Data as of October 30, 2026 (ADHS AZ Care Check)
What is The Gardens at Blenman Elm licensed for in Tucson, AZ?
The Gardens at Blenman Elm at 1615 North Norton Avenue, Tucson 85719 is an Arizona assisted living home licensed by ADHS under license AL11702H for 10 residents at the supervisory, personal, directed (10) levels, first licensed November 19, 2020; the current license runs November 19, 2025 to November 18, 2026.
| License number | AL11702H |
|---|---|
| Facility type | Assisted Living Home (10 or fewer residents) |
| Licensed capacity | 10 |
| Service levels (beds) | supervisory, personal, directed (10) |
| Licensee (owner of record) | The Gardens at Blenman Elm LLC |
| Manager on file | Tamera Taylor |
| First licensed | November 19, 2020 |
| Current license term | November 19, 2025 – November 18, 2026 |
| Phone on the ADHS record | (480) 258-5376 |
| AZ Care Check record | open on azcarecheck.azdhs.gov |
The licensee of record is The Gardens at Blenman Elm LLC, which holds no other active assisted living license in Pima County.
What did ADHS inspections of The Gardens at Blenman Elm find?
AZ Care Check lists 6 inspections of The Gardens at Blenman Elm from November 2023 to August 14, 2026: 6 with deficiencies cited, 0 with none, and 4 that included a complaint investigation; at the latest one (Complaint), ADHS cited deficiencies.
| Inspection date | Type | Result | ADHS opening statement |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | Complaint | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during an on-site investigation of complaint [complaint #] conducted on August 14, 2026: |
| June 19, 2026 | Complaint | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint [complaint #] conducted on June 19, 2026: |
| May 27, 2026 | Complaint + Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiency was found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint [complaint #] conducted on May 27, 2026: |
| December 2, 2024 | Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on December 2, 2024: |
| January 29, 2024 | Complaint | Deficiencies cited | An on-site investigation of complaint [complaint #] was conducted on January 29, 2024, and the following deficiencies were cited . |
| November 14, 2023 | Compliance (Annual) | Deficiencies cited | The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on November 14, 2023: |
Has ADHS taken enforcement action against The Gardens at Blenman Elm?
AZ Care Check lists 3 enforcement actions against The Gardens at Blenman Elm in the last three years (3 closed (complete)), the most recent decided July 22, 2026.
| Enforcement # | Decision date | Status | Arose from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00112059 | January 9, 2024 | Closed (Complete) | Account |
| 00111717 | March 1, 2024 | Closed (Complete) | Inspection |
| 00174503 | July 22, 2026 | Closed (Complete) | Inspection |
How does The Gardens at Blenman Elm compare with other Pima County homes?
Among Pima County's 257 active assisted living homes, The Gardens at Blenman Elm has been licensed longer than 39% of them (5.9 years), and deficiencies were cited at 100% of its listed inspections against a county median of 50%.
Which licensed facilities are closest to The Gardens at Blenman Elm?
The closest licensed assisted living buildings to The Gardens at Blenman Elm are Care Nest Senior Care LLC (about 0.9 miles) and Tender Care II (about 1.1 miles); 2 of the six nearest had no deficiencies cited at their latest rated inspection.
| Nearby facility | Type | Beds | Directed care | Latest inspection | Result | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Nest Senior Care LLC | Home | 9 | yes | June 5, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~0.9 mi |
| Tender Care II | Home | 10 | yes | April 21, 2026 | No deficiencies | ~1.1 mi |
| St. Luke's Home | Center | 80 | no | September 1, 2026 | No deficiencies | ~1.5 mi |
| Hacienda de Caring Hands LLC | Home | 10 | yes | January 9, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~1.6 mi |
| The Groves Assisted Living Place Llc-Plum | Home | 10 | yes | February 27, 2026 | Deficiencies cited | ~1.7 mi |
| The Groves Assisted Living Place Llc-Peach | Home | 10 | yes | November 25, 2025 | Deficiencies cited | ~1.8 mi |
Nearest CMS-certified nursing homes: Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation (about 1.2 miles, 102 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5); Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center (about 1.4 miles, 200 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5).
The Gardens at Blenman Elm (license AL11702H): 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 | 6 ADHS inspections listed | a star rating (Arizona publishes none for assisted living) |
| Medical care | intermittent nursing only, by rule | 24-hour skilled nursing |
