An award-winning residence
Splendido has received numerous awards, across a variety of categories and industries—from home building, design and innovation, to lifestyle and more.
LOVIN' LIFE
Splendido was named Best Retirement Community in the 2024 Best of Lovin’ Life by readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News.
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
Sonora at Splendido was recognized with a 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award for its skilled nursing care. The award recognizes dedication to providing quality care and continuous improvement.
BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
In the 2024 Best of the Northwest awards, readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News selected Splendido for first place in the category of Retirement Community.
RANKING ARIZONA
For the third consecutive year, Splendido was voted the #1 Active Adult Community in the state in 2024 in Ranking Arizona, the largest business opinion poll in the state.
Senior Housing News
Splendido received Second Place in the Renovation / Repositioning (Campus) category of the 2023 SHN Architecture & Design Awards from Senior Housing News.
U.S. News & World Report
Sonora at Splendido ranked as one of the 2024 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report, based on high-performing ratings in both short-term care and long-term care.
PINNACLE AWARD
For the third year in a row, Splendido was ranked among the top 5 in wellness among senior living communities in North America. It was honored with a 2023 ICAA NuStep Top 5 Pinnacle Award for exceptional, above-and-beyond performance using wellness as a foundation.
BEST & BRIGHTEST
Splendido was selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award Recipient for the fifth year in a row by the National Association for Business Resources.
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Readers of The Arizona Daily Star honored Splendido with the 2023 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Life Plan Community.
U.S. News & World Report
Splendido was ranked among the Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and among the Best Assisted Living offerings in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.
BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
In the 2023 Best of the Northwest awards, readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News selected Splendido for first place in the category of Retirement Community, and for fourth place in the Best Place to Work category, among local employers in all industries.
GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Splendido received national certification as a Great Place to Work® based on ratings from employees.
RANKING ARIZONA
Splendido was voted the #1 Active Adult Community in the state in 2023 in Ranking Arizona, the largest business opinion poll in the state.
PINNACLE AWARD
Splendido was ranked #1 in wellness among senior living communities in North America. It was honored with a 2022 ICAA NuStep Top 5 Pinnacle Award for exceptional, above-and-beyond performance using wellness as a foundation, and partnering with residents and staff to create relevant, meaningful opportunities that empower people to age well.
U.S. News & World Report
Sonora at Splendido ranked as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, receiving the highest overall rating of five stars from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Readers of The Arizona Daily Star honored Splendido with the 2022 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Life Plan Community.
Best of Lovin' Life After 50
Splendido was named Best Retirement Community in the 2022 Best of Lovin’ Life after 50 by readers of Lovin’ Life after 50.
BEST OF THE NORTHWEST
In the 2022 Best of the Northwest awards, readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News selected Splendido for first place in the category of Retirement Community, and for third place in the Best Place to Work category, among local employers in all industries.
RANKING ARIZONA
Splendido was voted the #1 Active Adult Community in the state in 2022 in Ranking Arizona, the largest business opinion poll in the state.
PINNACLE AWARD
Splendido was ranked as one of the “Top 5 in Wellness” in North America with a 2021 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award. This award recognizes senior living communities for successfully fostering a wellness-centered environment to benefit all who live and work in their community.
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Readers of The Arizona Daily Star honored Splendido with the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Life Plan Community.
Best of the Northwest
Readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News selected Splendido for first place in Best of the Northwest 2021 in the category of Retirement Community.
NAHB
Splendido marketing materials received a 2021 Gold and a Silver award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Oro Valley Chamber
Splendido earned first place in the Oro Valley Chamber’s Peanut Butter Cookie Contest.
ICAA NuStep Beacon
Splendido ranked #6 in Top 25 Best in Wellness senior living communities in North America, in 2020 ICAA NuStep Beacon Awards.
Healthcare Real Estate Insights
Splendido earned the 2020 HREI Insights Award in the Post-Acute & Senior Living Facilities Best New Ground-Up Development category for its recent renovation and expansion.
U.S. News & World Report
Sonora at Splendido ranked as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes in 2020 by U.S. News, receiving the highest overall rating of five stars from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Copper Cactus
Splendido was named a finalist in the Best Place to Work category of the 2019 Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards, based on our work environment and the morale of our employees.
