Patsy Arandia AFC Home

    955 N Larry Place, Tucson, AZ, 85710
    3.7 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      4.0

      Excellent care but later disappointment

      Patsy was an angel to my mom - amazing, hands-on care, treated her like family, great cook and caretaker, and the home was beautiful, clean with a tranquil backyard. Sadly the service later felt money-focused and my mother was removed, which was very disappointing. Overall I recommend with reservations because the quality of living and personal oversight were excellent but consistency mattered.

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      Amenities

      3.67 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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

        3.0
      • Staff

        3.0
      • Meals

        5.0
      • Amenities

        3.7
      • Value

        3.0

      Pros

      • Primary caregiver (Patsy) highly praised
      • Treats residents like family / personal attention
      • Exceptional compassion (described as an 'angel on earth')
      • Amazing care and strong caretaker skills
      • Great cook / good food
      • Personal oversight of resident care
      • High quality of living
      • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers
      • Beautiful, clean home
      • Tranquil backyard / pleasant outdoor space

      Cons

      • Allegation of money-focused care
      • Report that caregiver did not properly care for a resident
      • Resident was removed from care (negative outcome)
      • Disappointment reported by at least one reviewer

      Summary review

      The reviews for Patsy Arandia AFC Home show a broadly positive impression with a significant, specific negative outlier. The dominant thread across multiple summaries is strong praise for the primary caregiver, Patsy. Several reviewers describe Patsy as highly attentive, compassionate, and personally involved in care—phrases used include "amazing care," "treated mom like family," "personal oversight," and even "angel on earth." Those positive comments emphasize not only emotional support and a family-like atmosphere but also practical caregiving strengths. Reviewers also note good day-to-day living conditions such as a high quality of living, a clean and attractive home environment, and a tranquil backyard. Dining receives favorable mention through comments about Patsy being a "great cook." Overall, multiple reviewers explicitly recommend the home, which reinforces the favorable consensus in the majority of summaries provided.

      Despite the overall positive sentiment, there is at least one strongly negative review that raises notable concerns. That account alleges the care was "money-focused," states that the caregiver was "not caring for my mother," reports that the mother was ultimately removed from the home, and expresses disappointment. This negative report conflicts directly with the other reviews that emphasize personal attention and quality care. Because the negative items are serious (allegation of financial motivation and a resident being removed), they stand out as important issues for prospective families to investigate further.

      Facilities and environment are consistently described in positive terms: the home is called "beautiful" and "clean," and the backyard is described as "tranquil." These comments suggest a comfortable, well-maintained residential setting that contributes to a pleasant living experience. The favorable notes about food ("great cook") also imply that daily living and mealtime experiences are strengths of the home.

      Taken together, the pattern is one of generally high satisfaction centered on a single, clearly identifiable caregiver whose hands-on, family-style approach is repeatedly praised. However, the presence of a serious negative review introduces potential concerns about consistency or at least an isolated failure that had a significant impact on one family. The reviews do not provide details about why the resident was removed or the circumstances leading to the allegation of money-focused care, so the negative report cannot be fully explained from the summaries alone.

      In summary, the reviews paint a mostly positive portrait of Patsy Arandia AFC Home: compassionate, family-like personal care from Patsy, good food, well-kept and attractive facilities, and several endorsements. At the same time, the existence of a severe negative complaint—financial-motivation allegation and removal of a resident—should be treated as a red flag warranting further inquiry. Prospective residents and families would be well advised to visit the home, speak directly with the caregiver and management about care plans and financial policies, request references from recent families, and clarify what led to the negative outcome described in the outlier review before making a placement decision.

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      About Patsy Arandia AFC Home

      Patsy Arandia AFC Home sits in Tucson, Arizona, as a licensed adult foster care home with room for 43 residents, helping both women and men. The home gives seniors a safe, comfortable place where they can depend on trained staff for daily help. This place covers just about every type of care a person might need in later years, from independent living and assisted living to memory care, adult day services, long-term care, and even hospice care for those who need it. The staff includes caregivers and a nurse on call around the clock, and they can help with walking, managing diabetes or oxygen, incontinence, as well as high acuity and acute care needs at any hour. People here eat meals prepared for them, get housekeeping, and can take part in a full schedule of activities both inside and outside the home, with trips, devotional services, and visits from a beautician or dentist. The home has quiet indoor spaces and common outdoor areas for fresh air and gathering, has room for resident pets, and even has wheelchair-accessible showers and private rooms for anyone who needs them, which is helpful if a person uses a wheelchair or walker. Residents find help with bathing, dressing, and getting around, and can sign up for physical, speech, or occupational therapy if that's needed, and they also get monthly wellness check-ups. Some might use respite stays if they need short-term care, while others get special help with dementia or Alzheimer's care. Transportation is available for a fee when residents need to go to a doctor or run errands. The atmosphere stays warm and laid back, where everyone gets support with kindness and respect, and the staff make sure residents' safety and comfort come first.

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