Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
Assisted Living · Tucson, AZ
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
Assisted Living · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
Located at 6611 East River Hills Place in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills operates as a 10-bed assisted living community administered by Ben J Silverman. The facility, established in 2012 and operated by Starfish Care Homes, LLC, provides directed care, personal care, and supervisory care services. Operating tenure spans 13 years, indicating sustained operational experience.
The small 10-bed capacity is unusual in the assisted living sector, where peer facilities typically operate 50-150 beds. The intimate scale contrasts sharply with larger assisted living communities, potentially appealing to residents prioritizing a smaller residential environment.
The setting is car-dependent (walk score 0), positioned 7.4 miles from downtown Tucson and 2.32 miles from TMC for Children hospital.
Recent inspections demonstrate clean regulatory standing.
The Arizona Department of Health Services conducted two annual compliance reviews; the first was on August 21, 2023, and the second on October 22, 2025. Both of these were conducted without identifying deficiencies, complaints, or enforcement actions. This record places the facility in the top tier of Arizona assisted living residences: zero deficiencies per year versus an Arizona average of 3.7, zero enforcement actions versus the state average of one, and zero complaints documented.
Arizona’s Long Term Care System (ALTCS) covers eligible Medicaid residents in approved assisted living homes; the facility’s participation status and specific amenities are not detailed in public regulatory records.
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is a small assisted living community with a documented clean compliance record, suitable for residents seeking a modest-scale setting in a car-dependent Tucson neighborhood.
10-bed community Rank #245 / 530Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 530 homes in Arizona. 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.
13 years in operation Rank #157 / 532Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 532 homes in Arizona. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #802 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 802nd out of 819 homes in Arizona. 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
IssuanceAugust 27, 2012
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License NumberAL8789H
QualificationHealth Care
Services
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is administrated by Ben J Silverman.
OwnerSTARFISH CARE HOMES, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactBen Silverman
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
2 inspections
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: C 75/100
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.
Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (60% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (60% below)
Latest Inspection
October 22, 2025
Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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 | 1 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 1).↓ 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.
| 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.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies found in its two most recent annual inspections. Inspectors conducted on-site compliance reviews on August 21, 2023, and October 22, 2025, both without citing any issues or complaints. No substantiated complaints or enforcement actions appeared in the reports, indicating consistent regulatory compliance.
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7.4 miles from city center
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— 2.32 miles to nearest hospital (TMC for Children)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
What neighborhood is Starfish Care Homes at River Hills in?
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
The legal owner and operator of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is Starfish Care Homes, Llc.
What is the license number of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
According to AZ state health department records, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills's license number is AL8789H.
When does Starfish Care Homes at River Hills's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills's license expires on August 31, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
Ben J Silverman is the administrator of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills.
How many beds does Starfish Care Homes at River Hills have?
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills has 10 beds.
Are there photos of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills in the photo gallery on this page.
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