AHCA
Sonora at Splendido ranked #1 out of 142 health centers in the state by the American Health Care Association based on the association’s evaluation of data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
Arizona Daily Star
Readers of The Arizona Daily Star honored Splendido with the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Life Plan Community.
Best of the Northwest
Readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News selected Splendido for first place in Best of the Northwest 2019 in the category of Active Living Community.
Interfaith Community Services
Splendido was honored with the 2017 Spirit of Philanthropy Award from Interfaith Community Services for local philanthropy, including donations of food and school supplies.
Copper Cactus
Splendido was named a finalist in the 2017 Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards, for providing special job training or exploration opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Arizona Daily Star
Readers of The Arizona Daily Star honored Splendido with the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Retirement Community.
Best of the Northwest
Readers of the Explorer, Marana News, and Foothills News selected Splendido for first place in Best of the Northwest in the category of Active Living Community. Sonora at Splendido was selected for first place in the category of Assisted Living.
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
Splendido was recognized with an Art Supporter Award by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), for more than nine years of support in the local arts community.
Interfaith Community Services
Splendido was honored with the 2016 Champion Award from Interfaith Community Services for local philanthropy, including donations of food and school supplies, as well as sponsorships and donations of meeting space.
U.S. News & World Report
Sonora at Splendido ranked as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News, receiving the highest overall rating of five stars from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011).
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
Splendido was recognized with the Best Chocolate Dessert and Best Overall Presentation in the Sweet Charity competition hosted by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA).
“Good Deals. Help Others.” Award
Splendido was recognized with a “Good Deals. Help Others.” award from Habitat for Humanity Tucson Habistore, for the donation of more than 60 appliances.
NAHB Awards
- “Best Fitness & Wellness Program” from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – Gold and Innovation Award (2012)
- “Best Lifestyle Program” from the National Association of Home Builders for its Intellectual Pursuits Program (SIPP), which offers a variety of classes for residents, taught by residents – Silver Award (2012)
- “Best CCRC Interior Design” from the National Association of Home Builders (2008)
- “Best Overall CCRC” from the National Association of Home Builders – Gold Award (2007)
Awarded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Recognizes projects that exemplify innovative design for the active adult and service-enriched markets.
Crandall Corporate Dietitians’ Go for the Gold Awards
Splendido received a silver award in Crandall Corporate Dietitians’ Go for the Gold Awards, which honor outstanding dietary departments.
Best of the Northwest
Readers of the Explorer newspaper selected Sonora at Splendido for first place in “Best of the Northwest” in the category of Assisted Living.
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
Splendido was recognized with the 2013/2014 Outstanding Arts Leader Award by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.
2013 Pinnacle Award
The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce presented Splendido with the 2013 Pinnacle Midsize Business Award.
Prudential Real Estate Investors Award
Mather LifeWays was awarded the Prudential Real Estate Investors Award for Best Research Paper in the 2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal by the National Investment Center for the Housing & Care Industry (NIC). The white paper “Adult Children of CCRC Residents: Their Perceptions, Insights, and Implications for Shaping the Future CCRC,” was announced as the winner.
Gold Nugget Award Winner
- “Best Community Site Plan” – Gold Nugget Award of Merit (2011)
- “Best Interior Space” – Gold Nugget Award of Merit (2010)
- “Best Community Site Plan” – Gold Nugget Award of Merit (2010)
Awarded by Gold Nugget Awards. Recognizes those who improve our communities through exceptional concepts in design, planning, and development.
National Active Retirement Association Awards
- “Best Large Active Adult Community” from the National Active Retirement Association – Gold Award (2008)
- “Best Overall Active Adult Retirement Community” from the National Active Retirement Association – Gold Award (2008)
- “Best Continuing Care Retirement Community” from the National Active Retirement Association – Silver Award (2008)
Awarded by National Active Retirement Association. Recognizes projects which focus on meeting the demands of active, mature adults across the country.
Tucson’s Best Retirement Living Community
Named “Tucson’s Best Retirement Living Community” by Explorer Newspapers (2010, 2008)
Ranking Arizona
Named Top 10 Independent Living / Assisted Living Community (Ranking Arizona, 2009)
Arizona Foothills Magazine
Named “One of Tucson’s Best Places to Live” (Arizona Foothills Magazine – 2008, 2007)
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