East Desert Sun Assisted Living
East Desert Sun Assisted Living is a licensed 10-bed directed-care home in Gilbert, AZ 85295, offering 24-hour personalized care near Val Vista and Williams Field.
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Community front desk (direct): 480-219-2025
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Community Overview
About East Desert Sun Assisted Living
East Desert Sun Assisted Living is a small assisted living home licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services at 561 East Vermont Drive in Gilbert, AZ 85295. The facility holds license AL11961H as an Assisted Living Home – Directed Care with a capacity of 10 residents, and it is operated by Caissa Assisted Living Home, Inc., a family-owned operator serving the Gilbert and Queen Creek area since 2002. The home's directed-care designation means staff are trained to assist residents who need close supervision and hands-on support with activities of daily living, medication administration, and ongoing health monitoring. Live-in staffing is on record with the Arizona DHS, providing around-the-clock caregiver presence.
The facility is situated in the southern Gilbert corridor of ZIP code 85295, a residential area bounded roughly by Gilbert Road to the west, Power Road to the east, Ray Road to the north, and Pecos Road to the south. Nearby neighborhoods include Ashland Ranch and Gilbert Ranch, with Val Vista Drive approximately a half-mile west. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (Dignity Health) is roughly 1.7 miles away, making it the closest full-service hospital. Residents benefit from Caissa's care model, which includes service plans authored by a registered nurse, visiting mobile physicians, visiting podiatrists, home health coordination, and pharmacy delivery to the facility.
As part of the Caissa Assisted Living Home, Inc. network, residents at East Desert Sun may have access to Medicaid (UHC) contracting available on selected network locations, though families should confirm current ALTCS acceptance directly with the operator. The home is suited for seniors who require directed care in a residential, non-institutional environment near the Williams Field corridor of south Gilbert, AZ.
Last Verified: May 13, 2026
On-Site Care
Care & Services Offered
Ask which daily activities staff can help with and how individual care needs are assessed.
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
- Seniors who need directed-care assistance with daily activities in a small, home-like setting and prefer a residential neighborhood environment in south Gilbert near Val Vista.
On-Site Services
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 operator provides home-cooked meals prepared on-site for residents. The residential kitchen model supports individualized dietary needs in a household dining atmosphere.
Community Amenities
Amenities & Features
On-site amenities that support daily lifestyle, comfort, and social well-being.
Dining & Hospitality
Convenience & Support
Community Life
Lifestyle & Activities
East Desert Sun Assisted Living offers a quiet residential care setting in south Gilbert's 85295 corridor, where a small 10-resident household model allows for individualized, relationship-based care by live-in certified caregivers operating under registered nurse oversight. Families should ask for the current monthly activity calendar during a tour.
- Group activities
- Individual activities
Before You Decide
Things to Consider
- Small 10-bed home with limited shared common spaces compared to larger assisted living centers
- Pricing and ALTCS Medicaid acceptance should be confirmed directly with operator
- A 2025 DHS inspection citation (F684) noted a pressure-ulcer protocol concern for two residents
- No dedicated memory care secured unit on record
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
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is listed at an estimated straight-line distance of 1.7 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 operator provides home-cooked meals prepared on-site for residents. The residential kitchen model supports individualized dietary needs in a household dining atmosphere. Programming includes activities such as Individual activities, Group activities.
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 Gilbert. A local advisor is available to support you through the process.
SeniorVue Advisor Insight
This facility suits families looking for directed-care assisted living in a small home-like setting in south Gilbert. The Caissa network has operated since 2002 and holds multiple AZ DHS-licensed locations in Gilbert and Queen Creek. Families should call (480) 219-2025 to confirm current ALTCS/Medicaid status for this specific address, as Caissa contracts with Medicaid on selected locations. Review the 2025 DHS citation regarding pressure-ulcer protocols and ask the operator about their current wound care procedures.
Location & Neighborhood
Location & Neighborhood
Located in Gilbert's 85295 ZIP near Ashland Ranch and Gilbert Ranch neighborhoods, with Val Vista Drive a short distance west and the Williams Field corridor providing access to retail, dining, and medical services.
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Facility Details
- Facility Type
- Assisted Living Home
- Licensed Capacity
- 10 residents
- License Number
- AL11961H
- 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 Facilities Licensing database; AHCCCS ALTCS eligible provider list; operator website (Caissa Assisted Living Home Inc); DHS facility inspection records; Arizona DHS residential XLS database
May 2026 deep research refresh verified license AL11961H active with AZ DHS, confirmed operator Caissa Assisted Living Home Inc, confirmed EAST DESERT SUN ASSISTED presence on AHCCCS 2024 ARPA eligible provider list, and computed hospital proximity distances.
Nearby Primary Acute-Care Hospitals
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center~1.7 mi est.
- Banner Ocotillo Medical Center~4.8 mi est.
- Chandler Regional Medical Center~5.7 mi est.
- Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital~5.8 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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