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Amber Lights
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
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Amber Lights

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
6231 N Montebella Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 View map
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Overview of Amber Lights

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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.

Facility Direct Line (520) 462-2587
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 150 Rank #30 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #56 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th 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.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #582 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 582nd 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
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 28, 2014
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberAL9378C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Amber Lights is administered by Teresa L Merritt.

OwnerAmber Lights Subtenant 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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 1 complaint 2 inspections

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.

Since 2025 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (83% 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. 011 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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.

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. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

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 2025. 16 This facility has 83% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 560 / 563 / 574 / 587 / 771 - 844 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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Swimming Pool

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Parking Available

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Amber Lights

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Amber Lights'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.

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. 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. 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
AL
HOS
IL
MC
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
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
Amber Lights
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 49
Rank #30 / 487
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 38
Rank #582 / 740
1 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Teresa L Merritt2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
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
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
Inspirations of River Centre
AL
RC
Tucson (Villa Mesa)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 49
Rank #87 / 487
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 12
Rank #38 / 529
A+Danielle Oben5
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 6
Rank #354 / 489
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 486
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #335 / 486
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 49
Rank #159 / 487
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 38
Rank #389 / 740
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #44 / 529
A+Ryan D Gallion3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 6
Rank #273 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Amber Lights 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).
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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amber Lights

Who is the owner of Amber Lights?

Amber Lights is legally operated by Amber Lights Subtenant LLC, and administered by Teresa L Merritt.

Is Amber Lights in a walkable area?

Amber Lights has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Amber Lights?

According to AZ state health department records, Amber Lights's license number is AL9378C.

When does Amber Lights's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Amber Lights's license expires on February 28, 2027.

How long has Amber Lights been in business?

Amber Lights has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Amber Lights?

Yes, Amber Lights allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Amber Lights?

Teresa L Merritt is the administrator of Amber Lights.

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