BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ

BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 133 Rank #61 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 521 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #371 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 548 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
5 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #322 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd out of 775 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2020
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2027
License NumberAL11318C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

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.

Leadership

ContactRobert Dietterick (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 Info 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 (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 Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5112 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.42.41 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.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 50.9 This facility has 456% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 456% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 215 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 166 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2010. 10.4 This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.4).↑ 150% worse

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Tucson

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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 Ellsworth3
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 Harkin6
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 Scalpone21
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 Oben5
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 Gallion3
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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

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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