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Starfish Care Homes

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4161 North Gardenview Circle, Limberlost · Tucson, AZ 85705Licensed & Active
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 29 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking compassionate end-of-life care and a beautiful, garden-like environment. However, because of specific past allegations regarding medication errors, you should explicitly ask about their medication administration protocols and how they handle physician-directed restrictions.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

29 reviews analyzed
Starfish Care Homes is highly regarded by many families for its compassionate end-of-life care and its beautiful, well-maintained grounds. While many reviewers praise the attentive staff and the home-like atmosphere, there are serious allegations from a few families regarding medication errors and neglectful behavior.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities5.0Meds2.0Memory8.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate end-of-life and transition care
  • Beautifully maintained gardens and grounds
  • Clean and orderly living environments
  • Warm and caring staff members

Concerns

  • Allegations of medication mismanagement and over-sedation (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Perceived decline in attentive care in memory care units

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the beautiful gardens and grounds here; how do the residents typically enjoy the outdoor spaces during their daily activities?
  • 2Since we are looking for a very attentive environment, could you walk us through your specific protocols for medication administration and how you track accuracy?
  • 3What is the process for managing medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 4We noticed the staff is often described as very warm and caring; how do you ensure that level of personal connection is maintained as the community grows?
  • 5Could you tell us a bit more about the daily dining experience and how much input residents have regarding the menu and meal quality?
  • 6For residents with memory care needs, how do you ensure they receive consistent, personalized attention and engagement throughout the day?

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Key Review Excerpts

Starfish gave my Grandpa the best end of life transitional care we could have asked for, we knew he was so well looked after which made this bittersweet end of life time so much more bearable.

End-of-life care family member · 2024★★★★★

The staff takes such loving attention of my wife who has dementia. They exceed my expectations for memory care. My wife is happy, and safe and cared for.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

I am with an outside agency that works with some of the patients on this property and have been there many times highly recommended.

Outside agency professional · 2025★★★★★
Source: 29 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: AZ State Licensing Agency

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Dec 19, 2025Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on December 19, 2025.

Sep 20, 2023Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on September 20, 2023. 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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