Pennington Gardens
Pennington Gardens is a 90-resident assisted living center in Chandler, AZ 85224, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care near Chandler Regional Medical Center.
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Community Overview
About Pennington Gardens
Pennington Gardens is an assisted living center located at 977 S. Pennington Drive in Chandler, AZ 85224, just off Pecos Road east of Dobson Road in the northwest Chandler corridor close to Chandler Regional Medical Center. The 90-resident community is licensed by Arizona DHS under license ALC20006 (effective August 19, 2025, expiring August 18, 2026) and operated by Pennington Gardens SL, LLC, an active Arizona domestic LLC formed in December 2020.
The community provides assisted living in Chandler AZ alongside a dedicated memory care program for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Care services include 24-hour supervision, a 24-hour call system, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, a mental wellness program, and specialized memory care programming. Certified caregivers, med-techs, and skilled healthcare professionals staff the community. Respite care stays are also available for short-term needs.
Residents have access to restaurant-style dining prepared by a culinary team, a movie theater, fitness room, beauty salon, outdoor courtyards with sitting areas and walking paths, a small library, computer center, and a gaming room. Scheduled transportation to medical appointments and community outings is provided. The community has accepted ALTCS-contracted residents, and private rooms have been made available to ALTCS participants. Pennington Gardens sits within easy reach of Chandler Regional Medical Center (approximately 2.4 miles) and Banner Ocotillo Medical Center (approximately 2.9 miles).
Last Verified: May 17, 2026
On-Site Care
Care & Services Offered
Support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management in a residential setting.
Specialized, secured care for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
Short-term relief care for family caregivers, available on a temporary or scheduled basis.
Key Differentiators
What Makes This Community Different
Who This Is Best For
- Older adults seeking a boutique-style assisted living center in Chandler with personalized care levels and a secured memory care option, particularly those who benefit from a tiered pricing model rather than a la carte fee structures.
Apartments & Pricing
Room Types & Floor Plans
Explore private apartment options at Pennington Gardens, including studio apartment, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartment layouts across senior living.
Average Monthly Cost by Care Type
Individual pricing varies by room selection, care level, and services included.
Studio-layout apartment with partial kitchen including refrigerator and microwave, integrated closet, private bathroom, air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, and telephone.
One-bedroom apartment with partial kitchen including refrigerator and microwave, private bathroom, air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, and telephone.
Two-bedroom apartment offering additional living space, partial kitchen, private bathroom, and standard in-unit amenities.
Not sure which option is the right fit? We can help compare current availability and pricing.
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Care & Support Details
Services provided on-site to support residents' daily care needs.
Staff & Support
Staffing & Care
Support from nursing staff and care team members available within the community.
Dining Experience
Dining & Meals
The culinary team at Pennington Gardens serves three meals daily in a restaurant-style dining room, with menus accommodating diabetes and special dietary restrictions.
Daily baked goods are offered to residents as part of the community's dining culture.
Community Amenities
Amenities & Features
On-site amenities that support daily lifestyle, comfort, and social well-being.
Dining & Hospitality
Wellness & Lifestyle
Outdoor Spaces
Convenience & Support
Community Life
Lifestyle & Activities
Pennington Gardens offers a boutique community atmosphere in northwest Chandler with structured daily activities, restaurant-style dining, and tiered care levels that support both assisted living residents and those requiring memory care in a secured, nurturing setting. Families should ask for the current monthly activity calendar during a tour.
- Fitness and exercise classes
- Bingo
- Happy Hour (Thursdays)
- Ice cream socials (Saturdays)
- Music sessions and sing-alongs
- Arts and crafts (painting, dessert decorating)
- Planned day trips and shopping outings
- Movies in theater
- Card games and Bridge
Before You Decide
Things to Consider
- Specific monthly pricing is not published online — contact the community directly for current rates
- Dinner service has historically been scheduled in the late afternoon, which may not suit all residents
- Residents who require a higher level of skilled nursing care may need to transition out of the community
- Room layouts feature partial rather than full kitchens
After reviewing these considerations, touring the community is the best way to confirm fit, layout, and daily feel.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Memory care is available at this community, offering specialized, secured care for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
Available room types include: Studio Apartment, One-Bedroom Apartment, Two-Bedroom Apartment. Layouts vary by care type and include both private and shared options. Contact us for current availability.
Chandler Regional Medical Center is listed at an estimated straight-line distance of 0.5 miles. This is geographic information, not a recommendation or statement about available services. Confirm emergency routing and current services directly; call 911 for an immediate emergency.
The culinary team at Pennington Gardens serves three meals daily in a restaurant-style dining room, with menus accommodating diabetes and special dietary restrictions. Daily baked goods are offered to residents as part of the community's dining culture. Programming includes activities such as Bingo, Fitness and exercise classes, Movies in theater.
SeniorVue helps coordinate tours at no cost to families. We can confirm current availability, answer questions before your visit, and help you compare this community with other options in Chandler. A local advisor is available to support you through the process.
SeniorVue Advisor Insight
Pennington Gardens SL, LLC operates this 90-bed licensed center (ALC20006) in the 85224 ZIP code near Chandler Regional Medical Center. The tiered care pricing model—rather than a la carte fees—can offer more predictable monthly costs. The community has served ALTCS participants, making it worth exploring for families pursuing Medicaid-funded long-term care. Families should confirm current pricing, availability, and memory care unit specifics directly with the community before committing.
Location & Neighborhood
Location & Neighborhood
Located in the 85224 ZIP code of northwest Chandler near the intersection of Pecos Road and Dobson Road, Pennington Gardens is close to Safeway, Walgreens, Desert Breeze Park, and Chandler Fashion Center, with Chandler Regional Medical Center approximately 2.4 miles away.
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Facility Details
- Facility Type
- Assisted Living Center
- Licensed Capacity
- 90 residents
- License Number
- ALC20006
- County
- Maricopa County
- License Effective
- August 19, 2025
- License Information
- License information should be verified directly with ADHS or the community before move-in.
Data last verified May 2026 · Source: Arizona DHS residential facility licensing records;Arizona Corporation Commission entity search;NPI Registry (CMS);facility operator website;Chandler Chamber of Commerce directory;national healthcare provider registry;resident and family review aggregation
Deep Research refresh completed May 17, 2026, drawing on AZ DHS licensing records (ALC20006), Arizona Corporation Commission filings for Pennington Gardens SL LLC, NPI Registry, the facility's official website, and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce directory.
Nearby Primary Acute-Care Hospitals
- Chandler Regional Medical Center~0.5 mi est.
- Banner Ocotillo Medical Center~0.9 mi est.
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center~6.7 mi est.
- Banner Desert Medical Center~6.8 mi est.
Straight-line estimates from verified ADHS coordinates. This is not a recommendation; confirm current services and emergency routing directly.
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