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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 563 assisted living communities in Arizona using Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AZ
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,757The average monthly cost across facilities in Arizona. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arizona. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 522
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #501 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 10
Rank #1 / 532
A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #11 / 38
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #6 / 38
Vi at Silverstone
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 54
Rank #231 / 522
Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 37
Rank #331 / 818
Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 10
Rank #120 / 532
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The Terraces of Phoenix
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 54
Rank #188 / 522
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kordell Erickson
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 82
Rank #40 / 54
15
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #13 / 38
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #8 / 38
Vi at Grayhawk
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 54
Rank #224 / 522
Yes
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
--A+--4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #8 / 38
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #20 / 38
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tucson
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 54
Rank #218 / 522
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
-
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 10
Rank #82 / 532
-Maria Parham
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #9 / 54
8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #14 / 38
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #17 / 38
Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sun City West (West Granite Valley Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 522
Yes
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 37
Rank #345 / 818
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-------
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 522
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 37
Rank #51 / 818
Private / Companion Suites
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 10
Rank #332 / 532
A-Misty Farnstrom
95
Facility 95
AZ AVG 82
Rank #2 / 54
9
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #2 / 38
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #2 / 38
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe
AL
IL
RC
Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe)
250
Facility 250
AZ AVG 54
Rank #4 / 522
Yes
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 37
Rank #33 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 10
Rank #150 / 532
B-Stephani M Acuna-1--
Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Broadway Proper)
255
Facility 255
AZ AVG 54
Rank #3 / 522
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 37
Rank #179 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 10
Rank #332 / 532
-Katrina Ellsworth-2--
Brookdale Santa Catalina
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #33 / 522
Yes
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 37
Rank #801 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 532
A+-
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #32 / 54
6
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 9
Rank #31 / 38
9.8
Facility 9.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #35 / 38
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #190 / 522
Yes
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 37
Rank #28 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 10
Rank #290 / 532
-Dawn R Larrarte-2--
Fellowship Square-Mesa
AL
IL
MC
Mesa (East Main Street)
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 54
Rank #195 / 522
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 37
Rank #189 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 532
A+Jon S Williams-2--
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 522
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 37
Rank #60 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 10
Rank #490 / 532
A+Travis Garrard-7--
Brookdale Peoria
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 522
Yes
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 37
Rank #189 / 818
Suite
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 10
Rank #490 / 532
B-Colleen Rookerson-2--
Villa Hermosa
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 522
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 37
Rank #15 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 10
Rank #150 / 532
A+Amber A Harkin-5--
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Overview of Freedom Plaza Arizona

A retirement home driven by results and ambition, Freedom Plaza in Arizona aims to transform the lives of seniors in assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of home and belonging where everyone is welcome and included. As its name suggests, Freedom Plaza strives to ensure that residents maintain independence for a ‘retirement of a lifetime.

The senior living home ensures a place for seniors to thrive with full support, flexibility, and comfort in a home-like setting. They provide comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Nursing home activities include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, IV therapy, injections, and hospice care.

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Overview of VI at Silverstone

North Scottsdale’s VI at Silverstone operates 24 beds as part of a Life Plan Community under Cc-Silverstone, Inc, with Andrew Quinn serving as administrator. The facility at 23005 N 74th Street provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care for Medicare and private-pay residents, averaging 66 days per stay.

The facility maintains 84% occupancy, surpassing Arizona’s average, and holds a 5-star CMS rating driven by health inspection performance 44.9% above state benchmarks and staffing levels 44.5% above average. Daily nursing care reaches 5 hours 39 minutes per resident; the fourth-highest in Arizona.

Amenities encompass fitness facilities, dining, pet-friendly housing, and multiple unit configurations from one to three bedrooms.

Inspection history since 2023 reveals recurring compliance challenges despite strong structural ratings. Seven inspections yielded 11 deficiencies (matching state average), four complaints (33% fewer than state), zero enforcement actions, and zero critical or serious citations.

Yet deficiency patterns repeat: infection control dominates at 40% of findings, alongside abuse prevention gaps and pharmacy compliance issues. March 2025 illuminates the pattern: a compliance survey on the 13th documented five deficiencies covering infection control oversight, drug labeling, and administrator policies; the Medicare recertification on the 17th reported zero deficiencies.

Falls with major injury run 6.9% (227% worse than state). Incontinence rates hit 30.9% in low-risk long-stayers, 48% above benchmark. Yet depression registers at 0% (100% better), antipsychotic use at 1.7% (83% better), and weight loss at 2.4% (56% better), signaling strong behavioral and nutritional management.

Short-stay residents excel: zero antipsychotic initiation (100% better), 65.1% successful discharge to home or community, and strong vaccination compliance at 96% for influenza.

