Villas At Houghton - Villa H in Tucson, AZ

Villas At Houghton - Villa H is an assisted living community in Tucson, AZ.

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880 North Whispering Rabbit Place, Tucson, AZ 85748

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

4.1 from 60 reviews
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Villas At Houghton - Villa H

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Care concerns around meds and safety

Some residents and families describe serious breakdowns with medication handling and resident safety.

A handful of reviewers express concerns about medication administration, including missed antibiotics and medications reportedly being dispensed incorrectly. Multiple negative comments also connect these care issues to outcomes like worsening infections and falls, with residents sometimes left on the floor for long periods. Several reviewers also describe understaffing and lack of proper follow-through after incidents, saying it affected safety.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe daily activities that help keep people engaged and happy.

Several families mention that the community offers activities that residents look forward to. One reviewer highlights fun daily activities that kept residents active, while another credits the activities coordinator with helping a grandmother enjoy creative events like tie-dye. Another reviewer says their family member was excited to participate and not pushed aside.

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Home-like feel and clean spaces

Reviews frequently mention clean, comfortable spaces that feel more like home than an institution.

Many positive reviews describe the villas as clean and well-kept, with residents able to enjoy comfortable, home-like living spaces. One reviewer specifically praises cleanliness of the facilities, and another says the property is kept clean and beautiful. A separate set of comments points out odors and cleanliness problems, including a report about urine smell, showing that experiences are not consistent across reviewers.

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Staff communication and responsiveness

Families often praise staff for being responsive and keeping them informed about care.

Across reviews, families describe staff as attentive and quick to help, including communicating clearly when health or care needs arise. Some reviewers mention being kept in the loop during medical situations, and others highlight specific staff members for helpful communication and medical responsiveness. At the same time, the negative reviews raise concerns about missed or mishandled care tasks, suggesting communication and follow-through may vary by experience.

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Features

Housing

  • 10 resident community capacity 10 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Tucson International (13 miles away) Tucson International (13 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tucson, Arizona offers a variety of amenities and services that could be suitable for senior living. There are multiple theaters nearby for entertainment, as well as several pharmacies for convenient access to medication. In terms of dining options, there are various restaurants ranging from fast food to sit-down establishments. Additionally, there are several medical facilities in the area including hospitals and physician offices. The presence of parks and places of worship can provide opportunities for recreation and spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood appears to offer a good balance of convenience and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a vibrant community in which to live.

Theaters

  • Galaxy Theatres Tucson (0.9 miles)
  • Century Park Place 20 And Xd (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Osco Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Le Buzz (2.4 miles)
  • Coffee X Change (4.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
  • The Human Bean (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Los Betos Mexican Food (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.1 miles)
  • El Molinito (3.3 miles)
  • Culver's (3.7 miles)
  • Hooters (4 miles)
  • Subway (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Med Clinics (3.4 miles)
  • Arizona Inpatient Medicine Associates (4 miles)
  • Sheldon Dr - Marks Sheldon Marks MD (4.1 miles)
  • Tmj Disorders Orofacial Pain Center PC (4.1 miles)
  • Radiology (4.8 miles)
  • Harmony Obgyn (4.8 miles)
  • Jason M Levine (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • McDonald Park (3.6 miles)
  • Udall Park Soccer Fields (4 miles)
  • Palo Verde Park (4.7 miles)
  • Fantasy Island (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Presbyterian Church (4.9 miles)
  • Grace To The Nations (5.3 miles)
  • Tucson Arizona Rincon Stake (6.1 miles)
  • Rincon Congregational Church (6.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph's Hospital (5 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital - Tucson (5.2 miles)
  • Curahealth Tucson (5.2 miles)
  • Danville Services (6 miles)
  • Providence Service (6.1 miles)
  • Tmc Labor and Delivery (6.4 miles)

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