Woodland Palms Memory Care Community in 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.

Facility Direct Line (520) 777-9368

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 60

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

Years of operating

20 years

Walk Score

77 / 100

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 (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Total Employees

Full-Time Employees

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

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	28	11	This facility has 155% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (28 vs. AZ avg 11).↑ 155% worse Rank #437 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 437th 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 Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.8	2.55	This facility has 10% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.8 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↑ 10% worse Rank #335 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 335th 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 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	10	5	This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Arizona average (10 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
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 #438 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 438th 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 Average complaints per year since 2023.	3	2	This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 50% worse

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Room Sizes: 185 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio

Building Type: Single-story

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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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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.


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 Ellsworth	3	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #182 / 489	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 Harkin	6	3 Facility 3 AZ AVG 6 Rank #324 / 489	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 Bramschreiber	32	22 Facility 22 AZ AVG 6 Rank #483 / 489	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 Porter	8	7 Facility 7 AZ AVG 6 Rank #419 / 489	13 Facility 13 AZ AVG 9 Rank #357 / 486	1.6 Facility 1.6 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #235 / 486
Woodland Palms Memory Care Community	MC RC	Tucson (Duffy)	60 Facility 60 AZ AVG 49 Rank #159 / 487	No	77 Facility 77 AZ AVG 38 Rank #17 / 740	Studio	20 Facility 20 AZ AVG 12 Rank #89 / 529	A+	Cara J Russo	10	9 Facility 9 AZ AVG 6 Rank #438 / 489	28 Facility 28 AZ AVG 9 Rank #437 / 486	2.8 Facility 2.8 AZ AVG 1.8 Rank #335 / 486

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

How long has Woodland Palms Memory Care Community been in business?

Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Woodland Palms Memory Care Community?

No, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community has a no-pet policy.

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