Mountain View Retirement Village
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tucson, AZ

Mountain View Retirement Village

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

Overview of Mountain View Retirement Village

Nestled amidst stunning scenery in Tucson, Arizona, Mountain View Retirement Village offers independent living, assisted living, or memory care. This welcoming environment allows residents to downsize and focus on enjoying their golden years. Spacious pet-friendly apartments with high ceilings and stunning mountain views provide a comfortable home base. Residents can indulge in delicious meals prepared by a chef, socialize in the dining room, or relax by the pool.

A fully equipped gym and engaging activities promote health and well-being. Housekeeping and laundry services ensure residents can spend less time on chores and more time on leisure. Mountain View prioritizes resident care. Their dedicated staff provides 24/7 support for those needing assisted living or memory care. The community understands that needs may change over time, and they are prepared to adapt their care plans accordingly.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 99 Rank #98 / 448Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 98th out of 448 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #147 / 450Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 147th out of 450 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
11 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #447 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 447th out of 534 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
10 / 100
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A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2015
License NumberAL9760C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mountain View Retirement Village is administered by Andrew Rider.

OwnerMountain Vista Senior Living, Inc.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 staff availability provides safety and reassurance for residents and their families.

Leadership

ContactMichael Bostwick (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Housekeeping
Laundry
Salon
Fitness Center
Library
Dining
Social Events
Private Bathrooms
Garden
Walking Paths
Transportation
Pet Friendly
ActivitiesActivities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, social outings, and special events

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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% above)
• Enforcement actions (344% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg)
• Complaints per year (at AZ avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 1612 This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (16 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 33% worse Rank #348 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 348th out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.22.41 This facility has 33% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.2 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 33% worse Rank #323 / 432 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 323rd out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. 40.9 This facility has 344% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 344% worse

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. 55 This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg

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. 66 This facility has total complaints in line with the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 6).— At avg Rank #370 / 435 Total complaints — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 370th out of 435 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among the 435 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. 22 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 2).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 384 / 576 / 625 / 920 / 1,040 / 1,200 / 1,710 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Mountain View Retirement Village

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Address 6.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Mountain View Retirement Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
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.
Amber Lights
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 47
Rank #26 / 448
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 35
Rank #404 / 534
1 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 11
Rank #38 / 450
-Teresa L Merritt2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 47
Rank #44 / 448
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 35
Rank #7 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
A+Amber A Harkin6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #328 / 432
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #260 / 432
Mountain View Retirement Village
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson (La Canada Estates)
99
Facility 99
AZ AVG 47
Rank #98 / 448
Yes
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 35
Rank #447 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11
Rank #147 / 450
A+Andrew Rider5
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #348 / 432
3.2
Facility 3.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #323 / 432
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 47
Rank #139 / 448
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 35
Rank #253 / 534
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 11
Rank #29 / 450
A+Ryan D Gallion3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Mitman)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 35
Rank #46 / 534
-
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 11
Rank #125 / 450
A+Joleen Bonham2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Mountain View Retirement Village 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).
AZ

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 Mountain View Retirement Village

What neighborhood is Mountain View Retirement Village in?

Mountain View Retirement Village is in the La Canada Estates neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Mountain View Retirement Village?

Mountain View Retirement Village is legally operated by Mountain Vista Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Andrew Rider.

Is Mountain View Retirement Village in a walkable area?

Mountain View Retirement Village has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Mountain View Retirement Village?

According to AZ state health department records, Mountain View Retirement Village's license number is AL9760C.

How long has Mountain View Retirement Village been in business?

Mountain View Retirement Village has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Mountain View Retirement Village have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Mountain View Retirement Village on this page.

Are pets allowed at Mountain View Retirement Village?

Yes, Mountain View Retirement Village allows residents to bring their pets.

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