Sunrise at River Road
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Sunrise at River Road
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Fourteen years in, Sunrise at River Road is still doing the same basic job: 110 beds of assisted living and memory care in Tucson’s Foothills Heights neighborhood. It’s a three-story building at 4975 North 1st Avenue. You can get a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom, depending on what you need. The area has a Walk Score of 49, so it’s not a place where you can skip having a car, but a short walk covers a few errands.
There’s rehab services, respite care, and short-term rehab stays, plus licensed nurses and CNAs on staff 24 hours a day. It means the building isn’t just set up for one kind of resident. Someone recovering from surgery can use the short-term rehab track, and someone who needs ongoing memory care support has a place here too.
On the lifestyle side, there’s a bistro with grab-and-go snacks available throughout the day, outdoor spaces, a beauty salon, and a private dining room for celebrations. There’s also a running program covering music, fitness, art, and continued learning, so the calendar isn’t left blank between meals. Pets are allowed, which is worth knowing if that’s a dealbreaker for your family.
Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing handles inspections here. The themes that come up are pretty standard for the industry: emergency preparedness, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service.
Pricing starts at $2,918 a month and goes up from there depending on the unit and level of care. Corrinne Quezada administers the community, and it’s legally operated by Ms River Road Sh, LLC. Put the pieces together and you get a mid-sized Tucson community built for two overlapping groups: people who need assisted living day to day, and people who need memory care, with a rehab track available for anyone passing through on a shorter stay.
110-bed community Rank #114 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
14 years in operation Rank #140 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th 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: 49 / 100 Rank #266 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th 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+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Best Assisted Living
Best Memory Care
WELL Equity Rating
WELL Health-Safety Rating
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 5, 2012
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
License NumberAL8741C
QualificationHealth Care
Sunrise at River Road is administered by Corrinne Quezada.
OwnerMs. River Road Sh, LLC
Emergency SystemsEmergency response systems in each suite
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactCorrinne Quezada (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Stays
Access To Personalized 24-Hour Care
Fresh
Chef-Crafted Cuisine
Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
Bistro With Grab-And-Go Snacks Throughout The Day
Pet Friendly
Music
Fitness
Art
And Continued Learning Programs
Scheduled Transportation
Frequent Social Events
Beauty Salon
Private Dining Room For Special Celebrations
Wi-Fi Available
Sunrise Careconnect For Healthcare Coordination
Family Engagement App To Keep Residents Connected With Loved Ones
Activities
Operating HoursMon-Sun 00:00 - 23:59
Starting Price$2,918+ per month
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
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 (33% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (33% 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Arizona average (7 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% 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.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #346 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 346th 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.
- The September 10, 2024 annual inspection found one deficiency for poisonous materials storage not locked separately from food areas.
- The July 11, 2023 annual inspection found two deficiencies involving evacuation drill documentation and opioid prescribing policies.
- Complaint investigations on May 23, 2025 and October 21, 2024 found no deficiencies during on-site reviews.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at River Road
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3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Sunrise at River Road's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Sunrise at River Road | AL MC | Tucson (Foothills Heights) | 110
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at River Road
What neighborhood is Sunrise at River Road in?
Sunrise at River Road is in the Foothills Heights neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Sunrise at River Road?
Sunrise at River Road is legally operated by Ms River Road Sh, LLC, and administered by Corrinne Quezada.
Is Sunrise at River Road in a walkable area?
Sunrise at River Road has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Sunrise at River Road?
According to AZ state health department records, Sunrise at River Road's license number is AL8741C.
When does Sunrise at River Road's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Sunrise at River Road's license expires on April 30, 2027.
How long has Sunrise at River Road been in business?
Sunrise at River Road has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise at River Road?
Yes, Sunrise at River Road allows residents to bring their pets.
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