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Brookdale East Tucson

8468 E Speedway Blvd

4.5(21 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Care team availability
24/7 on-site care team, but thin evening coverage
Pet policy
Cat accepted, staff manages feeding and litter
Monthly cost range
Reported monthly fees from $3,500 to $7,000

What Families Think

Families describe Brookdale East Tucson as a warm, welcoming community where staff are attentive and pets are genuinely embraced, helping loved ones adjust quickly after a difficult move. A few reviewers raise concerns about cost, staffing levels after hours, and inconsistent communication or cleaning, so it's worth asking pointed questions during a tour.

The Good

  • Staff frequently praised as caring and attentive
  • Pet-friendly, even accepting a resident's cat
  • Supports veterans and their families
  • Residents settle in quickly and seem happy
  • Strong personal relationships with specific staff members
  • Clean, welcoming public spaces

The Bad

  • Several mentions of high cost relative to competitors
  • One report of little management on duty after 5pm
  • One report of rushed care and undertrained caregivers
  • One report of infrequent cleaning in private rooms
  • One report of inconsistent communication about resident issues

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Brookdale East Tucson

Brookdale East Tucson

Located in beautiful Tucson, Arizona, you will discover an assisted living community that provides you with more than quality care. You can enjoy spacious accommodations, elegant and inviting common rooms, restaurant-style meals, a fun-filled community events calendar and genuine friendships with like-minded men and women who are also seeking to make the most of their golden years.

Because we handle all the household chores and provide you with a custom care plan tailored to your specific needs, you can enjoy fewer worries and responsibilities than ever before. Use your newfound freedom to explore new hobbies, connect with your neighbors or join a community club. You can even go on excursions into town when you’re ready for a change of scenery. No matter how you choose to spend your days, you can rest easy knowing our 24/7 care team is always available to make sure your every need is met.

Live With Enthusiasm

Do you wish you could embrace your golden years with enthusiasm?

Here at Brookdale East Tucson, you can wake up each morning excited to take on the day. The residents who call this place home are a passionate bunch, eager to jump into activities like fitness classes, brain games, council meetings, ice cream socials, happy hours, live music performances, comedy nights and so much more.

Because we handle all the household chores, you have the freedom to fill your calendar with any and all of the events, programs and activities your heart desires. And if you want to see something added to the agenda, feel free to let us know. We’re always looking for ways to incorporate your interests into the schedule and would be happy to make an addition.

Welcome Home

As a treasured senior in our community, we believe you deserve to savor all the comforts of home with all the conveniences of luxury living. That’s why we’ve designed our community to feature wonderful environments like a wood-burning fireplace where you can settle in with a good book on a sleepy afternoon, a light-filled dining room with tableside service and delicious entrees like shrimp scampi and margherita chicken (not to mention the strawberry rhubarb crisps and orange dreamsicle cakes), and the welcoming outdoor areas like fragrant gardens and winding walking paths that invite you to spend some quiet time soaking up the natural wonders of mother nature.

Amenities

•    Emergency Alert System
•    Pet Friendly
•    Transportation
•    Parking - Surface
•    Library
•    Beauty/Barber Shop
•    Courtyard and Garden
•    Porch
•    Private Dining Room
•    Walking Paths
•    Wi Fi Access Throughout
•    Landscaped Grounds
•    Whirlpool
•    Business Centers/Computers
•    Fireside Living Room
•    Meeting Rooms
•    Computer/Internet Access
•    Postal Services
•    Keypad Entry
•    Ice Cream Parlor
•    Piano
•    Personal Solutions

You can choose your own senior living apartment from five different floor plans. Each one varies in size and shape, ranging from a cozy studio to a spacious suite. But regardless of which one you pick, you can have peace of mind knowing each bright and airy space was designed to feel and function like a home. With plush carpet, generous closet space and an abundance of soul-nourishing natural light, you will experience those familiar home sweet home feelings in no time.

Care Products Delivered

As a Brookdale resident, you can forgo going to the store for personal items and instead get them delivered right to your front door. Through our Personal Solutions program, residents, or their families, can purchase items such as toothpaste and mouthwash, hand and body soap, hearing aid batteries, shaving products, paper towels, hygiene products, and more.

