Avanti Senior Living facility is now under new management, effectively rebranded as Spring Gardens Peoria, within the Avista Senior Living Community portfolio. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has issued a provisional license to Avista as of Tuesday, securing a lifeline for residents, who now have the option to stay put and experience what is hoped to be improved care under the new ownership. According to a news release by ADHS, the transition is being managed with immediate effect, aiming for a seamless handover that prioritizes resident wellbeing.
Avista Senior Living's takeover follows a year of contention and legal tussles for Avanti, culminating in a Superior Court dismissing a motion to stay the revocation of Avanti’s license earlier this month, as detailed in the ADHS timeline of events.
The health department's action is a concluding chapter to a drawn-out series of regulatory failures by Avanti. Citing a persistent unresolved pattern of negligent practices, ADHS had warned Avanti more than a year prior to their license being revoked. ADHS has stated on the record that they had attempted to negotiate a settlement to avoid such extremities, but Avanti opted to contest the decision legally. This decision was, however, upheld by two different courts, with an Administrative Law Judge condemning the establishment’s disregard for regulations.
In line with their mandate to safeguard the health of Arizona’s residents, the ADHS remains committed to ensuring the quality of services during transitions such as this. They've invited feedback from residents and family members who may harbor concerns during this period of change at the facility now known as Spring Gardens Peoria. Any feedback can be relayed through the provided channels on Avista Senior Living's website, according to the same news release.
The full ADHS announcement can be accessed for more comprehensive background information and contact resources for further inquiries or concerns regarding the ongoing transition at Spring Gardens Peoria.
