Round-the-Clock Assisted Living & Dementia Care in Surprise, AZ

Small-community assisted living and memory care in Surprise, on the northwest side of the West Valley. Home-cooked meals, a dog-friendly environment, and around-the-clock care, minutes from Peoria, El Mirage, and Sun City Grand.

📍 15257 N 135th Dr Surprise, AZ 85379

🕐 Open 24 Hours

5.0

Google Rating

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Best Home

Goodyear 2024

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9.5/10

Seniorly Rating

A+

BBB Rated

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Dog Friendly

Pets Welcome

Welcome to 135th Drive - A Place That Feels Like Home

When families in Surprise start looking for assisted living, they often tell us the same thing: they’ve toured bigger places and walked away feeling like their loved one would get lost in the shuffle. At 135th Drive, that doesn’t happen. Our home is intentionally small – and that’s the point.

Tucked in a quiet neighborhood in Surprise, near Peoria, El Mirage, and Sun City Grand, our 135th Drive location has been a trusted part of the West Valley community for over a decade. Our staff knows every resident by name, by habit, and by heart. We know who takes their coffee black, who lights up during tai chi, and who needs a little extra reassurance on hard days. That’s not a promise – it’s just how we’re built. Small by design. Close-knit by nature. Memory care and assisted living in a home that actually feels like one.

🏆 Best Home in Goodyear 2024

⭐ 5.0 Stars SeniorAdvisor

⭐ 8.8/10 Seniorly Rating

🐕 Dog-Friendly Community

WELCOME

Small by Design. Personal by Nature.

At 135th Drive, assisted living looks a lot like regular life – just with more support. Residents wake up on their own schedule, share meals at a real dining table, spend afternoons doing the things they enjoy, and go to bed knowing someone is always nearby. We handle the logistics: medications, laundry, housekeeping, appointments. Your loved one handles the living. That balance – where help fades into the background and life stays front and center – is what we work toward every single day.

Open 24 Hours

Visit anytime, no appointment needed

OUR SERVICES

Personalized Senior Care Near the Heart of Surprise

Our 135th Drive team delivers hands-on, personalized care across every level of need – from light daily assistance to complex health conditions – always in a setting that feels more like home than a medical facility.

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Personal Care & Daily Assistance

Bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance provided with dignity and respect so residents feel confident and cared for.

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Medication Management

Medication management, reminders, and administration. 24-hour supervision keeps residents’ health conditions properly monitored around the clock.

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Fitness & Rehabilitation

A dedicated personal trainer provides fitness programs, fall prevention, and wellness support to maintain strength and mobility.

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Meals, Laundry & Home Support

Fresh home-cooked meals daily, laundry services, and household management so residents can focus on living, not logistics.

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Transportation Services

Transportation to appointments and outings keeping residents connected to medical care and the community they love.

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Social Activities & Engagement

Arts, crafts, tai chi, games, outings, and celebrations. Seniors stay engaged, connected, and genuinely happy.

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Pet-Friendly Assisted Living

We welcome well-behaved dogs and cats. Many seniors benefit emotionally and physically from having their beloved pets with them – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Ask us about our pet policy when you schedule your tour.

Memory & Specialized Care

Memory Care Built Around the Person

Cognitive decline doesn’t erase a person’s identity – and our memory care program is built around that truth. At 135th Drive, we take time to learn each resident’s life story, their preferences, their anchors. Structured daily routines reduce confusion and anxiety, while our secured environment gives families genuine peace of mind. Cognitive stimulation activities, one-on-one time with caregivers, and consistent familiar faces are woven into every day – not as programming, but as real human connection.

Alzheimer's Care
Dementia Care
Secured Unit
Cognitive Stimulation
Parkinson's Care
Respite Care

Short-term stays so family caregivers can take a well-earned break.

Long-Term Senior Care

Personalized plans built around the individual, not a diagnosis.

End of Life & Hospice

Dignified, coordinated care focused on comfort, peace, and family.

TAKE A LOOK

Photo Gallery - 135th Drive

LIFE HERE

Life at 135th Drive

Mornings at 135th Drive often start with coffee on the patio and a familiar face. Afternoons might bring a group game, a visit from a therapy dog, or a slow walk around the neighborhood. Evenings wind down with a home-cooked dinner and good conversation. Life here isn’t scheduled around a facility’s convenience – it’s shaped around the people who live here.

WHY CHOOSE US

What Sets 135th Drive Apart

Families choose 135th Drive because they can feel the difference on the first visit. The staff knows everyone’s name. The home smells like a real kitchen. There’s a dog on the couch. It doesn’t feel clinical – and that’s exactly what the families we serve have been looking for all along.

What Families Say
Five gold stars representing top rated senior care service

Nichole Johnson

This is honestly one of the best homes I visit weekly. Always greeted with smiles and happiness. Home is always clean and comfortable. Residents are happy and occupied. Great comfort home by far.

