Sun City Health And Rehabilitation Center in Tucson, AZ

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Sun City Health And Rehabilitation Center in Tucson, AZ

Sun City Health And Rehabilitation Center is a memory care community in Tucson, AZ.

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9940 West Union Hills Drive, Tucson, AZ 85373

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

4.1 from 122 reviews
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Overall Review of Sun City Health And Rehabilitation Center

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, attentive, and responsive.

A large share of reviewers describe the staff as friendly and caring, with particular praise for nurses and CNAs who treat residents with respect. Several also mention quick call-light responses, being kept updated, and staff taking time to answer questions or help families navigate next steps. A smaller set of negative reviews contrasts this with complaints about understaffing, delayed responses, and poor follow-up after discharge.

common 19 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Many reviews highlight a clean facility and well-kept rooms.

Many reviewers say the building is clean and odor-free, and several specifically call out clean rooms, clean restrooms, or a generally well-maintained environment. Some families add that residents were kept clean and that the facility felt comfortable. On the other hand, multiple critical reviews mention unpleasant odors, dirty conditions, or cleanliness problems like trash, fluids, or insects.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food is good, but mixed

Food experiences vary, with some calling it good and others calling it hit-or-miss.

Several reviewers describe meals as good, tasty, or even a standout, including praise for soups made from scratch. Some also note that residents were helped with eating or that food made a difference in comfort. A few negative reviews counter that the food was cold, not edible, or inconsistent, making dining a clear point of divergence in the feedback.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Care quality depends on staffing

Some residents and families say care quality suffers when staffing is stretched.

Alongside many positive accounts, a recurring theme in critical reviews is understaffing or delays in care, including long waits for call lights, limited bathing, and missed or insufficient therapy sessions. Several negative reviewers describe discharge and aftercare as difficult, with concerns about follow-up and support once leaving the facility. At least some positive reviews acknowledge challenges like staffing while still emphasizing that staff remained kind and that needs were met.

common 10 reviews mention this

Strong therapy and daily activities

Reviews commonly connect the experience to therapy participation and resident activities.

Many reviewers mention physical and occupational therapy, describing therapy sessions as helping recovery and improvements over time. Others also highlight that residents had daily activities, planned events, or a resident activity room. A few negative reviews dispute the level or frequency of therapy and say sessions were missed or limited, which is why this theme comes with some variation.

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

  • 118 resident community capacity 118 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (22 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tucson, Arizona offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS within a few miles, accessing necessary medications is made easy. There are also various dining options such as Ventana Lakes Yacht Club and Peoria Artisan Brewery for enjoyable meals out. For medical needs, there are reputable physicians like Sonoran Vein and Endovascular nearby. The area provides entertainment options with theaters like Arrowhead Fountains 18 for movie lovers. Places of worship such as The Church At Arrowhead are available for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread offer cozy spots for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. Parks like Fletcher Heights Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, while hospitals like HonorHealth Health Center ensure access to quality healthcare services. Overall, this part of Tucson offers a well-rounded community for seniors to live comfortably and thrive in their golden years.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ventana Lakes Yacht Club (1.1 miles)
  • Line Thai Resteraunt (1.2 miles)
  • Peoria Artisan Brewery (1.7 miles)
  • Whataburger (2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.5 miles)
  • Arrowhead Grill (2.6 miles)
  • Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Sonoran Vein and Endovascular (1.4 miles)
  • Pleasant Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
  • Aspire Pedi. Therapy (2.3 miles)
  • Associated Retina Consultants (2.5 miles)
  • The CORE Institute - Sun City (3.3 miles)
  • Multi-Specialty Physicians (3.4 miles)
  • Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, PC (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Arrowhead Fountains 18 (2.9 miles)
  • AMC Arrowhead 14 (3.2 miles)
  • AMC Surprise Pointe 14 (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Church At Arrowhead (2.9 miles)
  • St Thomas More Parish (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Fletcher Heights Park (3.2 miles)
  • Rio Vista Community Park (3.5 miles)
  • Indoor Playgrounds International (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • HonorHealth Health Center (4.2 miles)
  • Apricus Medical Group (5.3 miles)

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