Sunrise at River Road at Tucson, AZ

Sunrise at River Road

About Sunrise at River Road

Sunrise at River Road in Tucson, Arizona, offers a warm and welcoming senior living experience surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and the charm of the Southwest. Designed to feel like home, our community features beautiful landscaping, fresh flowers, and friendly pets that bring joy to everyday life. Located near top Tucson attractions such as the Tucson Mall, Desert Diamond Casino, Old Tucson Studios, the University of Arizona, and the Arizona Theater Company, Sunrise at River Road makes it easy to enjoy all that the city has to offer while living in comfort and care.

At Sunrise at River Road, we provide both assisted living and memory care, ensuring that every resident receives the level of support they need. Our dedicated staff is available 24 hours a day to help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management — all with compassion and respect. We take care of the housekeeping, laundry, and trash removal so residents can spend more time doing what they love and less time worrying about chores.

Life here is vibrant and engaging. Each day brings opportunities for connection, movement, and fun. Residents can start their mornings with peaceful bird-watching, join fitness sessions, play games, attend movie nights, and socialize during community events and snack socials. The inviting lounge areas are perfect for relaxing with friends — or even enjoying a margarita together as the sun sets over the desert landscape.

Dining at Sunrise at River Road is a true pleasure. Residents enjoy restaurant-style service with three nutritious, chef-prepared meals each day. Favorites like beef and broccoli stir-fry, parmesan chicken, and grilled shrimp are made with heart-healthy ingredients and plenty of flavor. Every meal is designed to nourish both body and spirit while providing a welcoming, social dining experience.

Residents can choose from a variety of comfortable living arrangements, including private studios, one-bedroom apartments, and semi-private rooms. Each space features beautiful interiors and thoughtful touches that make it easy to feel at home.

At Sunrise at River Road, you’ll find more than a place to live — you’ll find a caring community where every day feels meaningful, safe, and full of life.

Care and support at Sunrise at River Road

Sunrise at River Road offers the following levels of care in Tucson:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Memory Care: Secure, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with structured daily routines.

On the healthcare side, the community lists diabetic care, support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. Ask the team how care plans are assessed and updated as needs change.

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Homes, features and common spaces

Residents can choose from one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms, with private bathrooms. Features include cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, kitchenettes, accessible design, wheelchair-accessible showers, ground-floor apartments and air conditioning. Common areas include a beauty salon, indoor lounges, a TV lounge, a library, outdoor seating areas and a barber shop, making it easy to spend time with neighbors and visiting family.

Dining at Sunrise at River Road

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with guest meals for visiting family, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining and special dining programs. Special diets are catered for, including low-sodium, no-sugar, vegan and vegetarian meals. Other dining spaces include a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Activities and daily life

Residents can stay active and social with Bible study group, stretching classes, live well programs, live musical performances, devotional activities on-site, gardening club, walking club, quilting or sewing club and holiday parties, among 20 listed activities. The community also arranges trips and outings. For recreation, there is an arts and crafts center, a movie theater room, a piano or organ and raised garden beds. Services such as a visiting beautician, housekeeping and laundry service are available.

Sunrise at River Road is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation and easy access to public transit. Languages spoken include English and Spanish.

Senior living near Sunrise at River Road in Tucson, AZ

Sunrise at River Road is located at 4975 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718. If you are comparing options in the area, browse assisted living and senior care in Tucson or explore senior living across Arizona, where you can compare communities statewide.

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Helpful guides for families

Questions to ask when you visit Sunrise at River Road

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What dementia training do memory care staff receive, and how are secure areas managed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about Sunrise at River Road

What types of care does Sunrise at River Road offer?
Sunrise at River Road offers assisted living and memory care in Tucson, AZ. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at Sunrise at River Road?
Sunrise at River Road offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does Sunrise at River Road allow pets?
Yes. Sunrise at River Road is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does Sunrise at River Road provide transportation?
Sunrise at River Road offers complimentary transportation and easy access to public transit. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is Sunrise at River Road located?
Sunrise at River Road is at 4975 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718, in Tucson, Arizona.

How much does Sunrise at River Road cost?
Pricing at Sunrise at River Road depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Additional Information about Sunrise at River Road

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Dining Venues

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • Bible Study Group
  • Birthday Parties
  • Book Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Trivia Games
  • Walking Club

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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