Morning Glory Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ

Overview of Morning Glory Assisted Living

Experience quality care with Morning Glory Assisted Living, a safe retreat for residents in Tucson, AZ seeking assisted living. The community’s caregivers are readily available to provide supportive services for medication management, personal care, and activities of daily living. Residents here are offered one-on-one care and attention without restricting their autonomy and independence.

For better assistance, the community also offers assistance for people in need of rehabilitation services. Residents are offered individualized care plans to make sure they receive proper care tailored to their preferences and needs. Pets are also welcomed to keep residents company and happy. Here, residents are offered a safe and comfortable environment to enjoy Arizona’s warm, sunny weather.

Facility Direct Line (520) 638-5580

10-bed community

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

11 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 20 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

2025 Feature of Excellence in Senior Care

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home

StatusActive

IssuanceAugust 27, 2014

ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 29 days

License NumberAL9455H

QualificationHealth Care

Morning Glory Assisted Living is administered by Shelly A Rodriguez.

Staffing

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

ContactShelly Rodriguez

Small Dog Friendly

Covered Outdoor Patio

Beautiful Desert View

Friendly People

Certified Staff

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

Latest Inspection April 24, 2024 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	2	5	This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 60% better

Complaints & Investigations 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 Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	6	This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #267 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 267th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 29, 2025 enforcement found one of two staff lacked current first aid training documentation, resulting in a civil fine.
June 6, 2025 enforcement imposed a $500 fine related to compliance issues, which was paid in full.
Complaint investigations on January 10 and April 24, 2024 found no deficiencies in multiple on-site complaint reviews.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Social and Recreational Activities

5.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Morning Glory Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.


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Amber Lights	AL IL MC RC	Tucson	150	Yes	15	1 Bed	12	A+	Teresa L Merritt	-	2	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #174 / 500	0 Facility 0 AZ AVG 9 Rank #1 / 500	0.0 Facility 0.0 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #1 / 500
Via Elegante	AL MC	Tucson (Ruston Hills)	98	No	5	Private Room / Semi-Private Room	21	A+	Andrew J Briefer	-	2	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #174 / 500	0 Facility 0 AZ AVG 9 Rank #148 / 500	0.0 Facility 0.0 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #178 / 500
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Morning Glory Assisted Living	AL	Tucson (Oracle Heights Estates)	10	Yes	20	Private Rooms	11	-	Shelly A Rodriguez	-	2	2 Facility 2 AZ AVG 6 Rank #267 / 500	0 Facility 0 AZ AVG 9 Rank #1 / 500	0.0 Facility 0.0 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #1 / 500

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Morning Glory Assisted Living in?

Morning Glory Assisted Living is in the Oracle Heights Estates neighborhood of Tucson.

Is Morning Glory Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Morning Glory Assisted Living has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Morning Glory Assisted Living?

According to AZ state health department records, Morning Glory Assisted Living's license number is AL9455H.

When does Morning Glory Assisted Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Morning Glory Assisted Living's license expires on July 31, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Morning Glory Assisted Living?

Shelly A Rodriguez is the administrator of Morning Glory Assisted Living.

How many beds does Morning Glory Assisted Living have?

Morning Glory Assisted Living has 10 beds.

Are there photos of Morning Glory Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Morning Glory Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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