How does Avista Tucson keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Each of our communities has a monthly newsletter which is shared with residents and their family members. Our dedicated staff is always available to visit with you about your loved ones.

What transportation services does Avista Tucson offer to assisted living residents?

Scheduled transportation is offered to AL residents.

What safety features or security measures does Avista Tucson provide to protect residents who wander?

Our egress doors are alarm activated.

If Avista Tucson accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Our communities are pet-friendly with enclosed courtyards for our furry friends.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Avista Tucson. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

The average age of residents in AL is 85. Women tend to outnumber men 3 to 1. Favorite activities include Bingo, cards, crafts and musical entertainment.

What programs or activities does Avista Tucson offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Our intimate communities allow us to tailor programs to the interests and abilities of our individual residents.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Our staff receives monthly in-service trainings at the community level as well as mandatory monthly online training courses.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

We staff according to resident need. Each resident is assessed by our nursing team to determine their individual care plan, including how many staff it takes to safely assist a resident with care, prompting and cueing needed from staff, behaviors, medications, assistive devices, etc. We base our staffing on the level of care needed within our building.

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

All memory care staff are certified in a person-centered training called CARES. Staff is re-certified every two years. In addition, they receive monthly education focused on dementia specific topics, including but not limited to dementia related behaviors, the dementia disease process, personal care for residents with dementia, and how to engage a resident with dementia in meaningful activity.

What safety features or security measures does Avista Tucson offer to assisted living residents?

Each of our communities has a secured front entrance and visitors must sign in and out each time they enter and exit the community.

What techniques does Avista Tucson use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Our staff are trained in assisting our memory care residents with prompting and cueing while still encouraging residents to be as independent as possible during mealtime. Meals are served in courses on specialized dinnerware designed purposefully for residents with cognitive impairment. We create modified menus for our memory care neighborhoods to promote a successful dining experience.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Upon move in a resident receives initial assessment by the community nurse with follow up assessments at 30 days and 90 days. Thereafter an assessment is completed every 90 days or if there are any significant changes.

What makes the chef or dining program at Avista Tucson exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

We serve a variety of options at every meal, with table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days per week. Our menu is chef prepared and dietician supervised.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Avista Tucson during daytime and nighttime hours?

Our staffing is based upon the individual care needs of our residents as well as the current number of residents. Staffing will vary based upon these ratios.

What places are near Avista Tucson or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

There is a variety of shopping, worship services and restaurants nearby.

What programs or activities does Avista Tucson offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Our memory care programming follows an approach called My Day. Research shows that stimulating different parts of the brain during certain times of the day is most beneficial for the resident with dementia. We incorporate the concepts of mind, body, and spirit into our programming to ensure that all resident needs are being met. We think it is important to engage the resident as a whole person and utilize creative expressions such as art and music, cognitive stimulation, social gatherings, and spiritual activities. We utilize person-centered care to engage residents in reminiscing, including personalized stations and kits that focus on resident occupation, hobbies, and interests. See our activities calendar to learn more.

How does Avista Tucson keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We prioritize communication between staff and family regarding resident’s overall health. We utilize a family call program in which a community leader checks in with families about their loved one and any community updates.

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What You Should Know About Avista Tucson

Avista Tucson is a pet-friendly senior living community in Tucson, AZ, where we provide residents with quality care and assistance with their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Our senior community offers Alzheimer's and dementia care in addition to our assisted living accommodations, so you can have greater peace of mind that your loved one will receive supportive memory care on-site if the need arises. Each luxury apartment is specifically designed to offer an abundance of features that provide you with modern conveniences and design details that will make every day living more enjoyable. Some of these unique features include the following: Comfort and Style Carpeting Generous Closet and Storage Space Heating and Air Conditioning Quality Construction Throughout Window Treatments Pet Allowed Convenience: Individual Indoor Mailboxes Kitchenettes Refrigerator / Freezer Transportation: Scheduled Doctors Appointments Community Events/Outings For Your Added Safety: Illuminated Apartment Entry Ways Smoke Detectors Sprinkler System Throughout Our assisted living apartments include: Assistance with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, and dining Meals and snacks every day, with a dietician-supervised menu Nursing oversight Care for chronic conditions like diabetes Medication management Housekeeping and laundry Apartment maintenance and repairs Memory Care: Our trained staff provides a person-centered approach to memory care, which involves a daily rediscovery of changing resident needs and the flexibility to adapt to those changes. We engage our residents in activities designed to support their total well-being by offering a comforting neighborhood, familiar surroundings, places to gather, and dining for health and social benefits.

What Avista Tucson Offers

Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
Pets
Salon Services

State Licenses: AL10132C

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What Residents Are Saying

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Average of 8 reviews

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Assisted Living only refers families to appropriately licensed facilities.

Pet-Friendly

Most active retirement communities allow their residents to have pets for the fact that they can take care of them by themselves.

Transportation

Our transportation services include scheduled outings and transportation to some outside appointments.

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