Brookdale Tanque Verde

Overview of Brookdale Tanque Verde

A classic senior living community in Tucson, Arizona, Brookdale Tanque Verde provides person-centered memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community offers safe and comfortable residences for seniors. Brookdale Tanque Verde ensures 24-hour quality care and assistance from a highly skilled and compassionate team and guarantees safety with secured entrances and exits, an emergency alert system, and enclosed walking paths.

Brookdale Tanque Verde fosters a warm and welcoming environment, offering signature memory care programs, including Clare Bridge and Solace. The Clare Bridge program provides residents with six planned activities each day to promote the use of their current skills and abilities, while the Solace program provides additional support to residents in the advanced stages of dementia. Residents also savor a warm and welcoming dining experience where they can enjoy flavorful and nutritious meals daily. The Brookdale Tanque Verde prioritizes its residents ‘ enjoyment and wellness by providing vibrant common areas, a well-stocked library, an arts & crafts studio, and a fitness center.

(623) 572-7400

42-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 66 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 22, 2020

ExpirationJanuary 21, 2027

License NumberAL11370C

QualificationHealth Care

Brookdale Tanque Verde is administrated by Briana Lee Mcgaugh Fischer.

OwnerBKD TANQUE VERDE, LLC

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

At Home Care

HousekeepingYes

Linen ServiceYes

Utilities IncludedYes

Pet Friendly

Transportation

Library

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening / Greenhouse

Private Dining Room

Arts & Crafts Studio

Game Room

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Community Kitchen

Piano

ActivitiesDaily activities include group exercises, nature walks, bingo, trivia games, and more.

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Starting Price$6,050 per month

Food DescriptionDining experience includes flavorful and nutritious meals three times a day, plus snacks and beverages available all day long.

Meal ScheduleThree meals a day plus snacks and beverages available all day.

Brookdale Tanque Verde – Menu

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Inspection Scorecard 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.

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection September 11, 2025 Complaint;Compliance (Annual) No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
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.	2	0.9	This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	6	5	This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 20% worse

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.	4	6	This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #350 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 350th 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.

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

The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025 found no deficiencies during complaint investigations of four separate complaints.
The September 9, 2024 annual inspection cited four deficiencies involving documentation, resident service plans, means of exit, and evacuation drills.
Enforcement in October 2024 imposed two civil fines totaling $1,000 for failing to document staff first aid/CPR training and inadequate resident egress alert systems.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Type of Rooms Available

Studio

Suite

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Tanque Verde

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10.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Brookdale Tanque Verde's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.91 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)

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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)

Compare Memory Care around Pima County

The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.


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