Edgemont Garden sits in Tucson, Arizona, on East Edgemont Street in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood, and folks will find it's a small, community-focused place with only 10 senior apartments and assisted living units, some of them studio or one-bedroom, all set up with emergency alert systems, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and pull cords if anyone needs quick help. The setting keeps things personal, and residents get support for daily needs like bathing, dressing, moving, medication management, and transfers, and there's 24-hour supervision, so there's always someone around to help out, plus a registered nurse is on-call while staff are trained for care around the clock.
Edgemont Garden serves people at different stages, from independent living for those still quite active, up to assisted living and memory care for folks who need more hands-on help, especially those with dementia or Alzheimer's; in memory care, they're careful about safety and set up spaces to keep everyone from getting confused or wandering off, and there's specialized support for Parkinson's and incontinence issues, diabetes care, and non-ambulatory needs. Families can expect lots of social activities-arts, crafts, movie nights, games, outings, and fitness spaces and walking paths to keep people active, plus there's a computer and reading area, and a library, so residents have options for how they spend their time.
This place lets folks bring their cats and dogs, which can make a difference for those who want company, and residents can use plenty of community spaces like the courtyard and garden, decks and porches, a beauty shop, and a chapel; the kitchen staff serve meals with special diets in mind, including pureed and diabetic options, and they cater for birthdays and special days, always working to keep meals nutritious with good ingredients. Staff help with housekeeping, laundry, and making sure rooms stay clean and safe, with plenty of parking and transportation for outings or medical visits, which helps folks keep up with outside plans and doctor appointments.
Regular wellness visits by a licensed nurse and health screenings are part of life here, and Edgemont Garden also brings in therapists for speech and physical therapy when needed, and there's move-in coordination to make transitions easier. Folks looking for either a board and care home situation, or a little more independence with support close at hand, find their apartments are well-equipped and the atmosphere is described by many as friendly and supportive, with plenty of group gatherings and help managing the usual daily routines.
With awards for Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and Most Friendly in Senior Living, Edgemont Garden seems to care about creating a welcoming space, and the pricing starts at $3,195 per month, which may be competitive for this part of Tucson, and it's set near medical facilities like Carondelet St Josephs Hospital, pharmacies, and churches, adding some peace of mind. Licensed as AL4781H, Edgemont Garden is part of the assisted living and senior care network in Tucson and PIMA County and offers respite care for short-term stays, which can be useful for caregivers needing a break.
