Desert Springs Gracious Retirement Living sits along the scenic foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, with bright, open spaces and views of the Sonoran Desert that make it peaceful to look at every day, and the community feels friendly and welcoming, with managers and assistant managers living right on the premises, always around to help out day or night, and the staff work hard to keep everything running smoothly and help with meals, maintenance, and emergencies when needed. The place has a big focus on independent living for seniors who want to keep up an active retirement lifestyle and still get help with things like medication reminders through outside home health care, and there are lots of floor plans and housing options, including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and casita layouts, many with private patios or balconies for enjoying the view. Folks who need more support can get personalized help with daily activities, memory care for Alzheimer's or other dementias, and skilled nursing or rehab, since all those levels of care are offered on the same campus, and the staff and a full management team are always available 24/7.
There are plenty of places to gather and relax, like a residents lounge, library with a fireplace, game room, a grand theater, a billiards room, meditation and worship spaces, and creative areas for art, book and garden clubs, writing classes, and discussion groups. Fitness is covered by a gym, a swimming pool with a chair lift for easier entry, walking paths, and classes, and there's a calendar of daily activities, outings, and social events planned by an activities director, plus trips to cultural events, museums, and shopping, so people can be as busy or as private as they like. There's transportation on a comfortable bus for appointments, errands, or excursions, all driven by courteous staff, and scheduled outings part of the weekly routines.
Meals are prepared by chefs, served to the table three times a day with snacks and drinks always nearby, and there's a focus on fresh food made from scratch, with special diets taken into account, while weekly housekeeping, linen changes, and apartment maintenance are included, plus internet/Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, emergency call systems, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms in most apartments. Health and wellness services are set up for convenience, like physical, occupational, and speech therapy on site, nursing help, assisted living support, and coordination with healthcare providers, so residents can get what they need without having to leave the community.
The community has a relaxed, homey atmosphere, where residents often form close bonds, and opportunities are always around for games, crafts, creative arts, reading, and learning new skills. The environment here feels safe and supportive, with security features and the managers living on-site to make response times quick in emergencies. There's a resident travel program too, where people can stay in other Hawthorn Senior Living communities around the country, if they want a change of scenery now and then. Most everything, including transportation, maintenance, utilities, dining, and activities, is bundled in the monthly rent, which keeps daily living simple and lets people focus more on enjoying their days and less on chores and stress. Community reviews generally describe Desert Springs Gracious Retirement Living as a bright, lively community with honest care for its residents' well-being.
