Brookdale Tanque Verde, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. The facility is designed to support older adults who require assistance with daily living activities or have Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. It offers individualized care plans, ensuring each resident receives support tailored to their needs, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The memory care neighborhood is a secured area specifically designed to accommodate the unique challenges of memory loss, featuring safeguards and layout considerations to enhance resident safety and comfort.
Residents at Brookdale Tanque Verde benefit from a range of care and medical support options. The facility provides medication management, incontinence care, and ambulatory assistance. Regular optometrist services are available, and diabetic care needs are accommodated. The staff is equipped to address complex care needs associated with cognitive decline, and the community is structured as a memory care-only environment, focusing on the requirements of individuals with memory impairments. Amenities include access to a barber/beauty salon, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and a variety of clubs, social groups, and fitness programs such as yoga and chair yoga. Structured activities are routinely offered to help foster engagement and promote overall well-being.
For transportation, Brookdale Tanque Verde arranges services at cost, supporting residents’ access to medical appointments and other non-medical outings as needed. This transportation option helps residents attend health care visits, participate in local activities, and fulfill personal errands, facilitating continued connection to the broader community.
Reviews from residents' families generally describe Brookdale Tanque Verde as clean, comfortable, and secure, with staff noted for their kindness and attentiveness. Many comment on responsive communication and skilled dementia support, alongside the availability of varied activities and consistent facility management. Food service is commonly regarded as good, but with some noted limitations in menu diversity. Nonetheless, some feedback—particularly from staff or family of former residents—cites concerns over professionalism and management oversight, including occasional care lapses related to medication and timely assessment, prompting caution about staff training and oversight. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to visit the community, review care practices in detail, and communicate closely with staff to ensure the best possible experience. As of June 2024, there have been no significant recent changes or developments reported at Brookdale Tanque Verde.
Costs at this community start at $4,925 and range up to $6,305. The average price in the community is $5,615, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,503. The cost of assisted living 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.