I toured Atria Bell Court Gardens. I fell in love with the place. A few years ago I attended diabetes prevention classes. It's history, the calm that I felt in there, the staff, and the apartments were really, really nice, it was beautiful. I liked it. So, I took my parents there and they liked it, and they'll be moving in soon. It is in a very quiet location, kind of hidden away from the road. I thought this was one of the nicest places that I had ever seen, and I have good vibrations there. The only thing that I wanted really was for them to be in a place where they did not have to cook, they'll have the cleaning done, and they could meet other people and engage. They were just in their own condominium bored to death. My dad had to do the cooking and he is legally blind. They were getting depressed and frustrated. The minute that they walked in they were excited. The kindness of the staff, the free month without us asking, allowing me to get the COVID vaccine so I could see them, they just go out of their way to make the people happy. The place is gorgeous.
Atria Bell Court Gardens
Offers Independent Living
28 Reviews
6653 East Carondelet Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Atria Bell Court Gardens
Independent Living Reviews for Atria Bell Court Gardens
March 06, 2021
I visited this facility
January 23, 2021
I visited this facility
I liked Atria Bell Court Gardens. That's the one I would choose if my mom was gonna go there. Everything about it was great. I liked that they had an outdoor area for people that had dogs. My mother doesn't have a dog, but I thought it was a good thing to have for older people, so they can go sit outside and watch other people's dogs. I liked that about it. The staff showed me the whole property, answered any questions I had, she contacted me a few times, let me know what rooms were gonna be available, and when to get discounts. She's just really informative.
April 23, 2019
I visited this facility
We have decided to move into Atria Bell Court Gardens. We really enjoy the dining room. We have eaten there several times, and the food was good. It was set up very well with white tablecloths. The living room, the main living room, the library, the courtyard, and the swimming pool all appealed to us. The location also appeals to us because it's close to the city. They have all kinds of exercise programs. They have art classes, book clubs, lots of different events, and different types of music. The staff is very pleasant. It is an older building, but it is clean.
Provider Response
We are thrilled to hear that you are happy at Atria Bell Court Gardens. We take pride in serving everyone in our community with excellence each day. Thank you for sharing your experience.
August 30, 2018
I visited this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens was a mansion in the 20s and it was converted to assisted living. It's a very nice and historic-looking place, and the rooms are really nice too. They have restaurant-style dining and they have 200 activities a month, so they offer more activities than anybody else would.
April 30, 2018
I visited this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens is absolutely beautiful and wonderful. It's a very restful and quiet place. They have a gourmet chef and their food is superb. It's top of the line. They have a large pool and a full-time therapist available for people who can't go into the pool by themselves. I loved it also because of the atmosphere. I also met the chef, and the executive director is really good and outgoing. They have a bigger gym room with a gym instructor and classes you can take.
November 12, 2017
I visited this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens was lovely. It's an old mansion and relatively small compared to other places. You can have pets there, which is a big plus for me. They provide meals and have little stations around the facility with fresh fruits, sandwiches, coffee, and tea, that you can get 24 hours a day. Their dining setup was lovely. It's a beautiful thing. The people thought the food was really good. I was there when they had a Labor Day meal. They had a real chef there and people who come around and serve water, tea, or coffee. There were tablecloths on the table, and the room was carpeted. Some lights went out in the elevator while I was there and in minutes, there was somebody there to fix them even though it was a holiday.
May 22, 2017
I visited this facility
I liked Atria Bell Court Garden and thought it was very nice. The only thing that was wrong with it was they did not have many levels of care. The apartments were very nice. The food was delicious. They had all kinds of things to offer, plus we had wine with our lunch, which was very pleasant.
March 23, 2017
I visited this facility
Atria was fabulous, it was amazing, and that's where I want to go. It's a beautiful place with a beautiful setting. It's an old hacienda, an old ranch, and they have taken great pains to make it very successful. We had the opportunity to eat lunch in the dining area, and it was just phenomenal. Everything was impeccable, and they allow pets.
November 21, 2016
I visited this facility
I liked Atria Bell Court Gardens a lot. It was like there was a little extra sincerity. I also liked the old mansion that was kind of the main portion of it. I was vegan, and it sounded like they would be willing to work with my diet. I did not see a whole bunch of people out and doing things at that time I was there, but the things that they showed me, they had an assortment of exercise and other activities which I thought I would be happy with. They made me a little stir fry special, and that was very nice. They didn’t have vegan items on the menu, but they sounded like they would be willing to try to make sure there would be something that I could eat.
