Tuscany at McCormick Ranch

Tuscany at McCormick Ranch offers independent living along with other care options in a quiet neighborhood near HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, about 8 miles from downtown Scottsdale, where you see those Italian-style touches like marble columns, wood accents, and wall frescoes in the common areas that make it feel a bit special without being flashy, and you're looking at a full-service place where residents pick from private villas or spacious apartments, mostly one or two bedrooms, with some private garages and full kitchens that make it easy to keep your daily habits. Residents have access to a swimming pool, putting green, outdoor kitchens, shaded courtyards, even an Adventure's Club, plus scheduled transportation six days a week for appointments or outings. The dining room serves chef-prepared meals with flexible hours from breakfast to evening, and you'll find community dining along with the option for guests to join you at meals or stay overnight. Fitness and wellness classes run regularly, there's a fitness center, and the recreation room hosts things like Nintendo Wii bowling and game nights, so there's always something to do, and the activity manager keeps a daily calendar posted with trips and events like art projects or a cooking club. Residents can tend to private gardens, join a musical group, or relax in the cocktail lounge over hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and there's even a theater and salon with new lighting after a recent renovation, plus on-site spa, barber, and haircuts. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services-plus private cleaning if you want it-are all covered, along with maintenance, so residents skip any home repairs or yardwork, and everything's wired up for cable and free high-speed WiFi. You'll find residents coming and going with free parking for them and their visitors, and pets are allowed with some rules, so having a little dog or cat isn't a problem in most cases. Staff members get to know each resident, help with health issues and personal preferences, and provide different levels of help as needs change, including support for Alzheimer's or dementia if it comes to that, with on-site skilled nursing and memory care available for those who require it. There are also programs for veterans' benefits, financial advice sessions, and resources for caregivers, while the staff do their best to foster a warm community where people socialize, learn, and keep up with their favorite hobbies in a space that doesn't feel overwhelming or noisy.