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Cascades of Tucson
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
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Cascades of Tucson

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ
201 N Jessica Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cascades of Tucson

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Nestled in the tranquil community of Jessica Ave, Tucson, AZ, Cascades of Tucson is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, individuality and independence are celebrated, while the team takes care of the details. With engaging social events, the freedom from cooking and cleaning, and the company of like-minded friends, residents often say, “I wish I had moved here sooner.”

Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy socializing, staying fit and healthy, and fine dining in this community. Amenities such as a heated pool, arts and crafts room, and many more are available for everyone. Meet new friends and create new memories by participating in a lively calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities and programs. At Cascades of Tucson, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 217 Rank #13 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 521 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.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #4 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 548 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.
48 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #304 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 304th out of 775 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.
46 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 28, 1997
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 16 days
License NumberAL1362C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cascades of Tucson is administered by Meredith A Kuhn.

OwnerCascades Retirement Properties, Inc

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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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.

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.

Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Complaints per year (15% 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. 512 This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 58% better Rank #202 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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 Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.72.41 This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 71% better Rank #134 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 134th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 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 Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 75 This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Arizona average (7 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more

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. 56 This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #387 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 387th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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 2023. 1.72 This facility has 15% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 15% better
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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Managed by Meredith Kuhn

Executive Director

Meredith Kuhn is the Executive Director at Cascades of Tucson, recognized for exceptional leadership and dedication. She was honored with the Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America’s Shining Star Award for Executive Director of the Year, reflecting her inspiring commitment to enhancing the lives of residents and staff alike.

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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Cascades of Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.41 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Tucson

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 54
Rank #3 / 521
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 12
Rank #1 / 548
-Katrina Ellsworth3
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 490
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #289 / 487
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #344 / 487
Cascades of Tucson
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson (Double Acres)
217
Facility 217
AZ AVG 54
Rank #13 / 521
Yes
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 38
Rank #304 / 775
-
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #4 / 548
-Meredith A Kuhn7
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 6
Rank #387 / 490
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 487
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 487
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 521
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 38
Rank #15 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 548
A+Amber A Harkin6
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 6
Rank #324 / 490
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 487
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 487
Inspirations of River Centre
AL
RC
Tucson (Villa Mesa)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 54
Rank #106 / 521
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #116 / 775
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 12
Rank #45 / 548
A+Danielle Oben5
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 6
Rank #354 / 490
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 487
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #336 / 487
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #189 / 521
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 38
Rank #412 / 775
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #50 / 548
A+Ryan D Gallion3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 6
Rank #273 / 490
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Cascades of Tucson 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cascades of Tucson

What neighborhood is Cascades of Tucson in?

Cascades of Tucson is in the Double Acres neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Cascades of Tucson?

Cascades of Tucson is legally operated by Cascades Retirement Properties, Inc., and administered by Meredith A Kuhn.

Is Cascades of Tucson in a walkable area?

Cascades of Tucson has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Cascades of Tucson?

According to AZ state health department records, Cascades of Tucson's license number is AL1362C.

When does Cascades of Tucson's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Cascades of Tucson's license expires on August 31, 2026.

How long has Cascades of Tucson been in business?

Cascades of Tucson has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cascades of Tucson?

Yes, Cascades of Tucson allows residents to bring their pets.

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