Kozy Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Tucson, AZ
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Tucson, AZ
Providing care for over 16 years, Kozy Gardens situated in the harmonious neighborhood of East Bellevue Street, Tucson, AZ, is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living. To ensure residents’ needs are taken care of, the community also provides medication administration, beautician visits, physical therapy, hospice, and palliative care. Featuring six private and shared rooms, the community promises a cozy and welcoming residence. Kozy Gardens strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance with a compassionate and well-trained team prepared to lend their help around the clock.
Relive passions and explore new interests through a jam-packed calendar of activities provided to ensure seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Enjoy the company of friends with delightful and healthy meals served three times a day to satisfy residents’ dietary requirements and cravings. Kozy Gardens is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life and providing a safe place to live their lives as they want.
10-bed community Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
6 years in operation Rank #333 / 547Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd out of 547 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #33 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 777 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 25, 2020
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License NumberAL11414H
QualificationHealth Care
OwnerKozy Gardens Assisted Living LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactCindi Buller (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Pets not allowed
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, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
10 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Rank #70 / 300 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 70th out of 300 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 300 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 10 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
• Total complaints (33% below)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
• Total complaints (33% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 56% better Rank #89 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 89th out of 399 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.8 | 1.8 | This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 56% better Rank #59 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 59th out of 399 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 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. |
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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.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 350th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 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. |
Reviews (2)
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living Reviews
Mark
Please beware sending your loved ones here. There's a lot of smiles and false assurance. Might seem nice but the owner keeps that property very bandated. There's holes in the walls. Rats practice bad business with contractors. I would not suggest coming here
Rating Their Experiences
What do you like most about living here?
I won't live there
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
Yes
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Yes
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
I'm a professional handyman and in the residence seemed very quiet
How was the units offered in this community?
I think it's set up every man for himself
Do you feel safe living in this community?
No
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
I know that they don't handle them very well. Well, at least they will call you in the middle of the night to fix something and then they will completely burn you by not paying you
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
4
Are special diets handled well?
Yes
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
Yes
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
I would not recommend this house to anyone just because there's so many different issues. It needs so much work
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
Marcel d Mclain
Beware of ownership here. Everything might seem all smiles and wonderful positive assurance that your loved ones are ok. The staff seemed nice for the most part. They seem scared of the owner which I found alarming. I also know the Owner practices shady business tactics Burns contractors the house is riddled with holes in the wall that are covered up by newspaper. Painted over with paint. There's rat droppings. There's all sorts of electrical issues. The house was actually driven into by one of the staff. It was patched. I just don't think that this is a good idea for anyone's loved ones to go here. The staff might be really nice, but the condition of the property is just as important and it's bad.
Rating Their Experiences
What do you like most about living here?
.I don't live here but I've performed some job site work orders there and the house is riddled with a bunch of issues that are just bandaided or not addressed at all
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
Yes
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
No
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
.idk
How was the units offered in this community?
..
Do you feel safe living in this community?
No
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
.
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
4
Are special diets handled well?
No
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
No
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Not sure
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
No
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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.
PC (Palliative Care):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 / 777 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 547 | - | Katrina Ellsworth | 92
Facility
92
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#70 / 300 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#177 / 486 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#201 / 399 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#256 / 399 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 521 | Yes | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#50 / 547 | A+ | - | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#227 / 300 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#273 / 399 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#207 / 399 |
| 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 / 777 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#107 / 547 | A+ | Amber A Harkin | 75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#104 / 300 | 6 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#320 / 486 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#273 / 399 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#207 / 399 |
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Tucson | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#217 / 521 | No |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#707 / 777 | - | 23
Facility
23
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#79 / 547 | - | Maria Parham | 82
Facility
82
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#96 / 300 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#273 / 399 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#147 / 399 |
| Kozy Gardens Assisted Living | AL HOS PC | Tucson (Harlan Heights) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#33 / 777 | - | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#333 / 547 | A- | - | 92
Facility
92
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#70 / 300 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 399 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#59 / 399 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kozy Gardens Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Kozy Gardens Assisted Living in?
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living is in the Harlan Heights neighborhood of Tucson.
Is Kozy Gardens Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Kozy Gardens Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Kozy Gardens Assisted Living's license number is AL11414H.
When does Kozy Gardens Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Kozy Gardens Assisted Living's license expires on January 31, 2027.
How long has Kozy Gardens Assisted Living been in business?
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Kozy Gardens Assisted Living?
No, Kozy Gardens Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Kozy Gardens Assisted Living have?
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living has 10 beds.
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