October 05, 2016
I visited this facility
Everything was nice and new at Atria. There were so many people and so many nice things going on. You could just do anything you wanted to. There were so much going on and much to do for people of my age. The girls who talked to us knew what was going on to show us. We weren’t left alone at all. I really enjoyed it. The food was so pleasant, and everything was pleasantly presented to us. There’s so much going on. The rooms that I saw were so nice I could live in one, and I love their bathrooms. Everything was clean and looked practically brand new. The kitchen was great. I was very pleased.
September 19, 2016
I visited this facility
We were most impressed with Bell Court Gardens. They do not have casetas; they only have apartments, but the apartments are very generous in size, sunny, and airy. The whole facility was extremely well-maintained. We were very impressed with the grounds and the facility overall. The people that are currently living there generally looked, behaved, and felt they are happy there. They are very social and outgoing. In the dining room, the food was spectacular; there was a lot of talk and a bunch of people. There was no indication of unhappiness or sadness there at all. I was very impressed with Bell Court Gardens.
August 16, 2016
I visited this facility
Everything about Atria Bell was very nice during our visit. The rooms could be updated with paint, quality, and design. The rest of the building was lovely. Everything in the dining room was pleasant. The food, people, and amenities were lovely.
June 07, 2016
I am a friend or relative of resident
My family member has been there for 9+ years. Was once a wonderful location with many caring staff. Since the parent company has gone public, there has been a marked reduction in services and the once standard amenities. Cuts in activities budget/staff, dining staff cuts, restrictive local travel, etc. Local staff can not make decisions without home office approval. All for profit and decisions are based on dividends to share holders. And rest assured, an annual rate increase well above inflation.
Security has been a concern. Master keys handed out, etc. My family member had a medical emergency that required an ambulance. While at the hospital for tests, the apartment was entered and all jewelry was taken. Atria did not want to file a police report as the items were likely 'misplaced'. Police report was filed but the jewelry was long gone. I have on numerous occasions, seen the doors propped open with a rock or other item with no staff or resident to be found. Once it was a member of the cleaning staff's pen to hold the door open. Access is quite easy on most days to doors that are not monitored.
All in all, I believe it is still one of the better facilities in Tucson if they would turn back the clock and provide value for those on a fixed income and not totally consider how it appears on a profit statement.
Provider Response
Thanks for being a part of the Atria family, and for sharing your frustrations with me. Please know that I've shared your concerns with our leadership teams. If you would like to discuss these matters further, let's connect directly at customerservice@atriaseniorliving.com.
December 16, 2015
I visited this facility
I went to Atria Bell Court Gardens, and what I didn?t like about this place is that it's kind of in the middle of an enormous medical complex, and it felt like a part of the medical complex, so that bothered me a little bit. Overall, it?s a beautiful place. I like their apartments, and they are wonderful. They have a beautiful pool, but I just didn?t like the location.
November 30, 2015
I visited this facility
I loved Atria Bell Court Gardens; it was very nice. I think each of them there went out of their way; they were more than excellent. They all went out of their way and went more than the extra mile. I've worked in several care homes, and Atria Bell rocks; they're the best. They were like regular little apartments, they weren't like a room, and if they called for help, they got the caregivers there. It was beautiful and very well structured. I was just so impressed with the way they did things there. They had a calendar of activities, and they had it posted where everybody could see it. They gave me some complimentary cookies when I first came in, and those cookies tasted so good.
June 25, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Atria Bell Court Gardens was very nice. My mom chose it because it was quite a bit smaller than the other facilities. The food was excellent. I would recommend this facility to others. It is just amazing. They had so many different physical and cultural activities. I was amazed and so was my mom. The grounds were very well maintained and beautiful.
May 06, 2015
I visited this facility
I live in Atria Bell Court, and it’s a lovely place. It’s what was available, and it’s been very satisfactory. I would certainly recommend it to others if they have enough money.
April 06, 2015
I visited this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens was very pleasant. I had a very nice experience. The person who gave us a tour of the place pretty much explained all the facilities, the requirements that they had and a lot of the services that they offered. She gave us an overall view of the place and some financial information. Overall, it was a pretty nice place. What impressed me the most was the overall ambience of the place. The views were excellent. It was very well kept.
