Desert Gardens Assisted Living

June 2024

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Roger Cohn

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

March 2024

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Kurt Boede

The team at Desert Gardens did a wonderful job of taking care of my mother in her final days. I can't express how much their efforts meant to me.

March 2024

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Linda Whitten

Did we ever luck out! I could not ask for kinder, more capable, more individualized care for my dear friend. You made her end of life peaceful and helped her gently with her dementia. I cannot say enough about how great Desert Gardens turned out yo be. Thank you Steph. You are so special.

March 2024

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Mary Bouley

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.

March 2024

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Dawn Owens

Facing a terribly stressful decision to place one's loved one in assisted living is made almost painless by the wonderful staff at Desert Gardens. I had researched and toured several places. After one such tour I sat in my car and cried. The alternatives out there range from just ok to downright depressing. Until I toured Desert Gardens. Bright, warm, welcoming, I knew right away this was the place. Chaz and Ro answered every question I had. Called, emailed, texted numerous times when something else would pop up. Then The Day arrived and my mom was very happy. I can't thank them enough for helping my family transition to this next phase of my mom's life with such compassion. Update: it's now been 3 years and I'm still so thankful I found Desert Gardens. The staff is wonderful, have been through it all with COVID lockdowns etc. and have never lost a step. They are infinitely patient as dementia takes its toll and my mom has become increasingly temperamental. I could not do this without them.

March 2024

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Jamie Mcconnehey

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!

March 2024

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Allyson Heisey

I have been consistently visiting Desert Gardens for over a year as an exercise trainer with Tucson Corrective Exercise. Whether I am leading a group workout class or meeting an individual resident for an appointment, the attentive staff always goes above and beyond to make sure we have everything we need. Every resident I've met at Desert Gardens are happy, well cared for, and often participating in the fun activities offered at the home. The manager Tiffany's exceptional care and respect for her residents and anyone who comes through the door, makes this home one I enjoy visiting anytime.

March 2024

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Dawna Hernandez

I have been coming to Desert Gardens for 3 years and Hacienda since they opened their doors. These facilities always have a home feeling and treats each patient with dignity and respect. My patients are always well taken care of and kept clean. I would totally recommend these facility's for any of my own family members. I appreciate how the staff goes above and beyond. Tiff and Chaz are awesome and always treat everyone as family. Thanks for taking great care of my patients

February 2024

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Julianne Roesly

Desert Gardens is an excellent choice for your loved one needing care. The staff is amazing, the food is delightful, and the home is always immaculate! In September we moved our mom from a prior assisted-living facility that had really gone downhill after the Covid lockdown. They were constantly short-staffed, low on food, and consistently failed to communicate with us about important care issues. At Desert Gardens, we have none of those concerns . They are always on top of medical issues, changes in behavior, need for supplies and chart all important issues for continuity of care. As a family, it's so very important that we feel that there is a smooth transition day to day between caregivers. We feel very confident that things will be closely monitored when we are unable to be here. We are assured that our mom has excellent care at all times and that we are always kept in the loop if there is any change in our mom's daily activities. Our mom has dementia and is not capable of speaking for herself, thus this is so comforting to know she is in excellent hands. When choosing a home for your loved one, please consider Desert Gardens. You will be so glad that you did! We couldn't be more pleased!

February 2024

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Brenda Mcclure

This place is located in a beautiful place. The caregivers are kind and patient . Would recommend this assisted living for your family. I visit this place monthly and every time I've been there it has always been a great experience

February 2024

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Anne Looby

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

February 2023

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Ann Penners Bergen

It’s never easy when a family makes a decision that their loved one needs to be placed in an assisted care facility because they can’t care for themselves anymore. Desert Gardens, however, was perfect for my mother and our family. The facility was small enough that it eased her transition from her own home to assisted care. It’s beautiful and homey and always smelled delicious from the scrumptious food they prepared for their residents. And the staff was so kind and loving that I always felt my mother was truly getting the best care possible. Even the visiting nurses told me Desert Gardens was one of the best places in Tucson. We will never regret our decision to go with Desert Gardens and will remain forever grateful to them for the love and care they gave our mother.

January 2023

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Ed Olson

When my mother could no longer stay in her home Desert Gardens was recommended to us by her nurse. She had spent time there with other patients and told us she was very impressed with the cleanliness of the home and wonderful, attentive care given by the caregivers. As expected, my mother was very apprehensive about leaving her home. Tiffany, the manager, came out to the house to visit with mom, and with her kindness, was able to put mom at ease. She even got mom excited about fixing up her new room the way she wanted including putting pictures on the wall. Chaz, the owner, is a special person. You can tell that the residents and their families are very important to him. He explained everything in detail that we needed to know and was always available for any questions or assistance we needed. The caregivers said she was like a grandma to them and treated her as such. We live out of state and they were wonderful about keeping us informed. Most important, my mother was happy at Desert Gardens!

