La Ramona Morales Apartments

    550 W Union St, Benson, AZ, 85602
    4.1 · 35 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Warm community, great grounds, management

    I've lived here and love the strong, community-focused vibe - staff are friendly, helpful and active in volunteering/food-bank drives, the facility and grounds are beautiful, apartments clean and transportation to town is convenient. It's the best place I've lived so far, but there's a long waiting list and I've experienced a problematic manager who withholds rent receipts, holds checks and imposes late fees and can be hard on pet owners; walls are thin. Overall I'm grateful for the caring people and services, but be aware of noise and management issues.

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    4.14 · 35 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Caring, community-focused staff
    • Friendly and helpful employees
    • Active volunteers and charitable support
    • Food bank involvement
    • Transportation to town provided
    • Well-maintained grounds
    • Clean, attractive facility
    • Wonderful rental apartments
    • Strong sense of community
    • High resident appreciation and positive sentiment
    • Demand indicated by a waiting list

    Cons

    • Allegations of a crooked manager
    • Withholding of rent receipts and held checks
    • Unexplained late fees
    • Poor treatment of pet owners
    • Thin walls / noise issues
    • Very small apartment sizes
    • Waiting list / difficulty obtaining a unit
    • Conflicting reports about management reliability

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is largely positive about community life, staff friendliness, and the facility’s appearance and services, but there are notable and serious concerns about management practices and apartment size/noise that prospective residents should investigate further.

    Care quality and community focus: Multiple reviewers emphasize a strong community orientation and caring staff. Phrases like “life saver,” “charity,” “blessing,” and “community-focused care” recur, suggesting the property is involved in supportive services beyond mere housing. Reviews note active volunteering, donations, and food bank involvement, indicating an emphasis on resident support and outreach. Several comments highlight that staff are helpful, caring, and informative, and that volunteers and charity efforts make the property feel like an asset to the neighborhood.

    Staff and management: Most reviews praise staff personality and helpfulness—descriptions include friendly, informative, and fantastic staff, with some residents calling management “amazing.” At the same time, there are serious, specific negative allegations about management behavior in other reviews: accusations of a “crooked manager,” withheld rent receipts, checks being held, and unexplained late fees. There are also complaints about poor treatment of pet owners. This produces a mixed picture: many residents report positive, compassionate interactions with staff, yet at least some reviewers report problematic administrative practices. The presence of both glowing and troubling comments about management suggests either inconsistent behavior among staff or differing experiences between residents; it’s a pattern that merits careful verification during a tour or lease discussion.

    Facilities and apartments: The property receives consistent praise for its physical upkeep—grounds are described as perfectly maintained, and the facility is called clean and beautiful. Reviewers generally describe the apartments as wonderful and well cared for. However, several comments identify drawbacks: units can be very small and walls are thin, which could affect privacy and noise levels. These facility pros and cons together suggest that while the community presents well and is well maintained, individual apartment size and soundproofing may fall short of some residents’ expectations.

    Services and social life: The property appears to offer meaningful resident services: transportation into town is explicitly mentioned, and volunteer-run programs, donations, and food bank involvement are cited. These features reinforce the impression of an engaged community with programming and practical support for residents. Positive remarks about a strong community and friendly people further indicate that social life and neighbor interactions are often a strength.

    Demand and occupancy: Several reviewers note a waiting list or that they are still waiting to move in. While this can be read as a sign of popularity and demand, it also means prospective residents may face delays and should inquire about current availability and expected wait times.

    Key patterns and recommendations: The dominant themes are a caring, community-oriented environment with attentive and friendly staff, strong charitable and volunteer involvement, well-maintained grounds, and basic resident services like transportation. The primary concerns are managerial/administrative complaints (withholding receipts, holding checks, late fees, and pet-owner issues) and unit-level drawbacks (small apartment size and thin walls). Given the conflicting accounts about management, prospective residents should directly verify administrative practices—ask to see how rent payments and receipts are handled, clarify late fee policies, and obtain written pet policies. Also inspect unit sizes in person and assess noise levels. Speaking with current residents about their experiences with management and the pet policy will help resolve the inconsistencies in the reviews.

    In summary, La Ramona Morales Apartments appears to be a close-knit, service-oriented community with many positive attributes related to staff, charity work, and facility upkeep. However, the presence of specific allegations about management practices and recurring comments about small units and thin walls are significant concerns that deserve direct verification before committing to a lease.

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    About La Ramona Morales Apartments

    La Ramona Morales Apartments sits right in Benson, Arizona, about 45 minutes east of Tucson, and the whole place is laid out on the ground floor so there are no stairs at all, making it easy for folks who need wheelchair or handicap access, and they've got both studio and one-bedroom apartments, all with their own refrigerator and stove. The apartments have nurse call systems in each unit for emergencies, and the buildings are designed to be secure and comfortable for seniors, with the added safety net of police and ambulance services nearby. There's a scheduled bus line right in front of the community, and shopping, dining, parks, and a medical plaza are all close by, which helps if you need groceries or like to go out without a long drive.

    Residents get monthly food bank deliveries, and there's a community garden for those who want to get outside and grow things or just relax. Everyone gets access to community spaces like an entertainment center, a clubhouse, and a private, enclosed courtyard where you can sit, chat, or just watch the birds. The apartments also let people keep approved pets, which makes the place feel more like home. Amenities include cable TV access, guest parking, carports, on-site laundry, and a community computer with internet, so there's a little bit of everything handy.

    Folks enjoy activities like karaoke, barbecues, group dinners, and picnics, which seem to do a good job keeping everyone involved and social, plus there's a swimming pool nearby if you want to take a dip. The place has been recognized by awards like Best of Senior Living, and the staff's known for being friendly and helpful, which probably explains why people say the atmosphere stays welcoming and supportive. On-call maintenance helps keep things working, and rent's based on income so you don't have to worry too much about affordability, and there's no application fee.

    La Ramona Morales Apartments provides different options for seniors, with independent living for those who don't want hassles, assisted living for folks who need help with daily tasks like bathing or medication, and memory care designed for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, focusing on safety and therapy to reduce confusion. Meals are planned by chefs and nutrition experts, aiming for a balance of good taste and health, and regular events and outings help keep everyone active, social, and part of a community. Residents can also get home care services from trained aides for non-medical help and companionship if they choose to stay in their own apartment. Everything from the design to the daily routines seems geared toward making life a bit easier and more enjoyable for seniors living there, with plenty of opportunities for connection, independence, and support.

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