Five gold stars representing top rated senior care service

Austin Wourms

This home is by far the best community home I have had the pleasure of working in. Laura is the captain of the ship and she runs the home to perfection. Laura really cares about all of the residents health and happiness and it shows. I see nothing smiling faces at this house. I highly recommend this facility to anyone needing a community home.

Serving Surprise & Goodyear

We have three homes across Surprise and Goodyear – all within easy reach for families throughout the West Valley, including Peoria, El Mirage, Glendale, Litchfield Park, and Sun City Grand.

Most West Valley families reach one of our homes in under 20 minutes. Whether you're coming from Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, or Sun City Grand, there's a Paradise for Parents nearby.

135TH DRIVE

Backyard with patio seating, grass lawn, and walking path for senior living home
Surprise, AZ

15257 N 135th Drive
Surprise, AZ 85379
📞 623-556-5919

BANFF LANE

Single story home with gravel landscaping, front walkway, and shaded entryway
Surprise, AZ

18175 W Banff Ln
Surprise, AZ 85388
📞 623-476-2493

CAMPBELL AVE

Single story home with garden walkway and palm landscaping in senior living setting
Goodyear, AZ

15292 W Campbell Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85395
📞 623-594-6244

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide assisted living services for all care levels through memory care. We specialize in caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive conditions. We do not provide behavioral health services. We can also accept residents on hospice care. While we can accommodate residents who wander, we are unable to admit individuals with combative behaviors.

All meals are included in our monthly rate. Our health coach works directly with our culinary team to ensure nutritionally optimized meals, with special attention to residents with dementia and other chronic diseases. Many of our residents follow a low-carb ketogenic diet, which has been shown to support brain health and improve cognitive function. We customize meals to meet individual health needs and preferences

We offer comprehensive wellness and lifestyle programming. Our certified personal trainer leads exercise sessions 4-5 days per week tailored to each resident's abilities. We maintain raised garden beds where residents can participate in gardening activities. We organize regular field trips including events like spring training games, zoo visits, Luke Air Force Base airshows, and boat rides around Lake Pleasant. We also offer specialized wellness therapies including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sauna access, red light therapy, and exercise with oxygen therapy

We maintain a low resident-to-staff ratio to ensure quality care and personalized attention. During the day, we have at least 2 caregivers on staff, often 3 depending on care needs and occupancy. At night, we have one caregiver on duty who performs wellness checks on residents approximately every 2 hours. A contracted nurse visits regularly, and we have a mobile physician who conducts visits at no additional charge to residents.

Our facility is licensed for up to 10 residents, which allows us to maintain a small, intimate community setting. We offer a mix of private and semi-private rooms to meet individual preferences and needs.

We have a contracted nurse on staff and a mobile physician who makes regular visits at no extra charge. A mobile pharmacy automatically sends prescriptions to our facility. We coordinate closely with local hospitals and medical facilities for specialized care. We also contract with a mobile transportation service that provides discounted rides for residents who need medical appointments or other transportation

Our health coach specializes in nutrition for dementia care and chronic disease management. We've had remarkable success with our low-carb ketogenic diet approach—many residents have experienced significant health improvements, with some losing 70-200 pounds. More impressively, we've sent 6 residents home because they became too healthy to require assisted living. Our health coach helps manage chronic conditions through evidence-based nutritional protocols.

Yes, we can accept residents who are on hospice care and provide a compassionate, supportive environment during this time.

We are located in Sun City and El Mirage, which are vibrant communities for seniors. The area offers a warm Arizona climate year-round, excellent access to medical facilities, diverse shopping and dining options, and numerous recreational opportunities. Many families have roots in the community, making it convenient for residents to maintain close connections with loved ones.

We are conveniently located near Banner Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, ensuring quick access to quality medical care.

We accept ALTCS Medicaid (Arizona Long-Term Care System), United Health, Mercy Care, Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance benefits, and private long-term care insurance policies. Many families also pay privately for their loved one’s care

Our monthly rates vary based on several factors including the level of care required, room type (private vs. semi-private), and specific services utilized. We encourage prospective residents and their families to contact us for a personalized quote. We work with families to understand their budget and care needs to find the best solution

We welcome inquiries from families seeking quality assisted living care. To get started, please contact us by phone or visit our facility for a tour. Our admissions team will discuss your loved one's care needs, answer your questions, and guide you through a simple, straightforward admission process. We're happy to answer any questions you may have about our services and community.

VISIT US

Find Us in Surprise

Address

15257 N 135th Drive Surprise, AZ 85379

Phone

623-556-5919

Hours

Open 24 Hours, 7 Days. No visiting hours

Come See 135th Drive for Yourself

The best way to understand what makes 135th Drive different is to come see it for yourself. Walk through the home. Meet the staff. Ask the hard questions. We’re an open book – and we’d love the chance to show you around. A phone call is all it takes to get started.

A Paradise for Parents Assisted living and Memory Care locations

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