Inspirations of River Centre
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ

Inspirations of River Centre

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ

Overview of Inspirations of River Centre

Inspirations of River Centre in Tucson, AZ, envisions a community that celebrates each resident as unique, honoring their lifestyle and interests. The mission of this community is to provide exceptional living options focusing on daily wellness, cultural engagement, and educational programs. Furthermore, the values of this community emphasize personalized care, fulfilling experiences, and 24/7 assistance, ensuring residents live life exactly as they desire in a comforting environment.

The assisted living features at Inspirations of River Centre offer a range of living options, including studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment styles, with most utilities included. Residents benefit from personalized care services, individualized life enrichment and wellness programs, housekeeping, and maintenance. The community provides a library, landscaped courtyard, pet-friendly environment, café, restaurant-style dining, respite stays, beauty salon/barber shop, on-site therapy, and transportation services. With a commitment to resident satisfaction, most utilities are included, making Inspirations of River Centre an inviting and comprehensive community.

Bed community size
112-bed community Rank #106 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 521 homes 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 cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
28 years in operation Rank #45 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 548 homes 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 cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #116 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 775 homes 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 cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 21, 2018
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberAL10653C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Inspirations of River Centre is administered by Danielle Oben.

OwnerEc Opco River Centre, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Dining
Activities
Specific ProgramsGraceful Respite Stays, Vibrant Living Program, Graceful Dining™, Veterans Benefits

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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.

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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (17% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (33% below)
• Complaints per year (35% 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. 1412 This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (14 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 17% worse Rank #361 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 361st out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.82.41 This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.8 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 16% worse Rank #336 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 336th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. 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. 20.9 This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% 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. 55 This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 46 This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #354 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 354th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 1.32 This facility has 35% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 35% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 270 / 335 / 435 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Inspirations of River Centre

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Inspirations of River Centre'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 54
Rank #3 / 521
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 12
Rank #1 / 548
-Katrina Ellsworth3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #289 / 487
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #344 / 487
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 521
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 38
Rank #15 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 548
A+Amber A Harkin6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 487
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 487
Inspirations of River Centre
AL
RC
Tucson (Villa Mesa)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 54
Rank #106 / 521
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #116 / 775
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 12
Rank #45 / 548
A+Danielle Oben5
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 487
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #336 / 487
Atria Campana del Rio
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 54
Rank #131 / 521
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 38
Rank #95 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 548
B-Suzanne M Porter8
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #357 / 487
1.6
Facility 1.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #235 / 487
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #189 / 521
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 38
Rank #412 / 775
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #50 / 548
A+Ryan D Gallion3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Inspirations of River Centre is located in Tucson, 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 Inspirations of River Centre

What neighborhood is Inspirations of River Centre in?

Inspirations of River Centre is in the Villa Mesa neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Inspirations of River Centre?

Inspirations of River Centre is legally operated by Ec Opco River Centre, LLC, and administered by Danielle Oben.

Is Inspirations of River Centre in a walkable area?

Inspirations of River Centre has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Inspirations of River Centre?

According to AZ state health department records, Inspirations of River Centre's license number is AL10653C.

When does Inspirations of River Centre's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Inspirations of River Centre's license expires on December 31, 2026.

How long has Inspirations of River Centre been in business?

Inspirations of River Centre has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Inspirations of River Centre?

Yes, Inspirations of River Centre allows residents to bring their pets.

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