Emerald Groves Central
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.
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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
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
- 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
Explore private apartment options at Emerald Groves Central, including private room layouts across senior living.
Average Monthly Cost by Care Type
Individual pricing varies by room selection, care level, and services included.
230 sq ft
Private rooms with a minimum of 230 sq ft; some rooms are large enough to accommodate couples.
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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
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.
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
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.
- Exercise programming
- 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
After reviewing these considerations, touring the community is the best way to confirm fit, layout, and daily feel.
Schedule a Visit
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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: Private Room. Layouts vary by care type and include both private and shared options. Contact us for current availability.
Starting monthly pricing is $7,500. Final cost depends on the room type, care level, and services included. Pricing details and availability should be confirmed directly with the community.
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
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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