Via Elegante Assisted Living Tucson Mountains sits out in the foothills with big desert views and simple one-story homes, and what you get there is a community that's made up of five homes under one roof connected to a clubhouse, so you don't feel lost in a crowd because each home has only sixteen to twenty-two people. Rooms are private or semi-private with bathrooms, and some have walk-in showers or access to an in-home spa with a big tub, and you can get a suite already furnished with a TV and cable if you want, without any extra charges. Staff include consistent caregivers, a full-time nurse, a wellness director, and an executive director, and you'll see them often because caregivers work with the same residents day in and day out, so they get to know everyone's personality, habits, and what they like, which helps a lot when someone needs personalized care for things like help with bathing, dressing, moving around, or memory problems.
You won't see strong cleaning smells or feel like you're in a hospital either, because the homes smell clean but comfortable, and there's an easy flow straight onto the patios and courtyards outside, where there's sunshine or views of the mountains, and the rooms have their own heating, cooling, ceiling fans, and fast internet. They have wheelchair-friendly spaces, handrails, call buttons in bathrooms, smoke detectors, and sprinklers for safety, and the floors are set up so people with walkers or wheelchairs can move around simply. There's always someone awake and on duty, and staff are ready for 24-hour care or any emergency. They accept both private pay and ALTCS, and they keep the pricing all-inclusive, so costs stay steady even if someone ends up needing more care down the line, and that means families can plan easier.
The staff talk a lot with residents and families, updating them and answering questions, and there's a strong focus on making everyone feel involved-including with regular nurse visits and house calls by doctors and nurse practitioners. Via Elegante works with people coming from skilled nursing homes if they want to get back to a more homey setting, and it can be a good choice for folks who found being home with home health aides is either lonely or just too costly, and they're also part of ALTCS so seniors can stay even as their needs change. They manage medicine, chores, housekeeping, and even things like blood draws and X-rays right there, and they can set up podiatry (foot care), audiology, dental, and vision care in the home, too.
Meals come from a professional chef, and they serve different diets as needed, and every home gets daily housekeeping, clean linens weekly, big cleaning on schedule, and grounds are well cared for. They keep lots of activities-bingo, arts and crafts, coloring, music, concerts, movie nights, and exercise classes like chair yoga-plus they make sure to anyone who needs help so everyone can join in. Some rooms have big picture windows, sunny Arizona Rooms, and there are patios and sitting areas for outdoor time. Staff listens if residents need something extra or a change, and they're known to stick with residents as their needs go up, which helps avoid moves to new places.
Memory care is right inside the regular homes, with extra support and security for folks with mild or moderate dementia, and caregivers pay attention to details and spend time with each resident so there's both safety and friendship. The BBB gives Via Elegante an A+ rating, and during illnesses like COVID-19, staff followed good protocols and still found ways to keep people engaged and not bored.
Via Elegante has been officially licensed since February 2020 with capacity for up to ninety-eight residents at the Tucson Mountains site. Each home is named after a native Arizona tree-Acacia, Ironwood, Mesquite, Palo Verde, and Willow-and the clubhouse is where neighbors play cards, go to social events, or take part in community activities together. They set things up so you feel like a person, not a number, and folks get to spend good, quality time with staff who care about more than just the basics.
