· PHOENIX average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

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Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
64
Community type
Life Plan Community with continuum of care on-site
Specialized recognition
Official Community Partner in Parkinson's care
Ownership
Nonprofit, part of HumanGood network since 1949

What Families Think

Long-term independent living residents frequently describe The Terraces of Phoenix as a warm, beautiful, and socially rich home, praising the grounds, activities, and caring staff. However, the community's rehabilitation and skilled nursing services draw a starkly different set of reviews, with multiple families reporting understaffing, inconsistent care, injuries, and poor communication with administration during short-term stays.

The Good

  • Long-time independent living residents report deep satisfaction and friendships
  • Beautifully maintained 22-acre grounds with gardens and mountain views
  • Active social calendar with clubs, fitness classes, and outings
  • Physical therapy praised for helping residents regain mobility
  • Recognized Community Partner for Parkinson's care support

The Bad

  • Several reviewers report severe understaffing causing long waits for basic help
  • Multiple accounts of poor rehab/skilled nursing care, including injuries and declines
  • Several complaints about unresponsive or inconsistent administrative communication
  • One report of missing valuables and a disputed benevolence fund promissory note

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About The Terraces of Phoenix

The Terraces of Phoenix is a nonprofit Life Plan Community set on a 22-acre campus in Phoenix, offering apartment and garden homes designed for privacy while keeping residents close to campus amenities and social opportunities. The grounds feature lush gardens, trees and pathways with views of Piestewa Peak, giving the community a friendly, small-town neighborhood feel.

As a Life Plan Community, The Terraces offers a continuum of care so residents can access additional support if their needs change over time. Services mentioned by residents include physical therapy, personal training, prescription delivery and support for those managing conditions such as Parkinson's disease and dementia; the community is recognized as an official Community Partner in Parkinson's care with the Parkinson's Foundation.

Amenities include flower gardens, a putting green, a swimming pool, a tennis court and patio spaces for socializing. Wellness offerings include fitness and exercise classes, line dancing, tap dance classes, and massage therapy. The community also provides transportation, which residents use for outings such as season tickets to local theaters.

Resident life is shaped by an active calendar of recreational programs and resident-run groups, including a foundation committee, dining committee, scholarship committee, a men's breakfast club and a sunshine committee that supports residents in need. Residents also pursue personal interests such as photography, painting and teddy bear collecting as part of community life.

Pets are welcomed, as noted by a resident whose cats live comfortably with her in her apartment. The Terraces of Phoenix is owned and managed by nonprofit affiliates of HumanGood, a nonprofit public benefit corporation that has served older adults since 1949.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.4overall · 106 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (76) · 2.4★ on Yelp (30) · Yelp page ↗

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Maria M.

Jun 2026

via Yelp

I recently completed a short-term rehab stay at The Terraces of Phoenix health center following hip surgery. I am quite grateful for the good care I received from the nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and the outdoor grounds are beautifully maintained. However, there were notable areas that need improvement. There were times when the care staff felt stretched thin, leading to slow response times when calling for assistance. Furthermore, communication between the administrative team and family members could be improved. A major concern was the doctors, who visit the facility sporadically; my wife was never able to speak with them. The biggest issue was the performance of the physical therapy team. There was no set schedule whatsoever, and they often rushed through sessions in just five minutes, combining physical and occupational therapy together. I tracked each visit to the gym, and we never reached the expected five sessions per week for either physical or occupational therapy. While it is a nice facility with a caring nursing staff, closely monitoring the therapy department, staffing levels, and doctor communication would make the experience much better.

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Mackenzie J.

Jun 2026

via Yelp

My grandma just stayed there for almost a month. The communication was absolutely terrible. The day she got out, we still had no communication after they knew her Medicare was up the day prior. The food there was absolutely disgusting and no human should have to eat. I watched them give this lady slop. Looked like wet cat food. She asked for something else and they finally got her mashed potatoes. The lady in the cafeteria blurted out "she can't chew". (HIPPA?). The social worker was the one who did not communicate and told my mother "she lost all of my grandmothers paperwork and couldn't remember if she talked to the new facility she was being transferred to. There was a meeting scheduled and SHE NEVER SHOWED UP. Horrible. These are vulnerable people, not dogs.

Css

Jun 2026

via Google

Margo, activity director, so mean, has tattoos all over, totally yelling at me for no reason & I drove 1 hour to get here,,& I'm 64 years,,& she calls me " attitude",,,when she attacked my career, my character & I wasted my gas money,,,,

Phil Wagoner

May 2026

via Google

The fitness teammates are amazing! Their experience and professional skills combined with their efforts in consistently helping each individual participant to do their personal best gives a sense of belonging to a community that cares. And that is the Terraces of Phoenix!

Malcolm Read

May 2026

via Google

Living at ToP has exceeded our expectations, rather than, as some people perceive, being 'a place you go to die' we have found that living here has enhanced our lifestyle and 'make life (more) worth living'. The friendships and relationships we've developed make ToP make it a very desirable place to live. I believe that approach Human Good takes in creating this lifestyle, supported by their not-for-profit business model, is critical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Terraces of Phoenix offer?

The Terraces of Phoenix offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Terraces of Phoenix located?

The Terraces of Phoenix is located at 7550 NORTH 16TH STREET in PHOENIX, Arizona.

What do families say about The Terraces of Phoenix?

Long-term independent living residents frequently describe The Terraces of Phoenix as a warm, beautiful, and socially rich home, praising the grounds, activities, and caring staff. However, the community's rehabilitation and skilled nursing services draw a starkly different set of reviews, with multiple families reporting understaffing, inconsistent care, injuries, and poor communication with administration during short-term stays.

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