Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is a senior living community that prides itself on providing a cozy and hospitable atmosphere for its residents. The staff members are committed to delivering compassionate care and outstanding service to each resident, and they work collaboratively with families and healthcare providers to create tailored care plans that cater to the distinctive needs and desires of each resident. Furthermore, the community offers a dynamic calendar of social events and activities, ranging from live music performances and arts and crafts to games and other interactive sessions, all aimed at keeping residents engaged and fostering a sense of camaraderie and social connectedness among them.
This senior living community offers its residents an array of amazing choices, ranging from assisted living to memory care facilities, as well as a distinctive tranquility program. At the heart of this community are a dedicated team of skilled and licensed professionals who strive to provide unparalleled programming and care to every resident, with a keen focus on delivering the highest standard of personalized care that caters to their unique needs and preferences. With a strong emphasis on individualized attention, this community ensures that each resident is treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion.
Community insights.
About this community
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is administered by Dennis Scalpone.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
• Total deficiencies (325% above)
• Enforcement actions (456% above)
• Total complaints (167% above)
• Complaints per year (150% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at AZ avg)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 51 | 12 | This facility has 325% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (51 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 325% worse Rank #477 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 477th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.4 | 2.41 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Arizona average (2.4 vs. AZ avg 2.41).— At avg Rank #308 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 308th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Enforcement actions
| 5 | 0.9 | This facility has 456% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 456% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 21 | 5 | This facility has had 320% more total inspections than the Arizona average (21 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 320% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 16 | 6 | This facility has 167% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (16 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 167% worse Rank #475 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 475th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 0.4 | This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.4).↑ 150% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Tucson (Broadway Proper) | 255
Facility
255
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#3 / 521 | No |
57
Facility
57
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#179 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 548 | - | Katrina Ellsworth | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#289 / 487 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#344 / 487 |
| Villa Hermosa | AL IL MC | Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 521 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#15 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#107 / 548 | A+ | Amber A Harkin | 6 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#324 / 490 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#361 / 487 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#295 / 487 |
| BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson | AL MC | Tucson (Friendship Villas At La Cholla) | 133
Facility
133
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#61 / 521 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#322 / 775 | - | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#371 / 548 | - | Dennis Scalpone | 21 | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#475 / 490 | 51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#477 / 487 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#308 / 487 |
| Inspirations of River Centre | AL RC | Tucson (Villa Mesa) | 112
Facility
112
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#106 / 521 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#116 / 775 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#45 / 548 | A+ | Danielle Oben | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#361 / 487 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#336 / 487 |
| Brookdale East Tucson | AL | Tucson (Hidden Hills) | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#189 / 521 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#412 / 775 | Suite | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#50 / 548 | A+ | Ryan D Gallion | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson
What neighborhood is BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson in?
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is in the Friendship Villas At La Cholla neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson?
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is legally operated by Bridgewater La Cholla, LLC, and administered by Dennis Scalpone.
Is BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson in a walkable area?
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson?
According to AZ state health department records, BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson's license number is AL11318C.
When does BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson's license expires on January 8, 2027.
How long has BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson been in business?
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson?
Yes, BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson allows residents to bring their pets.
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