February 16, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
My mother was here a little over one year. I think it was the best option for her in Tucson but she needed to move to memory care. The grounds are beautiful, green with mature trees. It is great for people and dogs. It is very dog friendly and many residents have dogs.
It is an older building, but it has class. Apartments aren't fancy, no granite countertops or stainless appliances, but the rooms are plenty big and they have beautiful old wood doors everywhere. I never smelled a musty or urine smell in the hallways, like some other places.
They have a very nice and comfortable dining room. The dining room staff was mixed. Some experienced staff are wonderful but others, especially new staff, can be pretty bad about getting orders right and being friendly. The food is mixed. They have excellent soups and desserts but vegetables are just edible and entrees can be good or bad.
They do have some turnover in the staff, including the dining room, but almost all the staff are very friendly and many are older, too. Most of the residents are friendly and happy, too.
December 17, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
Atria has the potential to be a great retirement community. However they fail to maintain adequate or competent management. Consistency in service and the quality of service seems to be an ongoing issue. For the money, I would send my parents elsewhere.
Provider Response
While there has been some transition in our community, please know that we make these decisions with the best interests of our residents in mind. I'm sorry if you do not feel the care has been consistent and encourage you to reach out so that we may connect with you on how you feel it could be improved. We take feedback from our residents and families very seriously as they can provide valuable insight as to how we can constantly improve the services and care we provide. Please feel free to reach out via customerservice@atriaseniorliving.com including “Atria Bell Court Gardens” in your subject line so we may quickly include the appropriate directors in the correspondence. We are here to help.
October 06, 2014
I visited this facility
Atria is an independent living facility and more expensive. They have beautiful gardens. They allow pets, and you smell urine in the carpeting from the pets when you walk around. The rooms have one bedroom, a living room, a teeny alcove kitchen, and a bathroom. They told me they have activities.
Provider Response
Thank you for coming in for a tour of our community. I apologize for the unpleasant odor you mentioned and will make sure to pass your comments on to the appropriate directors to ensure it will not be an ongoing issue. We pride ourselves on meeting the high standards Atria sets for all communities and feedback from our visitors plays a vital role in that effort. If you would like to discuss your visit in further detail or we can provide information on our other great communities in the area, please contact us at customerservice@atriaseniorliving.com and be sure to include "Atria Bell Court Gardens" in your subject line.
August 06, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
My parents apartment smelled like cigarette smoke, although the complex is supposed to be non-smoking. We complained and nothing was done. The housekeeping was supposed to be done every other week, but only happened occasionally when I called to check. They lost and messed up my parent's sheets and towles with those of other residents and I have had to buy new sets of sheets. Allow a lot of time if you want to ask a question or for any assistance at the fron desk. No one is very responsive or helpful. There are no ramps where there are stairs. One pays a lot just for a mediocre apartment and meals, and one can get very tired of eating in that same place every day. No way was there anything--food, ambiance, assistance--that made this place worth the cost--or the cost of replacing the linens. As soon as you need to hire in-home help, the costs sky rocket.
Provider Response
I am sorry to hear about your parents’ housekeeping difficulties and apologize for the inconvenience it has caused you. Your comments will be shared with the appropriate directors to ensure we are looking into the areas you mentioned for ways to improve. If you would like to share any suggestions on how you think our dining experience can be enhanced or feel we can be of further service to your family, please feel free to reach out via customerservice@atriaseniorliving.com; including “Atria Bell Court Gardens” in your subject line so we can quickly include the right people in the correspondence. We are here to help.
April 28, 2014
I visited this facility
The Atria was excellent, very well-run, good food. It just didn't have assisted living. The staff is excellent. Beautiful apartments. The food was wonderful, it was like a 5-star restaurant. They have walking, bending, stretching. I really like the place, but I couldn't stay.
Provider Response
Thank you for your lovely review of our community, we are certainly sad to see you go! I wanted to make sure you know about another one of our communities just 10 miles away called Atria Campana Del Rio, which offers Assisted Living, as well as Memory Care. If you would like more information or we can be of further service to you, please reach out via customerservice@atriaseniorliving.com. If you include "Atria Bell Court Gardens" in your subject line, we can quickly include the appropriate people on the correspondence. We love to help!
April 26, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens looks like my home. It is like a home and not institutional. I'm not too happy with the food, but everything else is 100%. All of the staff are very nice, very helpful, and friendly. I have a 600-plus-square feet apartment, and it is very nice. They have all kinds of exercises, classes, games, arts and crafts, making beads, same old things. You name it, they got it. If you are lonesome or bored here, it is your fault, not theirs.
March 27, 2014
I visited this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens is like a resort. The surroundings and the landscaping is very beautiful. It would be something like a place for someone with little to go and spend some time on a vacation. It's really a very beautiful place. They're also very nice there. The population there participates in the activities, and they feel that they're very active. It's a very stimulating place to be. I thought that was very nice. The rooms were very comfortable, and they have nice accommodation.
January 31, 2014
I visited this facility
Atria Bell Court Gardens was very nice. It's in a very nice location. I was picked up and brought there and the staff who picked me up was a wonderful person. She showed me the accommodations. They also showed me their activity room, exercise room and their library. They're all nice. However, the facility itself didn't seem to be decorated as fancy as other places. They had very plain decorations. I think they should consider purchasing better paintings to hang on the wall. Everything was beautiful, but it looked like they didn't spend any money on artwork. What they had were very cheap and out of proportion decorations. Also this facility would be too expensive for me. However, if anyone asks, I would recommend it. I did have a wonderful lunch at Atria. Their food was very good. They had an excellent chef.
December 30, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
I have been living in Atria Bell Court Gardens for two years now. It is in a nice location, which is just a block from Saint Joseph's Hospital and there are lots of doctors in the area. It is an old building with modern Tucson touch in it and it's beautiful. There are studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. We have games and outings. The operating staff was wonderful. The dining room personnel were great. However, there's no one on call twenty-four hours.
September 15, 2011
Other
This facility has 141 apartments. It is 2 story and used to be an old mansion built in 1800s. It is very nice looking and well maintained inside and out.The decor is beautiful. One bedroom apartments.They have emergency lights, They include all utilities and cable. Currently they are offering discounts through September.
The grounds are nice and have two courtyard with greenery, flowers, and patio. There are sitting areas, walking paths, and a fountain.There is a bbq area. They have a heated pool and a spa with a bathhouse. They have a large veranda which overlooks the pool and spa and offers great views of the mountains and landscape. There is an off leash dog run.
They do only assisted living and respite.However, if residents do need extra assistance or require help with meds etc., they do have an agency for in house home care. They have doctors close for appointments and currently arranging for a house doctor. They have a nurse practitioner which comes in a few times a week and for bp checks and shots.All care givers are certified.
They offer three meals and snacks daily in their dining room with a good variety. The food is great.They have a beauty shop.
They have a very active activities department. They do about 290 activities on calender including in house games, entertainment, wine and cheese hour,birthday parties and bbqs. They have neumerous outings to events and shopping. Their van runs 7 days a week. They have an exercise program as well.
This is a beautiful facility with a great, caring staff.
Costs for Atria Bell Court Gardens
Services and Amenities of Atria Bell Court Gardens
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Independent Living Starting At: $2495/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- General Store
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
- Pool
- Spa
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Resident Capacity: 141
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: All Pets Allowed
About Atria Bell Court Gardens
At Atria Bell Court Gardens, you'll enjoy resort-style living surrounded by three glorious mountain ranges. Located in the magnificently restored historic Belin Mansion in Tucson, Atria Bell Court Gardens offers the convenience of senior living services provided by a professional and caring staff and indulgences such as a heated pool, spa and sunroom. Atria Bell Court Gardens is also conveniently located near shopping, entertainment and health care providers.
Atria Bell Court Gardens offers the following services:
- Staff available 24 hours a day
- Choice of apartments with 12 different floor plans from which to choose
- Anytime Caf����
- Full-time director of events and activities
- Emergency call system in every apartment
- Daily restaurant-style meals
- Housekeeping services
- Maintenance of apartment, community and grounds
- Scheduled local transportation seven days a week
- On-site home health care agency and physical therapy
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 185 locations in 25 states and 7 Canadian provinces. We are the residence of choice for more than 18,000 residents, and the workplace of choice for more than 13,000 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them keep making a positive difference in our world.
What Makes Us Special
We are located in the shadow of a historic mansion, with views of the Santa Catalina, Tucson and Rincon Mountains. All of our two bedroom apartments have two baths.
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