The Echelon of Tucson was a senior living community located in Tucson, AZ, and it offered several different care options before it closed, so people could choose independent living, assisted living, or memory care services depending on their needs, and you had places like Catalina Springs Memory Care and Woodland Palms Memory Care under its umbrella too. Residents could live in single rooms, 2-bedroom apartments, or semi-private spaces, and every unit came with Wi-Fi and cable, which made it easy to keep in touch or watch television. The staff helped with bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, and they kept an eye on people 24/7 with a call system for emergencies, so there was always someone nearby if a resident needed anything during the day or night, and the community managers lived on-site for added support.
The Echelon of Tucson allowed seniors to bring small pets, which made the place feel more like home, and it had swimming pools, a hot tub, computer rooms, a beauty salon, walking paths, gardens, a recreation room, and lots of space for social gatherings like happy hour, bocce, billiards tournaments, baking classes, and movie nights, which helped people feel connected and active. Meals came three times a day, served restaurant-style in a formal dining room, with choices that met special dietary needs, and residents could eat any time thanks to all-day dining; there was even a soup and salad bar, which plenty of folks enjoyed. Housekeeping, weekly linen service, on-site laundry, and transportation services for appointments or shopping were all included, plus many activities to help promote physical and emotional well-being.
The Echelon of Tucson also supported people who only needed short-term care through respite services. The monthly rent covered all major utilities, cable, maintenance, and housekeeping. There was also an entry fee and all-inclusive pricing, so there weren't surprise bills. The facility belonged to Grace Management's group of senior living communities, which kept quality standards up, and it earned awards for care and services before closing. The Echelon of Tucson was recognized for having a helpful staff and a lifestyle that mixed support, special care, and active social schedules for those over age 55, but since the facility's closed now, folks who need these services will have to look elsewhere in Tucson.
