Savanna House Assisted Living & Memory Care is a residential senior care facility located in Gilbert, Arizona, specializing primarily in memory care services with additional assisted living supports. The community is designed to serve individuals experiencing memory loss, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, featuring a secured environment specifically tailored for memory care residents. Savanna House also offers a range of assistance for daily living activities, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, to support residents with varying levels of needs.
The care and medical support at Savanna House focus on providing a safe, structured environment. The facility offers diabetes management, incontinence care, and ambulatory care services. Medical professionals such as an optometrist and a massage therapist are available to support residents' health and well-being. Medication management is part of the standard care package, ensuring correct and timely medication administration. Amenities and programs include indoor and outdoor walking paths for safe mobility, on-site fitness programs, yoga and chair yoga sessions, access to a barber and beauty salon, and specialized clubs and community activities to encourage engagement and socialization. All services and programming are conducted in English.
As a memory care community, Savanna House’s environment is adapted to enhance safety and comfort for individuals with cognitive decline. The facility’s secure design and staff training aim to address the unique challenges presented by memory loss. There are regular opportunities for structured and personalized activities, with attention to individual medical and dietary requirements.
For transportation, Savanna House Assisted Living & Memory Care provides both complimentary and fee-based options. These transportation services are intended to support residents’ needs for both medical visits and non-medical outings, helping to ensure access to healthcare appointments as well as community and recreational events.
Resident and family feedback about Savanna House is mixed. Many reviewers note a welcoming environment, proactive communication from some managers, personalized attention to resident needs, and friendly staff who are attentive and responsive. Families often comment positively on the structured activities, the maintenance of the facility grounds, and individualized care plans. Tours for prospective residents are reported to be professional and engaging. However, other reviewers express concerns, particularly related to memory care, including staff turnover, inconsistent staffing levels, issues with cleanliness, meal quality, response times for assistance, and changes in management impacting follow-through on issues. Some mention unsatisfactory or sensitive staff interactions and reported difficulties during transitions or with administrative matters such as refunds. While some families find the standard of care generally positive—especially in assisted living—others indicate a need for improvements, especially in consistency and staffing, within certain memory care areas. As of mid-2024, there are no major new developments or widely reported changes at Savanna House.
Costs at this community start at $3,580 and range up to $6,530. The average price in the community is $5,055, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,323. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.