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.

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.

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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