Personal care homes
A small, home-like setting with more attention.
Some people do better away from a large building, long hallways and a busy dining room. A small house with a handful of residents can feel calmer and more personal.
Always no-cost to you and your family.
Personal care homes are residential homes for about six to twelve residents, with a higher staff-to-resident ratio that can often support higher needs. We help you find a home that fits, at no cost to you.
What’s typically included
Inside a Personal Care Home
Help with daily activities
Bathing, dressing, toileting and moving around safely.
Medication management
Medications given and tracked by staff.
Meals, laundry and housekeeping
Home-cooked meals and a clean, comfortable house.
Limited activities
Simpler activities suited to a small group.
Who it’s for
A Good Fit When…
Personal care homes generally suit people who need a lot of help or who feel more at ease in a small setting.
Terminology varies by state. TODO(client): confirm the Arizona-correct term for "personal care home"
- Higher care needs that call for more staff attention.
- A preference for a small, quiet environment.
- Feeling overwhelmed in a large community.
- A need for a secured setting.
On a tour
Questions Worth Asking
Bring this list, or let us ask for you. You'll never walk into a tour unprepared.
- How many residents live here, and how many staff are on each shift?
- Is there a caregiver awake overnight?
- Is the home secured?
- How are meals planned around dietary needs?
- What happens if care needs increase?
How we help
Where We Come In
Care homes are small, which makes them hard to find and compare online. We know many of the homes around Tucson and can suggest the ones that suit your loved one, then join you to visit.
We care for every client like family.
Questions families ask
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a personal care home different from assisted living?
Both help with daily activities. A personal care home is a house with a small number of residents and usually a higher staff ratio, while an assisted living community is larger, with more amenities and activities.
Are personal care homes secured?
Many are, which can suit people with memory loss. Ask each home how it is secured and how it handles wandering.
Are activities offered?
Usually some, though fewer than at a large community. Ask what a typical day looks like.