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
Overview of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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 Rank #245 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 529 homes in Arizona for bed count. 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #769 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 769th out of 819 homes in Arizona for walk score. 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.
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
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the Arizona benchmark.
Arizona assisted living residences benchmark: B- 82/100
Inspection score not available. Not enough information to score against the Arizona benchmark.
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
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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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
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10.5 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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| Sunrise at River Road |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tucson (Foothills Heights) | 110
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#266 / 819 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
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#139 / 531 | A+ | Corrinne Quezada | 7 | 4
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| Atria Campana del Rio |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100
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100
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55
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#137 / 529 | Yes |
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#95 / 819 | - | 14
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#139 / 531 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | 9 | 7
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#418 / 500 |
| Brookdale North Tucson |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tucson | 60
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#195 / 529 | Yes |
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#313 / 819 | - | 2
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#445 / 531 | A+ | Baerbel Odey | 9 | 4
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| Brookdale East Tucson |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tucson (Hidden Hills) | 60
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#195 / 529 | Yes |
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#414 / 819 | Suite | 27
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#37 / 531 | A+ | Ryan D Gallion | 3 | 2
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#267 / 500 |
| Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (River Hills Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
55
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#245 / 529 | No |
2
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2
AZ AVG
37
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#769 / 819 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0
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6
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#1 / 500 |
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?
The legal owner and operator of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is 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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