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Assisted living costs in South Tucson average about $3,796 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 160 communities in South Tucson. Our detailed directory has 1040 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Fellowship Square at Tucson
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Fellowship square is a really nice place to live. It's an older community but they're doing a lot with updating units. They have many things that other communities don't offer. Like 20-4-7 security with a ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have been here for over 2 years and I enjoy being here so much. Made lot of friends and the staff are very helpful. Its a beautiful place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...
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The main thing is that everybody is so extremely friendly. And they all appear as though they truly want to be helpful and kind. There doesn't appear to be a whole lot of options regarding meals. A larger...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Live With EnthusiasmNestled in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona, you will find an assisted living community that gives you more than personal care. This is a place where you can savor restaurant-style dining, spacious and private accommodations, a variety of common rooms for socializing and...
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The staff is very helpful and well trained. They evaluated my mother's needs and got her extra help and benefits. They have been very responsive to our concerns and they keep us informed.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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It was nice to have you come up with 4-5 choices of what we were looking for and just set up the appointments to go check them out. Atria was exactly what we were looking for, the food was delicious and my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Atria Campana del Rio, you'll discover a welcoming senior community nestled in the bucolic foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson. The area's Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment and townhome....
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The price and location were 2 big factors. The facility has a vibe that doesn't say hospital or nursing home. It has a home-like feeling that we felt would make the FIL more comfortable. They take care of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Avista Tucson, an Enlivant community, is an assisted living community delivering personalized, attentive care in a homelike atmosphere. Professional staff to assist with medication management and daily living activities as needed. Residents can enjoy exceptional dining options and a variety of...
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Photo of The Forum at Tucson
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My parents were in independent living, and Dad had some falls and ended up in assisted living. Mom was ok on her own for a couple of years and then had to go into memory care. The staff has been wonderful,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Forum at Tucson is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. It is ideal if you are an active senior who wants to focus on the things you enjoy most in life, but yet have assistance available should you need it. With...
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Photo of Oak Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Oak Haven has a great atmosphere, great people, food and care. Very impressed with the staff and their interactions with others there. Using first names instead of honey, sir etc. makes you feel at home. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Oak Haven Assisted Living, we believe our residents deserve the highest levels of dignity and respect and that starts with providing focused, personal care. Unlike larger instutional-style facilities where residents are just a number, our small, home environment allows our caregivers to...
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Very private, shady courtyard space in back. More open hangout space around entrance, under awning. We picked them because of the tour. The place is beautiful, inside and out.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 2008 Sunrise at River Road as been providing outstanding assisted living and memory care services to Tucson. Located at River Road and North 1st Avenue we are centrally located, are a warm and inviting, homelike environment complete with pets, fresh flowers, southwest landscaping and...
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They have great staff, good food and it's a nice apartment. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for themselves or a loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of...
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Photo of Park Senior Villas - La Cañada
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They are very friendly and do their best to work with the family to see to the needs of the family member who is staying there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Villas at La Canada is an affordable assisted living community and memory care provider located in northwest Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, The Villas at La Canada is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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Photo of The Gardens at Blenman Elm
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This is an incredible place for your loved one. wonderful. The staff are exceptional, meals lovely and well prepared. My Mom has been there 9 months and she’s happy and made friends. She enjoys their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens at Blenman Elm is a newly renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support active, compassionate, excellent, and responsive care and the living space is perfect for those values. Inside the home we have an inner courtyard, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open...
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Photo of Inspirations of River Centre
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Everyone there is awesome. We should count ourselves fortunate that there are people in this world with the compassion to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. Special thanks to[names...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Inspirations of River Centre, providing Assisted Living to the Tucson area.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Akres del Cielo is family owned and operated. We are a small home licensed for 5 residents. Being a smaller home allows us to better serve your loved one and assist them with their individual needs. The smaller setting also provides a cozy home like environment so your loved one feels right at...
Photo of Oasis Assisted Living Center
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The friendliness of the staff members there has really stood out to us and the community is always kept clean. The staff go out of their way to help the clients who are staying there. Anytime someone needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oasis Assisted Living Center provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. This community is there for those seniors who are in need of memory care, and it offers a great home to those who are looking to live in the great city of...
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The do a really good job with placement by matching the resident to the house with the appropriate peer group for them. Every time I visited, the staff were always busy either interacting with a resident...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Lynda's Courtyard
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I am shocked to see a bad review written for Lynda's Courtyard. They are incredible with my mom. She was in a nightmare rehab facility beforehand. Here at Lynda's, it's 10 residents only, ensuring proper...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lynda’s Courtyard does not want to be just a place like home. Rather, they want their residents to consider Lynda’s Courtyard as their own home. Lynda’s Courtyard is located in a residential setting with beautiful vast views of the Santa Catalina & Tucson Mountains. They have 8 spacious...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Frances Care Home has been serving our community for over 25 years. Together we provide quality care, dignity, and respect to all our residents and families.Centrally located and only minutes away from St Josephs Hospital and Tucson Medical Center. We provide weekly visits from Dr's, nurses,...
Photo of Woodland Palms Memory Care Community
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I like the size of this place. It's smaller so it's very friendly and comfortable. My wife has been here for 2 years and particularly enjoys being in the common area and gets a lot of enjoyment from...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
You will have an opportunity to make your contribution to our family, which makes Woodland Palms Memory Care the distinctive place that it is in Tucson, AZ. It is people that make a community. We recognize that people make all the difference. Treating people well – with respect, trust, care, and...
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My loved one has only been here a short time. She is just here for rehab. She loves the people, and they are very responsive. If she squeezes for assistance they are there immediately. They have been working...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Handmaker community offers Assisted Living and Health Care services for every stage of the aging. Residents and families can feel confident that, as needs change, quality, caring staff and programs will be there to meet those needs. In addition to the apartment settings, Handmaker offers...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens at San Carlos is a renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support Compassionate, Active, Responsive, and Excellent care and the living space is responsive to those values. Inside the home we have soaring ceilings, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open spaces for...
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The campus has inviting, secure indoor and outdoor space for memory care residents to occupy. Meals are appealing and provide good nutrition. Daily resident activities are well done and include games, art,...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in vibrant Tucson, Arizona, our community is specialized in Memory Care for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss issues. Our community creates a customized service and assistance plan for each resident with a variety of therapies and life enrichment activities....
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We are so pleased with this community and the care that my mother-in-law is receiving. Her room in the memory care is very nice, spacious and there are currently 10 residents but they are set up for 20. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tucson’s Premier Senior Living CommunityThe Hacienda at the River heralds a new era in senior care. A 7.5-acre senior living community in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, The Hacienda is a unique community for individuals seeking exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care....
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I down sized to the Villa and am extremely happy. Very caring staff, excellent menu, boat load of activities and loving neighbors. We’re all retired and lookout for each other, who could ask for anything...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and "retirement community" will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That...
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My dear aunt stays here and has a clean, quiet room to herself. They cook for her and other residents three fresh meals every day ; and she loves it! The new owners and staff at this place are professional...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Quality care, Dignity, and Respect. Kozzy Kare Assisted Living provides your love'd one dignity during these important years. Not only do we provide the best quality care, we treat our residents as one of our own. Our facility is a family oriented facility that encourages family members to be...

