Atria Bell Court Gardens

We moved from our home in VA 4 years ago to be near family. Atria Bell Court Gardens provided us with a built-in community of neighbors and fun activities. It was so easy to adjust to our new surroundings and make friends. Residents and staff are friendly and caring. We enjoy the socializing and the food in the dining room. We use the transportation provided for shopping and appointments. Come and sample retirement as it's meant to be lived!

My mother moved in two years ago. She truly enjoys living here. She has made many friends and that is huge since my father passed prior to her moving in. She loves the many, many activities they have. The staff is friendly. I would recommend this community to everyone. It's a historic building and has lots of history. Soon as you walk through the front doors the lobby area is delightful and cozy and warm. A must see if you are looking for a place for your loved ones.

My husband and I enjoyed volunteering for several winters at Picacho State Park so I was familiar with the beautiful Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona. When he passed away during a dreary winter in the Pacific NW, I decided I needed more sunshine in my life. Tucson looked like a perfect fit. I came as a winter visitor in 2017 thinking about what I wanted for this next chapter in my life. After renting a park model home, it was clear that I no longer wanted any home maintenance and absolutely never wanted to plan a meal, shop for food or cook a meal again. I also decided that more social contact would be optimal. I spent that winter visiting senior living communities in Tucson. They all met those basic needs, but Atria Bell Court Gardens was outstanding in so many other ways. First of all, it has an old-world charm and ambiance that can never be matched by the glitter of a new build. The original (1920's), poll house and plantings; the historic hacienda's original wood floors, ceiling beams and stone fireplaces; the children's dining room (now a quiet meditation room) off the main library with its vaulted tin ceiling; four delightful guest rooms in the hacienda. These features, matched with an ideal hidden location near medical facilities, restaurants an shopping, made it an ideal match for me. The resident apartment wings were added in the 1980s when it became a senior community. Atria Bell Court Gardens has been my home since 2018. My large 5th floor apartment overlooks the Rincon mountains as the sun rises. Maintenance is done for me, the food is much better than I would have ever made, and the Engage Life Director and staff are superior to anything I could have wished for. Check out the Facebook page to see what fun things we do, where we were and where we are going next. You will probably see me there.

2025 saw major budget cuts, food quality plummeted from great to poor, many residents left because of that. Older building, more maintenance needed, poor management plus low budgets. Great staff, wonderful residents too.

What an absolute home run this Easter weekend was at Atria. Everything you could desire in one place. The experience was hands down stellar. Atria had a welcoming atmosphere, entertaining activities, and being a part of it all was very fulfilling for the holiday. Amazing people, great conversations, and unforgettable memories at Atria Bell Court Gardens. I was only there for a day and I would recommend it to my loved ones. Can't wait for the the next one.😊