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East Desert Sun Assisted Living

561 East Vermont Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85295Up to 10 residents

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.

Live-in staffDirected care licensing10-bed capacityWheelchair accessible

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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

Transportation available

On-Site Care

Care & Services Offered

Assisted Living

Support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management in a residential setting.

Directed Care
Respite Care

Short-term relief care for family caregivers, available on a temporary or scheduled basis.

Key Differentiators

What Makes This Community Different

Live-in staff
Directed care licensing
10-bed capacity
Wheelchair accessible
Registered nurse care planning
Visiting mobile physician
Visiting podiatrist

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.

Assistance with activities of daily living
Medication administration and management
24-hour supervised care
Registered nurse care plan development
Visiting mobile physician coordination
Visiting podiatrist coordination
Home health therapy coordination
Hospice care coordination
Respite care

Staff & Support

Staffing & Care

Support from nursing staff and care team members available within the community.

Certified and fingerprinted caregivers
Live-in staffing model
Registered nurse service planning
Direct managerial oversight

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.

Home-cooked meals
On-site kitchen preparation
Individual dietary accommodation

Community Amenities

Amenities & Features

On-site amenities that support daily lifestyle, comfort, and social well-being.

Dining & Hospitality

Home-cooked meals

Convenience & Support

Laundry service24-hour caregiver supervisionPharmacy delivery coordinationHome health therapy coordinationHospice care coordination

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.

Social
  • Group activities
  • Individual activities

Before You Decide

Things to Consider

  1. Small 10-bed home with limited shared common spaces compared to larger assisted living centers
  2. Pricing and ALTCS Medicaid acceptance should be confirmed directly with operator
  3. A 2025 DHS inspection citation (F684) noted a pressure-ulcer protocol concern for two residents
  4. No dedicated memory care secured unit on record

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting monthly pricing is $3,500. Final cost depends on the room type, care level, and services included. Pricing details and availability should be confirmed directly with the community.

Yes. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is approximately 1.7 miles away. The community is located in Gilbert, providing access to local medical facilities.

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.

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