The Cottages of Tucson

Overview of The Cottages of Tucson

Cherish every moment in retirement at The Cottages of Tucson, a specially designed community in Tucson, AZ, focusing on memory care. The community is committed to improving the quality of life of those with cognitive conditions, providing top-notch care tailored to their needs 24/7. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other chores.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to make friends. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. With its cozy communal spaces and exceptional services, residents have the finest retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #140 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 487 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #446 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 529 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #239 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 740 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceNovember 7, 2023
License NumberAL12559C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Cottages of Tucson is administered by Angelica Montano.

OwnerTucson Scc LLC

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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 Info 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (136% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2611 This facility has 136% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (26 vs. AZ avg 11).↑ 136% worse Rank #429 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 429th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.32.55 This facility has 29% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.3 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↑ 29% worse Rank #368 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 368th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 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.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 85 This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Arizona average (8 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.32 This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to The Cottages of Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Tucson

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. 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. 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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Tucson (Broadway Proper)
255
Facility 255
AZ AVG 49
Rank #3 / 487
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #172 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 12
Rank #1 / 529
-Katrina Ellsworth3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #289 / 486
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #343 / 486
Villa Hermosa
MC
AL
IL
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 49
Rank #48 / 487
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 38
Rank #14 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #97 / 529
A+Amber A Harkin6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 486
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 486
Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Samos)
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 49
Rank #106 / 487
No
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 38
Rank #5 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 12
Rank #20 / 529
-Ethan Bramschreiber32
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 9
Rank #472 / 486
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #208 / 486
Atria Campana del Rio
MC
AL
IL
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 49
Rank #109 / 487
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 38
Rank #92 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 12
Rank #76 / 529
B-Suzanne M Porter8
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #357 / 486
1.6
Facility 1.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #235 / 486
The Cottages of Tucson
MC
Tucson (Plaza Campanas Condos)
80
Facility 80
AZ AVG 49
Rank #140 / 487
No
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 38
Rank #239 / 740
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
-Angelica Montano8
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #429 / 486
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #368 / 486

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arizona

The Cottages of Tucson is located in Tucson, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottages of Tucson

What neighborhood is The Cottages of Tucson in?

The Cottages of Tucson is in the Plaza Campanas Condos neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of The Cottages of Tucson?

The Cottages of Tucson is legally operated by Tucson Scc LLC, and administered by Angelica Montano.

Is The Cottages of Tucson in a walkable area?

The Cottages of Tucson has a walk score of 50. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Cottages of Tucson?

According to AZ state health department records, The Cottages of Tucson's license number is AL12559C.

How long has The Cottages of Tucson been in business?

The Cottages of Tucson has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Cottages of Tucson?

No, The Cottages of Tucson has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Cottages of Tucson?

Angelica Montano is the administrator of The Cottages of Tucson.

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