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Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
Scout 96Tucson, AZ · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Tucson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Tucson, Arizona
Every licensed senior community in the Tucson, AZ area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Tucson
Local Tucson-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Tucson prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,130/mo median
typical range $4,900–$7,660
Memory Care
$5,610/mo median
typical range $4,490–$7,010
Skilled Nursing
$8,710/mo median
typical range $6,950–$11,110
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,130/mo median
typical range $2,260–$6,170
Residential Care Home
$5,520/mo median
typical range $4,420–$6,900
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Tucson using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Tucson.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 24 communities in Tucson, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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The Center at Tucson
Scout 95Tucson, AZ · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Tucson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →3
La Canada Care Center
Scout 81Tucson, AZ · 128 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Tucson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →4
Oro Valley, AZ · 33 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oro Valley.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →5
Brookdale Santa Catalina
Scout 78Tucson, AZ · 42 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →6
Tucson, AZ · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →7
Tucson, AZ · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →8
Tucson, AZ · 200 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →9
Mountain View Care Center
Scout 69Tucson, AZ · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →10
Haven of Saguaro Valley
Scout 68Tucson, AZ · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →11
Sells, AZ · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sells.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →12
Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
Scout 67Tucson, AZ · 103 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →13
Haven Health Green Valley, LLC
Scout 62Green Valley, AZ · 111 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Green Valley.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →14
Tucson, AZ · 83 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →15
Tucson, AZ · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →16
Santa Rosa Care Center
Scout 50Tucson, AZ · 144 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →17
Tucson, AZ · 230 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →18
Haven of Tucson
Scout 44Tucson, AZ · 118 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →19
Foothills Rehabilitation Center
Scout 43Tucson, AZ · 149 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →20
Tucson, AZ · 312 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →21
Life Care Center of Tucson
Scout 39Tucson, AZ · 162 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →22
Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre
Scout 38Tucson, AZ · 240 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →23
Tucson, AZ · 129 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →24
Handmaker Home for the Aging
Scout 20Tucson, AZ · 94 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tucson.
Est. $6,950–$11,110/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Tucson, AZ?
In the Tucson, AZ area, assisted living typically runs $4,900–$7,660/month (median $6,130), memory care $4,490–$7,010/month (median $5,610), and skilled nursing $6,950–$11,110/month (median $8,710) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Tucson, AZ?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Tucson, AZ right now are Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, The Center at Tucson, La Canada Care Center. The full ranked list of 24 communities is on this page.
How are the 24 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.