Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina
Nursing Home & Home Care · Tucson, AZ

Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina

Nursing Home & Home Care · Tucson, AZ

Overview of Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina

Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina is located at 7500 North Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ 85718. Renowned for its compassionate and professional approach, Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina offers a comprehensive range of home care services designed to enhance the independence and well-being of seniors in the comfort of their own homes. This community is dedicated to alleviating the burdens of daily chores and providing exceptional care, allowing clients to spend more quality time with their loved ones.

At Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina, the primary goal is to offer personalized care that caters to individual needs. Their services include companion care, which provides assistance with housekeeping, errands, pet care, and meal preparation, ensuring a supportive and friendly environment. For those requiring more intensive support, personal care services offer help with grooming, mobility, medication reminders, and other daily living activities. Additionally, respite care is available to offer temporary relief for family caregivers, ensuring that their loved ones receive continuous, professional care.

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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 47m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 36m per day ▲ 55% State avg: 1h 2m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 2m per day ▼ 14% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 6m per day ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 10m per day ▲ 67% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 24m per day ▼ 23% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Types of Care at Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina

Home Care
Bed community size
155-bed community Rank #35 / 530Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 530 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
48 years in operation Rank #3 / 532Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 532 homes in Arizona. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #802 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 802nd out of 819 homes in Arizona. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 2, 1998
ExpirationMay 31, 2026
License NumberAL1742C
CMS Certification Number35253
QualificationHealth Care

Services

Directed Care Services (capacity: 15)
Personal Care Services (capacity: 140)
Supervisory Care Services

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency alert system available.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactNicholas Radeka

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Outdoor Pool
Therapy Pool
Fitness Center
Planned Social Events/Entertainment
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Community Excursions
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Walking Paths
Putting Green/Outdoor Sports Activities
Landscaped Grounds
Garden Area
Business Centers/Computers
Meeting Rooms
General Store
Guest Suite(S)
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include yoga classes, cooking classes, and community excursions.
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$3,500 per month
AL$4,570 per month
MC$6,600 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining program with healthy and delicious menu choices, meals made from scratch daily.

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 23 deficiencies 4 complaints 6 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.

Near the Arizona average for nursing homes.

Arizona nursing homes benchmark: C 75/100

Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. Near the Arizona average for nursing homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2022 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (156% above)
• Deficiencies per year (152% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (111% above)
• Total inspections (20% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (33% below)
• Complaints per year (33% below)
Latest Inspection November 4, 2025 Modification No deficiencies

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. 239 This facility has 156% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (23 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 156% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 5.82.3 This facility has 152% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (5.8 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↑ 152% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.81.8 This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 111% worse
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. 01 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 1).↓ 100% better

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 65 This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (6 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 20% worse

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. 46 This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 11.5 This facility has 33% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (1 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 4, 2025 off-site review changed licensed capacity with no deficiencies cited.
  • March 10, 2025 enforcement fined the facility for failing to treat a resident with dignity and respect, posing risk of physical or psychosocial harm.
  • January 16, 2025 complaint investigation found four deficiencies in service plans, dignity and respect, and medication administration.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Arizona avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.3%
7% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.4%
12% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
22% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 54.0%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 60.6%
20% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina

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Address 8.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.29 miles to nearest hospital (Childrenu2019s Medical Center of Tucson)

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Financial Assistance for
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Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina is located in Tucson, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina

What neighborhood is Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina in?

Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina is in the Sin Vacas neighborhood of Tucson.

What is the license number of Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina's license number is AL1742C.

When does Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina's license expires on May 31, 2026.

Does Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina on this page.

How many beds does Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina have?

Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina has 155 beds.

Are there photos of Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina?

(520) 742-6242 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina.

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