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
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Tucson, AZ our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Tucson, AZ.
61 homes
Other senior care options in Tucson:

Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Tucson, Arizona.

Watch this Video to see Tucson's Top-rated Senior Communities

Compare Assisted Living around Tucson (Metro Area)

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.
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.
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.
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 47
Rank #139 / 448
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 35
Rank #253 / 534
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 11
Rank #29 / 450
A+Ryan D GallionA+3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Mitman)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 35
Rank #46 / 534
-
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #126 / 450
A+Joleen BonhamA2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Amber Lights
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 47
Rank #26 / 448
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 35
Rank #404 / 534
1 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 11
Rank #38 / 450
-Teresa L MerrittA2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility
AL
Tucson (El Gheko)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 35
Rank #118 / 534
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Abeba TegeneA+3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Sunset Adult Care Home LLC
AL
MC
Tomas Tucson (Tucson Mountain Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 35
Rank #397 / 534
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
-Jesse J SalcidoA2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Via Elegante
AL
MC
Tucson (Ruston Hills)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 47
Rank #99 / 448
Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 35
Rank #505 / 534
Private Room / Semi-Private Room
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 11
Rank #214 / 450
A-Andrew J BrieferA-2
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #103 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
The Bradford Home
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (El Gheko)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
Yes
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 35
Rank #300 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #114 / 450
-Yvonne M MunguiaA2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 432
Fidelity Care Homes Inc
AL
Tucson (Casas Adobes West)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 35
Rank #284 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #90 / 450
-Liz Rascon-RaymondA+4
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #103 / 432
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 432
Sierra del Sol
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 47
Rank #36 / 448
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 35
Rank #214 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11
Rank #149 / 450
-Laure J MendenhallA-8
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #228 / 432
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #136 / 432
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 47
Rank #44 / 448
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 35
Rank #7 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
A+Amber A HarkinC+6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #328 / 432
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #260 / 432

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

Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
12...7
Overview of Brookdale East Tucson

Nestled in the beautiful neighborhood of East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, Brookdale East Tucson is a graceful senior living community that offers assisted living. Featuring cozy and spacious floor plans including various suites, the community ensures a comfortable and secure residence. With 24-hour care and assistance from a friendly, compassionate, and well-trained team, Brookdale East Tucson commits to top-tier service.

Brookdale East Tucson fosters a vibrant environment, orchestrating a wide range of fun activities and programs such as live music performances, comedy nights, brain games, and more. The community serves nutritious and delicious chef-prepared meals daily to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Amenities include a library, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, an ice cream parlor, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, business centers, a piano, a serene courtyard and garden, and walking paths.

Contact Brookdale East Tucson

Overview of Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail

Old Spanish Trail is a senior home curated by the renowned Starfish Care Homes. Tucked in the scenic landscape of Tucson, Arizona, this exceptional residence unveils a world of comfort and awe-inspiring Mountain Views. Step inside and be captivated by the allure of its ten individual rooms, each thoughtfully designed to offer a private sanctuary. The assisted living facility features expansive floor plans to ensure ample space to roam and unwind, while panoramic vistas of majestic mountains grace the horizon.
Venture outdoors and be greeted by sprawling landscapes, where trails invite residents to embark on leisurely walks, enveloped by the beauty of nature. As you step into the interior, a sense of nostalgia and simplicity permeates the air, evoking a timeless charm. Every corner exudes a classic elegance, reminiscent of cherished memories and a place that truly feels like home. Surrender to the tranquility of the Old Spanish Trail, where nature’s magnificence harmonizes with the comforting embrace of a genuinely welcoming ambiance.

Contact Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail

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.

Contact Amber Lights

Overview of Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in East Rosewood Street, Tucson, AZ, Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

Fun activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated care and cozy amenities, providing the utmost comfort and safety you deserve.

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

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.

Contact Via Elegante

The Bradford Home

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

The Bradford Home is an idyllic retreat in Tucson, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community takes pride in its over 30 years of experience, and as the only community with three dedicated and highly trained caregivers available from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Residents can also rest assured of receiving exceptional assistance for their daily living activities and personal needs, providing more time for leisure and wellness. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Promoting an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs is conducted. Three delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication administration and care coordination are also available for residents’ healthcare needs. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those needing care to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact The Bradford Home

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.

Contact Fidelity Care Homes Inc

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.

Contact Sierra del Sol

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.

Contact Villa Hermosa

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction

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
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.