Villa Hermosa
Retirement Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Tucson, AZ
Villa Hermosa
Retirement Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · Tucson, AZ
Overview of Villa Hermosa
Enjoy your retirement in the comfort of a resort-like sanctuary at Villa Hermosa, an independent living retirement community just a few clicks away from some of the most popular spots in Tucson including the El Dorado and Tucson Country Clubs, and Fourth Avenue Shopping area. With lavish living facilities that feature fully equipped kitchen and laundry areas, access to two enormous pools, and beautiful private courtyards to spend your days relaxing amidst gorgeous scenery. Engage your tastebuds with fine cuisine available to residents, work up a healthy sweat with fitness programs, then pamper yourself at the spa before you cap each day with numerous recreational options such as live music, an onsite cinema, art studio and learning opportunities.
Spice things up with Villa Hermosa’s “Zest” three-dimensional approach for holistic wellness that seamlessly integrates mind, body, and soul towards personal growth as you live to the fullest at this luxury home for independent living.
135-bed community Rank #59 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
12 years in operation Rank #169 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 531 homes in Arizona for years in operation. 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: 78 / 100 Rank #15 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th 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.
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 Center
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 28, 2014
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberAL9380C
QualificationHealth Care
Villa Hermosa is administrated by Amber A Harkin.
OwnerHERMOSA SUBTENANT LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactApril Hughes
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
8 deficiencies
3 complaints
5 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, 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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, 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.
2 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (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.
Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total inspections (at AZ avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (11% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total inspections (at AZ avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (11% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Latest Inspection
July 22, 2025
Complaint
No deficiencies
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 11% better Rank #289 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 2.7 | 3 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.7 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 10% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.6 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 11% better Rank #263 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
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.
| 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.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #319 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 319th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 22, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies in two separate complaint cases.
- January 9, 2024 inspection cited six deficiencies including caregiver training documentation, skills verification, service plan errors, and unsafe hot water temperature.
- February 8, 2024 enforcement found failures in caregiver training documentation and skills verification, posing health and safety risks to residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 769 / 778 / 915 / 1,023 / 1,082 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Parking Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Villa Hermosa
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Villa Hermosa P1
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8.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Villa Hermosa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.59 miles to nearest hospital (Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Hermosa
What neighborhood is Villa Hermosa in?
Villa Hermosa is in the Harold Bell Wright Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
Who is the owner of Villa Hermosa?
The legal owner and operator of Villa Hermosa is Hermosa Subtenant Llc.
Is Villa Hermosa in a walkable area?
Villa Hermosa has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Villa Hermosa?
According to AZ state health department records, Villa Hermosa's license number is AL9380C.
When does Villa Hermosa's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Villa Hermosa's license expires on February 28, 2027.
Who is the administrator of Villa Hermosa?
Amber A Harkin is the administrator of Villa Hermosa.
How many beds does Villa Hermosa have?
Villa Hermosa has 135 beds.
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