Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Considerably one of the trusted memory care communities in Tucson, Woodland Palms is an expansive community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them and develop meaningful relationships that blossom into beautiful memories in a cozy environment.
A proud member of the Compass Senior Living community, expect a lifestyle filled with ease, comfort, and fun. Community services and amenities include daily meals, 24-hour care supervision, medication management, housekeeping, stimulating programs, and enriching activities.
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 77 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 4, 2021
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License NumberAL11793C
QualificationHealth Care
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is administered by Cara J Russo.
OwnerADAMAS INDUSTRIES, L.L.C.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMeredith Miller
Total Employees
50
Full-Time Employees
50
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
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:
• Enforcement actions (678% above)
• Total inspections (100% above)
• Total complaints (50% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (678% above)
• Total inspections (100% above)
• Total complaints (50% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 17, 2025
Complaint
2 deficiencies
Deficiencies
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 7 | 0.9 | This facility has 678% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 678% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 5 | This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 100% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 6 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 50% worse Rank #439 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 439th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 14, 2025 enforcement found deficient staff training and unqualified management, posing risks to resident health and safety, resulting in civil fines.
- April 29, 2025 enforcement cited repeat medication administration errors affecting two of five residents, risking resident health and safety.
- January 17, 2026 inspection resulted in a $1,000 fine that was paid in full, showing enforcement resolution.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 185 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
Studio
Studio
Studio
Places of interest near Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Amber Lights | MC AL IL RC | Tucson | 150 | Yes | 15 | 1 Bed | 12 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 |
| Atria Campana del Rio | MC AL IL | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100 | Yes | 65 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | 9 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#418 / 500 |
| Mountain View Retirement Village | MC AL IL RC | Tucson (La Canada Estates) | 99 | Yes | 10 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | A+ | Andrew Rider | 6 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#397 / 500 |
| Via Elegante | MC AL | Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98 | No | 5 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | 21 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 |
| Woodland Palms Memory Care Community | MC RC | Tucson (Duffy) | 60 | No | 77 | Studio | 5 | A+ | Cara J Russo | 10 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#439 / 500 |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arizona
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
What neighborhood is Woodland Palms Memory Care Community in?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is in the Duffy neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community is legally operated by Adamas Industries, L.l.c., and administered by Cara J Russo.
Is Woodland Palms Memory Care Community in a walkable area?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?
According to AZ state health department records, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's license number is AL11793C.
When does Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community's license expires on March 31, 2027.
Who is the administrator of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?
Cara J Russo is the administrator of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community.
How many beds does Woodland Palms Memory Care Community have?
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has 60 beds.
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