Brookdale Santa Catalina is a senior care community located in Tucson, Arizona, providing a range of care options that include nursing home services, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community features. Certified by Medicare since March 11, 1999, this facility offers both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, with a current capacity for 31 residents. It is equipped to provide support for residents requiring full assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Care services extend to diabetes management, wound care, medication management, incontinence care, and ambulatory care. Brookdale Santa Catalina’s care team includes licensed nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and specialized staff trained for memory care and hospice support. A secured community layout, including enclosed courtyards and indoor walking paths, supports residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The on-site skilled nursing facility, pharmacy, and additional health services ensure residents have medical care readily available.
The amenities at Brookdale Santa Catalina are designed to support both physical and social wellness. Residents have access to a heated outdoor pool, organized fitness programs including yoga and chair yoga, a beauty salon and barber shop, and laundry/dry cleaning services. Programs and dedicated spaces encourage spiritual, recreational, and community engagement, such as a chapel, clubs and communities, and activity rooms. The facility also offers an on-site beauty shop and pharmacy for convenience. Continuing care and resident/family counseling are available to ease transitions and support residents and their families. Apartment-style accommodations, while sometimes noted as an adjustment for those moving from larger homes, are complemented by housekeeping and maintenance services, as well as medication management.
Complimentary transportation is provided by the community. This service is available for both medical and non-medical purposes, supporting residents’ needs to attend medical appointments, run errands, and participate in off-site activities.
Resident and family reviews commonly highlight Brookdale Santa Catalina’s setting near the mountains, attractive landscaping, and a calm, welcoming environment. Staff are generally described as caring, patient, and attentive, which contributes to family members’ sense of security. Dining services receive praise for food diversity and quality. Most residents and family members express satisfaction with the range of activities and amenities available, particularly for those who desire social engagement or wellness programs. However, some reviews note issues such as isolated incidents of staff behavior in certain care units, management response to complaints, and challenges with staffing or building accessibility for those with mobility limitations. There are also occasional remarks about maintenance or cleanliness, especially regarding carpets and select apartment issues. Prospective residents are encouraged to maintain communication with management, particularly when specialized care needs arise, to ensure care quality and responsiveness.
As of mid-2024, there have been no notable recent developments or significant changes announced regarding the facility. Brookdale Santa Catalina continues to focus on providing a combination of support, healthcare, and amenities for seniors at varying levels of need.
Costs at this community start at $2,907 and range up to $6,300. The average price in the community is $4,604, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,705. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
