Starfish Care Homes in Tucson, AZ

Starfish Care Homes is an assisted living community in Tucson, AZ.

Information last verified: May 18, 2026

4149 North Gardenview Circle, Tucson, AZ 85705

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

3.7 from 31 reviews

5 stars

20

4 stars

1

3 stars

0

2 stars

1

1 stars

9

Overall Review of Starfish Care Homes

common 18 reviews mention this

Care and communication stand out

Residents and families frequently describe caregivers who are kind, attentive, and responsive to needs.

Many reviewers say the staff is compassionate and shows up for residents day-to-day, including for dementia and end-of-life transitions. Several families also mention being kept informed, with staff communicating updates and responding to questions and concerns. A few negative reviews raise concerns about care declining, neglect, or lack of compassion, so experiences can vary.

common 3 reviews mention this

Home-style dining is a mixed bag

Dining gets both praise for home-cooked meals and complaints when food arrives cold.

Some residents and families specifically call out home cooked food and satisfaction with the meals. Others report a breakdown, describing food served cold. Dining plans are also set up for special dietary needs, including diabetes-related and special dietary restrictions.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Medication handling draws scrutiny

A small number of reviews question how medications are managed.

Two reviewers describe medication problems, including claims of incompetence and concerns about over-medicating after specific instructions. This contrasts with the broader picture of caregivers being attentive, but it’s a recurring enough issue to factor into your questions before enrolling.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, orderly spaces with gardens

Residents and families often mention a clean, orderly home with pleasant outdoor areas.

Multiple reviews highlight the facility as immaculate, with deep cleaning and an overall tidy feel. Reviewers also point to outdoor space—like gardens, a gazebo area, and paved pathways—as a place residents can safely spend time. Taken together, cleanliness and outdoor access appear to be consistent positives across many visits and longer stays.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

10 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living

Amenities

Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Tucson International (12 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Food City Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
Genoa-QOL Healthcare Co. (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (0.2 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (0.4 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (0.6 miles)
Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
Culver's (1.3 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (1.9 miles)

Physicians

Tucson Mall Family Eye Care (0.5 miles)
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of Arizona (0.9 miles)
Arizona Women's Imaging (1.1 miles)
Cornerstone Health and Family Practice (1.7 miles)
University Orthopedic Specialists (1.7 miles)
Saguaro Dermatology (1.7 miles)
Sheftel Scott, MD (1.8 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1 miles)
Ren Coffeehouse (2 miles)
Starbucks (2.5 miles)
Cartel Coffee Lab (2.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)

Parks

Children's Memorial Park (1 miles)
Rilito River Park (1.7 miles)
Joaquin Murrieta Park (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

Nw Medical Hospital (3.3 miles)
UMC Radiologic (3.3 miles)
Northwest Medical Center (3.3 miles)
UMC Emergency Room (3.3 miles)
The University of Arizona Medical Center - Medicine Clinic Physician Offices (3.4 miles)
Arizona Cancer Center (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Islamic Center Tucson (3.5 miles)
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (3.6 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.9 miles)

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