Best Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 61 assisted living communities in Tucson, 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.
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.
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 45
Rank #146 / 490
A+Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 35
Rank #252 / 532
Suite
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 491
A+Ryan D Gallion3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 485
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 476
Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Mitman)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 45
Rank #181 / 490
ANo
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 35
Rank #46 / 532
-
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 10
Rank #112 / 491
A+Joleen Bonham2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 485
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 476
Amber Lights
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 45
Rank #27 / 490
AYes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 35
Rank #402 / 532
1 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 10
Rank #36 / 491
-Teresa L Merritt2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 485
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 476
Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility
AL
Tucson (El Gheko)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 45
Rank #181 / 490
A+No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 35
Rank #117 / 532
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 10
Rank #395 / 491
-Abeba Tegene3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 485
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 476
Sunset Adult Care Home LLC
AL
MC
Tomas Tucson (Tucson Mountain Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 45
Rank #181 / 490
ANo
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 35
Rank #395 / 532
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 10
Rank #68 / 491
-Jesse J Salcido2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 485
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 476
Via Elegante
AL
MC
Tucson (Ruston Hills)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 45
Rank #101 / 490
A-Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 35
Rank #503 / 532
Private Room / Semi-Private Room
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 10
Rank #227 / 491
A-Andrew J Briefer2
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #133 / 485
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #163 / 476
The Bradford Home
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (El Gheko)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 45
Rank #181 / 490
AYes
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 35
Rank #298 / 532
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 10
Rank #112 / 491
-Yvonne M Munguia2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #105 / 485
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #122 / 476
Fidelity Care Homes Inc
AL
Tucson (Casas Adobes West)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 45
Rank #181 / 490
A+No
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 35
Rank #283 / 532
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 10
Rank #91 / 491
-Liz Rascon-Raymond4
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #133 / 485
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #122 / 476
Sierra del Sol
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 45
Rank #41 / 490
A-Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 35
Rank #213 / 532
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 10
Rank #149 / 491
-Laure J Mendenhall8
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #266 / 485
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #160 / 476
Atria Campana del Rio
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 45
Rank #97 / 490
B-Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 35
Rank #46 / 532
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 10
Rank #49 / 491
B-Suzanne M Porter8
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #371 / 485
1.6
Facility 1.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #233 / 476

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 61 analyzed for Tucson. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale East Tucson

Brookdale East Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, is an assisted living community situated in the Hidden Hills neighborhood. The facility houses 60 beds, offering suite-style living arrangements where residents receive assistance with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication management.

Temporary respite care is also available to accommodate short-term stays when regular caregivers require time for personal tasks or travel. On-site lifestyle offerings include scheduled fitness classes, cognitive exercises, art sessions, and live musical performances. Residents can utilize personal services like an on-site salon and spa, relax in the garden courtyard, or enjoy seasonal culinary menu options. Pet-friendly policies permit residents to keep pets.

Car-dependent neighborhood conditions are reflected in a walk score of 36, making personal vehicles or alternative transport necessary for daily errands. Arranged community transportation helps residents travel off site for appointments and errands.

Families seeking assisted living or short-term respite care in the Hidden Hills area can contact the facility to review floor plans or schedule a visit.

Starting Price $5,180/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Brookdale East Tucson

Overview of Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail

Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail in Tucson, AZ, offers respite care in addition to memory care and assisted living. Staff in assisted living provide support for daily routines. A person with dementia who could potentially wander away is the individual memory care is designed for, and the environment is secured with staff oversight. Respite refers to a temporary stay arranged during a home caregiver’s journey or recuperation.

With ten beds, this is a cozy space suitable for anyone seeking a home where staff and residents can connect. The nearby streets are considered somewhat walkable, earning a Walk Score of 65, allowing someone without a vehicle to handle a few nearby tasks independently. Joleen Bonham occupies the role of administrator.

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Overview of Amber Lights

Amber Lights offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Amber Lights has 150 beds and offers one bedroom housing, giving a resident a single bedroom layout, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to live with them. Teresa L Merritt serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $5,380/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility

Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility provides assisted living in Tucson, Arizona, in the El Gheko neighborhood. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or shared room.

The community has 10 beds. Its smaller setting may allow staff and residents to get to know each other, and it may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Abeba Tegene serves as the administrator.

Contact Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility

Overview of Sunset Adult Care Home

Live a blissful retirement with Sunset Adult Care Home located in the idyllic West Calle Don Tomas, Tucson, AZ, that offers assisted living. The community strives to deliver the utmost attention and care for those who require it and accommodates up to 10 residents with its cozy and specially designed amenities. With a kind and highly trained team attending to daily living activities and household responsibilities, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A fun-packed calendar of activities and enriching programs is conducted for residents to remain socially connected and active. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years doing the things they love with its quaint setting and friendly environment.

Contact Sunset Adult Care Home LLC

Via Elegante

2797 N Cerrada De Beto, Tucson, AZ 85745
Overview of Via Elegante

Via Elegante offers assisted living and memory care in Tucson, Arizona, in the Ruston Hills neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 98 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room provides a single-occupancy setting; a semi-private room allows a resident to share living space. Pets are allowed, and Andrew J Briefer serves as administrator.

Contact Via Elegante

The Bradford Home

710 N Mann Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710
Overview of The Bradford Home

The Bradford Home 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 a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community. With 10 beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms suit someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Yvonne M Munguia serves as the administrator.

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Fidelity Care Homes Inc

7548 N Casa Blanca Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Fidelity Care Homes

Based in Tucson, AZ, near NorthWest Medical Center, Fidelity Care Homes. is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of care for their unique needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence while handling the busy work, including housekeeping and laundry.

Residents enjoy plenty of recreational opportunities and engaging programs to remain socially connected and active. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community features scenic backyards, patios, fishponds with waterfalls, and serene walking trails in its three distinct locations in Boreal and Casablanca.

Starting Price $3,959/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sierra Del Sol

Sierra Del Sol offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could increase over time without leaving the community. Sierra Del Sol has 140 beds and is located in the Hidden Hills neighborhood. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, allowing a resident to select either a single-room layout or a layout with separate bedroom space.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to bring a pet when moving to the community. Laure J Mendenhall serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Atria Campana Del Rio

Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson, Arizona, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living means a resident has a private home, community services, and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks without taking away the resident’s own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having all three care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time.

The community has 100 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio keeps living to one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Suzanne M Porter serves as administrator, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community.

A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be handled on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to get out independently for certain nearby needs.

Starting Price $2,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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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 Tucson at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,870The average monthly cost across facilities in Tucson, AZ. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tucson, 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: 66The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tucson, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ

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

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Tucson, AZ is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Tucson, AZ typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

Assisted living facilities in Tucson, 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.