Casa De Rufous

    5825 North Escondido, Tucson, AZ, 85704
    4.9 · 7 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      5.0

      Caring, comfortable home; slightly pricey

      My mother moved into this family-run, very clean home and adjusted beautifully - the care is excellent, the staff are friendly, caring and call residents by name, and the place feels like home with good food and pleasant outdoor walks. Caregivers were wonderful at end of life and I highly recommend it; it's a beautiful, comfortable facility though a bit pricey and could use more physical-activity options.

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      4.86 · 7 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        4.7
      • Staff

        4.5
      • Meals

        4.0
      • Amenities

        5.0
      • Value

        2.0

      Pros

      • High quality, attentive care
      • Homelike / homey atmosphere
      • Caring, friendly staff who enjoy their jobs
      • Staff engage personally (call residents by name)
      • Clean, open, and well-maintained facility
      • Good food and dining
      • Comfortable, attractive indoor and outdoor spaces
      • Strong family recommendations and positive outcomes (e.g., residents adjusted well)
      • Appropriate for end-of-life care
      • Family-run management

      Cons

      • Limited physical activity opportunities
      • Waiting list / limited immediate availability
      • Pricey / expensive

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment across the reviews for Casa De Rufous is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers highlight a consistently high level of care: residents are reported as well cared for, clean, and comfortable. Several comments explicitly call the care "excellent" or "very good," and at least one reviewer said no improvements were needed. The facility is repeatedly described as homelike and comfortable, and reviewers emphasize that family members felt their loved ones adjusted well and were happy, including being a "happy place for end of life." There is a clear pattern of satisfaction with clinical and daily-care aspects.

      Staff quality and interpersonal engagement emerge as major strengths. Reviewers use phrases like "caring staff who enjoy their jobs," "wonderful caregivers," and "friendly and caring staff." Specific examples of personal attention—such as staff calling patients by name and multiple caregivers being present—underscore that staff are attentive and personable. Several reviewers recommend the facility highly and express strong desire to place family members there, citing staff behavior and resident adjustment as key reasons.

      The facility and environment are also frequently praised. Reviewers describe Casa De Rufous as very clean, open, neat, beautiful, and homey. Outdoor walking areas are mentioned, contributing to a pleasant physical environment. Dining receives positive remarks as well — "good food" appears in the summaries — which supports an overall sense of comfort and quality of life for residents. The family-run aspect of management is noted positively by at least one reviewer and may contribute to the homelike atmosphere and attentive culture.

      There are a few consistent but limited concerns. The most commonly noted shortcoming is a desire for more physical activity for residents; while the environment includes outdoor walking space, reviewers wanted additional organized physical activities. Availability is another practical limitation: a waiting list is mentioned, indicating potential difficulty with immediate admission. Cost also appears as a negative point—one reviewer specifically labeled the facility "pricey," so prospective residents and families should expect higher fees than some alternatives.

      In summary, Casa De Rufous is portrayed in these reviews as a clean, attractive, and comfortably furnished facility with strong, personal, family-like care. Staff are a standout strength—friendly, caring, and personally engaged with residents—which contributes to positive outcomes such as smooth adjustment and dignified end-of-life experiences. The main areas to probe further when considering the community are the scope and frequency of physical/activity programming, current admission availability (waiting list), and cost. Given the overwhelmingly positive tone in the reviews, prospective families would reasonably expect a high level of personal care and a homey environment, but should verify activity offerings and financial terms during their inquiry or visit.

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      About Casa De Rufous

      Casa De Rufous sits near restaurants, shops, and the Northwest Medical Center, making it pretty convenient for residents who want to stay active in Tucson or need quick access to medical care at Foothills Vista Adult Care Home, and when you step inside, you'll find different care types like assisted living, memory care, independent living, and even nursing home services, with options for private and semi-private rooms, so folks can pick what suits them best, and they do offer a wide range of care services that cover things like memory care, non-ambulatory care, diabetic and incontinence support, medication management, and 24-hour nursing. The Bluebird Memory Care Program and Casa De Rufous Care and Memory Care are set up especially for residents with memory loss or cognitive challenges, and those units have secure locked doors and safety features like emergency call systems to help keep everyone safe. Staff stay on site around the clock and offer help whenever it's needed, whether with daily living, health needs, or just companionship, and the staff here are known for being kind and helpful, bringing some much-needed friendliness every day.

      Amenities like beauty salons, activity centers, therapy rooms, outdoor gardens, and communal dining areas work together to give people a sense of comfort, independence, and well-being. Communal dining means residents can enjoy chef-prepared, nutritious meals and get meals set for special diets, and if folks want privacy with family, private dining rooms are available. Casa De Rufous pays attention to social needs too, with activity common areas, indoor spaces for get-togethers, religious worship, daily exercise, fitness classes, and pet therapy, plus both on-site and offsite activities, so people don't feel stuck in one place. Transportation services help get residents to appointments and outings. For digital skills, the community offers online staff training, helps families, and provides online resources to support broadband access and digital learning, especially useful for residents, children, students, and caregivers.

      The community supports residents through a network of care homes in the Tucson and Oro Valley areas under names like Grama's Home, Oh-Be-Joyful Adult Care Home, and Wisdom Gardens, and they even handle podiatry, physical therapy, hospice, respite care, and complimentary transportation at associated locations like Foothills Vista Adult Care Home. Casa De Rufous holds a 4.6-star rating based on reviews, and other local homes in the network have five-star scores, so families often say the standards of care are strong. Advisors are available to help families look at placements and figure out what kind of care makes sense, whether inside Tucson or in nearby communities like Fountain of Youth and Providence Home LLC. The goal at Casa De Rufous is to help seniors stay as active, independent, and comfortable as possible, giving them choices, safety, and respect every day.

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