1. Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley
City: Oro Valley, AZ
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (520) 901-3500
Address: 1551 E. Tangerine Rd.
Description: Established in 2005, this 144-bed facility offers emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, oncology, and an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Specialized services include high-definition, state-of-the-art radiological and diagnostic equipment and operating suites.
2. Saffron Indian Bistro
City: Oro Valley, AZ
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (520) 743-9100
Address: 7607 N. Oracle Rd.
Description: Sophisticated and sleek, Saffron offers new Indian cuisine in a modern setting. But you’ll still find your favorites here; samosas and pakoras, biryanis and naan, tandoori and tikka masalas are all on the menu, served up on beautiful geometric plates and bowls. The airy, high-ceilinged space is light and offers a lovely view of the mountains from large, open windows. Professional servers glide across the floor whisking plates away and replenishing drinks. The all-you-can-eat lunch buffet served daily is a great introduction to the variety of Indian-inspired dishes served here. Open daily.
3. Fairwinds Desert Point
City: Oro Valley, AZ
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (520) 498-1111
Address: 10701 N. La Reserve Dr.
Description: This is an upscale senior community nestled in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. You’ll find studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartments that range in size from 417 to 1,437 square feet, all on a month-to-month plan. Dining facilities are elegant, and when the weather is right, you can even dine outside. In the mornings a full breakfast is served, and residents are offered a choice of lunch or dinner. Lots of activities here will keep you busy. They have classes, a library, lap pool, movie theater, spa, Jacuzzi, putting green, and other amenities. A full-time guest services supervisor provides a comprehensive activity program. Desert Point provides independent and assisted living in an integrated environment to those age 62 and over.
4. Splendido At Rancho Vistoso
City: Oro Valley, AZ
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (520) 878-2612, (888) 381-8889
Address: 13500 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Description: Splendido has received not one, but two “Best of 50+” housing awards and is beautifully designed. The community offers 246 luxurious villas and terrace homes for independent living in addition to assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support care. Amenities include 6 dining areas, a fitness and wellness center and spa, 2 swimming pools, an 18-hole putting course, cybercafe, billiards room, library, on-site health-care center, and many social activities. In addition to a rental fee, there is a monthly fee that covers a wide range of services.
5. Sun City Vistoso Community
City: Oro Valley, AZ
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (520) 825-3711
Address: 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
Description: In early 1987 Del Webb opened Sun City Tucson within the larger master-planned community of Rancho Vistoso about 10 miles northwest of Tucson in what is now the town of Oro Valley. Within 10 years the 2,500 homes covering Sun City Tucson’s 1,000 acres were sold out, but resales are on the market if you choose to live here.Del Webb is renowned for the amenities and activities they offer adults 55 and older, and Sun City is no exception. Multimillion-dollar recreation facilities include pools, 8 tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, restaurants, and countless arts, crafts, clubs, and sports offerings available to residents who own a home there and pay homeowner association fees. And surrounding Sun City is the larger community of Rancho Vistoso, with shopping centers, medical and professional offices, shops, restaurants, churches, schools, and additional sports and recreation facilities. (Rancho Vistoso’s 7,555 acres contain developments by many builders, but only Sun City has an age qualification.)Although Sun City is a bit remote from downtown Tucson, this area of town continues to grow. Mountain views abound, as do wide streets, miles of walking paths, golf course views, and a low crime rate. If you’re an active adult who still wants to own (and care for) a house, contact an area real estate agent for homes available in Sun City Tucson. To find it, go north on Oracle Road to Rancho Vistoso Boulevard.