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Amber Lights in Tucson, AZ

Amber Lights is an assisted living community in Tucson, AZ.

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Amber Lights in Tucson, AZ

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  • Interior

    A beautifully decorated restaurant interior with set tables and elegant lighting.
  • Outdoors

    A fenced outdoor swimming pool area with seating and surrounding greenery.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, natural light, and tasteful decor.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and large windows adorned with curtains and a potted plant.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table, yellow chairs, and decorative elements including artwork and plants.
  • Landscaping

    A beautifully illuminated courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by apartment buildings and lush greenery in the evening.

6231 North Montebella Road, Tucson, AZ 85704

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 73 reviews
5 stars
43
4 stars
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1 stars
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Amber Lights Costs & Pricing

At Amber Lights, the cost for a one-bedroom unit is set at $2,760 per month, which presents a competitively priced option compared to both Pima County and the broader Arizona region. In Pima County, similar accommodations typically reach an average of $3,660, while statewide costs hover around $3,532. This significant difference underscores Amber Lights' commitment to providing high-quality living spaces at more accessible rates, making it an attractive choice for those seeking comfortable and affordable housing without compromising on quality or amenities.

Floor plansAmber LightsPima CountyArizona
1 Bedroom$2,760$3,660$3,532

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Overall Review of Amber Lights

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Care support feels responsive

Residents and families frequently describe care teams as attentive and responsive.

Across multiple reviews, families describe the staff as showing up when help is needed and answering questions promptly. Several mentions connect this to daily support and smoother care transitions as needs change. A few reviewers also describe being supported with higher-acuity needs and end-of-life or hospice planning, while others report concerns about consistency and communication when requests for assistance take longer than expected.

differentiator

Food and dining stand out

Restaurant-style dining and regularly praised meals are a consistent highlight.

Many reviews call out the dining experience, with residents and families praising the quality of the food and the service in the dining room. Reviews also mention that special dietary needs are accommodated and that meals are part of the day’s social rhythm. Even when other aspects were criticized, dining shows up as a frequent point of satisfaction.

  • A beautifully decorated restaurant interior with set tables and elegant lighting.
  • A cozy dining room with a wooden table, yellow chairs, and decorative elements including artwork and plants.
differentiator

Aging-in-place across care levels

Residents can stay in their apartment as care levels change.

Several reviews emphasize “aging in place,” describing a setup where residents can move from independent living into assisted care without having to relocate again. Families also describe care transitions as manageable, including situations where care needs increased after rehab or hospitalization. This aligns with the community’s apartment-and-care approach, including independent living and assisted living options.

caveat

Staffing and responsiveness are mixed

Some reviews report delays or understaffing affecting day-to-day support.

Alongside frequent praise, a recurring concern is staffing pressure—reviewers describe being short-handed and note that response times for assistance can be delayed. Other reviews connect these concerns to maintenance and service reliability issues, like problems that took time to address. A separate set of reviews also mentions that some needs may be limited by what the community can provide for complex situations.

common

Tours and move-in support

Families often praise the guidance they receive during tours and transitions.

Reviews repeatedly describe positive experiences during the sales and onboarding process, including tours, apartment matching, and help coordinating the move. Several families also mention communication and support during stressful periods, such as arranging additional help ahead of time. While this is mostly tied to the transition period, residents’ ongoing experiences are still where opinions diverge most.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tucson International (15 miles away) Tucson International (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Genisis Ob Gyn (0.1 miles)
  • Roberts Periodontal Group (0.2 miles)
  • Orange Grove Family Practice (0.2 miles)
  • Tucson Endocrine Associates (0.3 miles)
  • Tucson Dermatology (0.3 miles)
  • MHC Obstetrics & Women's Health (0.3 miles)
  • Southern Arizona Center For Minimally Invasive Surgery (0.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nw Medical Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Northwest Medical Center (0.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.3 miles)
  • Sushi Garden (1.5 miles)
  • Pappoules (1.6 miles)
  • Mr. An's Teppan Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar (1.7 miles)
  • The Parish (1.8 miles)
  • Hifalutin (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • The Apothecary (2.4 miles)
  • Botanica (2.4 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Foothills 15 (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Rilito River Park (1.7 miles)
  • Children's Memorial Park (2.1 miles)
  • Linda Vista Park (4.3 miles)
  • Willow Park (4.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Village Bakehouse (2.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Ren Coffeehouse (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (2.8 miles)
  • Grace Community Covenant Church (4.4 miles)

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