Copper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tucson, AZ

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Copper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tucson, AZ

Copper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care is a memory care community in Tucson, AZ.

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5901 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741

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

4.5 from 74 reviews
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4 stars
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Copper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Costs & Pricing

Copper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a unique range of accommodations that are priced above the average for both Pima County and the state of Arizona. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,100 per month, significantly higher than the county's average of $2,805 and Arizona's average of $2,820. Similarly, the cost for a studio unit at Copper Canyon is $6,100; this also exceeds both local and state averages - Pima County's average is approximately $3,786 while Arizona as a whole sees an average of about $3,829. These rates reflect not only the quality of care provided but also the comprehensive services and personalized attention that residents receive at Copper Canyon, positioning it as a premium option in the assisted living market.

Floor plansCopper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory CarePima CountyArizona
Semi-Private$4,100$2,805$2,820
Studio$6,100$3,786$3,829

Overall Review of Copper Canyon Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

common 22 reviews mention this

Caregivers make residents feel respected

Residents and families describe staff who treat people with dignity.

Across the reviews, families consistently highlight respectful, patient caregiving—especially important for dementia and changing abilities. Multiple reviewers mention staff being attentive day-to-day, helping with routines like bathing and dressing, and working to keep residents comfortable. A few reviews also note communication and responsiveness when families have questions or concerns.

common 16 reviews mention this

Food and meals are a strong point

Meals are consistently praised, including how carefully food needs are handled.

Several residents are described as enjoying meals, with families calling out good quality food and home-cooked-style options. Reviewers also mention staff effort to get residents to eat, offering different foods and supporting appetite when weight loss or low intake becomes an issue. This matches the community’s dining setup, which includes restaurant-style dining, room service, and special diets like gluten-free, low/no sodium, kosher, and diabetes-focused meals.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep life structured

Many residents stay engaged thanks to frequent daily activities.

Reviews commonly point to regular programming and opportunities to do things throughout the week. Families describe daily memory exercises, group activities, and options like music and movement, plus an outdoor area for downtime. The community also lists a wide range of activities and on-site offerings, including art, games, devotional services, and live performances.

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Security and safe supervision stand out

Reviewers specifically mention secure, supervised care as a key benefit.

Some families emphasize security and supervision, describing the community as secure and noting the presence of around-the-clock security. That aligns with the property’s listed security gate and the way many reviewers talk about keeping residents safe and cared for. At the same time, a small number of negative reviews raise concerns about missed supervision and medication timing.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care issues center on medication

A couple of reviews describe medication handling problems.

While most feedback is positive about care, a small number of reviewers report serious medication concerns. These reviews mention situations like not receiving prescribed anxiety medication, medication timing issues, and concerns that medication was administered inappropriately. Other reviews counterbalance this by praising attentive medical staff and monitoring, so it’s a theme that shows up in sharply different ways.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high and keeps rising

Multiple families say the community is expensive compared with alternatives.

Cost comes up repeatedly as a challenge, with reviewers describing the rates as higher than other communities they compared and noting increases over time. One review calls out affordability concerns as rates rose after an initially reasonable period. The pricing also sits above both county and state benchmarks across unit types according to the available price-range information.

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

  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Party space Party space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Security gate Security gate
  • TV room TV room
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tucson International (14 miles away) Tucson International (14 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tucson, Arizona, offers convenient access to a variety of healthcare providers, including oncology specialists, internal medicine practitioners, obstetrics and gynecology services, endocrinologists, and pediatricians. Nearby hospitals like Northwest Medical Center ensure quick and easy access to medical care when needed. In terms of dining options, there are familiar choices like McDonald's and Applebee's as well as more unique options such as Sushi Garden and Mr. An's Teppan Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar. Several pharmacies are also within a short drive for prescription needs. For recreational activities, residents can enjoy the Rilito River Park and Children's Memorial Park nearby. Additionally, there is a range of cultural experiences available at the AMC Foothills 15 theater and local places of worship like Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Grace Community Covenant Church. Overall, this area provides a mix of essential services and amenities that cater to a comfortable and convenient senior living experience.

Physicians

  • Arizona Oncology (0.1 miles)
  • Casas Adobe Physicians (0.2 miles)
  • Casas Adobes Internal Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • MHC Obstetrics & Women's Health (0.2 miles)
  • Tucson Endocrine Associates (0.3 miles)
  • Cholla Pediatrics PC (0.4 miles)
  • Southern Arizona Center For Minimally Invasive Surgery (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Northwest Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Nw Medical Hospital (0.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.5 miles)
  • Sushi Garden (1.7 miles)
  • Pappoules (1.8 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.9 miles)
  • Mr. An's Teppan Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar (2.1 miles)
  • The Parish (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • The Apothecary (2.1 miles)
  • Botanica (2.1 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Food City Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Rilito River Park (1.6 miles)
  • Children's Memorial Park (2.2 miles)
  • Willow Park (4.6 miles)
  • Linda Vista Park (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Foothills 15 (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (2.7 miles)
  • Grace Community Covenant Church (4.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.9 miles)
  • Village Bakehouse (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Ren Coffeehouse (4.6 miles)

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