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 #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #768 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 768th out of 777 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.
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)
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
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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 |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Staff to Resident Ratio: 5:1
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
7.2 miles from city center
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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 / 777 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 547 | - | Katrina Ellsworth | 92
Facility
92
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#70 / 300 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#177 / 486 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#201 / 399 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#256 / 399 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 521 | Yes | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#50 / 547 | A+ | - | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#227 / 300 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#273 / 399 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#207 / 399 |
| 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 / 777 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#107 / 547 | A+ | Amber A Harkin | 75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#104 / 300 | 6 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#320 / 486 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#273 / 399 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#207 / 399 |
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Tucson | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#217 / 521 | No |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#707 / 777 | - | 23
Facility
23
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#79 / 547 | - | Maria Parham | 82
Facility
82
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#96 / 300 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#273 / 399 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#147 / 399 |
| Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Tucson (River Hills Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#768 / 777 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 486 | - | - |
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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