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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 59 assisted living communities in Tucson, AZ using Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AZ
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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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tucson, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tucson
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 54
Rank #218 / 522
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
-
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 10
Rank #82 / 532
-Maria Parham8
Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Broadway Proper)
255
Facility 255
AZ AVG 54
Rank #3 / 522
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 37
Rank #179 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 10
Rank #332 / 532
-Katrina Ellsworth2
Brookdale Santa Catalina
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #33 / 522
Yes
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 37
Rank #801 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 532
A+-6
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 522
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 37
Rank #15 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 10
Rank #150 / 532
A+Amber A Harkin5
Foothills Place
AL
NH
Tucson
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 54
Rank #184 / 522
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
Rank #516 / 818
--A+--
Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Mitman)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #238 / 522
No
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 37
Rank #95 / 818
-
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 10
Rank #150 / 532
A+Joleen Bonham2
Amber Lights
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 54
Rank #39 / 522
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 37
Rank #617 / 818
1 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 10
Rank #150 / 532
A+Teresa L Merritt2
Atria Campana del Rio
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 54
Rank #131 / 522
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 37
Rank #95 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 10
Rank #120 / 532
C+Suzanne M Porter9
Inspirations of River Centre
AL
RC
Tucson (Villa Mesa)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 54
Rank #106 / 522
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 37
Rank #116 / 818
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 10
Rank #227 / 532
A+Danielle Oben5
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #190 / 522
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 37
Rank #413 / 818
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 532
A+Ryan D Gallion3
Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (The Garden District)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #238 / 522
No
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 37
Rank #22 / 818
-
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 10
Rank #332 / 532
A+Norma Chacon6
Via Elegante
AL
MC
Tucson (Ruston Hills)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 54
Rank #134 / 522
Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 37
Rank #741 / 818
Private Room / Semi-Private Room
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 10
Rank #252 / 532
A+Andrew J Briefer2
Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Broadway Pantano East)
160
Facility 160
AZ AVG 54
Rank #31 / 522
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 37
Rank #116 / 818
-
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 10
Rank #163 / 532
-Russell F Sylvester3
Cascades of Tucson
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson (Double Acres)
217
Facility 217
AZ AVG 54
Rank #13 / 522
Yes
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 37
Rank #305 / 818
-
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 10
Rank #17 / 532
-Meredith A Kuhn7
The Forum at Tucson
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Tucson Medical Center)
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 54
Rank #64 / 522
Yes
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 37
Rank #197 / 818
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 10
Rank #290 / 532
-Richard Howell5
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Overview of La Paz Assisted Living II

Promoting an intimate and welcoming setting, La Paz Assisted Living II is a respected senior living community in East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ, that focuses on assisted living. With nine purposely designed and warm accommodations, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and security. The community prides itself in a compassionate and highly trained team lending extra hands to ensure seniors have a worry-free lifestyle.

Medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services are provided by the community to give residents more time to focus on what they like to do. Residents receive the utmost care and assistance with care plans tailored to their special needs and aspirations. La Paz Assisted Living II is committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being with excellent services.

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Overview of Haven Health Tucson

Beautifully nestled in the warm neighborhood of Tucson, AZ, Haven Health Tucson provides a relaxing and cozy setting for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Their team of excellent care professionals works closely with residents and their families in creating personalized care plans that suit their individual needs and preferences. With access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, residents have the tools they need to maintain their mobility and strength to continue living their best lives.

From enriching activities to delicious meals, the community provides residents with all that they need to maintain their wellness and well-being. Spacious and cozy common areas are also available to provide residents with relaxing spaces for chatting with friends. Here, you can receive top-notch care amidst an intimate residential environment that fosters fun and relaxation.

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Overview of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.

The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.

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Overview of The Hacienda at the River

Enjoy the best of retirement at The Hacienda at the River, a blissful retreat nestled near Rio Vista Natural Resource Park in Tucson, AZ, offering independent living. With cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also provides round-the-clock associate support and housekeeping to ensure residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, a spa, a heated outdoor pool, and a dedicated music program. The community also provides delightful and healthy meals to ensure a satisfactory dining experience. Residents live the best of their golden years in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Devon Gables

Devon Gables sits at 6150 East Grant Road in Tucson, Arizona, on a moderately walkable stretch with a Walk Score of 58. The 312-bed facility is one of the larger nursing care settings in the state, operated by Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center, LLC under administrator Heather Friebus. Care designations span nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Occupancy is currently at 73%, with 227 of 312 beds filled. The average length of stay is 165 days; long enough to suggest this is serving a meaningful mix of longer-term residents alongside shorter rehabilitation stays.

The rehabilitation scope is broad: physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy are all offered, along with RN case management and a restorative nursing program. Alzheimer’s care and behavioral therapy extend the clinical range beyond standard skilled nursing. Total nursing hours run at 4 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 30 minutes of that daily figure; nurse aides provide 2 hours and 21 minutes.

State inspections at this facility have tended to focus on resident rights and protections, fall and injury prevention, and environmental and hazardous-materials safety.

At 312 beds with a wide care range from rehabilitation, memory care, behavioral support, to long-term nursing, Devon Gables is suited to older adults or their families who need a large, full-service facility in Tucson that accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can accommodate shifting care needs over time.

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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.

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Overview of Watermark Retirement Communities

Watermark Retirement Communities is a distinguished community set near Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community strives to meet residents’ personal needs with a kind and highly trained team providing top-tier care around the clock. Residents feel at ease during their stay with beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a vibrant and inviting environment.

With a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents will not feel lonely and can meet new friends. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need, especially with its exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Placita in Home Care

Comfortably age in the comfort of your own home with the help of Placita in Home Care, a compassionate home care provider in Tucson, AZ, serving a wide range of in-home care services. They feature a team of excellent caregivers trained to assist residents with their daily living activities, including personal care, medication management, or household maintenance while preserving their independence. This care provider also makes sure their caregivers undergo thorough screening and background checks, giving residents the confidence to accept them in their homes.

Placita in Home Care also goes above and beyond in helping residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle by giving them access to art classes, interest clubs, and social hours. They also make sure their care team can be there for residents whenever they need them, by offering 24/7 care and assistance. Whether you’re seeking fun, comfort, or convenience, Placita in Home Care can assist you in achieving your dream retirement.

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Overview of Senior Care Assisted Living

Set in Tucson, AZ, Senior Care Assisted Living is a dependable community for residents seeking compassionate assisted living services. Designed to foster independence, the community offers the right amount of assistance with daily living activities like personal care and medication management. With access to memory care and hospice care, residents here remain well-supported even as their needs change.

The community provides residents peace of mind by offering round-the-clock supervision for quick response during emergencies. An array of fun activities for various levels of mobility are offered, making sure every resident maintains an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Delicious meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are also provided to help residents enjoy a stress-free retirement experience.

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Overview of Kiko’s Ranch Assisted Living Home

From the classic and homey interiors of the community to the sunny outdoor nooks, Kiko’s Ranch Assisted Living Home proves to be a haven cocooning in character for seniors in Tucson, Arizona. Equipped with the right people and amenities, life here is a breeze. Specifically, they excel in providing care for those with dementia and other memory loss diseases, physical disabilities, diabetic management & care, wound care, colostomy bag care, stomach tube feeding, incontinence, hospice, and more. With services like 24/7 awake staff and certified caregivers, visiting medical professionals, and daily housekeeping, seniors needn’t worry about safety or any mundane task. The community also features high-speed Internet and cable in bedrooms, therapy dogs, medication management, scheduled outings, vegetable gardens, ensuring residents can spend their days in numerous fulfilling ways.

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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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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.