Hospitals & Memory Care Units Serving Tucson

Tucson families looking for hospital care related to dementia or Alzheimer's disease can start with the CMS-listed hospitals below, then call each facility to ask whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. Federal hospital data for Tucson includes each facility's name, address, ownership, emergency services status, and overall star rating. It does not say whether a dedicated memory unit exists, so that question has to be confirmed directly with the hospital.

None of the hospitals named on this page are presented as endorsing any private home care service. For in-home help around an admission, see the Tucson care hub and hospital discharge care.

What CMS data shows about Tucson hospitals

CMS publishes each Tucson hospital's name, street address, facility type, ownership, emergency services status, and overall star rating, and it does not publish whether the hospital has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit. Use the listings below as a calling list, then ask about dementia-capable staffing, sitters, and how discharge planning works for a patient with dementia.

The CDC describes dementia as involving difficulties with memory and thinking that interfere with daily activities, and notes that Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. CDC: About Alzheimer's disease and dementia

CMS-listed hospitals serving Tucson

Tucson is served by several CMS-listed acute care hospitals, a Veterans Administration medical center, and one psychiatric hospital. Addresses, phone numbers, ownership, and star ratings below come from CMS Hospital General Information. Ask each hospital directly about memory-related services before assuming a specialized unit is available.

VA S. Arizona Healthcare System

3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723. Phone: (520) 629-1821. CMS lists this facility as acute care under Veterans Health Administration ownership, with emergency services and an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ask the VA which services are available to eligible veterans and whether dementia-related needs can be addressed on this campus. CMS Care Compare profile for VA S. Arizona Healthcare System

Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. Phone: (520) 874-2000. CMS lists this facility as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit, private ownership, emergency services, and an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Confirm dementia-related inpatient support and discharge planning directly with the hospital. CMS Care Compare profile for Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719. Phone: (520) 874-4189. CMS lists this facility as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit, private ownership, emergency services, and an overall rating of 3 out of 5. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. CMS Care Compare profile for Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

St. Joseph's Hospital

350 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711. Phone: (520) 873-3000. CMS lists this facility as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit, other ownership, emergency services, and an overall rating of 3 out of 5. Confirm dementia-related services with the hospital before an admission. CMS Care Compare profile for St. Joseph's Hospital

Northwest Medical Center

6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741. Phone: (520) 469-8100. CMS lists this facility as an acute care hospital with proprietary ownership, emergency services, and an overall rating of 2 out of 5. Ask the hospital how it supports patients living with dementia during a stay and at discharge. CMS Care Compare profile for Northwest Medical Center

St. Mary's Hospital

1601 West St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745. Phone: (520) 872-3000. CMS lists this facility as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit, private ownership, emergency services, and an overall rating of 2 out of 5. Confirm any geriatric or memory-related services directly with the hospital. CMS Care Compare profile for St. Mary's Hospital

Tucson Medical Center

5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712. Phone: (520) 324-1399. CMS lists this facility as an acute care hospital with voluntary non-profit, private ownership, emergency services, and an overall rating of 2 out of 5. Ask about discharge planning for a patient with dementia before the return home. CMS Care Compare profile for Tucson Medical Center

El Dorado Springs

1400 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85712. Phone: (520) 222-8268. CMS lists this facility as a psychiatric hospital with proprietary ownership. CMS has not assigned an overall star rating. Confirm current programs directly with the hospital rather than assuming it is a general medical hospital or a dedicated memory unit. CMS Care Compare profile for El Dorado Springs

NIA-designated Alzheimer's research centers

The National Institute on Aging funds Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers at medical institutions across the United States. NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

Those centers focus on Alzheimer's disease research and related clinical studies. This page does not identify an NIA-designated research center located in Tucson, so families should use the NIA directory to find the nearest center while relying on the Tucson hospitals above for local hospital care. Find an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Hospital discharge and memory support at home in Tucson

Families should ask a Tucson hospital discharge planner how the plan will support a person living with dementia at home, including medications, supervision, follow-up visits, and who will be present in the first days after discharge. CMS does not publish hospital-specific dementia discharge protocols, so this conversation has to happen with the care team.

After an inpatient stay, some Tucson households add memory care at home, personal care, companion care, respite care, or 24-hour live-in care so support is in place once the person leaves the hospital.

Alzheimer's Association support for Arizona families

The Alzheimer's Association Arizona Chapter offers free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline for families across Arizona. The helpline number is 800-272-3900. Alzheimer's Association Arizona Chapter

Chapter programs can sit alongside hospital care. They are not a substitute for emergency services. If someone needs urgent medical attention, contact the closest emergency department listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Tucson hospitals have dedicated memory care units?

CMS does not publish whether any Tucson hospital has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit. The hospitals on this page are the CMS-listed facilities serving Tucson. Call each hospital and ask directly about a memory unit and about discharge planning for a patient with dementia.

Which Tucson hospital has the highest CMS overall rating?

CMS gives VA S. Arizona Healthcare System an overall rating of 5 out of 5, the highest score among the Tucson facilities listed here. Banner-University Medical Center South Campus has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. A CMS star rating is a general hospital score, not a rating of dementia or memory care.

Can veterans in Tucson use the VA hospital for a dementia-related stay?

VA S. Arizona Healthcare System at 3601 South Sixth Avenue is a CMS-listed acute care VA hospital with emergency services. Eligibility and which services are available are determined by the VA, so families should call (520) 629-1821 and ask about veteran enrollment and dementia-related needs.

Is there an NIA-designated Alzheimer's research center in Tucson?

This page does not identify an NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Tucson. The National Institute on Aging funds such centers at medical institutions across the United States, and families can search the NIA directory for the nearest center while using Tucson hospitals for local acute care.

Who can Arizona families call for Alzheimer's support around a hospital stay?

The Alzheimer's Association Arizona Chapter offers free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900. Those services are for families across Arizona and can help with questions that come up before or after a hospital admission.

What should I ask a Tucson hospital before discharge if my parent has dementia?

Ask who will review medications, who will be at home for the first nights, how wandering or confusion will be handled, and when follow-up appointments are scheduled. Also ask whether the hospital can coordinate with in-home help such as hospital discharge care or memory care at home. CMS does not publish those discharge details, so the care team has to answer them.

Is El Dorado Springs a general hospital for dementia medical care?

CMS lists El Dorado Springs as a psychiatric hospital with proprietary ownership, not as a general acute care hospital, and CMS has not assigned it an overall star rating. Confirm current programs with the hospital at (520) 222-8268 rather than assuming it offers general medical or dedicated memory-unit care.