Senior Care First
Senior Care First
7500 North Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ 85718
Brookdale Santa Catalina is a lively senior community located near the scenic Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. It offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, all on one campus. This means residents can stay in the same community even if their care needs change over time.
The community is known for its beautiful outdoor landscaping, with blooming cacti, native flowers, birds, and animals, making the environment pleasant year-round. Inside, residents enjoy spacious, pet-friendly apartments that include many utilities, maintenance, and transportation services, simplifying daily life.
Brookdale Santa Catalina emphasizes a friendly and caring atmosphere. Staff are described as kind, patient, and attentive, which helps residents feel safe and well looked after. Many reviews praise the community’s engaging activities, such as gardening, music groups, art clubs, cooking classes, yoga, and social events. The community offers a variety of clubs and hobbies that promote creativity and social connections.
Meals are a highlight, with a culinary team preparing healthy, homemade dishes and offering scenic dining rooms with mountain views. Residents can participate in many activities, from walks in the gardens to games and outings, fostering a vibrant social life.
While most reviews speak positively about the community’s atmosphere and amenities, there are some concerns. One review reports a tragic incident involving inadequate care, with criticism of staffing levels and care quality. The reviewer urges others to speak up for residents who cannot advocate for themselves. Additionally, despite frequent cleaning, some stains on carpets remain, which is common in an assisted living setting.
Overall, residents and families feel that Brookdale Santa Catalina offers a supportive environment with beautiful surroundings, plenty of activities, and dedicated staff. The community aims to provide a safe, engaging, and comfortable home for seniors at every stage of their retirement.
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My uncle was recently transferred here for rehab. He became ill and brought it to the attention of 2 nurses and a doctor and was told there was nothing wrong with him and he was making things up. His daughter attempted to advocate for him and she was asked to leave. Eventually they took my uncle to the ER where he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The negligence of the 2 nurses and doctor could have cost my uncle his life. He is in a delicate state of health. My uncle said he felt so disrespected by their behavior towards him. It’s so sad that these places only care about money and not the actual patient. Brookdale, I hope you do better with other patients. The behavior of your nurses and doctor could very well cost you a malpractice lawsuit!
My brother went in there for PT, then he started feeling sick and asked to be taken to the hospital and they refused to do it. They said there was nothing wrong n he was just making up stories!!! Supposedly they did blood work to see what the problem was n they didn’t find anything. After disrespecting him n threatening his daughter with calling the cops on her, they finally took him to the hospital where they found he had a UTI that could have made it worse for him. Both the 2 Rn’s n the Dr are very rude and insulted him!!!
My mom has been at Brookdale Santa Catalina assisted living for over 2 years. First and by far the most important is that EVERYONE on staff is kind and patient. I never worry about her wellbeing or safety. The food is excellent!! Almost every window has a beautiful view with plenty of birds and wildlife. The interior is clean. The only drawback is the carpet is cleaned frequently but still has stains from walkers, wheelchairs and spills. (Life in assisted living 🙂)
We were seriously concerned about moving from a 4,000 square foot house to a 450 square foot apartment. After almost 62 years of marriage, we discovered that we still like each other. We absolutely like and appreciate all the staff and the services that are offered. No more cooking, dishes, cleaning, laundry or forgetting to order or take medications. Our stresses have been significantly reduced. We realize we would have been better off moving here when everyone else knew we needed assisted living. After viewing other facilities, we are extremely happy that we chose Brookdale Santa Catalina.
Our mother recently completed her rehab at Brookdale Santa Catalina. Our family was pleased with the quality of the food, therapy and care. The therapists and caregivers were patient and kind with our mother. One caregiver in particular, "Sandy" was always so caring and positive with our mother and treated her with concern, dignity and respect. We appreciate her and all the staff for their services.
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