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Brookdale East Tucson
8468 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710
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Brookdale East Tucson Description
Brookdale East Tucson is a large 60 bed community that offers assisted living and is about 4.5 miles outside the town of Tanque Verde, Arizona and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 57th highest rated community in the city out of 161 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Brookdale East Tucson offer a mixed perspective on the facility, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement. Some reviewers praise the facility for its excellent services, caring and professional staff, and the warm, welcoming environment it provides for its residents. Notable staff members such as Suzanne, Mark, Breanne, Darlene, Dale, and Susan receive special mentions for their dedication and hard work. The community is appreciated for its small, comfortable setting, lack of elevators, and the variety of activities and exercise classes available, including scenic drives and a commendable dining setup.
Many residents and their families express satisfaction with the level of care, the friendly atmosphere, and the sense of belonging and happiness they feel at Brookdale East Tucson. The staff's long tenure and the residents' cheerful demeanor are highlighted as positive indicators of the community's quality. Additionally, the facility's pet-friendly policy and its efforts to accommodate residents with special needs or behaviors are commended.
However, some reviews point out areas needing attention. Concerns are raised about the cleanliness of private rooms, the quality of food, especially the evening meal, and the level of care, which some find rushed due to apparent understaffing. The facility's cost is also a point of contention for some, with opinions that it may not justify the value compared to competitors. Furthermore, a lack of communication with families regarding their loved ones' care and issues is mentioned as a drawback.
Overall, while Brookdale East Tucson is praised for its staff's dedication, the caring environment, and the range of activities offered, feedback suggests room for improvement in cleanliness, food quality, staffing levels, cost justification, and communication with families.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Tanque Verde which is 4.5 miles away and has a population of 16,901 (small town).
- The average income is $47,309, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 89
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 73.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 63 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 301 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The median age is 33.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 7.18% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 15.46% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 32% Hispanic or Latino, and 56% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.31 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 108.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 8.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Fry's Food and Drug
0.8 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.0 miles awaySafeway
1.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.6 miles awayAlbertsons
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
E Wrightstown Rd at Pantano Rd
1.3 miles awayBroadway/Prudence
1.5 miles awayBanks
Vantage West Credit Union
0.9 miles awayWashington Federal
0.9 miles awayChase
1.0 miles awayHughes Federal Credit Union
1.0 miles awayBank of America
1.0 miles awayHospitals
Cornerstone Hospital of Southeastern Arizona
1.5 miles awaySaint Joseph's Hospital
2.5 miles awayTucson Medical Center
3.9 miles awayPalo Verde Behavioral Health
4.0 miles awayBanner University Medical Center Tucson
7.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayDentists
Hubrich Dentists
0.9 miles awayLuis Cueva DDS
1.7 miles awayDental Village
1.9 miles awayPaul Sharbo DDS
2.3 miles awayDental Implant Solutions
2.4 miles awayParks
Tucson
0.3 miles awayJesse Owens Park
1.2 miles awayMorris K. Udall Park
1.3 miles away1
1.8 miles away2
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Park Place Mall
3.2 miles awayPlaza Del Oro
11.2 miles awayFoothills Mall
13.8 miles awayCulture
Gaslight Theatre
2.1 miles awayLegacy Gallery
5.7 miles awayUnscrewed Theater
6.5 miles awayDeMeester Performance Center
6.8 miles awayThe Drawing Studio
7.4 miles awayRestaurants
Eegee
0.9 miles awayBahama Buck’s
0.9 miles awayIHOP
1.1 miles awayBaggin's
1.5 miles awayFirst Watch
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Licensing
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