Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Tucson, AZ
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
Feel safe and secure during your retirement years in Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes, a warm and inviting community in Tucson, AZ for those seeking quality assisted living services. They go above and beyond in providing residents with a maintenance-free and supportive environment with easy access to all the comforts and conveniences they need to live fully. To ensure residents are always looking and feeling their best, their kind and compassionate care team provides them with comprehensive personal care assistance and support with their daily living activities.
Additional care is provided with occupational and physical therapy services, home health, and hospice care services available through their trusted third-party care providers. To ensure residents’ bodies and minds are properly nourished, the community provides well-balanced meals and replenishing snacks daily. With an array of activities to engage in, residents maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes guarantees a comfortable retirement life away from stress and worries.
10-bed community Rank #238 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 522 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
3 years in operation Rank #416 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 533 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #278 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 818 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceJune 29, 2023
License NumberAL12506H
QualificationHealth Care
RCFE NumberAL12506H
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes is administered by Valeri Walker.
OwnerPlatinum Care Homes, Inc
Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesGrab bars in bathrooms and handrails in hallways.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJessica Burkett (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Does not accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Comfortable & Welcoming Living Areas
Personal Care Assistant
Medical Supplies
24/7 Dedicated Staff
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care, Wellness Program, Seasonal Festive Activities, Occupational & Physical Therapy
Operating Hours24/7
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
Deficiencies
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 5 | This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #264 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 264th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 29, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency related to medication services with no other issues cited.
- July 12, 2024 annual inspection identified two deficiencies involving written service plan accuracy and medication storage security.
- Complaint investigations on October 22 and December 2, 2024 found no deficiencies or substantiated complaints.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
Places of interest near Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
6.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Pima County
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes | AL HOS | Tucson (Sewell) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#278 / 818 | Private / Shared Rooms | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#416 / 533 | Valeri Walker | 6 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 |
| Aspen Care Home | AL MC | Tucson | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#242 / 818 | Private Rooms | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#129 / 533 | Tracey E Anderson | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| Foothills Vista Adult Care Home | AL RESC RC | Ronceval Tucson (Casas Adobes West) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#189 / 818 | Private Rooms | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#83 / 533 | Christina Baez | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
What neighborhood is Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes in?
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes is in the Sewell neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes?
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes is legally operated by Platinum Care Homes, Inc., and administered by Valeri Walker.
Is Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes in a walkable area?
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes's license number is AL12506H.
How long has Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes been in business?
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes on this page.
Are pets allowed at Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes?
No, Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes has a no-pet policy.
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