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Emerald Groves Central

2759 North Val Vista Drive, Mesa, AZ 85213Up to 31 residents

Emerald Groves Central is a licensed assisted living center in north Mesa, AZ 85213, providing directed care, memory care, and advanced medical services in a 22,000-sq-ft facility.

✔Full-time nurse on site✔Directed care and memory care wings✔Wireless emergency call system✔Closed-circuit security system

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Community Overview

About Emerald Groves Central

Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living center in north Mesa, AZ 85213, licensed by Arizona DHS as an Assisted Living Center-Directed (AL7648C). Founded and administered by Jennifer L. Tonna, RN, the 22,000-square-foot facility serves up to 31 residents at 2759 North Val Vista Drive. Its X-shaped floor plan separates wings for assisted living and memory care, with a central dining area where a professional chef prepares meals.

Care extends beyond standard assisted living to include medication management, wound care, ostomy, tube feeding, incontinence support, and hospice services. A full-time on-site nurse works alongside visiting professionals — nurse practitioner, physician, podiatrist, dentist, and hairdresser. Amenities at no extra charge include a hair salon, outdoor barbecue area, lab collection, walking paths, gardens, wireless call system, and closed-circuit security.

Last Verified: May 17, 2026

Transportation available

Secured memory care

On-Site Care

Care & Services Offered

Assisted Living

Ask which daily activities staff can help with and how individual care needs are assessed.

Memory Care

Ask the provider about dementia support, staff training and whether the setting is secured.

Directed Care

Hospice Care

Respite Care

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

Key Differentiators

What Makes This Community Different

Full-time nurse on site

Directed care and memory care wings

Wireless emergency call system

Closed-circuit security system

Private rooms minimum 230 sq ft

Low caregiver-to-resident ratio

Activities director on staff

Who This Is Best For

Well-suited for seniors needing directed assisted living or memory care with access to specialized medical services — wound care, ostomy, tube feeding — in a structured, home-scaled north Mesa setting.

Apartments & Pricing

Room Types & Floor Plans

Room types listed for Emerald Groves Central include private room across senior living.

Average Monthly Cost by Care Type

Individual pricing varies by room selection, care level, and services included.

Private Room· private

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230 sq ft

Private rooms with a minimum of 230 sq ft; some rooms are large enough to accommodate couples.

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On-Site Services

Care & Support Details

Services provided on-site to support residents' daily care needs.

Medication management

Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Memory care and cognitive decline support

Wound management and ostomy care

Tube feeding

Incontinence care

Diabetic care

Hospice care coordination

Staff & Support

Staffing & Care

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

Founder and administrator Jennifer L. Tonna, RN, with 23+ years of hospital nursing experience

Full-time nurse on site 24/7

State-certified caregivers with minimal staff turnover

Visiting professionals: nurse practitioner, physician, podiatrist, dentist, hairdresser

Dining Experience

Dining & Meals

A professional chef prepares freshly made meals in an open central kitchen visible from the dining area; fresh-squeezed juice is available and diabetic dietary accommodations are provided.

Professional chef on site

Fresh-squeezed juice program

Diabetic-friendly menu options

Meals prepared in open central kitchen

Nutritional guidance integrated into care plans

Community Amenities

Amenities & Features

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

Dining & Hospitality

Professional chef and on-site kitchen

Wellness & Lifestyle

Hair salonGarden spaces

Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor barbecue areaWalking paths

Convenience & Support

Lab collection servicesGrand piano in common areaFresh juice barIndoor common areas

Community Life

Lifestyle & Activities

Residents at Emerald Groves Central follow a monthly activities calendar with daily programming, movie nights, exercise, crafts, music guests, and holiday celebrations in a home-like environment with a low census supporting personal staff relationships. Families should ask for the current monthly activity calendar during a tour.

Wellness

Exercise programming

Creative

Arts and crafts
Scheduled daily activities (published monthly calendar)
Movie nights
Music and performance guests
Holiday and birthday celebrations
Devotional activities offsite

Before You Decide

Things to Consider

Private pay only — not Medicaid or ALTCS certified
Smaller census may limit peer social options compared to larger campus communities
Pricing is in the higher range for Mesa assisted living centers
Located on a residential street; confirm parking and access for family visits

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Confirm dementia-related services, staff training and security features directly with the provider. Ask whether the home can meet the prospective resident’s specific care needs.

Listed room types include: Private Room. Confirm room features, layouts and current availability directly with the provider.

Banner Baywood Medical Center is listed at an estimated straight-line distance of 5.4 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.

A professional chef prepares freshly made meals in an open central kitchen visible from the dining area; fresh-squeezed juice is available and diabetic dietary accommodations are provided. Programming includes activities such as Scheduled daily activities (published monthly calendar), Movie nights, Exercise programming.

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 Mesa. A local advisor is available to support you through the process.

SeniorVue Advisor Insight

Emerald Groves Central holds a directed-care license enabling services — ostomy, wound management, tube feeding — unavailable at many Mesa assisted living centers. The full-time nurse and 31-bed census benefit residents with complex needs or memory care, though the facility accepts private pay only.

Location & Neighborhood

Located on North Val Vista Drive in the 85213 ZIP of north Mesa, the facility is within The Groves neighborhood, with easy access to Brown Road, McKellips Road, and Power Road arterials.

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Facility Details

Facility Type: Assisted Living Center
Licensed Capacity: 31 residents
License Number: AL7648C
County: Maricopa County

License Effective: June 1, 2026
License Information: License information should be verified directly with ADHS or the community before move-in.

Data last verified May 2026 · Source: Arizona DHS public licensing records (AZ Care Check / CareWise);Operator website (emeraldgrovesassistedliving.com);Better Business Bureau business profile;Assisted Living Magazine facility profile;State licensing and inspection database (CareWise);Government health licensing portal (ADHS);Maricopa County public records;Property and distance data (coordinate calculation from public addresses)

Verified May 2026 via Arizona DHS licensing records, operator website, CareWise license data, BBB profile, and Assisted Living Magazine facility profile; license AL7648C confirmed active with no deficiencies at January 2025 annual inspection.

Nearby Primary Acute-Care Hospitals

Banner Baywood Medical Center~5.4 mi est.
Banner Heart Hospital~5.5 mi est.
Banner Gateway Medical Center~6 mi est.
Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital~6.1 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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