Tucson Assisted Living Retreat

Highlights

• ADHS lists Tucson Assisted Living Retreat as licensed for 40 residents at the directed care level, the highest of the three ADHS assisted living care levels, as of September 2026.
• The community's website says an in-house nurse works with the care team to build personalized service plans for residents.
• The community's website says a three-bedroom, two-bathroom guesthouse is available on site for visiting families.
• The community's website says the facility grows food on a micro-farm for farm-to-table meals prepared to a nutritionist-planned menu.

Care and services

ADHS licenses Tucson Assisted Living Retreat to provide directed care, personal care, and supervisory care services. The community's website describes memory care services, an in-house nurse who works with the care team on personalized service plans, medication management, and staff available around the clock. It also says caregiver job postings require current Arizona caregiver certification, and that caregivers assist with transfers and ambulation using mechanical devices as needed. Respite stays ranging from a few days to a few weeks are also offered, according to the community's website.

Daily life

The community's website lists activities including Morning In Motion, Daily Chronicle, Birthdays At The Retreat, Fall Proofing With Spiro 100, and FallProof, along with group outings and transportation arranged through outside providers such as B & B Transportation, according to the community's website. Meals are planned with a nutritionist, and the website describes a micro-farm used to prepare farm-to-table meals.

The neighborhood

Tucson Assisted Living Retreat sits on 2.5 acres in East Tucson, according to the community's website. The nearest pharmacy is about 0.75 miles away, the nearest grocery store, Fry's Food and Drug, is about 0.76 miles away, and the nearest park is about 0.37 miles away, all by straight-line distance. The nearest hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital, is about 4.16 miles away; four more hospitals are within 10 miles, including Tucson Medical Center at 5.88 miles.

Questions families ask

What care level is Tucson Assisted Living Retreat licensed for?

ADHS licenses it at the directed care level, the highest of the three ADHS assisted living care levels, for care of residents who cannot direct their own care, for example because of dementia or other cognitive impairment.

How many residents can the facility serve?

ADHS licenses the facility for up to 40 residents.

Does the facility offer memory care?

The community's website describes memory care services designed to meet each resident's individual needs.

Are private rooms available?

The community's website says the facility offers both private rooms and companion (shared) rooms, with many units including private bathrooms.

Does the facility offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. The community's website says respite stays range from a few days to a few weeks.

How far is the nearest hospital?

The nearest hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital, is about 4.16 miles away by straight-line distance, based on CMS hospital location data.