Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.
The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.
10-bed community Rank #244 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 528 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #769 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 769th out of 819 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 8, 2026
License NumberALH20114
QualificationHealth Care
OwnerDesert Gardens Ed LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactTiffany Worley (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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 score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Latest Inspection
August 29, 2025
Change of Ownership
No 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.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
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.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The August 29, 2025 change of ownership inspection found no deficiencies during the on-site review.
- No complaints were filed or substantiated in the inspection history leading to August 29, 2025.
- The facility maintained a clean record with no deficiencies reported at the most recent inspection.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Staff to Resident Ratio: 5:1
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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7.2 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.
| Via Elegante | AL MC | Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98
Facility
98
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#137 / 528 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#742 / 819 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#69 / 533 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#173 / 479 | - | - |
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Tucson | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#224 / 528 | No |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#708 / 819 | - | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#96 / 533 | - | Maria Parham | 82
Facility
82
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#9 / 54 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#375 / 479 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#14 / 38 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 38 |
| Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Tucson (River Hills Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#244 / 528 | No |
2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#769 / 819 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
| Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail | AL MC RC | Trail Tucson (Mitman) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#244 / 528 | No |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#95 / 819 | - | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#157 / 533 | A+ | Joleen Bonham | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
| The Fountains at La Cholla | AL IL MC | Tucson (The Fountains At La Cholla Blk) | - | Yes |
26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#530 / 819 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#16 / 533 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
What neighborhood is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Desert Gardens ED LLC.
Is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is ALH20114.
When does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expires on September 8, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
No, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has 10 beds.
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