Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ

Overview of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.

The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #170 / 448Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 170th out of 448 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #527 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 527th out of 534 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 8, 2026 Expires in 12 days
License NumberALH20114
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

OwnerDesert Gardens ED LLC

Leadership

ContactTiffany Worley (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 011 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Staff to Resident Ratio: 5:1

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Address 7.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Tucson

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Broadway Proper)
255
Facility 255
AZ AVG 47
Rank #3 / 448
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 35
Rank #97 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 11
Rank #1 / 450
-Katrina Ellsworth3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #264 / 432
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #301 / 432
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 47
Rank #44 / 448
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 35
Rank #7 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
A+Amber A Harkin6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #328 / 432
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #260 / 432
Inspirations of River Centre
AL
RC
Tucson (Villa Mesa)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 47
Rank #78 / 448
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 35
Rank #58 / 534
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 11
Rank #26 / 450
A+Danielle Oben5
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #328 / 432
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #294 / 432
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 47
Rank #139 / 448
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 35
Rank #253 / 534
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 11
Rank #29 / 450
A+Ryan D Gallion3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Tucson (River Hills Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 35
Rank #527 / 534
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0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Tucson, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

What neighborhood is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in?

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Desert Gardens ED LLC.

Is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is ALH20114.

When does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expires on September 8, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?

No, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has 10 beds.

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