Brookdale East Tucson
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 #190 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
27 years in operation Rank #38 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #413 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 413th 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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceOctober 16, 1998
License NumberAL2150C
QualificationHealth Care
Brookdale East Tucson is administered 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 (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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
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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.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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.
- 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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Places of interest near Brookdale East Tucson
8468 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710 — 2.62 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)
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AZ AVG
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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?
Brookdale East Tucson is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Ryan D Gallion.
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.
How long has Brookdale East Tucson been in business?
Brookdale East Tucson has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale East Tucson have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Tucson on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale East Tucson?
Yes, Brookdale East Tucson allows residents to bring their pets.
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