Villa Hermosa
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Villa Hermosa
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Villa Hermosa
Enjoy your retirement in the comfort of a resort-like sanctuary at Villa Hermosa, an independent living retirement community just a few clicks away from some of the most popular spots in Tucson including the El Dorado and Tucson Country Clubs, and Fourth Avenue Shopping area. With lavish living facilities that feature fully equipped kitchen and laundry areas, access to two enormous pools, and beautiful private courtyards to spend your days relaxing amidst gorgeous scenery. Engage your tastebuds with fine cuisine available to residents, work up a healthy sweat with fitness programs, then pamper yourself at the spa before you cap each day with numerous recreational options such as live music, an onsite cinema, art studio and learning opportunities.
Spice things up with Villa Hermosa’s “Zest” three-dimensional approach for holistic wellness that seamlessly integrates mind, body, and soul towards personal growth as you live to the fullest at this luxury home for independent living.
135-bed community Rank #57 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
19 years in operation Rank #107 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 78 / 100 Rank #15 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 28, 2014
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberAL9380C
QualificationHealth Care
Villa Hermosa is administered by Amber A Harkin.
OwnerHermosa Subtenant LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactApril Hughes (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 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (17% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (17% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 12 | This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (14 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 17% worse Rank #361 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 361st 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 2.41 | This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.3 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 5% better Rank #295 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 295th 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. |
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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.
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 5 | 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #324 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 1.5 | 3 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 50% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 769 / 778 / 915 / 1,023 / 1,082 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Parking Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Villa Hermosa
Places of interest near Villa Hermosa
7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Villa Hermosa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.59 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)
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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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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 / 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 |
| Atria Campana del Rio | AL IL MC | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#131 / 521 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#95 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | B- | Suzanne M Porter | 8 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 490 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#357 / 487 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#235 / 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 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Villa Hermosa is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Hermosa
What neighborhood is Villa Hermosa in?
Villa Hermosa is in the Harold Bell Wright Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Villa Hermosa?
Villa Hermosa is legally operated by Hermosa Subtenant LLC, and administered by Amber A Harkin.
Is Villa Hermosa in a walkable area?
Villa Hermosa has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Villa Hermosa?
According to AZ state health department records, Villa Hermosa's license number is AL9380C.
When does Villa Hermosa's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Villa Hermosa's license expires on February 28, 2027.
How long has Villa Hermosa been in business?
Villa Hermosa has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Villa Hermosa?
Yes, Villa Hermosa allows residents to bring their pets.
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