Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Considerably one of the trusted memory care communities in Tucson, Woodland Palms is an expansive community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them and develop meaningful relationships that blossom into beautiful memories in a cozy environment.
A proud member of the Compass Senior Living community, expect a lifestyle filled with ease, comfort, and fun. Community services and amenities include daily meals, 24-hour care supervision, medication management, housekeeping, stimulating programs, and enriching activities.
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.
20 years in operation Rank #345 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th 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: 77 / 100 Rank #18 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 4, 2021
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License NumberAL11793C
QualificationHealth Care
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is administered by Cara J Russo.
OwnerAdamas Industries, L.l.c
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMeredith Miller (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Total Employees
50
Full-Time Employees
50
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
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
22 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 60 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 22 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (233% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% above)
• Enforcement actions (678% above)
• Total complaints (50% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (233% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% above)
• Enforcement actions (678% above)
• Total complaints (50% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 30 | 9 | This facility has 233% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (30 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 233% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.0 | 1.8 | This facility has 67% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 67% worse |
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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.
| 7 | 0.9 | This facility has 678% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 678% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 5 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Arizona average (10 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
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.
| 9 | 6 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 50% worse Rank #430 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 430th 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.
- November 14, 2025 enforcement found deficient staff training and unqualified management, posing risks to resident health and safety, resulting in civil fines.
- April 29, 2025 enforcement cited repeat medication administration errors affecting two of five residents, risking resident health and safety.
- January 17, 2026 inspection resulted in a $1,000 fine that was paid in full, showing enforcement resolution.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 185 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Studio
Studio
Studio
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5.8 miles from city center
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| Woodland Palms Memory Care Community | MC RC | Tucson (Duffy) | 60
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60
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AZ AVG
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AZ AVG
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1.3
AZ AVG
1.8
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Financial Assistance for
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Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
What neighborhood is Woodland Palms Memory Care Community in?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is in the Duffy neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is legally operated by Adamas Industries, L.l.c., and administered by Cara J Russo.
Is Woodland Palms Memory Care Community in a walkable area?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?
According to AZ state health department records, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's license number is AL11793C.
When does Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's license expires on March 31, 2027.
How long has Woodland Palms Memory Care Community been in business?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?
No, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has a no-pet policy.
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