Via Elegante

Overview of Via Elegante

A pinnacle of luxury senior living and memory care experience, Via Elegante is an excellent community designed for those seeking the highest level of personalized care. Featuring the highest caregiver-to-resident ratio, individualized care plans made by their registered nurse, and majestic floor plans, including three 8,000 sq. ft custom-built homes, the community ensures individualized attention and a warm, intimate environment.

Via Elegante believes that their residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and well-being matter the most, and to ensure they are met, they provide professional housekeeping and culinary teams, allowing caregivers to focus solely on providing dedicated care. The community offers gorgeous amenities that guarantee the enjoyment and wellness of their residents, including fully furnished private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, in-home salons, and delicious meals that can be served daily in the residents’ home, patio, or suite. Via Elegante stands as a beacon of luxury and compassion, offering a nurturing, supportive environment where residents can thrive and families find peace of mind.

Facility Direct Line (520) 797-9900

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 98

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

Years of operating

7 years

Walk Score

5 / 100

BBB Rating

A- Not Accredited

How BBB ratings work

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center

StatusActive

IssuanceFebruary 20, 2019

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027

License NumberAL10997C

QualificationHealth Care

Via Elegante is administered by Andrew J Briefer.

OwnerVia Elegante Holdings, LLC

Staffing

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

ContactZachary Briefer (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	12	This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 83% better Rank #116 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th 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 Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.0	2.41	This facility has 59% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 59% better Rank #162 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd 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 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 inspections conducted at this facility.	2	5	This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

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.	1	6	This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd 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 Average complaints per year since 2024.	0.5	3	This facility has 83% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 83% better

Show Inspection Reports

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Room / Semi-Private Room

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

Calculate Travel Distance to Via Elegante

Add your location

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.


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	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #182 / 490	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	3 Facility 3 AZ AVG 6 Rank #324 / 490	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	4 Facility 4 AZ AVG 6 Rank #354 / 490	14 Facility 14 AZ AVG 9 Rank #361 / 487	2.8 Facility 2.8 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #336 / 487
Via Elegante	AL MC	Tucson (Ruston Hills)	98 Facility 98 AZ AVG 54 Rank #134 / 521	Yes	5 Facility 5 AZ AVG 38 Rank #739 / 775	Private Room / Semi-Private Room	7 Facility 7 AZ AVG 12 Rank #297 / 548	A-	Andrew J Briefer	2	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #182 / 490	2 Facility 2 AZ AVG 9 Rank #116 / 487	1.0 Facility 1.0 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #162 / 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	2 Facility 2 AZ AVG 6 Rank #273 / 490	0 Facility 0 AZ AVG 9 Rank #1 / 487	0.0 Facility 0.0 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #1 / 487

View all Nearby Homes

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 Via Elegante in?

Via Elegante is in the Ruston Hills neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Via Elegante?

Via Elegante is legally operated by Via Elegante Holdings, LLC, and administered by Andrew J Briefer.

Is Via Elegante in a walkable area?

Via Elegante has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Via Elegante?

According to AZ state health department records, Via Elegante's license number is AL10997C.

When does Via Elegante's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Via Elegante's license expires on January 31, 2027.

How long has Via Elegante been in business?

Via Elegante has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Via Elegante?

Yes, Via Elegante allows residents to bring their pets.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance