I went to visit and no one was around! No residents, no staff, no one! When I finally found someone they we not friendly at all. I wouldn't know what to do if there was something important that needed tending!
Brookdale North Tucson
Offers Assisted Living
19 Reviews
2650 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale North Tucson
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale North Tucson
August 07, 2019
I visited this facility
November 12, 2018
I visited this facility
All the residents there told us how great the staff was. Everyone was happy and busy doing things together. Food looked great as did the apartments!
January 03, 2018
I visited this facility
I really liked Brookdale quite a lot. I met the sales manager, she gave me a thorough tour, I've been in touch with her, and I will go back to take my friend there. They have very spacious rooms, it looked like it was in very good condition, and it didn't have any unusual odors. I saw the residents, they seemed happy to be there, and well-kept.
May 20, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I am very disturbed by how this facility is run. As soon as you enter you get a cold feeling from the management, no one welcomes you or smiles. I can only imagine how this behavior affects the residents residing there. Often the meals are served late, or they run out of food. I have witness the food being served up to 54 minutes late. On top of those concerns are the lacks of regard for the safety of the residents. There are sharp objects left for easy access, they are understaffed, and often not scheduled to meet the requirement to residents. I can’t imagine letting my loved ones stay here any longer to live in this cold environment with such inattentive management and staff.
May 09, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Brookdale North Tucson is a nice place, so we placed my uncle there. The staff is caring. The place is clean and peaceful. They have a lot of activities for their residents. They have outings that my uncle goes to, and he enjoys it. He's doing OK there.
December 03, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale North Tucson doesn’t seem to fit my mom’s style, and one thing that concerns me is that the price. We walked to the outside place, and it was pretty dismal. It was like a dead tree. The staff was very friendly and competent, and the people seemed attentive to their clients. It’s far away from me, and the price is going to take off my mom’s savings.
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
I visited Brookdale North Tucson and the place was kind of small, but the apartments looked very well appointed. The gal that we talked to seemed very nice and helpful. I can say that they are reasonably priced .
May 10, 2016
I visited this facility
We chose Brookdale because we wanted to be as close to the mountains as we could get, and they had an opening when most of them did not. The place is beautiful. The staff and the people are wonderful. We’re happy with everything.
February 10, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Mom’s room at Brookdale North Tucson is really small. It had a tiny kitchenette with a small refrigerator. It had a small bedroom with a small window that overlooked the inner courtyard.
December 29, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Brookdale North Tucson is very cheerful, clean, and well decorated. The rooms are large and have walk-in closets. My mom is in a pretty spacious private room. The residents have two food choices as meal options. My mom doesn’t like it, and I think the portions are small; however I think it’s good for my mom because she’s overweight. The food is adequate, and I think it’s a blessing in disguise for my mom. They have three meals a day and snacks, too. The dining room is not fancy nor glamorous, but I heard they’re in the process of remodelling. My mom does not participate in activities. She’s pretty immobile, but they do have a lot for the residents. They have a huge calendar on the wall with all of the things they do. They go out to lunch once a month and go shopping, too. They also have a beauty salon for hair and nails. I think the community has a good setup. With my mom’s other facilities, they all had a call button that they wear like a bracelet or necklace. They don’t have that; it’s the one drawback. They have pull strings, like in the hospital, in the bathroom and one in the living quarter’s area. They need to get more modern with that.
August 16, 2015
I visited this facility
Worst place I have ever been to.everyone there seems stressed due to being short staffed all the managers are in there offices. All we really liked was the food. it was excellent. But bottom line it seemed like the whole time we were there they were trying to hide things and they had no care staff.
P.S the Ed did emit they were short staffed and we're going through a rough patch not very professional on his half if you tell me.
July 28, 2015
I visited this facility
The apartments were very nice at Brookdale North, I think they had been redecorated because I had been there 10 years ago and gone back there for a couples of months now. I did not have lunch, but I had some samples of food there, and the food seems quite good. Everything was nice and clean except that I kind of eliminated that one because I thought the people there were much sicker than my mother was. I talk to a couple of residents there, and they seemed very happy, but everybody that I saw there probably needs some kind of assistance. There was somebody playing the piano and doing some music. It was lunch time, and a lot of them were eating. I did sample a little bit of food there, and everything seemed very good. There was an ice cream parlor, a couple of rooms with television, and movies. I like that it was all in one level and that it was smaller. There was nothing wrong with it; it just wasn’t a good fit for my mom.
May 11, 2015
I am a friend or relative of resident
Everthing was great.. food was excellent and care as well everyone was friendly and looked like they knew what they were doing.Building was clean and smelled good.i would highly recommend tthis place.
January 03, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Emeritus is clean, friendly, and close to home. We did a walk-through, and all of the residents seemed very happy. The staff is very good, and the food is amazing. They have Christmas parties, sing alongs, and art classes. I would recommend this facility.
August 04, 2014
I visited this facility
I got a really bad impression of Emeritus at Tucson because when I walked in, it smelled funny. It made me think of a nursing home. It's probably because I am not used to this, but the residents seemed like they were just sitting there. They weren't doing anything. The staff didn't really show us the rooms; I noticed she just showed us where they were. Maybe they haven't cleaned up, but it kind of smelled funny in there and that was one drawback.
