Data as of October 30, 2026 (ADHS AZ Care Check)
What is Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC licensed for in Tucson, AZ?
Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC at 2621 North Bahana Drive, Tucson 85715 is an Arizona assisted living home licensed by ADHS under license AL8418H for 10 residents at the supervisory, personal, directed (10) levels, first licensed April 29, 2011; the current license runs May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
| License number | AL8418H |
|---|---|
| Facility type | Assisted Living Home (10 or fewer residents) |
| Licensed capacity | 10 |
| Service levels (beds) | supervisory, personal, directed (10) |
| Licensee (owner of record) | Desert Dreams Adult Care Home LLC |
| Manager on file | Leah Wangetha |
| First licensed | April 29, 2011 |
| Current license term | May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 |
| Phone on the ADHS record | (520) 546-5107 |
| AZ Care Check record | open on azcarecheck.azdhs.gov |
The licensee of record is Desert Dreams Adult Care Home LLC, which holds no other active assisted living license in Pima County.
What did ADHS inspections of Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC find?
AZ Care Check lists 2 inspections of Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC from July 2024 to June 6, 2025: 2 with deficiencies cited, 0 with none, and 2 that included a complaint investigation; at the latest one (Complaint + Compliance (Annual)), ADHS cited deficiencies.
| Inspection date | Type | Result | ADHS opening statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | Complaint + Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiency was found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint [complaint #] conducted on June 6, 2025: |
| July 18, 2024 | Complaint + Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint [complaint #s] conducted on July 18, 2024: |
Has ADHS taken enforcement action against Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC?
AZ Care Check lists 1 enforcement action against Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC in the last three years (1 closed (complete)), the most recent decided August 27, 2024.
| Enforcement # | Decision date | Status | Arose from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00109364 | August 27, 2024 | Closed (Complete) | Inspection |
How does Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC compare with other Pima County homes?
Among Pima County's 257 active assisted living homes, Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC has been licensed longer than 76% of them (15.5 years), and deficiencies were cited at 100% of its listed inspections against a county median of 50%.
Which licensed facilities are closest to Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC?
The closest licensed assisted living buildings to Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC are Starfish Care Homes, LLC (about 0.0 miles) and Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center, LLC (about 0.8 miles); 3 of the six nearest had no deficiencies cited at their latest rated inspection.
| Nearby facility | Type | Beds | Directed care | Latest inspection | Result | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starfish Care Homes, LLC | Home | 10 | yes | May 1, 2026 | No deficiencies | ~0.0 mi |
| Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Center | 25 | no | May 26, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~0.8 mi |
| Illuminated Hearts LLC | Home | 8 | yes | July 25, 2024 | Deficiencies cited | ~1.0 mi |
| Fountain Hills Assisted Living LLC | Home | 10 | yes | September 18, 2025 | No deficiencies | ~1.0 mi |
| Angela's Assisted Living II, LLC | Home | 10 | yes | February 11, 2026 | No deficiencies | ~1.2 mi |
| The Edison House | Home | 10 | yes | January 22, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~1.2 mi |
Nearest CMS-certified nursing homes: Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center (about 0.7 miles, 312 beds, CMS overall 2 of 5); Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre (about 0.8 miles, 103 beds, CMS overall 2 of 5).
Desert Dreams Adult Care Home, LLC (license AL8418H): what it is and is not
| It is | It is not | |
|---|---|---|
| License | ADHS assisted living home, 10 beds | a nursing care institution (nursing home) license |
| Dementia care | licensed for directed care | a separate memory-care license (Arizona has none) |
| Inspection record | 2 ADHS inspections listed | a star rating (Arizona publishes none for assisted living) |
| Medical care | intermittent nursing only, by rule | 24-hour skilled nursing |
