Fairwinds - Desert Point
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- 10701 N. La Reserve Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85737
- (520) 498-1111
- 4.3 ( 18 reviews )
- Assisted Living and Independent Living
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About This Community
Fairwinds - Desert Point, newly remodeled and located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountain Range, offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who, for over 30 years, has led the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Desert Point we have set colossal standards for quality and choice in guest services, amenities, resort-style living, and in all things "fun."
Live at Fairwinds - Desert Point and enjoy your own private apartment home. Meet new friends and entertain family in the beautiful restaurant, where all meals are prepared for you by our very own chef. Then there's the programs! Sign up for an art class. Start a new fitness program. Or book that travel excursion you've always wanted to. You will be amazed by how many fun social and recreational activities there are just waiting for you. Whether you want to spend an afternoon in the library with a good book, swim laps in the pool, enjoy a night on the town with your sweetie, or want to socialize with friends, Fairwinds - Desert Point has it all. Do what you want, whenever you want to.
Imagine the peace of mind knowing that our highly-trained staff is available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you may have and that every apartment is equipped with an emergency communication system. And if you need some assistance, whether a little or a lot, our Assisted Living services are available and can be started at any time.
Quite simply, at Fairwinds - Desert Point, it's your life, on your terms. We help make it all possible. Come join us for Five-Star Fun.
Reviews
4.3
( 18 Reviews )
tiger2
November 29, 2018
I had my father there from December 2016 to July 2018. He was on Assisted Living services. The nurse never saw him. There Caregivers were good, but the last year he was there the staff changed. 2- 3 nights a week he always had a different caregiver whom he did not recognize. They were always from an outside agency he was told. They were not familiar with his needs. It bothered him , he never knew who would be coming into his room. There was a big turnover in staff. I have since moved him out to another community.
bcv
April 21, 2018
My parents moved into an apartment at Fairwinds in Sep 2015 under their independent living program. Initially everything was extremely good though the costs there are a bit high. My Dad passed suddenly in March 2016 and things began to turn for the worse as my mom's mental state began to slowly decline. Earlier this month, the management invited me to find lodging for my mom elsewhere citing her decline and the need for a greater level of care. Fairwinds does advertise, and offer, assisted living services though did not offer them for my mom. I have since found a different community with assisted living that is perfect for mom. Mom was assessed by the nurse and determined to be at the minimum level (1) for assistance. We are set to move her into her new apartment in the a few days. What angers me most is Fairwinds refused to mention or offer their advertised "assisted living care option" for mom. Had I known this was going to happen, I would have not moved my folks into Fairwinds at all. Things for mom are stressful enough without adding another, unnecessary, move to a new place away from her friends.
Christina745063
March 30, 2017
Fairwinds is nice. It is well just a little bit of a different feel. It is obviously newer, so it doesn't have that established feel as much. It seemed like they have activities, but it is smaller and newer. The person that assisted me was really nice. She was good. They have an exercise room, and they have transportation available. The dining area looked fine as well.
Silver Sneakers Barb
December 30, 2016
I participate in Silver Sneakers exercise classes at Fairwinds Desert Point and can honestly say that Fairwinds is superior to other retirement facilities that I have seen! The residents are smiling, social and engaged with each other and with visitors. The staff is pleasant, eager to help and to be of service. The restaurant on site is fabulous ...our party of 3 guests recently enjoyed a great meal there... prime rib, delightfully cooked white asparagus, yummy potatoes and a yule log desert to die for!! I've greatly enjoyed the Silver Sneakers exercise class and plan to be a daily participant! Congratulations to Scott, Robert and all the staff who have created a wonderful environment !
G. Wine
December 14, 2016
My father and his wife lived here for almost two years. As with any big move, there were some challenges. The staff worked very hard help make the transition easier. Since my father's health concerns were different from his wife's, they were able to pick and choose the services they needed (i.e. independent/assisted living, medication management or whatever). Originally, they brought their little dog with them but he was a little too peppy for an apartment setting. It was really nice to have that as a choice.
This is an active adult community. If one has the resources, it is great for those who are faring fairly well. It does not have a dementia or skilled nursing facility attached so if your loved ones transition to that phase, they may need to move eventually to get more services. That is what happened to my father as his Parkinson's made it too difficult to live in an apartment without constant supervision.
Overall, we were happy with the facility and their services from beginning to end. The staff was very caring.
Don233047
November 23, 2016
Fairwinds was very nice. I liked it a lot. One thing I liked about it was that they offered independent living and assisted living. If you needed to move to assisted living, you would have to move out of your apartment. You could stay where you were. They had an outdoor swimming pool. The staff was outstanding. I thought they had a very pleasant dining area. The rooms were very nice.
Everett037325
November 22, 2016
I visited Fairwinds. I liked that all the rooms could be either assisted or independent. If you went from independent to assisted, you would not need to change rooms. I also liked their meal serving methods where you would not have to go to meals at a certain time, but you had a window of time. I also liked the layout and the cleanliness of the place. The friendliness of the residents stood out to me. Every unit had a washer and dryer in it.
Anonymous115387650
November 01, 2016
They bought me dinner at Fairwinds - Desert Point, and they had entertainment, but I just didn't feel comfortable there, like there was something about it that was wrong. The apartment I saw was average, and you bought your own furniture. The price was a little steep, and the location is very inconvenient. It's just a wrong place to get in and get out. They need to improve on entrances, exits, and more outside activities. The accessibility to it was not that convenient as far as I'm concerned.
