Casa Esperanza is a medium-sized retirement and assisted living community at 6161 East Fairmount Street in Tucson, Arizona, offering a peaceful setting with landscaped grounds and a homelike feel. The community has room for up to 24 seniors and provides choices like studio, semi-private, and one-bedroom apartments, all fully furnished, with prices starting around $2,500 for a semi-private and $3,500 for a studio. Residents must meet a minimum age requirement and can choose from independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, including Alzheimer's-specific services in a secure environment with staff available 24 hours a day.
Casa Esperanza's assisted living staff help with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, and transferring between beds and wheelchairs, and they give medication reminders along with support for personal care, though residents who need incontinence or diabetic care must be able to manage these needs themselves. Memory care options include special programs, activities, and a safe, locked community designed for seniors with dementia. The community has pet-friendly and accessible housing, Section 8 rental assistance, and affordable apartments for low-income residents.
Meals at Casa Esperanza are home-cooked and prepared on site three times a day, and the menu may be adjusted for residents with specific health needs like high blood pressure or diabetes. There's a full schedule of daily activities, such as music therapy, exercise, movie nights, group games, outdoor trips, and pet therapy. Amenities on site include cozy indoor common areas, a book room, movie and game spaces, a jacuzzi, sauna, salon, garden areas, and health and fitness rooms. The community also coordinates transportation for doctor's appointments, errands, and religious services.
Casa Esperanza offers both respite care and long-term stays, with staff able to help with health concerns, mobility, and stand-by transfers. It features security systems to ensure resident safety and has a simple one-time community fee. For those interested in floral services, the facility works with floral consultants and can arrange for fresh flowers, bouquets, and same-day delivery during business hours with different themes like Make a Wish and Sunshine Sentiments.
The staff at Casa Esperanza create personalized care plans for each resident and focus on helping everyone stay active and engaged, matching activities to residents' alertness and mobility. The atmosphere is quiet and friendly, making it feel comfortable and supportive for seniors who want either more independent or more involved care.
