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Homestead on 18th, the

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and respectful caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

5238 East 18th Street, Desert Aire/loma Linda · Tucson, AZ 85711Licensed & Active
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 24 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a personalized, home-like environment where residents are treated with genuine dignity. The staff and owners are highly praised for their compassion and involvement. However, if you are concerned about financial transparency, we recommend requesting a detailed, written breakdown of all fees and entry costs during your tour to avoid any discrepancies.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

24 reviews analyzed
Families considering Homestead on 18th can expect a warm, home-like environment characterized by highly compassionate staff and attentive owners. While the facility is widely praised for its dignity-focused care and beautiful grounds, some past reviewers have raised concerns regarding pricing transparency and communication with management.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and respectful caregiving staff
  • Engaged and accessible owners
  • Beautifully maintained grounds and uplifting atmosphere
  • Strong focus on dignity and holistic care

Concerns

  • Issues with pricing transparency and entry fees
  • Communication difficulties with management

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how beautifully maintained the grounds are; what kind of outdoor activities or garden strolls do residents typically enjoy here?
  • 2The owners seem very involved and responsive to the community; how often can we expect to have direct check-ins with the management team?
  • 3We want to make sure we have a clear understanding of the long-term financial commitment; could you walk us through the full breakdown of monthly costs and any one-time entry fees?
  • 4We value the focus on dignity and holistic care mentioned by others; how does the staff personalize daily care routines to respect each resident's individual preferences?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health needs during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate assistance?
  • 6How does the staff ensure that communication remains seamless between the care team and our family regarding any updates on our loved one's well-being?

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Key Review Excerpts

The last 6 months he has had the care any family member would want for there aging parents, all the way from compassion, respecting there dignity, to assisting with end of life needs.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The care staff members are knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely want to get to know their residents. The meals are very good and great care is taken to make sure each individual resident’s needs are met.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

This is the only place where I have genuinely felt she was safe, her medical needs were seen to and she herself was treated with respect and affection.

Long-term resident's guardian · 2018★★★★★
Source: 24 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: AZ State Licensing Agency

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Jun 4, 2025Routine

The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on June 4, 2025:

Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definitionA.R.S. § 36-420.01.ACorrected Jul 18, 2025

Based on documentation review and interview, the health care institution failed to develop and administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. Findings include: 1. A review of E3's personnel records revealed documentation of training for fall prevention and fall recovery was not available for review. 2. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the facility had failed to administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery.

a-f. Tuberculosis ScreeningR9-10-113.A.2.a-fCorrected Jul 18, 2025

Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the health care institution's chief administrative officer failed to ensure the health care institution documented, and implemented tuberculosis infection control activities required in R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Findings include: 1. A review of E3’s personnel record revealed documentation a negative test for TB. However, documentation of baseline screening to include a risk assessment and symptom screen was not available for review. 2. A review or R1's medical record revealed a negative test for TB. However, documentation of baseline screening to include a risk assessment and symptom screen was not available for review. 3. A review or R3's medical record revealed a negative test for TB. However, documentation of baseline screening to include a risk assessment and symptom screen was not available for review. 4. In an interview, E1 acknowledged the health care institution had not documented, and implemented tuberculosis infection control activities required in R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Technical assistance was provided for this rule during the on-site compliance inspection completed on May 8, 2024.

AdministrationR9-10-803.A.9Corrected Jul 18, 2025

Based on record review, documentation review, and interview, the governing authority failed to ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411, for three of three personnel records reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk if a personnel member was a danger to a vulnerable population. A.R.S. § 36-411 states: "A. Except as provided in subsection F of this section, as a condition of licensure or continued licensure of a residential care institution, a nursing care institution or a home health agency and as a condition of employment in a residential care institution, a nursing care institution or a home health agency, employees and owners of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies, contracted persons of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies or volunteers of residential care institutions, nursing care institutions or home health agencies who provide medical services, nursing services, behavioral health services, health-related services, home health services or direct supportive services and who have not been subject to the fingerprinting requirements of a health professional's regulatory board pursuant to title 32 shall have a valid fingerprint clearance card that is issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1 or shall apply for a fingerprint clearance card within twenty working days after employment or beginning volunteer work or contracted work. B. A health professional who has complied with the fingerprinting requirements of the health professional's regulatory board as a condition of licensure or certification pursuant to title 32 is not required to submit an additional set of fingerprints to the department of public safety pursuant to this section. C. Each residential care institution, nursing care institution and home health agency shall make documented, good faith efforts to: 1. Contact previous employers to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to a person's fitness to work in a residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency. 2. Verify the current status of a person's fingerprint clearance card. 3. Beginning January 1, 2025, verify that a potential employee is not on the adult protective services registry pursuant to section 46-459. If a potential employee is found to be on the adult protective services registry, the residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency may not hire the potential employee. 4. On or before March 31, 2025, verify that each employee is not on the adult protective services registry pursuant to section 46-459. If an employee is found to be on the adult protective services registry, the residential care institution, nursing care institution or home health agency shall take action to terminate the employment of that employee. 5. Beginning March 31, 2025, annually reverify that each employee is not on the adult protective services registry pursuant to sectio

PersonnelR9-10-806.A.10Corrected Jul 18, 2025

Based on observation, documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver provided current documentation of first aid training before providing assisted living services to a resident, for one of one two sampled caregivers. The deficient practice posed a risk if a caregiver was unable to meet a resident's needs during an emergency. Findings include: 1. A review of the facility work schedule revealed E2 had worked as a caregiver on the 6 AM to 6:15 PM shift on Sunday, May 25, 2025 and Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and had worked on the 6 AM to 2 PM shift on Monday, May 26, 2025. 2. A review of E2's personnel record revealed E2 had been hired as a caregiver in January of 2022. However, E2's personnel record contained a first aid certification with a marked expiration of June 2024. 3. A review of E2's personnel record revealed current documentation of first aid training, after June 2024, was not available for review. 4. In an interview, E1 acknowledged E2 had not provided current documentation of First Aid training after E2's previous certification had expired in June 2024.

May 8, 2024Routine
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No deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on May 8, 2024. Based on this deficiency-free compliance inspection, the Department shall not conduct a compliance inspection for twenty-four months, according to A.R.S. \'a7 36-425(E). Subsection (E) does not prohibit the Department from enforcing licensing requirements as authorized by A.R.S. \'a7 36-424.

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