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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Tucson, AZ
South Tucson is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 109 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Tucson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Tucson is about $4,443, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 867 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference. At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in South Tucson, AZ
The average cost of senior living in South Tucson is $4,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marana, AZ with an average of $4,373 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Tucson, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Tucson, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in South Tucson over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Tucson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Tucson
Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon
4.8
The building: When approached by the receptionist ([name removed]) he was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. When entering, residents are always around in common areas doing an activity or chatting. When moving my grandfather into the facility me and my sister were nervous because he was ...
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Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley
5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.
Avista Tucson
5.0
I think it is a really good mid-sized facility. It is not too big and it is not too small. They have lots of activities going on every afternoon. Mom says they keep them super busy and she is tired by the end of the day. They have a set menu each week and there are a couple of options, if you do ...
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South Tucson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tucson nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Tucson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
49.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.4%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Tucson nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Tucson nursing homes
Nursing homes 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Tucson nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Tucson nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Tucson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
0.4%
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Arroyo Gardens, Sierra del Sol and Woodland Palms Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Tucson, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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