Anonymous115227650
August 11, 2015
The staff is wonderful, and the facilities are tremendously well kept at Fairwinds Desert Point. Everybody is very friendly. The food is delightful. It is just a wonderful environment. My mother's room has a fine size for her. They have field trips, movie nights, ice cream socials, and cocktail hours.
Lynn110479750
July 28, 2015
Fairwinds-Desert Point was very nice, much newer, and pretty spacious. I talked to the sales director, and they were very nice. They seemed to have a few activities. There were a fair amount of residents out and about moving around the property -- which I always thought was good. It’s in a beautiful location, and you have the mountain view. It was one of the considerations, but it was quite expensive.
Visitor108641550
July 20, 2015
My folks are in Fairwinds, and it has been great. There are a lot of activities, and they have been very good to them. The room is very clean, well maintained, and spacious. I have never seen anything that is not clean. We eat the food all the time, and they do a nice job. They are trying to take care of a whole lot of people that has different age, and actually, that is one of the big reasons why we chose it.
Anonymous108445350
June 21, 2015
I went to Fairwinds at Desert Point, and it was very nice, beautiful, and accommodating. We looked at a studio and an extended studio apartment, and they were both gorgeous. We had lunch in the dining room, and the food was fantastic. The people were very nice to us. They showed us the gym, which was very nice.
Celine1
May 08, 2015
The staff at Fairwinds was friendly and helpful. The attitude of the people living there seemed to be happy. I went over for a meal, and the food and preparation was fine. It was a very nice salad. The chef came over to see how we were doing. They have a pool, a salon, and a game room. I was pleased with the visit.
Valerie25
April 27, 2015
Fairwinds at Desert Point is right in the neighborhood where my parents live independently now. They are not there yet, but they are on a waiting list because that's the one they choose. The dining option is good. The staff is friendly. They seem to get along well. They seem to like their residents. They like their job, and they want to care for the residents.
Val9
April 03, 2015
Fairwinds Desert Point is near my parents' home, so once they have an opening, they can move very close by. There are good shopping areas nearby in their neighborhood and things they are familiar with. So, they are not changing neighborhoods. They are very nice. Everybody there is very welcoming and very helpful. They answer every question I have. The rooms are not really large; it will be nice if they have high ceilings. It is nice to have that more spacious feel.
They have lots of activities, They have exercises. They have a beauty shop. They have different classes. It seems like a good place. They take the residents out every day to a different place. So, it seems that it will be a good transition for my parents to not have to drive when they have places to go. They have nice dining options. From the rent that you pay every month, you have a $400 credit so you can take from that for the meal you want to take every day. So, you have some options if you want from morning, afternoon, or evenings. It seems like they have good food. They have a little cafe for in between times, so you can have snacks. They have a nice welcome guests thing there, and you can go there at any time and have a meal if you like.
Son2
July 11, 2012
The staff seems to enjoy their jobs and are neat and professional. Overall the place is very well lighted and is a nice place for anyone to live. It seems to be a little understaffed, but they get the job done. The meals cooked there are different every day and are of good quality. The only problem I have with this home is that like in many homes, things seem to disappear almost every week. Whether they are being stolen, taken by other patients, or being used for other patients I don't know. But if you have something in your room you shouldn't have to worry everyday about it being taken. Other than that the patients there seem to be happy and the rules aren't ridiculous. So overall this is a good place for someone to live that wants to be comfortable and taken care of.
jmorelli1011
April 13, 2012
At first glance I was very impressed with the way the building and it's surrounding looked. The staff seemed very pleasent and was always smiling. The entry way and main room are very open and well lighted through natural light comming in through the windows. As part of the vistit/tour you get to speak with a representative over lunch and I felt that the dinning room was a bit small. The food was great and I was able to order what I wanted, not just option A or option B that you get in most places. The rooms were a good size and had different options in floor plans for those who live alone or if they have a spouse and need a little larger room. There were also many different levels of care that we could pick and choose from. It was a build your own package. We were able to select having her laundry done and med reminders performed but allowing her to still be independent in other areas. I'm a huge fan of that because I feel that it's extremely important to let an individule do as much as they can for themselves before steping in to help. The overall environment was very friendly and they seemed very involved in getting the residents active in different activites that they provide. I would highly recommend this facility.
wildcats79
January 07, 2012
I have visited my grandmother multiple times at Fairwinds - Desert Point in Tucson, Arizona. It is quite a drive from her original house and sits fairly alone in an undeveloped area. There is plenty of parking for visitors as well. Once inside the building that my grandmother resides in, I was impressed. There is a huge dining room where my grandmother hangs out with the friends she has made. There is also a bar area to watch sports or the news where I had a delicious panini that was reasonably priced. The residents are given a meal card that they withdraw funds from for activities and meals in the dining area at a discounted rate. My grandmother's room was down a very long, very narrow hallway that did not have railing for assistance. The room was nicely sized and my grandmother would complain, "It was still way too much room for just her." For example, her living room had enough space for 3 chairs and a large entertainment center containing her television. Her patio led straight to a nicely landscaped courtyard that got just enough shade for being in the Arizona heat. Overall the residents seemed very happy. My only sad experience was when a family member and I were playing pool and watching a football game on the television upstairs. A resident came in bewildered by the fact that we were in the room since she used it for her personal television room at that time, despite the fact that an unused entertainment area was in the next room. It was awkward and very sad. The staff did not seem overly pushy or micromanaging, which I think is a good thing. I would recommend Fairwinds - Desert Point.
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