By Tucson Senior Advisor Care Team · October 16, 2026
85704 has 59 ADHS-licensed assisted living homes and 7 centers. Most homes are ten-bed directed care houses; 26 of 56 had no deficiencies cited at their latest rated inspection. Compare night staffing and the last two inspections before visiting.
How many assisted living homes are in 85704?
On October 30, 2026, AZ Care Check listed 59 active assisted living homes and 7 assisted living centers with a 85704 address, the ZIP that covers much of Casas Adobes and northwest Tucson between Oracle Road and La Cholla. No other ZIP in Pima County comes close in the number of small homes.
| First licensed | Homes in 85704 |
|---|---|
| before 2010 | 14 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020 or later | 27 |
The supply is not new. Many homes have been licensed for well over a decade, and new licenses keep appearing as ranch houses change hands.
Why did so many homes open here?
The neighborhood's housing stock is the main reason. Single-story ranch houses on generous lots, built from the 1960s through the 1980s, convert well into ten-bed homes with wide hallways and accessible bathrooms. The area also sits close to Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital, which makes it practical for residents with frequent appointments.
For families, that history means plenty of choice inside a short drive, and also a lot of homes that look similar from the street.
Who owns them?
Ownership is fragmented. The 59 homes are held by 35 different licensees, and only 7 licensees hold more than one 85704 home. Most are owner-operated or run by small local companies, which is typical of Arizona's assisted living home sector.
Small ownership can mean a hands-on manager who knows every resident. It can also mean thin backup when a caregiver calls in sick. Ask who covers shifts and how often the manager is on site.
What does the inspection record show?
26 of the 56 homes with a rated inspection had no deficiencies cited at the most recent one. 25 homes show an enforcement action on AZ Care Check in the last three years. Those numbers are typical of Pima County homes overall, which suggests the ZIP's density has not produced worse oversight, but individual records vary widely.
Use our 85704 area page to sort homes by their latest inspection result, then read the statements of deficiencies for the few you plan to visit.
How do you narrow 59 options to three?
Filter first by what cannot change: distance from the family member who will visit most, and the service level needed. Nearly every home here holds a directed care license, so the license will not narrow the list much. Then filter by inspection history, keeping homes with recent clean inspections or only minor paperwork citations.
Finally, ask each remaining home three questions by phone: how many caregivers are awake overnight, whether the manager lives on site, and whether it currently has residents with needs similar to your parent's. Visit the three best answers.
What does a visit to a ten-bed home in 85704 look like?
Expect a house that looks like its neighbors, a shared living room with a television and a dining table, and a handful of residents at different stages of need. A caregiver or the manager will usually show you an open room and the bathroom it uses, then the backyard, which in a directed care home doubles as the secured outdoor area Arizona's rules require.
Notice the small things: whether residents are dressed and groomed by mid-morning, whether the house smells clean, whether staff call residents by name. Ask to see the posted ombudsman contact poster, which every Pima County long-term care facility must display.
85704 small homes: what the record shows and does not
| Shows | Does not show | |
|---|---|---|
| License | beds, service levels, owner, manager | staffing per shift |
| Inspections | dates and whether deficiencies were cited | prices or vacancies |
| Enforcement | actions in the last three years | older history |
Frequently asked questions
Is 85704 part of the city of Tucson?
Partly. ZIP 85704 covers some city neighborhoods and a large part of unincorporated Casas Adobes. The state rosters list these facilities under a Tucson mailing address either way, and Pima County agencies serve all of them.
Are 85704 homes more expensive than others in Tucson?
No published survey reports prices by ZIP. Small homes set their own all-inclusive rates, so the only reliable comparison is written quotes from the specific homes you are considering.
Do homes in 85704 accept ALTCS?
Some do and some do not. A home must contract with an ALTCS health plan to be paid for ALTCS services, and AZ Care Check does not show contracts. Ask each home which plans it works with.
What is the largest assisted living home size in Arizona?
An assisted living home may have no more than ten residents under A.R.S. 36-401. Facilities with eleven or more residents are licensed as assisted living centers.
Are there assisted living centers in 85704 too?
Yes. Alongside the small homes, the ADHS roster lists several larger assisted living centers with 85704 addresses. They appear in the centers table on our Casas Adobes page with their beds, service levels and latest inspection result.
How do I check a specific 85704 home's record?
Open the home on our Casas Adobes area page or in the directory, then follow the link to its AZ Care Check record for the full statements of deficiencies and any enforcement action.
