Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tucson, AZ
Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.
The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.
10-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 2 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 8, 2026
License NumberALH20114
QualificationHealth Care
OwnerDesert Gardens ED LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactTiffany Worley
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 score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (80% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (80% below)
Latest Inspection
August 29, 2025
Change of Ownership
No deficiencies
Deficiencies
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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.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The August 29, 2025 change of ownership inspection found no deficiencies during the on-site review.
- No complaints were filed or substantiated in the inspection history leading to August 29, 2025.
- The facility maintained a clean record with no deficiencies reported at the most recent inspection.
What does this home offer?
Staff to Resident Ratio: 5:1
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
3700 N River Hills Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Amber Lights | AL IL MC RC | Tucson | 150 | Yes | 15 | 1 Bed | 12 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | 2 | 1
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AZ AVG
6
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| Inspirations of River Centre | AL RC | Tucson (Villa Mesa) | 112 | Yes | 63 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8 | A+ | Danielle Oben | 5 | 4
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AZ AVG
6
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#350 / 500 |
| Atria Campana del Rio | AL IL MC | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100 | Yes | 65 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | 9 | 7
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7
AZ AVG
6
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| Via Elegante | AL MC | Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98 | No | 5 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | 21 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | 2 | 1
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AZ AVG
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| Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC | Tucson (River Hills Estates) | 10 | No | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 500 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
What neighborhood is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Desert Gardens ED LLC.
Is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is ALH20114.
When does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expires on September 8, 2026.
How many beds does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have?
Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has 10 beds.
Are there photos of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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