Via Elegante Luxury Assisted Living sits in Tucson, AZ, with three custom-built homes nestled in a quiet desert setting, offering mountain and natural views, each home having only about 8 to 10 bedrooms so things stay calm and people get to know each other, and you'll find private suites with their own bathrooms, walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs, and patio doors in some. The whole campus is secure and gated with emergency call systems, fire sprinklers, and safety grab bars in every bathroom, and the place sticks to one level, making it easier for residents with walkers or wheelchairs to get around. Meals get made fresh by a professional chef, and there are lots of choices-things like vegetarian, low sodium, or even kosher and international meals, plus breakfast can be made any time. Residents can eat in a communal dining room or use room service, and guests can join for meals too. People won't have to worry about cleaning or laundry since a professional team handles daily housekeeping, linen service, and maintenance for the whole place. There's always staff on site, with a nurse on staff and a doctor on call, and caregivers awake and available 24 hours a day, plus a high staff-to-resident ratio so folks can get more personalized help, whether that's medication management, bathing, grooming, incontinence, or two-person transfers when needed.
Via Elegante provides assisted living and memory care, and welcomes individuals age 55 and up, including people with Alzheimer's or those who might wander or have physical or behavioral needs, and they'll also support those who aren't able to walk on their own or have hospice needs, as the facility is licensed for all levels of care and offers aging in place. They allow pets and even pet therapy twice a week, and you'll see activities happening daily-things like Tai Chi, chair yoga, exercise classes, birthday celebrations, arts and crafts with visiting art students, reading aloud, activities led by a full-time Life Enhancement Director, and visiting musicians and exercise instructors. Outdoors, residents can enjoy a light gardening program with small resident plots, sun rooms, covered patios, walking paths, and backyard gardens. The facility also helps with transportation for shopping and outings, has a parking lot for guests, and provides Wi-Fi in the rooms and common areas. There's an on-site salon, massages, and beautician services, as well as devotional opportunities off site, and the staff will residents to meals and programs as needed.
Each home on the campus is about 8,000 sq. ft., with gathering spaces, entertainment areas, and access to scenic desert views. Three homes-The Mediterranean, The Galleria, and The Vineyard-each have their own architectural style. There's a clubhouse, and facilities are designed to feel more like homes than large institutions, so folks get to know their caregivers well, with regular communication from Registered Nurses overseeing care plans. Specialized staff, such as nurses, podiatrists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, visit the facility, and doctors and nurse practitioners can make house calls. Health services cover medication management, diabetic care, memory care, psychiatric support, coordination of vaccines, TB testing, and more. Amenities are all-inclusive and rent doesn't change if a resident's care needs change, and they accept several payment options, including private pay and ALTCS.
The environment remains calm and dignified, with focus on resident well-being and meaningful engagement, plus extras such as monthly family photo albums, outings, music, games, educational activities, volunteer visits, and general interest or tailored activity programs. Smoking is only allowed in designated private and public indoor areas. The facility keeps things organized with on-site management every day and consistent, kind staff who build relationships with residents. Located near the Rillito River and Northwest Medical Center, Via Elegante is a unique place where professional care teams balance safety, daily life, and comfort, all surrounded by the desert.
