BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
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.
133-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2020
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2027
License NumberAL11318C
QualificationHealth Care
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is administered by Dennis Scalpone.
OwnerBRIDGEWATER LA CHOLLA, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactRobert Dietterick
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (456% above)
• Total inspections (300% above)
• Total complaints (167% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (456% above)
• Total inspections (300% above)
• Total complaints (167% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 3, 2025
Monitoring
2 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.
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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
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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20 | 5 | This facility has 300% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (20 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 300% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
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16 | 6 | This facility has 167% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (16 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 167% worse Rank #480 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 480th 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. 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.
- August 8, 2025 inspection resulted in a $250 fine fully paid, continuing a pattern of enforcement actions for regulatory violations.
- July 14, 2023 enforcement cited repeated failures to verify caregiver skills and training, missing documentation, and untimely responses, resulting in $1,000 in fines.
- March 25, 2025 enforcement fined the facility for medication administration errors posing health risks to residents.
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5.4 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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Tucson | 150 | Yes | 15 | 1 Bed | 12 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | 2 |
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Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500
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MC
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Tucson (Friendship Villas At La Cholla) | 133 | No | 44 | - | 5 | - | Dennis Scalpone | 20 |
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Facility
16
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#480 / 500
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| Inspirations of River Centre |
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Tucson (Villa Mesa) | 112 | Yes | 63 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8 | A+ | Danielle Oben | 5 |
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Facility
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AZ AVG
6
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#350 / 500
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Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100 | Yes | 65 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | 9 |
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AZ AVG
6
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#418 / 500
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Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98 | No | 5 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | 21 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | 2 |
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6
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Financial Assistance for
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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.
Who is the administrator of BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson?
Dennis Scalpone is the administrator of BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson.
How many beds does BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson have?
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson has 133 beds.
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