Tuscan Place Assisted Living

Tuscan Place Assisted Living

Overview of Tuscan Place Assisted Living

Tuscan Place Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Scottsdale, AZ, located in North Scottsdale. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while having their own private rooms.

The community has 10 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Tuscan Place Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community with a private room; Michael R Messer serves as the administrator.

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 benchmarked This 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.

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

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #281 / 450Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 281st out of 450 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
4 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #476 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 476th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusClosed
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Tuscan Place Assisted Living is administered by Michael R Messer.

OwnerTuscan Place Ii, LLC

Staffing & Medical

6 services
Specialized Care For Chronic Diseases
Physician House Calls
Podiatrist Service
Insulin Injections
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24-hour on-site care by state-certified professionals
Medication ManagementListed as: Medication administration

Additional Services

3 services
Laundry & Linen
Housekeeping Services
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Activitieslive music, bingo, parties, games, Recreational Activities

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Private Bedrooms With Private Bathrooms Zero-Entry Showers With Grab Bars And Shower Chairs

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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.

The figures below cover one inspection, recorded on March 24, 2025.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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.

Overall vs. AZ average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (335% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (at AZ avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 1010.0 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Arizona average (10 vs. AZ avg 10).— At avg Rank #282 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 282nd 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 10.02.3 This facility has 335% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↑ 335% worse Rank #421 / 432 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 421st out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection 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.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

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. 15.0 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

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Address 8.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Tuscan Place Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
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.
Sunrise of Scottsdale
AL
MC
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
110
Facility 110
AZ AVG 47
Rank #83 / 448
Yes
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 35
Rank #17 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
-Erik G Thompson7
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #185 / 432
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #115 / 432
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 47
Rank #139 / 448
Yes
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 35
Rank #13 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #81 / 450
-Dawn R Larrarte2
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 432
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #228 / 432
The Springs of Scottsdale
AL
IL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 47
Rank #145 / 448
No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 35
Rank #58 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 11
Rank #61 / 450
A+Terri L Stapleton4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #83 / 432
Tuscan Place Assisted Living
AL
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 35
Rank #476 / 534
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
-Michael R Messer1
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #282 / 432
10.0
Facility 10.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #421 / 432
Sunrise Care Homes Shea
AL
HOS
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 35
Rank #357 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Elio Sarmiento2
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

Tuscan Place Assisted Living is located in Scottsdale, 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 Tuscan Place Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Tuscan Place Assisted Living in?

Tuscan Place Assisted Living is in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Who is the owner of Tuscan Place Assisted Living?

Tuscan Place Assisted Living is legally operated by Tuscan Place Ii, LLC, and administered by Michael R Messer.

Is Tuscan Place Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Tuscan Place Assisted Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Tuscan Place Assisted Living been in business?

Tuscan Place Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Tuscan Place Assisted Living?

No, Tuscan Place Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Tuscan Place Assisted Living?

Michael R Messer is the administrator of Tuscan Place Assisted Living.

How many beds does Tuscan Place Assisted Living have?

Tuscan Place Assisted Living has 10 beds.

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