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Brookdale East Tucson
Nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, Brookdale East Tucson is a graceful senior living community that offers assisted living. Featuring cozy and spacious floor plans including various suites, the community ensures a comfortable and secure residence. With 24-hour care and assistance from a friendly, compassionate, and well-trained team, Brookdale East Tucson commits to top-tier service.
Brookdale East Tucson fosters a vibrant environment, orchestrating a wide range of fun activities and programs such as live music performances, comedy nights, brain games, and more. The community serves nutritious and delicious chef-prepared meals daily to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Amenities include a library, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, an ice cream parlor, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, business centers, a piano, a serene courtyard and garden, and walking paths.
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About this community
Brookdale East Tucson is administered by Ryan D Gallion.
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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.
Since 2025 vs. Arizona state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 12 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #273 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd 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
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 483 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale East Tucson
Places of interest near Brookdale East Tucson
8468 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710 — 2.62 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)
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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 |
| 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 |
| Atria Campana del Rio | AL IL MC | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#131 / 521 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#95 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | B- | Suzanne M Porter | 8 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 490 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#357 / 487 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#235 / 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 |
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Brookdale East Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale East Tucson
What neighborhood is Brookdale East Tucson in?
Brookdale East Tucson is in the Hidden Hills neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Brookdale East Tucson?
Brookdale East Tucson is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Ryan D Gallion.
Is Brookdale East Tucson in a walkable area?
Brookdale East Tucson has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale East Tucson?
According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Tucson's license number is AL2150C.
How long has Brookdale East Tucson been in business?
Brookdale East Tucson has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale East Tucson have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Tucson on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale East Tucson?
Yes, Brookdale East Tucson allows residents to bring their pets.
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