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Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

3700 N River Hills Dr

4.9(30 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Pricing model
All-inclusive pricing not tied to care level
Home style
Small ranch-style residential home, not large facility
Visitor policy
Open-door policy allowing anytime family visits
On-site specialists
Onsite beautician and podiatrist services available

What Families Think

Families describe Desert Gardens as a small, home-like assisted living and memory care residence in Tucson with consistently high marks for attentive, compassionate staff and hands-on ownership. Reviewers frequently highlight strong communication with families, home-cooked meals, and a calm, clean environment, especially for residents with dementia. The community has a nearly perfect Google rating from a modest number of reviews, with no negative reports of care or safety issues surfacing in the available feedback.

The Good

  • Staff described as warm, patient, and attentive
  • Owner and manager personally involved and responsive
  • Strong, proactive communication with families
  • Home-cooked meals praised repeatedly
  • Compassionate memory care for dementia residents
  • Clean, well-maintained home environment

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Desert Gardens Experience

We believe in providing true. all-inclusive care with convenient and consistent pricing that is not driven by the level of care a resident requires. Our families appreciate and enjoy knowing that they will not be hit with an unexpected price increase, as the needs of their loved one changes.

We offer large, luxurious rooms with pricing based on features and amenities. All of our rooms boast beautiful views and are available fully furnished, or unfurnished.

Highly-Skilled Staff

Our caring staff work around the clock, 24-hours, and are always focused on the health and well-being of our residents. Throughout the day and night they are engaged with the residents, providing personalized, boutique care. We strive to foster inter-personal relationships with our residents, to meet their personal needs and preferences.We run consistent, 24- hour staffing. This ensures that our residents are provided with continuous care throughout the day.

Our conformable home creates an environment that allows our caregivers to deliver boutique care and attention to our residents and really get to know them, their likes, and preferences.

About Desert Gardens

Desert Gardens Assisted Living provides a warm and inviting environment in a luxurious, residential home. Our residents are able live in a home with compassionate, experienced caregivers. At Desert Gardens, our mission is to enrich the lives of our residents and their families, and provide the best care available in Tucson.

We offer our residents and their families a unique approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our comfortable home features luxurious, spacious rooms, with gorgeous mountain views, and highly-personalized, boutique care. Our 5:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio allows us to establish strong relationships with our residents and their families.

Desert Gardens is paving a new path to Assisted Living. We’ve designed our experience in a way that enriches the lives of our residents. Our residents are provided with continuous care throughout the day and night by our dedicated, experienced caregivers in collaboration with our Manager and on-staff Nurse. We deliver one on one, quality time to all of our residents and ensure that they have a lovely experience. every day.

Our residents and their families are at the heart of everything we do.

Reasons To Love Desert Gardens

•    Reduced stress and peace of mind for families

•    Consistent and predictable pricing

•    “Open door” policy for visitors

•    Beautiful, luxurious home

•    Comfortable bedrooms

•    Large shaded patio w/ views

•    Advanced security for residents

•    Enclosed safe backyard

•    Private and semi-private rooms

•    Delicious and nutritious three home cooked meals, daily

•    Snacks available all day

•    5:1 resident to caregiver ratio

•    Full-time certified house Manager

•    Certified and highly-proficient staff

•    Friendly and loving atmosphere

•    24/7 onsite Certified dedicated Caregivers

•    Professional medical home visits

•    Physically and mentally stimulating activities designed to meet the cognitive needs of the individual

•    Birthday and holiday celebrations; families always welcome

•    Encouragement of independence

•    Assistance with dressing, eating, bathing, walking, personal hygiene

•    Medication oversight and administration (as prescribed by a physician)

•    Assistance with transfers/ambulation

•    Incontinence care

•    Personal Laundry & housekeeping

•    Onsite beautician and Podiatrist available

•    Assistance with transportation requests

•    Regularly scheduled and engaging activities

Services & Amenities

Our services and amenities are designed so that each resident has an enriching experience and loves where they live. Our residents and their families are at the heart of what we do, and our home is designed to deliver a top-notch experience, everyday. We don’t leave one stone unturned and we are constantly seeking additional ways that we can improve the lives of our residents.

Housekeeping & Maintenance

•    Weekly laundering (or more as needed)
•    Weekly room and bathroom deep cleaning
•    Daily tidying and Bed-making
•    Professional building maintenance & landscaping

Culinary & Dining

•    3 delicious meals served daily; served in doing room, patio, or private suite
•    Nutritious snacks available throughout the day
•    Special diets accommodated

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

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

Activities

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

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Reviews

4.9overall · 30 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (30)

Rob Getlan

Jun 2026

via Google

I recently put my wife into memory care here. The staff is warm and caring, and the transition was done as smoothly as possible. The food is well prepared, and there are activities to keep her busy. I am very confident that she will be calm and happy here.

Roger Cohn

Jun 2024

via Google

Loving care with home cooked meals. The owner is totally involved and answers his own messages promptly. The care givers are all nice as well

Anne Looby

Mar 2024

via Google

Those searching for the right place for your loved ones, Desert Gardens is the place. The minute you walk in, you will feel and see the warm "home-felt" atmosphere. A large ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful views, privacy, amazing meals and immaculate housekeeping. The manager, owner and care staff are personable, attentive, and always creating ways to engage every loved one in activities from games to Zumba to arts n crafts and several more. Each holiday and birthday is decorated for, with special meals and treats. Most importantly, the line of communication is open and seamless with updates and feedback between the home and families. We have been blessed to have found this place for our Mom! If we had to choose all over again.....the choice would remain the same..Desert Gardens

Jamie Mcconnehey

Mar 2024

via Google

The staff at Desert Gardens take great care of my father. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the caregivers and management. They celebrate the resident’s birthdays and holidays as well as making sure daily needs are met. They are compassionate, communicate concerns and always welcome family involvement. The facility is kept clean and has plenty of different sitting/activity areas. Would highly recommend this care home!

Mary Bouley

Mar 2024

via Google

We really appreciate the caring and responsive staff at Desert Gardens. Their open door policy makes our big family feel welcome to visit our mom any time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care offer?

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care and Memory Care.

Where is Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care located?

Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 3700 N River Hills Dr in Tuscon, Arizona.

What do families say about Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Families describe Desert Gardens as a small, home-like assisted living and memory care residence in Tucson with consistently high marks for attentive, compassionate staff and hands-on ownership. Reviewers frequently highlight strong communication with families, home-cooked meals, and a calm, clean environment, especially for residents with dementia. The community has a nearly perfect Google rating from a modest number of reviews, with no negative reports of care or safety issues surfacing in the available feedback.

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