Cost of assisted living in South Tucson, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Tucson is $3,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,584 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Tucson, AZ, vs. nearby cities

South Tucson, AZ
$3,796/mo
$3,817/mo

Assisted living costs in South Tucson, AZ, vs. state and national averages

South Tucson, AZ
$3,796/mo
$3,910/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in South Tucson, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,796/mo
$4,609/mo

Assisted living costs in South Tucson, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,105/mo
Private
$4,167/mo
Studio
$4,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,257/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,850/mo

Senior living costs in South Tucson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Tucson, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Tucson, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,796/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,609/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,960/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Tucson, AZ:$3,796/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Tucson, AZ:$4,609/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Tucson, AZ:$3,960/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Tucson, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Tucson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in South Tucson, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Tucson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Tucson, AZ$4,250/mo$4,225/mo+0.6%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
South Tucson, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,250/mo
2023 average cost:$4,225/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Tucson, AZ

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Tucson

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Tucson

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Grama's Home in Oro Valley, AZ

5.0
It is a smaller community and it ended up being just what we were looking for. It has been a good experience and I would recommend Grama's Home to other families who are looking.

Kozzy Kare Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ

5.0
Best care my Mother can get. No more worries for me. She is in a clean, caring home. She gets lots of attention and great meals. My mom is so happy there. Everyone is Professional. I am so happy I found Kozzy Kare. I would highly recommended this Kozzy Home for your loved one

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied and accommodating meal options. Residents and their families express appreciation for the diverse meal offerings, with some expressing a need for more healthy choices and accommodations for dietary restrictions. At Sunrise at River Road, the food is described as good with lots of choices, while at The Forum at Tucson, resi ...
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Friendly and supportive staff. Multiple reviews praise the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, staff members at The Forum at Tucson are described as friendly and helpful, while those at Atria Campana Del Rio are noted for their willingness to help residents navigate difficult situatio ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Many reviews mention the cleanliness of the facilities as a top priority. At Atria Campana Del Rio, the outdoor spaces and common areas are described as beautiful, while at The Ranch Estates of Tucson, the building is kept in great shape. However, some residents at Bridgewater Assisted Livi ...
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Activities and social opportunities. Activities are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction. At Sunrise at River Road, residents enjoy a variety of activities and participating in groups. At Broadway Proper Senior Living, residents participate in daily exercise classes, chair yoga, and entertainment at Happy Hour. Howev ...
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Attentive and responsive care. Residents and families value attentive care, with some expressing satisfaction with the quick response from staff. For example, at Sierra del Sol, the staff checks in with residents several times a day and one resident's concern about medication was addressed promptly. At The Ranch Estates of ...
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Supportive and empathetic management. Some reviews highlight positive interactions with community managers and directors. For instance, at The Forum at Tucson, the Director of Operations is commended for her accommodating nature. At The Ranch Estates of Tucson, the previous management team was fantastic and is missed, while the ...
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South Tucson review score based on 172 family reviews

7.3
Review score102 facilities172 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 172 reviews of 102 South Tucson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Tucson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Tucson review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
South Tucson, AZ102 facilities
7.6
Tucson, AZ197 facilities
7.0
Valencia West, AZ90 facilities

Review subcategories for South Tucson assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 172 reviews of 102 South Tucson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Tucson resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Tucson, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Tucson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tucson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Tucson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Tucson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in South Tucson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Tucson, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Tucson assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Tucson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Tucson, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Tucson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Tucson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Tucson, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Tucson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Tucson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Tucson, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Tucson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in South Tucson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Tucson, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Tucson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Tucson protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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