February 2022

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December 2020

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Teresa Roelands

Desert Gardens Assisted living and memory care is home for Dad and a very special place. This home is beautiful from every little detail inside the house to the peaceful, spectacular views in the backyard. This is the first time I have written a review, I think its important for families to know what really makes this home exceptional....it is the highly qualified, caring, attentive loving staff! From the moment I walk in the front door I am greeted with a warm smile, the smell of home (home cooked meals) and residence that look content and cared for. From my first phone call to Chaz (Owner) it was all about my Dad and his specific needs, this man truly cares about people. He has hired quality professional caring staff that make this home unique from the rest. Because he is hands-on and strives to accommodate each families needs. Robin, the administrator-house manager is an angel on earth! Her professionalism and years of experience I am so thankful for. She is present in the home, and always there to answer my questions and give me a hug. The strong caring leadership of this facility is sprinkled down to every caregiver and passed on to my Daddy and all of the other residents... Desert Gardens is home!

December 2020

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Dawn Owens

Facing a terribly stressful decision to place ones loved one in assisted living is made almost painless by the wonderful staff at Desert Gardens. I had researched and toured several places. After one such tour I sat in my car and cried. The alternatives out there range from just ok to downright depressing. Until I toured Desert Gardens. Bright, warm, welcoming, I knew right away this was the place. Chaz and Ro answered every question I had. Called, emailed, texted numerous times when something else would pop up. Then The Day arrived and my mom was very happy. I cant thank them enough for helping my family transition to this next phase of my moms life with such compassion.

June 2020

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Stuart King

Having my mom Sarah at Desert Gardens was the best decision we made for her. They are like family and took very great care of my mom. Personalitys are awesome! Sadly my mom passed May 3rd but the care and love she received was more than I could have asked for. Highly recommend them! And I will miss seeing them! Love them all!! Stuart King

June 2020

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Emily Endreson

If youre reading this review, you have already discovered that finding the right place for a loved one to live and receive adequate care can be nerve racking. Making big decisions for someone else can cause a lot of second-guessing oneself. Thats how it was for my siblings and me as we tried to shepherd our mother through her progressing dementia, searching for a home thats not too restrictive today but will offer enough care and structure for tomorrow. After personally reviewing Arizonas list of 400+ assisted living homes in Tucson, less than two dozen met our picky criteria. At minimum, the house itself had to be safe, clean, orderly, and purpose-built so residents with limited mobility and-or cognitive skills could navigate the space. We wanted to be able to feel confident that the staffing ratio would be adequate, that staff was skilled to deftly handle the routine as well as emergency care. We wanted in-home doctor visits, medication management, haircuts, and nails attended to. Nutritious, from-scratch meals were equally important. In short, we wanted it all!! Yes, we ARE that horrid, demanding family that caregivers try to avoid, because we want someone to take care of mom like we wished we could ourselves. Now let me sing Desert Gardens praises specifically: They meet all the criteria outlined above, whats more, they patiently work with US, the demanding family. For that, we will be forever grateful. Weve seen immediate improvements in mom, including a better appetite and increased energy. Desert Gardens is a beautiful home, beautifully appointed, situated up in the hills to offer beautiful views. We appreciate how well our mother is cared for by Desert Gardens kind and flexible staff. There is no buyers remorse in this choice. We think its The Best!

April 2020

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Juan Carrizosa

Too much fun

January 2020

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Susan Milliron

After having visited a number of care homes and feeling distraught, I walked into Desert Gardens with an immediate feeling of euphoria! It is a beautiful bright and airy environment, with the most remarkable staff. The attention and engagement given to the residents is more than I imagined. The Administrator, Robin, immediately allayed my fears of assisted living. I feel at peace to have my husband in such a loving, caring and safe home.

November 2019

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Charles Loschiavo

For years I have been making house calls to assisted living facilities. I recently visited the Desert Gardens Assisted Living . Truthfully I have never been so impressed with a facility as much as I was with this one. Upon entering I immediately felt the positive and welcoming attitude of the staff. The facility presents with an ambiance of being very happy, bright, and relaxing.The cleanliness is superb. The back porch is very comforting and the artificial turf is very easy to walk on. From the backyard clients have amazing views coupled with a feeling of peacefulness. I would highly recommend this facility. Sincerely, Dr. Charles A. Loschiavo

October 2019

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September 2019

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August 2019

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Ashley Godoy

July 2019

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June 2019

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April 2019

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Jena Parker

Desert Gardens Assisted Living Memory Care is paving the way for residents and families to enjoy the beautiful amenities in this newly renovated home. The owner spared no expense when it comes to making sure the resident loves living at Desert Gardens. The management team is well known in the community for providing excellent communication, stimulating activities and enriching the lives of their residents. I would recommend visiting Desert Gardens to understand how they can provide quality care, meet experienced staff members as this offers piece of mind to those in need of of Assisted Living.

January 2019

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Christina Gillette

I cannot recommend Desert Gardens Assisted Living highly enough. While the community is new to Tucson, the management is well-known and highly respected amongst her peers in the Tucson senior care industry. The philosophy on which the facility operates is outstanding, and I am sure will be very beneficial to not only the residents, but the staff as well. The facility is gorgeous and I have no doubt in my mind it will fill to capacity quickly. If you are searching for competent, welll-trained and friendly staff to care for yourself, a loved one or a client, LOOK NO FURTHER!