Hospitals Keeping Up With Growing East Valley
There are many variables that affect a buyer’s decision regarding the perfect home. Obviously, the appeal and price of the home are the most important. When it comes to the area around the house, what are the critical variables? For many people, accessible and quality healthcare are a must have that cannot be compromised, especially in emergency situation . Luckily for those searching for a home in the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Queen Creek / San Tan Valley area, quality hospitals are a byproduct of the developing east valley infrastructure. In the last 4 years, the east valley has seen four new hospitals open their doors. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center opened in June 2006, Mesa’s Mountain Vista Medical Center opened July 2007, Banner Gateway in Gilbert opened Sept. 2007, and Banner Ironwood in Pinal County is scheduled to open in November of 2010, even though it was finished Fall of 2009.
Award Winning Hospitals East Valley Hospitals close to Active Adult Communities
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. part of the Catholic Healthcare West located at the intersection of the 202 freeway and Val Vista Road in Gilbert. Less than 3 years after opening, it expanded to the current total bed count of 212, and is considered Gilbert’s largest hospital. In 2008, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center was ranked 9th among large Arizona businesses with more than 250 employees as one of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley”. Other accolades garnered by this Gilbert hospital include the No. 1 Small Size Acute Care Hosptial – Arizona Business Magazine’s Ranking Arizona according to the 2007 and 2008 Ranking Arizona Business Poll. It ranked as the No. 1 Healing Hospital(TM) in the Nation – Baptist Healing Trust which recognizes hospitals that have made a commitment to Radical Loving Care that focuses on caring for the caregivers. Easily accessible from the 202 freeway, it provides easy access to Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler and Mesa residents.
Homes close to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa is located north of the US60 freeway near the intersection of Southern Ave. and Crismon Road. The Mountain Vista Medical Center has earned 5 star ratings by HealthGrades in Cardiology Services, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Coronary Interventional Procedures, and Treatment of Heart Failure resulting in being ranked Top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Care in 2010. This 178 bed facility is convenient to Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon.
Mountain Vista Medical Center is very accessible to active adult age restricted communities in Mesa such as Leisure World, Fountain of the Sun and Sunland Village.
Homes near Mountain Vista Medical Center
Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert opened in Sept. 2007 and is located south of the US60 on Higley Rd. I will always remember this hospital since I was a patient in November of 2008 when I had a kidney stone. I remember asking the nurse who was a mother if she had ever had a kidney stone and she replied, “Yes, and I prefer childbirth any day!” I was never happier than when I saw them put in the IV with mass amounts of pain killer.
In Dec. 2009, the announcement was made that Banner Health and the University of Texas Cancer Center will establish the M.D. Anderson Banner Cancer Center on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center. M.D. Anderson has been a leader for nearly 70 years in the cancer treatment through clincial research, education, prevention, and exploring novel treatments. It also has more National Cancer Institute funded studies than any other cancer fighting organization. It is scheduled to open in 2011.
The Banner Gateway Medical Center is close to a very popular active adult 55+ community; Trilogy at Power Ranch. Available Homes for Sale in Trilogy at Power Ranch.
Homes near Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner Ironwood in Pinal County is scheduled to open its door in November of 2010. Initially, this medical center will create 300 jobs when it opens, and many thousands at full build out of the campus. The first phase will include 220,000 sq.ft. with a full service Emergency Department, 36 in-patient beds, and a focus on general and intensive care, obstetrics and surgery. It will be based on a design concept similar to two other Banner faciliites; Banner Gateway and Banner Estrella medical centers. At final build out the capacity would increase significantly, up to 500 beds. Banner Ironwood finds itself extremely close to retirement communities such as Solera by Del Webb on Hunt Highway in Pinal county. Homes for Sale in Solera at Johnson Ranch
Homes close to Banner Ironwood in Pinal County
East valley hospitals in Gilbert, Mesa and Pinal county are providing high quality medical care and improve the quality of life for its residents. For updates on available homes in the east valley near hospitals, please click on e-mail me available homes for sale near east valley hospitals. More information can be found at Gilbert Chandler Home Search. For the quickest response, call me at 480-326-8571.
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Trilogy at Power Ranch is the recipient of the Gilbert Excellence Award Neighborhood of the Year for 2009. This age restricted active adult community has an endless supply of amenities which include tennis courts, swimming pool and spa, pool tables, cyber cafe, and planned social activities to name a few. The list would not be complete without mentioning the Trilogy Golf Club with a 18 championship par – 71 golf course that stretches over 6,800 yards. Trilogy at Power Ranch has all the amenities that could keep you entertained and busy without having to leave the community.
Shea’s Willow Floor Plan With Casita or Guest Cottage
In my search for Gilbert casita homes or homes with separate guest house, the Willow floor offers a great floor plan in a great community. The casita or guest cottage is separate from the main house providing privacy for a family member or guest. The cottage or casita includes a bedroom, full bath and an optional kitchette. The total square footage of a typical Willow floor plan with casita is approximately 2,050 sq.ft.
Trilogy Homes with Separate Guest House or Casita
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Trilogy at Power Ranch Homes for Sale
When you do decide to venture outside of the community, dining, shopping and easy freeway access are not far away. Santan Village is about 5 miles away located right next to the newer 202 freeway loop. The convenient access to the freeway makes a trip to Phoenix or other parts of the valley a reasonable commute. A favorite attraction among Gilbert residents is the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch located just over 9 miles from Trilogy.
Satellite view of Trilogy at Power Ranch
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Award Winning Active Adult Retirement Community in Maricopa
Even from the entrance you begin to understand why Province was voted the Best Active Adult Community in 2006 by the National Association of Home Builders’ 50+ Housing Council. It is one of the best maintained communities in Arizona and offers residents a wide range of amenities. This guard gated active adult lake community includes 50 acres of man made lakes, 125 acres of parks and greenbelts and a clubhouse second to none with over 30,000 sq.ft. The clubhouse and recreation center is awesome. Read on.
An Impressive Community and Recreation Center
The community / recreation center at Province features an indoor lap pool, fitness center, auditorium, and cyber cafe. Outside you’ll find tennis courts, a basketball court, resort style swimming pool, spa and bocce ball. Within the spacious community center there are plenty of places to congregate to visit or begin a game or cards as well as participate in the many organized activities or classes.
Satellite view of Province Active Adult Lake Community
Meritage is the new owner of remaining lots in Province
Homes in this 55 and older lake community in Pinal county range in size from 1,300 sq.ft. patio homes up to 3,100 sq.ft. single family homes with a casita including a full bath with the Orchid floor plan. There are 2,217 homesites. All homes in Province have been built by Engle Homes; however that will change. Engle, the original developer started building and selling homes in Province in 2003, but in 2008 filed for bankruptcy and in early 2009 announced it was pulling out of the Phoenix market. In early October 2009, Scottsdale based 
Meritage Homes announced it bought 443 finished lots and 885 planned lots in the community.
Homes for Sale in Province in Maricopa
Province Homes with a Casita or Guest Quarters
Many floor plans in Province has been designed with separate guest quarter or casita options. The Wisteria, Violet, and Gardenia would be great floor plans for anyone needing a separate living area.
Province Homes for Sale with Casita or Separate Guest Area
It is welcome news that a builder has stepped in to finish this well planned community that provides so much to its residents. To be notified of new properties automatically by e-mail, click on E-mail me Province Listings Automatically. ]]>