Data as of October 30, 2026 (ADHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How many licensed assisted living facilities are in Sahuarita, AZ?
Sahuarita (ZIP 85629) has no licensed assisted living centers and 3 assisted living homes on the ADHS roster as of October 30, 2026, licensed for 30 residents in all, plus no CMS-certified nursing homes.
| Sahuarita at a glance | Sahuarita | All of Pima County |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living centers | 0 | 53 |
| Assisted living homes | 3 | 257 |
| Licensed assisted living beds | 30 (0.4% of county) | 7,366 |
| Licensed for directed care | 3 | 296 |
| No deficiencies at latest rated inspection | 1 of 3 | 136 of 295 |
| CMS nursing homes | 0 | 24 |
Where is Sahuarita, and what is it like for older adults?
Sahuarita is the incorporated town between Tucson and Green Valley on Interstate 19, including Rancho Sahuarita and the age-restricted Quail Creek community. It is younger on average than Green Valley but has a growing number of retirees.
Where are the nearest assisted living centers to Sahuarita?
No assisted living center (11 or more residents) is licensed in Sahuarita; the closest are Arroyo Gardens Independent and Assisted Living in Green Valley (about 6 miles, 91 beds); Holmlund Assisted Living Suites at La Posada in Green Valley (about 7 miles, 176 beds); Vista Pointe at Green Valley in Green Valley (about 7 miles, 75 beds).
| Center | Area | Beds | Service levels | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Gardens Independent and Assisted Living | Green Valley | 91 | supervisory, personal (62), directed (29) | ~6.3 mi |
| Holmlund Assisted Living Suites at La Posada | Green Valley | 176 | supervisory, personal, directed (176) | ~6.9 mi |
| Vista Pointe at Green Valley | Green Valley | 75 | supervisory, personal, directed (75) | ~7.4 mi |
| Silver Springs | Green Valley | 140 | supervisory, personal (140) | ~9.5 mi |
Which small assisted living homes are licensed in Sahuarita?
3 assisted living homes in Sahuarita are licensed for 30 residents; the longest-licensed is Family Loving Kare S1 (since March 2015) and the newest is The Villa Rosa (first licensed July 2018).
| Facility | Licensed beds | Service levels (beds) | License # / expires | Latest ADHS inspection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Loving Kare S1 1681 West Placita Abreojos, Sahuarita 85629 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL9690H to February 28, 2027 | May 29, 2026 | Deficiencies cited |
| Family Loving Kare S3 1680 West Placita Abreojos, Sahuarita 85629 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL9692H to February 28, 2027 | August 27, 2026 | Deficiencies cited |
| The Villa Rosa 1001 West Calle San Jose, Sahuarita 85629 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL10818H to June 30, 2027 | April 29, 2026 | No deficiencies |
Where is memory care (directed care) available in Sahuarita?
3 facilities in Sahuarita are licensed for directed care, Arizona's license level for residents with dementia who cannot recognize danger or direct their own care: 3 small homes.
Every directed care license in Pima County →
What have ADHS inspections found in Sahuarita?
AZ Care Check lists 10 inspections of Sahuarita's licensed assisted living facilities, 6 of them (60%) with deficiencies cited, against 52% county-wide; 4 included a complaint investigation, and 2 facilities have an enforcement action in the last three years.
Most recent inspections in Sahuarita that cited deficiencies: Family Loving Kare S3 (August 27, 2026, compliance (annual)); Family Loving Kare S1 (May 29, 2026, compliance (annual)); Family Loving Kare S3 (March 28, 2025, compliance (annual)); Family Loving Kare S1 (December 31, 2024, complaint + compliance (annual)).
Which nursing homes serve Sahuarita, and how does CMS rate them?
No nursing home has an address in Sahuarita. The closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Haven Health Green Valley, LLC in Green Valley (about 6 miles, CMS overall 5 of 5); Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre in Tucson (about 15 miles, CMS overall 2 of 5); Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson in Tucson (about 15 miles, CMS overall 4 of 5).
| Nursing home | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies (last survey) | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson 555 East Ajo Way, Tucson 85713 | 120 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | April 10, 2026 | 6 | 035284 |
| Haven Health Green Valley, LLC 150 North La Canada Drive, Green Valley 85614 | 111 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | June 5, 2026 | 2 | 035073 |
| Haven of Saguaro Valley 6651 East Carondelet Drive, Tucson 85710 | 112 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | May 23, 2025 | 1 | 035085 |
| Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre 2900 East Milber Street, Tucson 85714 | 240 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 | April 3, 2026 | 24 | 035099 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
Where do Sahuarita residents find assisted living?
Sahuarita residents usually look first at Green Valley, a few miles south, and then at Tucson's south and southeast sides, because the town has only a few licensed assisted living homes of its own.
Quail Creek residents in particular tend to compare Green Valley centers with homes in Sahuarita proper; the nearby tables list both with their licensed beds and inspection dates.
What does assisted living cost in Sahuarita, AZ?
No published survey prices assisted living ZIP by ZIP or town by town, so we print no Sahuarita figure. Arizona's statewide CareScout 2025 median is $6,185 a month for an assisted living community and $8,365 a month for a semi-private nursing home room; ask each Sahuarita facility for its written rate sheet and what each service level adds.
Arizona cost medians and how families pay →
Assisted living centers vs. homes in Sahuarita
| Centers (11+ residents) | Homes (10 or fewer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed in Sahuarita | 0 | 3 |
| Total licensed beds | 0 | 30 |
| Median beds | 0 | 10 |
| Licensed for directed care | 0 | 3 |
| No deficiencies at latest rated inspection | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
