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The Citadel Assisted Living Facility

520 South Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85206Up to 150 residents

The Citadel Assisted Living Facility at 520 S Higley Rd offers assisted living and memory care in east Mesa AZ 85206, with 24-hour staffing and no buy-in fees.

✔24-hour staffing with LPN on site✔Secured memory care environment✔Pendant call system for resident safety✔Flexible month-to-month leases with no buy-in fees

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Community Overview

About The Citadel Assisted Living Facility

The Citadel Assisted Living Facility is a licensed assisted living center in Mesa (license AL12140C) at 520 South Higley Road in east Mesa's 85206 ZIP, north of the Superstition Freeway. Operating with a licensed capacity of 150 residents under the Ensign Services umbrella, the community offers a full continuum: independent living, assisted living in Mesa AZ, secured memory care, and short-term respite care.

Care services include 24-hour staffing with LPN availability, medication management, pendant call systems, dementia and diabetes care, wound care, and individualized care plans. On-site amenities span a pool and spa, fitness centers, a library, billiards room, beauty salon, barbershop, outdoor patios, and walking paths. Transportation to appointments, cable, and Wi-Fi are included.

Last Verified: May 17, 2026

Pet-friendly

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.

Independent Living

Maintenance-free living for active seniors who want community amenities without personal care services.

Respite Care

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

Key Differentiators

What Makes This Community Different

24-hour staffing with LPN on site

Secured memory care environment

Pendant call system for resident safety

Flexible month-to-month leases with no buy-in fees

ALTCS Medicaid accepted

Wheelchair-accessible apartments

Veterans housing support available

Who This Is Best For

Seniors seeking assisted living or memory care in east Mesa who value proximity to Banner Baywood Medical Center, ALTCS Medicaid acceptance, and a full continuum of care with no long-term lease commitment.

Apartments & Pricing

Room Types & Floor Plans

Room types listed for The Citadel Assisted Living Facility include studio, one-bedroom, and shared/semi-private across senior living.

Average Monthly Cost by Care Type

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

Studio· private

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Private studio apartment with cable and Wi-Fi included; available in assisted living and memory care configurations.

Best for: Individuals looking for a simple, low-maintenance living space

One-Bedroom· private

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Private one-bedroom apartment with washer/dryer access, cable and Wi-Fi included; available in assisted living and memory care.

Best for: Residents wanting more space and separation

Shared/Semi-Private· shared

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Shared room option available in both assisted living and memory care for residents seeking a lower-cost configuration.

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On-Site Services

Care & Support Details

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

Medication management and dispensing

Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing)

Dementia and memory care

Diabetes management

Wound care

Pendant call system monitoring

Individualized care plan development

Respite and short-term care

Staff & Support

Staffing & Care

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

24-hour staffing with LPN on site

Trained memory care specialists for dementia and Alzheimer's residents

Resident care coordinators (RCC) for individualized support

Staff trained in dementia communication and behavior management

Dining Experience

Dining & Meals

Restaurant-style dining with three daily meals prepared with fresh ingredients, a rotating menu, and accommodations for dietary restrictions; communal dining spaces support social engagement.

Three daily meals

Restaurant-style service

Rotating menu with fresh ingredients

Dietary restriction accommodations

Room service available (independent living)

Community Amenities

Amenities & Features

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

Wellness & Lifestyle

Swimming pool and spaOnsite beauty salon and barbershopLibraryFitness centers

Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor patios and gardensWalking paths

Convenience & Support

Complimentary laundry facilitiesBilliards roomCard roomReserved parking

Community Life

Lifestyle & Activities

The Citadel supports an active, social lifestyle through fitness classes, day trips, arts and crafts, gardening clubs, and holiday events, all within a walkable campus featuring a pool, spa, and beautifully maintained outdoor spaces in east Mesa. Families should ask for the current monthly activity calendar during a tour.

Wellness

Fitness classes

Social

Gardening clubs
Social events

Creative

Arts and crafts

Outings

Day trips and outings to local attractions
Movie nights
Holiday events
Educational workshops

Before You Decide

Things to Consider

Yelp reviews average 2.9 stars, suggesting inconsistent resident experiences worth investigating during a tour
Pricing for memory care units starts notably higher than standard assisted living rates
The community sits on a busy arterial (Higley Road), so outdoor noise is a factor
Capacity of 150 is larger than many Mesa assisted living homes, which may affect staffing ratios

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

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: Studio, One-Bedroom, Shared/Semi-Private. Confirm room features, layouts and current availability directly with the provider.

Banner Gateway Medical Center is listed at an estimated straight-line distance of 1.5 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.

Restaurant-style dining with three daily meals prepared with fresh ingredients, a rotating menu, and accommodations for dietary restrictions; communal dining spaces support social engagement. Programming includes activities such as Fitness classes, Movie nights, Day trips and outings to local attractions.

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

The Citadel offers a well-rounded option in east Mesa: ALTCS Medicaid plans accepted, Banner Baywood Medical Center under 0.5 miles away, and care levels from independent living through secured memory care. Families should ask about staffing ratios and review recent inspection records.

Location & Neighborhood

Located in east Mesa's 85206 ZIP along Higley Road near the Superstition Freeway, the community is minutes from Superstition Springs Mall, Banner Baywood Medical Center, and Banner Heart Hospital.

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Facility Details

Facility Type: Assisted Living Center
Licensed Capacity: 150 residents
License Number: AL12140C
County: Maricopa County

License Effective: March 15, 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 residential facility licensing records; ALTCS provider directory and ALTCS.org listing; operator official website (citadelretirement.com); Arizona Healthcare Association facility finder; 211 Arizona social services directory; government social services database

Deep Research refresh conducted May 2026 verifying AZ DHS license AL12140C active, ALTCS acceptance confirmed via community website and ALTCS.org, operator identified as Ensign Services, and amenity/pricing data sourced from operator website and third-party licensing records.

Nearby Primary Acute-Care Hospitals

Banner Gateway Medical Center~1.5 mi est.
Banner Baywood Medical Center~1.8 mi est.
Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital~2 mi est.
Banner Heart Hospital~2 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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