Brookdale North Tucson

Overview of Brookdale North Tucson

Tucked away in the beautiful community of Casas Adobes, Arizona, Brookdale North Tucson offers family-friendly assisted living. Residents enjoy a cozy, home-like environment with large, cottage-inspired bricks and a lush, manicured lawn. Brookdale North Tucson specializes in assisted living and personalized home care services, offering customized care plans to meet each resident’s unique needs. In addition to having a dedicated team available 24/7 for emergencies, the community has increased security measures like keypad entrances and emergency alarm systems.

Brookdale North Tucson strives to create a supportive, enriching environment where seniors can thrive. The community provides many amenities, including a beauty/barber shop, concierge service, an ice cream parlor, a game room, and a cozy living room. Residents can enjoy daily activities such as live music performances, comedy nights, gaming clubs, and painting classes. The pet-friendly community also boasts a garden, a courtyard, and a relaxing living room with a fireplace. With meals, housekeeping, and transportation managed, residents have plenty of time to make their golden years memorable.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 60 Rank #189 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #468 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 468th 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #311 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th 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.
45 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 14, 2024
ExpirationMarch 13, 2027
License NumberAL12894C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale North Tucson is administered by Baerbel Odey.

OwnerBkd North Tucson, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
ActivitiesFull calendar of activities, programs, and social gatherings
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,580 per month

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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (133% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% above)
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (33% below)
• Complaints per year (33% below)

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 28 12 This facility has 133% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (28 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 133% worse Rank #437 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 437th 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. 2.8 2.41 This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.8 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 16% worse Rank #336 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 336th 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. 3 0.9 This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% worse

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 10 5 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Arizona average (10 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 4 6 This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #354 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 354th 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 2024. 2 3 This facility has 33% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 33% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 483 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
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288 - 324 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
360 - 483 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale North Tucson

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Address 6.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Brookdale North 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 Ellsworth 3
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
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
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 487
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #336 / 487
Brookdale North Tucson
AL
Tucson
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #189 / 521
Yes
45
Facility 45
AZ AVG 38
Rank #311 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #468 / 548
A+ Baerbel Odey 10
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 9
Rank #437 / 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
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

Brookdale North 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 Brookdale North Tucson

Who is the owner of Brookdale North Tucson?

Brookdale North Tucson is legally operated by Bkd North Tucson, LLC, and administered by Baerbel Odey.

Is Brookdale North Tucson in a walkable area?

Brookdale North Tucson has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale North Tucson?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale North Tucson's license number is AL12894C.

When does Brookdale North Tucson's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale North Tucson's license expires on March 13, 2027.

How long has Brookdale North Tucson been in business?

Brookdale North Tucson has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale North Tucson have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale North Tucson on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale North Tucson?

Yes, Brookdale North Tucson allows residents to bring their pets.

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