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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Immaculate Adult Care Home, LLC is a senior care home located in Pima County in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson, Arizona is a desert city unlike any other. It is located in the Sonoran desert and is also surrounded by 5 different mountain ranges, providing residents with the best of desert life and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Desert Villa adult living home located in Tucson is different from many nursing homes. Residents there feel appreciated and loved by the caregivers which is family owned and operated. The home has spacious rooms and patios where the residents can socialize and enjoy themselves. They...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Since 1989, Tamis' Personalized Care has provided supportive living services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Tami's home is located in a beautiful northeast residential neighborhood. Activities and exercise programs are designed to meet the needs of attention deficit...
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These ratings are based during the COVID pandemic. There are only 6 or 7 residents, and all the residents have some sort of memory cares issue. Saint Anthony's is wonderful. It was heaven sent! We...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Saint Anthony's Adult Care Home is a residential care home in Tucson, Arizona in the county of Pima. Seniors that enjoy outdoor activities will appreciate how close Saint Anthony's Adult Care Home is to a variety of outdoor recreation. The Rolling Hills Golf Course is just over a block away,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
 A New Fully Licensed Facility     We have unsurpassed 24-hour care for loved one's suffering  from Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. We also offer short term care  for patients who need additional  treatment and care after being discharged  from...
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The food was good. They had a restaurant style menu in the dining room. The rooms were very comfortable. The only reason we moved my mom is she needed additional assistance that they couldn't match. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Silver Springs’ distinctively designed community offers Independent and Assisted Living in the relaxing, peaceful setting of Arizona’s Green Valley. Situated adjacent to the Torres Blancas Golf Course, the community’s single-story building offers picturesque views of the surrounding pecan grove,...
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They really care about their patients, seem like a loving environment....nice home too, i hope we can put my mom here soon.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Christ & Candles Assisted Living Home is located in Pima county, Green Valley AZ. It is a residential care home within the vicinity of the Sonora Desert. The desert location of the home makes for sunny days most days of the year. This is a mining community located near the Santa Rita...
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The facility is very clean and the staff are nice. My friend is able to receive plenty of meals and snacks throughout the day. Though he does not prefer to socialize or participate too often in activities,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
San Judas Adult Care Home is a residential care home located in the vibrant town of Sahuarita, Pima County, Arizona. Our charming town has a rich history and quiet atmosphere, perfect for seniors who want to relax and enjoy some quality time with friends and family. Arizona also has beautiful,...
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I liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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the staff at Affirmative Care Home have been treating my sister extremely well. its very nice, and things have been good. they are aware of the level of care she needs, and they are meeting that expectation....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our spotless home is clean, clean, clean. Our award winning staff has been with us for years. Our home is friendly and fun with on site medical attention available. Call us to check availability and current rates.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Contention, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Contention is $3,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,495 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Contention, AZ vs. nearby cities

Contention, AZ
$3,812/mo
$4,091/mo
$3,676/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Contention, AZ vs. the state and national average

Contention, AZ
$3,812/mo
$3,759/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Contention vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,812/mo
$4,618/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Contention, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,449/mo
Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$4,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,679/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,345/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Contention over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Contention, AZ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Contention.

What families are saying about assisted living in Contention

Recent reviews for assisted living in Contention

Kozzy Kare Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ

5.0
Best care my Mother can get. No more worries for me. She is in a clean, caring home. She gets lots of attention and great meals. My mom is so happy there. Everyone is Professional. I am so happy I found Kozzy Kare. I would highly recommended this Kozzy Home for your loved one

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

Cascades of Tucson

4.7
We picked this community, because my loved one walked in and it felt homey.They could improve on the cleaning, and housekeeping could be better trained. It's a good place, and my loved one likes it. I would recommend to other families.

Contention review score based on 80 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 56 Contention assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Contention review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Contention review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Contention, AZ56 facilities
8.9
Tombstone, AZ21 facilities
7.6
Benson, AZ223 facilities

Review subcategories for Contention assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 80 reviews of 56 Contention assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Contention resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Contention assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Contention assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Contention, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Contention assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Contention that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Contention assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Contention Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Contention assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Contention partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Contention assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Contention communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Contention assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Contention offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Contention

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Contention protect seniors.

Learn about Arizona Assisted Living regulations

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