Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
Located at 6611 East River Hills Place in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills operates as a 10-bed assisted living community administered by Ben J Silverman. The facility, established in 2012 and operated by Starfish Care Homes, LLC, provides directed care, personal care, and supervisory care services. Operating tenure spans 13 years, indicating sustained operational experience.
The small 10-bed capacity is unusual in the assisted living sector, where peer facilities typically operate 50-150 beds. The intimate scale contrasts sharply with larger assisted living communities, potentially appealing to residents prioritizing a smaller residential environment.
The setting is car-dependent (walk score 0), positioned 7.4 miles from downtown Tucson and 2.32 miles from TMC for Children hospital.
Recent inspections demonstrate clean regulatory standing.
The Arizona Department of Health Services conducted two annual compliance reviews; the first was on August 21, 2023, and the second on October 22, 2025. Both of these were conducted without identifying deficiencies, complaints, or enforcement actions. This record places the facility in the top tier of Arizona assisted living residences: zero deficiencies per year versus an Arizona average of 3.7, zero enforcement actions versus the state average of one, and zero complaints documented.
Arizona’s Long Term Care System (ALTCS) covers eligible Medicaid residents in approved assisted living homes; the facility’s participation status and specific amenities are not detailed in public regulatory records.
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is a small assisted living community with a documented clean compliance record, suitable for residents seeking a modest-scale setting in a car-dependent Tucson neighborhood.
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.
13 years in operation Rank #157 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #801 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 801st 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 27, 2012
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License NumberAL8789H
QualificationHealth Care
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is administered by Ben J Silverman.
OwnerStarfish Care Homes, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactBen Silverman (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Pets not allowed
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 score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100
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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The October 22, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review.
- The August 21, 2023 annual inspection also found no deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
- No complaints or citations appeared in the record across the two most recent inspections.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
What neighborhood is Starfish Care Homes at River Hills in?
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is legally operated by Starfish Care Homes, LLC, and administered by Ben J Silverman.
What is the license number of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
According to AZ state health department records, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills's license number is AL8789H.
When does Starfish Care Homes at River Hills's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills's license expires on August 31, 2026.
How long has Starfish Care Homes at River Hills been in business?
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
No, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
Ben J Silverman is the administrator of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills.
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