Brookdale East Tucson
Brookdale East Tucson
Overview of Brookdale East Tucson
Nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, Brookdale East Tucson is a graceful senior living community that offers assisted living. Featuring cozy and spacious floor plans including various suites, the community ensures a comfortable and secure residence. With 24-hour care and assistance from a friendly, compassionate, and well-trained team, Brookdale East Tucson commits to top-tier service.
Brookdale East Tucson fosters a vibrant environment, orchestrating a wide range of fun activities and programs such as live music performances, comedy nights, brain games, and more. The community serves nutritious and delicious chef-prepared meals daily to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Amenities include a library, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, an ice cream parlor, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, business centers, a piano, a serene courtyard and garden, and walking paths.
60-bed community Rank #195 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 529 homes in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
27 years in operation Rank #37 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 531 homes in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 36 / 100 Rank #414 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 414th out of 819 homes in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 16, 1998
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
License NumberAL2150C
QualificationHealth Care
Brookdale East Tucson is administrated by Ryan D Gallion.
OwnerBROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Whirlpool
Business Centers/Computers
Meeting Rooms
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
ActivitiesResidents can participate in activities like fitness classes, brain games, art classes, and live music performances.
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$5,180 per month
Food DescriptionThe culinary team creates exceptional dining experiences with fresh and delicious menu options made with seasonal ingredients.
Brookdale East Tucson – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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, citation, 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.
3 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
Latest Inspection
October 9, 2025
Modification
No deficiencies
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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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 #267 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 267th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 9, 2025 off-site desktop review to remove directed care services found no deficiencies.
- June 11, 2025 complaint investigation 00133053 found no deficiencies during on-site inspection.
- May 16, 2025 complaint investigations 00130738 and 00130739 found no deficiencies on site.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 483 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Suite
1
288 - 483 sq. ft
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale East Tucson
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10.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Brookdale East Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.62 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)
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Brookdale East Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale East Tucson
What neighborhood is Brookdale East Tucson in?
Brookdale East Tucson is in the Hidden Hills neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Brookdale East Tucson?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale East Tucson is Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc..
Is Brookdale East Tucson in a walkable area?
Brookdale East Tucson has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale East Tucson?
According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Tucson's license number is AL2150C.
When does Brookdale East Tucson's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Tucson's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Does Brookdale East Tucson have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Tucson on this page.
Who is the administrator of Brookdale East Tucson?
Ryan D Gallion is the administrator of Brookdale East Tucson.
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