April 22, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Emeritus at Tucson is a very nice facility. They had everything. It wasn’t too big or too small. My dad service's was great. So far, the level of care is wonderful. The people were nice and well taken care of, and so far so good. I haven’t tasted the food, but my dad says it's great. Their dining area is very nice and very clean, like a restaurant. It has lots of views from the outside.
October 03, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
When we first walked into Emeritus at Tucson, everything looked wonderful. On the outside, it was pretty. It's located on a very busy street. I liked the fact that it was secure. We placed my mother there, and when we visited her, there seemed to be a few more people who were there wandering down the halls, who don't know what's going on, etc. They seemed to have more Alzheimer's patients. My mom was probably the brightest in the pack. In fact, she practically won every bingo game everyday. I also actually witnessed a guy who was walking alone and he was peeing in the corner. In fact, the facility itself smelled like urine. When I complained about the smell, they never did anything. They need to change their carpeting and not let residents go into the day room unless they have a diaper on. The place just had an unpleasant smell of pee.
My mom's room very small and not everything there was working. Food was okay but they kept breaking it in half because, I think, most of their Alzheimer's patients didn't want to eat. But then, there were other people who really wanted to eat and when they try to go back for seconds, they got like their hands slapped so to speak and they would say to them, "No, no, you can't have more than this." Originally, the staff was good. However, once the first director left, everything went downhill after that. Every other director who came after her was just overwhelmed. They can't keep a staff member more than a week or two. Some of them were helpful but others were just waiting to get another job.
September 22, 2012
I visited this facility
I like Emeritus a lot. It was smaller, the people seem to be very well-taken care of and they seem to be happy and smiling. They were a little pricey and the rooms are very small.
October 03, 2011
Other
This is a beautiful, nice one story assisted living facility. They gave room nforn 50 residents. They have studio and one bedrooms with partial kitchens which are all handicapped equipped and have emergency system.
They provide housekeeping and laundry.
The facility is clean and nicely decorated. They gave a locked patio with bbq. There are enclosed grounds for walking. The landscaping is lush greenery with trees.It is well maintained.
Inside there is a beauty salon, ice cream parlor, tv room, large dining room and sun room. They serve three meals a day and anytime snacks. They do a variety menu and the food is good.
They have 24/7 nurses and doctors who come in. They can arrange for transport. Their caregivers are certified. They have doctors who come in and can do transport. They do all three levels of care and respite as well. They specialize in Alzheimer and dementia residents.
They do a lot of in house activities such as music, exercise, parties, ice cream socials, and outings are done as residents who can go out. They go to karaoke. They have escorts who can go with the resident.The staff seems caring.
This is a nice facility.
Questions about Brookdale North Tucson
What programs or activities does Brookdale North Tucson offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We know that every resident has unique dreams and passions that continue to grow throughout life. That is why we work to create a place that goes well beyond physical support-to a socially connected community with opportunities to challenge the mind, lift the spirits, revitalize purpose and nurture the heart. We call this Optimum Life and believe it provides the ultimate in senior health & wellness. And, everyone can live one-regardless of challenges that may come with age. Our award winning, evidence-based programs provide a customized, integrated pallet of opportunities designed to support the pursuit of living well. At its foundation is the ability to maximize functional abilities. Our Brookdale B-Fit exercise program is designed with that as the goal. This cutting edge program encompasses the latest research & guidelines for seniors to provide a fun, holistic and stimulating exercise experience that we customize to accommodate the needs and challenges of each resident’s abilities.
What places are near Brookdale North Tucson or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Beautiful northwest location convenient to shopping, dining and public transportation
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale North Tucson exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
A great meal is one of life’s simple pleasures. At Brookdale, we believe dining well is part of living well. You'll enjoy restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room. Each day features a three course meal with an appetizer, main course and dessert, along with a variety of menu options that changes daily. Brookdale's Culinary Arts Institute is a professional development program designed to enhance the food preparation and presentation skills of our dining and culinary arts team at our senior living facilities. To encourage socialization regardless of our seniors abilities, we support the needs of the residents through the assignment of resident care assistants if needed.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale North Tucson offer to assisted living residents?
We are a secured assisted living and all access doors are alarmed. This means we can take greater measures to keep our residents safe as well as support those with dementia.
How does Brookdale North Tucson keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We hold regularly scheduled care conferences to verify that the resident is receiving the care and services they want and need. Our community leadership team coordinates individualized wellness needs in collaboration with the residents additional care providers.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff is very involved in the day-to-day lives of our residents, with the aim of providing an enriching and caring experience for them. Each member of our staff is always willing to go above and beyond for residents. For our associates, this opportunity to serve others is more than a job — it’s a passion.
Services and Amenities of Brookdale North Tucson
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Licenses
- State Licenses: AL7866C
About Brookdale North Tucson
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.
Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.
Through special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.
Amenities and Services
- Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication management
- Dining assistance and special diets
- Assistance with reminders and redirection
- Escorts and assistance with walking
- Emergency response call system
- Housekeeping
- Laundry and linen service
*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included.
What Makes Us Special
Renovation Completed April 1st, 2018, All day dining; Hoyer lifts, 2 person transfers, diabetes management and hospice care available.
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