The Gardens at San Carlos is a senior assisted living community in Tucson, Arizona, with locations at 4553 and 4537 E San Carlos Pl S. The homes are renovated and filled with sunlight, and folks will notice the high ceilings, high-end kitchens, and open areas where you can sit in the kitchen and chat with staff while they work or eat. The spaces feel homey, and they keep their numbers low with capacity for only up to 10 residents, which means people have room to breathe and talk, and it doesn't get noisy or crowded. The inside has common areas for socializing, and residents' rooms vary in bathroom options, from half to three-quarter baths, with linens included.
The facility offers both long-term and short-term respite stays for seniors who need some extra help, and there's a friendly pet policy so pets can come along. The Gardens at San Carlos holds an Arizona Department of Health Services license, though there's no specific license number given, and the staff looks after residents with a 1-to-5 ratio during the day, which is quite personal due to only 17 staff members, some serving for decades and all trained for dementia care and team support. At night it's kept peaceful thanks to watchful, trained personnel. The community provides assisted living, senior care, memory care, adult home care, home health, foster care, and hospice, along with supportive programs for staying active and healthy.
People who choose to live here will find the outdoors comfortable, too, with a pool and hot tub, fruit trees, a waterfall, an inner courtyard, and no-bend raised garden beds for easy gardening. There's a dining room, meals and snacks are included and tailored to nutrition needs and personal tastes, and the kitchen is open and modern. Day-to-day life flows with a regular schedule of activities like art and music therapy, travelogue shows, group movies, and planned events for keeping minds sharp and spirits engaged. A typical day might see residents painting together, watching a travel talk, listening to music, or tending the garden beds outside.
Safety and quality matter here, as the building's secure, monitored, and supervised. Memory care serves those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, offering individualized wellness plans, brain games, and attention to wandering risks. There's always someone on hand for assistance, as care is available 24/7, led by a dedicated team including an RN, a care manager, and a lead caregiver with decades of experience. They also use scheduling and electronic visit verification (EVV), plus tools for care team management and reports, helping things run smooth behind the scenes.
Mr. Dale Prentiss owns and manages the facility, and although it isn't a BBB Accredited Business, the Gardens at San Carlos does hold an A+ BBB rating. The facility is committed to compassionate, attentive, and respectful care. Everything they do aims to give residents an environment that's safe and comfortable-a place where everyone's needs, interests, and dignity get the attention they deserve.