Placing an order is easy. You simply send an email, selecting the items you need delivered, and the order is charged directly to the resident’s monthly bill. You can order recurring monthly shipments or merely place a one-time order.  All items include free delivery, and will arrive to the resident’s door in discreet, plain packaging to respect their privacy.

Custom Care Plans

When you decide to make your home at Brookdale East Tucson, we’ll work together as partners to design a custom care plan that lets you decide how much care and support you want to receive. We’re always here to handle things like cooking, cleaning and laundry, but this gives you an opportunity to ask for assistance with things like bathing, dressing and managing medication. Because the decisions are in your hands, we can meet you right where you are while still respecting your privacy and individual preferences.

For added peace of mind, our care team is available on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you need help in the event of an emergency or could use help finding a specific book, snack or community activity, we’re always here to make sure you enjoy your golden years to the max.

Senior Living Options

Independent Living

Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to trade in the worries of home ownership for the true comforts of home. You'll have apartment options to suit your style and plenty of opportunities to socialize.

Assisted Living

Assisted living provides a redefined independence through assistance and services like medication management and housekeeping. Your wellness is supported through collaborative care partnerships, and our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Memory Care

Our memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach that preserves identity and sense of self. Our secure communities provide a daily path of engagement that allows residents to flourish, even with advanced expressions of dementia.

Skilled Nursing

Our skilled nursing communities are here to help you throughout your journey to recovery. Whether you need a long-term stay or short term rehabilitation, we provide around-the-clock licensed nursing care in a supportive environment.

Health Care Services

Our home health agencies provide licensed in-home care to those who qualify, while our hospice care agencies provide peace and comfort when residents and families need it most.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

By offering multiple levels of care on the same campus, our continuing care retirement communities can help ensure you won't have to move away when transitioning to a new level of care.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Rooms
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.5overall · 21 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (19) · 3.5★ on Yelp (2) · Yelp page ↗

Judi Moreillon

Oct 2025

via Google

Our Dad has been a member of the Brookdale East, Tucson community for more than three years. He feels cared for by all the staff members. We are grateful to the staff and other residents because he has found a home at Brookdale.

Maria Felix

Nov 2024

via Google

My sister is a resident since September 2024. She was quite angry about this decision but from day one, she felt welcome and supported. It took less than a week for her to feel comfortable. On week two, she was smiling and said she was happy! The staff is amazing and made her feel at home. She is safe, happy, her meds are being administered and our family couldn’t be more grateful. It truly is a wonderful community and we all feel so very welcomed when friends and family visit. Truly a wonderful place.

Kirsten Bice

Oct 2024

via Google

Clean and welcoming, the staff are friendly.

Gina Gore

Feb 2024

via Google

We struck gold here! This place is very special! Truly a community of people that our mom can begin to call home. Our mother wanted a pet friendly home and Brookdale Tucson East is that and so much more! For people who adore and need pet interaction, this place is it. Her ‘grand dog’ is always welcome to visit, and the pet events bring her so much joy. In addition, she raves about the loving staff, the food and the care. And so do we! We’re blessed with this facility at a very difficult transition in our mother’s life. Thank you, Brookdale Tucson East!

Shawn Johnston

Feb 2024

via Google

This community is top notch, the staff is kind and care about the residents, and They really support our vets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookdale East Tucson offer?

Brookdale East Tucson offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care and Respite / Short-Term Care.

Is Brookdale East Tucson pet friendly?

Yes — Brookdale East Tucson lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Brookdale East Tucson located?

Brookdale East Tucson is located at 8468 E Speedway Blvd in Tuscon, Arizona.

What do families say about Brookdale East Tucson?

Families describe Brookdale East Tucson as a warm, welcoming community where staff are attentive and pets are genuinely embraced, helping loved ones adjust quickly after a difficult move. A few reviewers raise concerns about cost, staffing levels after hours, and inconsistent communication or cleaning, so it's worth asking pointed questions during a tour.

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