Assisted living & memory care for Gilbert families

In short: Fountain Assisted Living Center serves Gilbert, AZ families from 2260 E Brown Rd, Mesa, about 15 minutes away (via the US-60). It is a 27-resident assisted living center licensed for directed care offering assisted living and memory care, and it accepts ALTCS through Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare and Banner.

Why Gilbert families choose a home in Mesa

If you're searching for assisted living in Gilbert, you may be surprised how many Gilbert families choose us instead, just up the road in Mesa. Gilbert has plenty of new, large senior communities; families who visit us usually tell us they wanted somewhere smaller, where the caregivers know Mom by name, that still feels new.

We're honest about the drive: it's about 15 minutes from most of Gilbert. Families tell us it's worth it for a place where caregivers are awake all night, rooms are freshly remodeled, the backyard is a place everyone wants to be, and the people in charge answer their phone.

Just 15 minutes from Gilbert

From central Gilbert, whether you're near the Heritage District or shopping at Gilbert Town Square, you can reach Fountain in about 15 minutes using the US-60. It's a straight, simple drive that makes regular visits realistic, even in a busy week.

For families, proximity matters. You want to stop by after work. You want the grandkids to visit on a Saturday afternoon. You don't want assisted living to feel far away.

Will it feel too far away?

It's the question we hear most from Gilbert families. Fifteen minutes isn't far; some Gilbert residents are farther from one side of town to the other than they are from us. The short drive means you can visit after dinner during the week, bring the grandkids by on weekends, or stop in just to check on Mom.

Why many Gilbert families choose Mesa

Gilbert is a wonderful community, but it's also one of the more expensive parts of the East Valley, and higher real-estate costs tend to show up in assisted living rates. Many Gilbert communities also lean heavily toward private pay. Families comparing options often find that care in Mesa costs less over a year, and because we accept all ALTCS plans, many don't have to drain retirement accounts to get their parent the help they need.

Choosing assisted living doesn't mean you love your parent less. It means making a practical decision that balances care, closeness and financial responsibility.

Personal, not corporate

Fountain is run by the Lundahl family, not a corporate office in another state. If you have a concern, you call us, not a national hotline. When families tour Gilbert communities and then visit us, they often tell us something simple: "This feels more personal."

Getting here from Gilbert

Most families come via the US-60, then to 2260 E Brown Rd in north-central Mesa, between Gilbert Rd and Lindsay Rd. There's easy parking out front and no fixed visiting hours.

Close to your parent's doctors

If your parent sees doctors in or near Gilbert, we coordinate appointments and records with their providers. Hospitals families often use include Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.

Care at Fountain

• Memory care for Alzheimer's and other dementias, including residents who wander
• Directed care, so residents can stay as needs progress
• Hoyer-lift transfers, insulin, catheter care, incontinence care
• 24-hour awake caregivers and three home-cooked meals a day
• Companionship rooms and one private room