Data as of October 30, 2026 (ADHS AZ Care Check)
What is Casa Theresita III licensed for in Tucson, AZ?
Casa Theresita III at 5209 South 11th Avenue, Tucson 85706 is an Arizona assisted living home licensed by ADHS under license AL5877H for 10 residents at the supervisory, personal, directed (10) levels, first licensed February 3, 2006; the current license runs March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
| License number | AL5877H |
|---|---|
| Facility type | Assisted Living Home (10 or fewer residents) |
| Licensed capacity | 10 |
| Service levels (beds) | supervisory, personal, directed (10) |
| Licensee (owner of record) | Arnold J. Obregon, Jr. / Helda Obregon |
| Manager on file | not shown |
| First licensed | February 3, 2006 |
| Current license term | March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 |
| Phone on the ADHS record | (520) 294-4708 |
| AZ Care Check record | open on azcarecheck.azdhs.gov |
The licensee of record is Arnold J. Obregon, Jr. / Helda Obregon, which holds no other active assisted living license in Pima County.
What did ADHS inspections of Casa Theresita III find?
AZ Care Check lists 2 inspections of Casa Theresita III from October 2024 to October 14, 2025: 2 with deficiencies cited, 0 with none, and 2 that included a complaint investigation; at the latest one (Complaint + Compliance (Annual)), ADHS cited deficiencies.
| Inspection date | Type | Result | ADHS opening statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | Complaint + Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint [complaint #] conducted on October 14, 2025: |
| October 30, 2024 | Complaint + Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint [complaint #] conducted on October 30, 2024: |
Has ADHS taken enforcement action against Casa Theresita III?
AZ Care Check lists 1 enforcement action against Casa Theresita III in the last three years (1 closed (complete)), the most recent decided November 4, 2025.
| Enforcement # | Decision date | Status | Arose from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00148128 | November 4, 2025 | Closed (Complete) | Inspection |
How does Casa Theresita III compare with other Pima County homes?
Among Pima County's 257 active assisted living homes, Casa Theresita III has been licensed longer than 93% of them (20.7 years), and deficiencies were cited at 100% of its listed inspections against a county median of 50%.
Which licensed facilities are closest to Casa Theresita III?
The closest licensed assisted living buildings to Casa Theresita III are Care Haven #1 Trejo, LLC (about 1.0 miles) and Manantial de Vida, LLC (about 1.5 miles); 1 of the six nearest had no deficiencies cited at their latest rated inspection.
| Nearby facility | Type | Beds | Directed care | Latest inspection | Result | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Haven #1 Trejo, LLC | Home | 10 | yes | October 2, 2025 | Deficiencies cited | ~1.0 mi |
| Manantial de Vida, LLC | Home | 10 | yes | July 10, 2026 | No deficiencies | ~1.5 mi |
| Marshall Home for Men | Center | 52 | no | July 9, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~2.0 mi |
| A Breath of Life Care Home LLC | Home | 3 | yes | January 20, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~2.3 mi |
| Betania Care Home LLC | Home | 10 | yes | October 2, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~2.4 mi |
| Sierra Adult Care, LLC | Home | 10 | yes | April 22, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~2.4 mi |
Nearest CMS-certified nursing homes: Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson (about 1.7 miles, 120 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5); Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre (about 2.9 miles, 240 beds, CMS overall 2 of 5).
Casa Theresita III (license AL5877H): what it is and is not
| It is | It is not | |
|---|---|---|
| License | ADHS assisted living home, 10 beds | a nursing care institution (nursing home) license |
| Dementia care | licensed for directed care | a separate memory-care license (Arizona has none) |
| Inspection record | 2 ADHS inspections listed | a star rating (Arizona publishes none for assisted living) |
| Medical care | intermittent nursing only, by rule | 24-hour skilled nursing |
