Ordinance 2025-04 — Assisted Living Homes

An attorney representing licensed care homes and the state association opposed the reduction, arguing it harms fair housing choice for disabled seniors and asked the Council to solidify nonconforming status in the ordinance.

A former council member cited demographic growth of the 65-plus population and argued smaller six-person homes reduce social engagement for residents and that the town should study alternatives before rushing the change.

President of the Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association said the homes are residential, not commercial, and noted the town commissioned no demographic study before proposing the change.

A baby boomer resident argued six residents can't cover the costs of operating a care home in Paradise Valley and wants to stay near her grandchildren.

Spoke on behalf of his mother, a resident of an assisted living home in PV, asking the Council not to rush the change and warning the Legislature may close the loophole anyway.

A 25-year resident and realtor who lives next to a care home said property values haven't suffered and warned the six-resident cap could actually make it easier to open more, smaller homes.

A 30-year resident who went through elder care with his parents said proximity to a care home made visits possible, and reducing occupancy will practically eliminate these options.

A 55-year resident and former council member said she considers assisted living homes commercial businesses, wants existing homes grandfathered and all future group homes eliminated, and suggested a referendum.

Lives next door to a home under construction and supports the change, saying a realtor told him the facility will reduce his property value and that it's a business, not a residence.

A 50-year resident argued the town has repeatedly rejected these facilities, that higher occupancy brings more traffic and caregiver visits, and urged the Council to vote for the lower limit.

A former council member voiced support for the three residents who spoke in favor and asked that public hearings be better advertised to the town's 12,000 residents.