Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Tucson, AZ

Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes

Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Tucson, AZ

Overview of Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes

Feel safe and secure during your retirement years in Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes, a warm and inviting community in Tucson, AZ for those seeking quality assisted living services. They go above and beyond in providing residents with a maintenance-free and supportive environment with easy access to all the comforts and conveniences they need to live fully. To ensure residents are always looking and feeling their best, their kind and compassionate care team provides them with comprehensive personal care assistance and support with their daily living activities.

Additional care is provided with occupational and physical therapy services, home health, and hospice care services available through their trusted third-party care providers. To ensure residents’ bodies and minds are properly nourished, the community provides well-balanced meals and replenishing snacks daily. With an array of activities to engage in, residents maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes guarantees a comfortable retirement life away from stress and worries.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 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.

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

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #435 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 435th 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.
3 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #277 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th 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.
48 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceJune 29, 2023
License NumberAL12506H
QualificationHealth Care
RCFE NumberAL12506H

Ownership & Operating Entity

Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes is administered by Valeri Walker.

OwnerPlatinum Care Homes, Inc

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesGrab bars in bathrooms and handrails in hallways.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJessica Burkett (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Comfortable & Welcoming Living Areas
Personal Care Assistant
Medical Supplies
24/7 Dedicated Staff
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care, Wellness Program, Seasonal Festive Activities, Occupational & Physical Therapy
Operating Hours24/7

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% below)

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 312 This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 75% better Rank #152 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 152nd 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. 0.52.41 This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.5 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 79% better Rank #111 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 111th 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. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 65 This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 26 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.72 This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes

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Address 6.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Pima County

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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes
AL
HOS
Tucson (Sewell)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 38
Rank #277 / 775
Private / Shared Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #435 / 548
-Valeri Walker6
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 487
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 487
Foothills Vista Adult Care Home
AL
RESC
RC
Ronceval Tucson (Casas Adobes West)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 775
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 548
-Christina Baez3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 487
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 487
Frances Residential Care Home #1
AL
RESC
Tucson
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #218 / 548
A+Ramona P Trujillo3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #289 / 487
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #344 / 487
Aspen Care Home
AL
MC
Tucson
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #241 / 775
Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #159 / 548
-Tracey E Anderson2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes

What neighborhood is Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes in?

Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes is in the Sewell neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes?

Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes is legally operated by Platinum Care Homes, Inc., and administered by Valeri Walker.

Is Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes in a walkable area?

Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes's license number is AL12506H.

How long has Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes been in business?

Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes on this page.

Are pets allowed at Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes?

No, Desert Home by Platinum Care Homes has a no-pet policy.

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