Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Oro Valley, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 assisted living communities in Oro Valley, AZ using AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AZ
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
Mary and Pete’s Assisted Living II
AL
Tucson (Casas Adobes West)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
ANo
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 35
Rank #228 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Nikkita Gonzales2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #228 / 432
The Ranch Estates of Tucson
AL
MC
RC
Tucson
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 47
Rank #20 / 448
CYes
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 35
Rank #384 / 534
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
A-Miguel A Soto6
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #348 / 432
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #286 / 432
Brookdale North Tucson
AL
Tucson
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 47
Rank #139 / 448
C-Yes
45
Facility 45
AZ AVG 35
Rank #179 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
A+Baerbel Odey10
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 9
Rank #392 / 432
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #294 / 432
La Sonora at Dove Mountain
AL
IL
MC
Marana
116
Facility 116
AZ AVG 47
Rank #70 / 448
C-No
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 35
Rank #376 / 534
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 11
Rank #214 / 450
A+Rebecca Allison13
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 9
Rank #411 / 432
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #294 / 432
Casas Adobes Assisted Living
AL
MC
PC
Tucson (Casas Adobes West)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
CNo
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 35
Rank #437 / 534
-
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #81 / 450
A+Kimberly Wild3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #264 / 432
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #301 / 432
Canyon View by Platinum Care Homes
AL
HOS
Tucson (Catalina Foothills Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
D+No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 35
Rank #214 / 534
-
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 11
Rank #41 / 450
A+Valeri Walker4
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #328 / 432
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #330 / 432
Crossroads Assisted Living III
AL
MC
Tucson
10B+No
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 35
Rank #437 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
AOscar Soto6132.2
Crossroads Assisted Living I
AL
MC
Tucson
10B+No
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 35
Rank #486 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
AOscar E Soto Alvarez471.8
The Hacienda at the River
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (The Villas At Hacienda Del Sol)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 47
Rank #117 / 448
D-Yes
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 35
Rank #243 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 11
Rank #200 / 450
A-Richard H Benner9
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 9
Rank #424 / 432
6.3
Facility 6.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #397 / 432
Crossroads Assisted Living II
AL
MC
Tucson
10B-No
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 35
Rank #486 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
AOscar Soto382.7

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Overview of Mary and Pete’s Assisted Living II

Experience unrivaled care with Mary and Pete’s Assisted Living II in North Montrose Drive, Tucson, AZ, which provides assisted living. With the highest quality of care and assistance, residents have a relaxing and safe retirement. A reliable and well-trained team is dedicated to enhancing residents’ welfare and attends to their needs around the clock.

Residents do not have to worry about their ever-changing needs with flexible care plans tailored to their health and wellness. Featuring wheelchair-accessible amenities, the community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings. Residents spend their golden years without worries embraced by the community’s warmth.

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Overview of The Ranch Estates of Tucson

The Ranch Estates of Tucson offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while the resident keeps a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 155 beds, with studios, suites, and one bedroom residences available. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a companion animal. Miguel A Soto serves as the administrator. Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

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Overview of Brookdale North Tucson

Brookdale North Tucson is an assisted living community in Tucson, Arizona. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in their own apartment. The community may suit someone who needs that support in a studio or one bedroom residence.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehab provides a temporary setting focused on recovery. Brookdale North Tucson has 60 beds, with studios and one bedroom residences available. Assisted living starts at $5,580 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting the monthly residence cost.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet to the community. A salon and spa provides personal care services on site, while the dining program has daily changing menus and options for dietary requests. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $5,580/Month

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Overview of La Sonora at Dove Mountain

La Sonora at Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Three care levels give a resident whose needs grow the option to move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially, so La Sonora at Dove Mountain may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time. The community has 116 beds, with housing options that include studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Rebecca Allison serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Casas Adobes Assisted Living

Based in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Casas Adobes Assisted Living is a classic senior living community that offers a serene environment for residents who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle but could benefit from additional support. The community provides residents with comfortable accommodations managed by a friendly management team. Residents receive the level of care and attention that each resident requires to maintain their freedom and independence.

Every living space is kept tidy and clean with housekeeping services provided by the community. Residents are guaranteed a safe living environment with safety equipment installed within the community to minimize fall risk. The community provides delicious meals every day that meet senior nutrition requirements, ensuring all of the residents’ dietary needs are provided. An array of social gatherings and events are regularly scheduled to provide residents with vibrant experiences.

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Overview of Canyon View by Platinum Care Homes

Canyon View by Platinum Care Homes is an excellent senior living community in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, offering premiere assisted living services. Aiming to provide a comfortable, home-like setting for seniors, the community offers an array of accommodations designed to provide comfort, safety, and relaxation. The community features a team of personal care assistants providing compassionate support with daily living tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote independence and dignity.

With 24/7 dedicated support from a compassionate team and access to occupational and physical therapy, residents are able to live at their best state and lead a well-supported lifestyle. The community also features a daily activities program that offers a variety of engaging games, crafts, and social events designed to stimulate minds, foster friendships, and bring joy to every resident. Residents are also provided access to compassionate hospice services, providing them and their families with comfort and support during a difficult moment in their life.

Starting Price $4,500 - $4,800/Month

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Crossroads Assisted Living III

5821 N Escondido Ln, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Crossroads Assisted Living III

Crossroads Assisted Living III is a blissful retreat set in the harmonious residential area of North Escondido Lane, Tucson, AZ, that focuses on assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with a team of kind and highly trained professionals attending to their needs 24/7. The community also assists in medication management to ensure residents do not miss any of their required medication.

Enjoy fun-filled activities and stimulating programs to ease your loneliness and live actively. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy your dietary needs and tastes; special diets are also accommodated. The community is ideal for those who require assistance to live their golden years comfortably with its dedicated care and welcoming amenities.

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Crossroads Assisted Living I

5825 N Escondido Ln, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Crossroads Assisted Living I

Peacefully set in the quiet neighborhood of North Escondido Lane, Tucson, AZ, Crossroads Assisted Living I is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance with a team of compassionate and highly qualified team attending to their special needs around the clock. The community fosters a bright and friendly environment for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings.

There’s no dull moment with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that aim to keep residents with genuine companions and remain socially engaged. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with healthy and delicious meals catering to their nutritional requirements. The community is perfect for those who need assistance in living their day-to-day lives for better comfort and safety.

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Overview of The Hacienda at the River

The Hacienda at the River offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tucson, Arizona. Located in the Villas At Hacienda Del Sol neighborhood, the community has 84 beds. Assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident maintains an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are on one campus. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain there rather than move to another community. One-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options include either a single private space or a layout that can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Richard H Benner serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $4,095/Month

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Crossroads Assisted Living II

5833 N Escondido Ln, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Crossroads Assisted Living II

Beautifully located in the serene residential area of North Escondido Lane, Tucson, AZ, Crossroads Assisted Living II is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. The community provides top-notch care and assistance 24/7 to meet residents’ unique needs. With personalized care plans, residents retain their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.

Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community conducts fun activities and enriching programs for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings and ease their loneliness. Medication management and nutritious meals are provided for residents’ convenience and health. Residents spend their later years without worries knowing a trusted community has their backs.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Oro Valley at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Oro Valley, AZ. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 50The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Oro Valley, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Oro Valley, AZ

What is the average cost of assisted living in Oro Valley, AZ?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Oro Valley, AZ is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Oro Valley, AZ?

Assisted living in Oro Valley, AZ typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Oro Valley, AZ?

Assisted living facilities in Oro Valley, AZ typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arizona Medicaid cover assisted living?

Arizona Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Arizona) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.