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 Rank #62 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 529 homes in Arizona. 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.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.
5 years in operation Rank #343 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 531 homes in Arizona. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #324 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 819 homes in Arizona. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2020
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2027
License NumberAL11318C
QualificationHealth Care
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is administrated 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, citation, 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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.
| 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
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 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. |
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
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.34 miles to nearest hospital (Catalyst Pain Solutions)
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BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Amber Lights |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Tucson | 150
Facility
150
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#40 / 529 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#618 / 819 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#169 / 531 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 |
| BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (Friendship Villas At La Cholla) | 133
Facility
133
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#62 / 529 | No |
44
Facility
44
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#324 / 819 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#343 / 531 | - | Dennis Scalpone | 20 | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#480 / 500 |
| Inspirations of River Centre |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Tucson (Villa Mesa) | 112
Facility
112
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#110 / 529 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#116 / 819 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#243 / 531 | A+ | Danielle Oben | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 500 |
| Atria Campana del Rio |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#135 / 529 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#95 / 819 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#139 / 531 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | 9 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#418 / 500 |
| Via Elegante |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98
Facility
98
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#138 / 529 | No |
5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#742 / 819 | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#69 / 531 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 |
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?
The legal owner and operator of BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is Bridgewater La Cholla, Llc.
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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