Starfish Care Homes

Overview of Starfish Care Homes

A proud member of the Starfish Care Homes in Tucson, Starfish Village offers assisted living services while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. The senior assisted living home houses a team of dedicated staff who embody dedication and professionalism in providing healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for its seniors. Starfish Village’s lifestyle centers its services on comfort and convenience, ensuring the needs of all its residents are holistically met. Accommodations include home-cooked meals, medication management, engaging activities, housekeeping, and ADLs.

(520) 609-6478

10-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 43 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home

StatusActive

IssuanceAugust 15, 2022

ExpirationAugust 14, 2026

License NumberAL12317H

QualificationHealth Care

Starfish Care Homes is administrated by Kris A Silverman.

OwnerSTARFISH CARE HOMES, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactHeather Trujillo

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, 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

Latest Inspection September 20, 2023 Compliance (Annual) No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	2	5	This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 60% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The September 20, 2023 annual inspection found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review.
No complaints were filed or substantiated in the most recent inspection period.
The facility maintained a clean record with no citations or follow-up requirements as of September 2023.

3.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Starfish Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.18 miles to nearest hospital (Childrenu2019s Medical Center of Tucson)

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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	12	A+	Teresa L Merritt	2	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #174 / 500
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Atria Campana del Rio	AL IL MC	Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)	100	Yes	65	14	C+	Suzanne M Porter	9	7 Facility 7 AZ AVG 6 Rank #418 / 500
Via Elegante	AL MC	Tucson (Ruston Hills)	98	No	5	21	A+	Andrew J Briefer	2	1 Facility 1 AZ AVG 6 Rank #174 / 500
Starfish Care Homes	AL MC RC	Tucson (Northmall Centre)	10	No	43	3	-	Kris A Silverman	2	0 Facility 0 AZ AVG 6 Rank #1 / 500

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Starfish Care Homes in?

Starfish Care Homes is in the Northmall Centre neighborhood of Tucson.

Is Starfish Care Homes in a walkable area?

Starfish Care Homes has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Starfish Care Homes?

According to AZ state health department records, Starfish Care Homes's license number is AL12317H.

When does Starfish Care Homes's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Starfish Care Homes's license expires on August 14, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Starfish Care Homes?

Kris A Silverman is the administrator of Starfish Care Homes.

How many beds does Starfish Care Homes have?

Starfish Care Homes has 10 beds.

Are there photos of Starfish Care Homes?

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