Data as of October 30, 2026 (ADHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How many licensed assisted living facilities are in Tucson 85716, AZ?
Tucson 85716 has no licensed assisted living centers and 5 assisted living homes on the ADHS roster as of October 30, 2026, licensed for 49 residents in all, plus no CMS-certified nursing homes.
| Tucson 85716 at a glance | Tucson 85716 | All of Pima County |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living centers | 0 | 53 |
| Assisted living homes | 5 | 257 |
| Licensed assisted living beds | 49 (0.7% of county) | 7,366 |
| Licensed for directed care | 5 | 296 |
| No deficiencies at latest rated inspection | 3 of 5 | 136 of 295 |
| CMS nursing homes | 0 | 24 |
What part of Tucson is ZIP 85716?
ZIP 85716 covers central Tucson east of the University of Arizona, around Country Club Road and Broadway. Its licensed assisted living addresses are spread across 5 street addresses; the streets that appear most often are East 4th Street, East Calle Barcelona, East Calle Del Prado.
Where are the nearest assisted living centers to Tucson 85716?
No assisted living center (11 or more residents) is licensed in Tucson 85716; the closest are The Rubin Community for Senior Living in Tucson 85712 (about 2 miles, 96 beds); Tucson Gardens Memory Care in Tucson 85712 (about 2 miles, 70 beds); The Forum at Tucson in Tucson 85712 (about 2 miles, 130 beds).
| Center | Area | Beds | Service levels | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rubin Community for Senior Living | Tucson 85712 | 96 | supervisory, personal, directed (96) | ~2.2 mi |
| Tucson Gardens Memory Care | Tucson 85712 | 70 | supervisory, personal, directed (70) | ~2.3 mi |
| The Forum at Tucson | Tucson 85712 | 130 | supervisory, personal (103), directed (27) | ~2.3 mi |
| St. Luke's Home | Tucson 85705 | 80 | supervisory, personal (80) | ~2.3 mi |
Which small assisted living homes are licensed in Tucson 85716?
5 assisted living homes in Tucson 85716 are licensed for 49 residents; the longest-licensed is Simancas Assisted Living Home (since April 2007) and the newest is Care Nest Senior Care LLC (first licensed June 2025).
| Facility | Licensed beds | Service levels (beds) | License # / expires | Latest ADHS inspection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Life Care Center LLC 3730 East Calle Barcelona, Tucson 85716 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL11874H to April 28, 2027 | August 4, 2026 | No deficiencies |
| Hacienda de Caring Hands LLC 3624 East Calle Del Prado, Tucson 85716 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL10692H to February 28, 2027 | January 9, 2026 | Deficiencies cited |
| Simancas Assisted Living Home 550 South Country Club Road, Tucson 85716 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL6570H to April 30, 2027 | November 12, 2025 | No deficiencies |
| Tender Care II 751 North Crest Drive, Tucson 85716 | 10 | supervisory, personal, directed (10) | AL8876H to February 28, 2027 | April 21, 2026 | No deficiencies |
| Care Nest Senior Care LLC 2914 East 4th Street, Tucson 85716 | 9 | supervisory, personal, directed (9) | ALH20032 to June 9, 2027 | June 5, 2026 | Deficiencies cited |
Where is memory care (directed care) available in Tucson 85716?
5 facilities in Tucson 85716 are licensed for directed care, Arizona's license level for residents with dementia who cannot recognize danger or direct their own care: 5 small homes.
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What have ADHS inspections found in Tucson 85716?
AZ Care Check lists 17 inspections of Tucson 85716's licensed assisted living facilities, 9 of them (53%) with deficiencies cited, against 52% county-wide; 9 included a complaint investigation, and 4 facilities have an enforcement action in the last three years.
Most recent inspections in Tucson 85716 that cited deficiencies: Care Nest Senior Care LLC (June 5, 2026, complaint + compliance (annual)); Hacienda de Caring Hands LLC (January 9, 2026, compliance (annual)); Eternal Life Care Center LLC (December 30, 2025, complaint + compliance (annual)); Tender Care II (July 14, 2025, complaint + compliance (annual)).
Which nursing homes serve Tucson 85716, and how does CMS rate them?
No nursing home has an address in Tucson 85716. The closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Villa Maria Post Acute and Rehabilitation in Tucson (about 1 miles, CMS overall 3 of 5); Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation in Tucson (about 2 miles, CMS overall 4 of 5); Santa Rosa Care Center in Tucson (about 2 miles, CMS overall 3 of 5).
| Nursing home | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies (last survey) | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation 2611 North Warren Avenue, Tucson 85719 | 102 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | September 16, 2025 | 7 | 035190 |
| Santa Rosa Care Center 1650 North Santa Rosa Avenue, Tucson 85712 | 144 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | Not rated | August 29, 2025 | 8 | 035004 |
| The Center at Tucson 5020 East Glenn Street, Tucson 85712 | 96 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | August 16, 2024 | 3 | 035295 |
| Villa Maria Post Acute and Rehabilitation 4310 East Grant Road, Tucson 85712 | 83 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | January 23, 2026 | 6 | 035147 |
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.
What does assisted living cost in Tucson 85716, AZ?
CareScout's 2025 survey reports Arizona as a whole: $6,185 a month is the state median for assisted living and $8,365 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Facilities in Tucson 85716 set their own rates, so compare written quotes rather than any Tucson 85716 average you see online.
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Assisted living centers vs. homes in Tucson 85716
| Centers (11+ residents) | Homes (10 or fewer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed in Tucson 85716 | 0 | 5 |
| Total licensed beds | 0 | 49 |
| Median beds | 0 | 10 |
| Licensed for directed care | 0 | 5 |
| No deficiencies at latest rated inspection | 0 of 0 | 3 of 5 |
