Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Assisted Living Community in Tucson
Since 1963, Handmaker Jewish Service Jewish Services for the Aging has been a beacon of compassionate care for seniors. Rooted in Jewish values of loving kindness, our continuum of care includes assisted living, memory care, post-hospital rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. Our mission is to provide top-quality, non-sectarian support for older adults and those facing challenges to independent living. Located in Tucson, Arizona, our campus offers modern amenities, active lifestyle options, and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enhancing residents' quality of life. Handmaker Jewish Service Jewish Services for the Aging's vision combines state-of-the-art facilities with personalized care, ensuring each resident thrives in a nurturing, inclusive community.We prioritize Jewish values like tikkun olam (repairing the world) while serving diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Our stakeholders include residents, families, staff, and the broader Tucson community, with strategic focus on sustainable growth and resource stewardship. Over five decades, we've maintained our commitment to excellence, earning recognition as a premier provider of senior care in Southern Arizona.
Services
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing
Kosher Dining
Transportation Services
Spiritual Programs
Community Amenities
Respite Care
End-of-Life Support
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Pioneered continuum care concept for seniors since 1963
- Combines Jewish values with inclusive, non-sectarian care
- Offers full spectrum of senior living options on one campus
- Maintains partnerships with Tucson Medical Center and Mayo Care Clinic
- Dedicated team of trained professionals provides personalized care
What people say
Amazing partners
Thankful
Wonderful morning
Amazing vision
Loved collaborating
Services
Assisted Living
Handmaker Jewish Service Jewish Services for the Aging's assisted living provides personalized care for seniors maintaining independence. Residents enjoy private apartments, restaurant-style dining, and social activities fostering community connections. Our trained staff offers discreet assistance with daily living needs while preserving personal dignity. This service creates home-like environments that adapt to residents' evolving needs within our continuum of care.
Memory Care
Our specialized memory care program offers secure, structured environments for residents with cognitive impairments. Trained caregivers provide 24/7 supervision using therapeutic approaches to manage dementia symptoms. The service includes personalized activity programs and modified living spaces promoting safety and comfort while maintaining residents' quality of life.
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation
Handmaker Jewish Service Jewish Services for the Aging's rehabilitation program features skilled nursing and therapy services for post-acute care. Certified professionals develop individualized recovery plans combining physical, occupational, and speech therapies. This service bridges hospital discharge and full recovery through intensive medical support in a residential setting with regular physician oversight.
Residential Nursing Care
Our skilled nursing facility provides round-the-clock medical care for residents requiring constant supervision. Services include medication management, wound care, and chronic disease management delivered by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. The service maintains two distinct residential 'neighborhoods' creating personalized care environments for long-term residents.
Community Programs
Handmaker Jewish Service Jewish Services for the Aging's programs offer daily enrichment activities including educational discussions, entertainment, and cultural events. Residents enjoy scheduled transportation to local attractions and on-campus amenities like gardens and communal spaces. This service fosters social engagement through structured activities and community-building experiences for all residents.
Questions
What senior care services do you offer?
We provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, post-hospital rehabilitation, and respite care on a single campus in Tucson.
Do you serve non-Jewish residents?
While rooted in Jewish values, our services are available to adults of all cultural and religious backgrounds.
Can spouses with different care needs live together?
Our continuum of care allows couples to reside together while receiving appropriate personalized care for each partner.
What amenities are available?
Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, transportation services, spiritual programs, gardens, and cultural activities.
How do I schedule a tour?
Call 520-322-7035 to arrange Monday-Friday tours of our campus and facilities.
What makes your facility unique?
We combine 50+ years of experience with Jewish values of compassion, offering comprehensive senior care in an inclusive Tucson community.
Reviews (6)
Robin Gates
Jan 03, 2022
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My experience with Handmaker was poor and I cannot recommend Handmaker for their rehabilitation nursing services. We encountered a number of people at Handmaker who were working hard and trying to be helpful. I want to acknowledge that. However, the management of the facility was unacceptably poor and resulted in the rapid deterioration of my mother's health. My mother was at Handmaker for about two weeks after a week hospital stay for a compression fracture in her lower vertebrae. She was at Handmaker to recover and get rehab services so she would move to an assisted living facility for longer
Roger Giffen
Dec 20, 2021
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Not impressed. Admin doesn't respond when you have a problem. Tech people still haven't fixed the phone in my wife's room. 1 person on a flor with 15 patience Only thing good is the food. Fix the phones. It hasn't worked for over a week. I wouldn't want anyone I know to be there.
Stacy Campbell
Dec 17, 2021
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My mother has been at Handmaker for a few years now so I have had numerous opportunities to observe the facility and the staff. I couldn't be happier. Truly caring people ready with genuine smiles and sincere interest in my mother's well-being. We didn't just find a "good place" for her, we found the most WONDERFUL place. She loves it and so do we.
Kevin Balser
Dec 16, 2021
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My mother Sophia has been living in the assisted living at Handmaker for over 3 years and could not be happier. Before that she was a member of Handmakers "Adventure Bus" program for non-residents. I have always had positive encounters with all the staff and have no doubts that my mom is being cared for with competence and genuine concern by the staff. The administrative team is always available for answers to questions as well. The pandemic has caused all of us with family there to become frustrated and I understand (and agree) that to act on the side of of caution is both desirable and required
Adventure Bus Handmaker Presents
Dec 13, 2021
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I am the program coordinator for the excellent, innovative outreach program, Adventure Bus. The program was launched by Handmaker in January 2011 and is still running. Many participants and their caregivers have benefited not only from this program, but also from other Handmaker services: respite care, post-hospital rehab, assisted living, memory care, and also our adult day program, SandRuby Community Programs. Working at Handmaker has allowed me to grow professionally while doing meaningful work and making a difference in the lives of our residents and clients. FIVE STARS for a great non-profit
Lauren Flores
Nov 27, 2021
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Handmaker is a beautiful & welcoming place! The staff are warm, friendly, and compassionate. It can be hard to find a good place that cares for its residents and I am thankful that Handmaker & the staff provide a high level of care.