Financially, the facility reports $1.9 million net income and 25.2% profit margin. Yet payroll consumes just 16.4% of $38.6 million revenue; the lowest ratio statewide and 70% below well-managed peer facilities.

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Overview of The Terraces of Phoenix

Located at 7550 N 16th St in Phoenix, The Terraces of Phoenix occupies a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 62. This metric suggests a baseline of pedestrian utility for minor tasks, though the prevailing infrastructure still favors automotive transport. The physical plant is a two-story structure configured with 64 beds and a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, currently operating at 67% occupancy.

The 38-day average length of stay functions as the primary diagnostic indicator for this facility. At thirty-eight days, the model is strictly post-acute. The resident population is in a state of clinical transition, prioritizing recovery from acute hospitalization and preparation for discharge over long-term residential stability. This operational focus informs the staffing allocation. Daily nursing intensity is measured at 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident, comprising 1 hour and 12 minutes of RN time, 2 hours and 19 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 9 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage. The financial framework accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, ensuring compatibility with standard post-acute funding streams.

Regulatory oversight is provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Official inspections have evaluated systematic protocols regarding infection control, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, documentation accuracy, and the maintenance of resident protections.

For those navigating the logistics of a post-hospital transition in the Phoenix area, The Terraces of Phoenix offers a specific utility as a short-stay skilled nursing option characterized by apartment-style layouts and a high ratio of nursing hours.

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Vi at Grayhawk

7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Overview of VI at Grayhawk

VI at Grayhawk operates in Scottsdale as a continuum-care community spanning nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The address is 7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Walk Score of 8 means the area is car-dependent; groceries, pharmacy, and most services require a vehicle.

Occupancy runs at 36.7%, notably low for Arizona nursing communities. Residents average 86 days.

Total nursing hours hit 4 hours 46 minutes per resident daily: 1 hour 25 minutes RN, 1 hour 8 minutes LPN, 2 hours 45 minutes CNA; that’s 14% above the Arizona average. Physical therapy alone provides 16 minutes per resident daily (167% above state average). Weekend RN coverage doesn’t drop; it stays at 1 hour per day, when many facilities cut back.

Total headcount: 117 staff including 11 full-time RNs, 18 LPNs, and 63 CNAs. Staff per resident runs 116% above the Arizona average. This is a heavily staffed operation.

Over five years, 8 deficiencies and 4 health citations (all corrected). The facility ranks first in Arizona for citations per inspection at 1.33 versus the 3.82 state average. But recent findings point to specific execution gaps: a resident fall from incorrect gait belt use during transfer, unsafe oxygen tubing placement, and infection control lapses. These aren’t systemic patterns; they’re moments where protocol broke down despite available staff.

VI at Grayhawk reads as over-resourced for its current patient volume. The staffing depth, weekend coverage, and therapy allocation suggest a facility built for high acuity or large census that isn’t materializing. For short-stay post-acute or memory care requiring robust staffing, capacity exists. For families seeking a high-staffing model in a lower-occupancy setting, the operational math works.

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Overview of Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

Built on an independent nonprofit model administered by Maria Parham, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso houses 42 short-stay residents at 13500 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd in Tucson’s Rancho Vistoso area. The church-operated facility, running since 2007, maintains 84.9% occupancy, which is notably strong given the Arizona nursing home average of 72.7%. Medicare accounts for roughly two-thirds of admissions; private pay comprises the remainder. The typical resident stay runs 60 days, a pattern consistent with post-acute rehabilitation or short-term skilled nursing recovery.

Staffing exceeds Arizona baselines across multiple categories. The facility deploys 73 staff members including 7 RNs, 15 LPNs, and 29 CNAs. Total nursing care averages 5 hours 8 minutes per resident daily, placing the facility 10th among 72 Arizona skilled nursing facilities and 23% above the state average. Weekend staffing remains robust at 4 hours 23 minutes per resident, which is 21% above state norms, suggesting maintained coverage outside weekday business hours.

Eight inspections over four years identified 25 deficiencies, nearly triple the state average. A September 2024 complaint investigation substantiated a serious citation when a resident fell during a transfer performed by a single CNA without the required two-person assist or Hoyer lift, resulting in a confirmed fracture. Recurring compliance gaps have centered on medication management (unattended doses, expired supplies, wrong formulations), food safety practices (improper storage, inadequate hair coverings), and documented discharge planning lapses. The facility paid an $8,000 federal fine in September 2024.

Notably, the facility generated no critical citations despite the deficiency volume.

Short-stay residents show favorable outcomes: 63.4% return successfully to home or community (25% above state average), emergency department utilization runs low at 6.9% (36% better), and unplanned re-hospitalization is documented in 13.3% of discharges (46% better than state average).

The facility combines staffing resources above state norms with strong short-stay functional recovery, though the inspection record reveals meaningful gaps in operational compliance and protocol adherence.

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Overview of Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center

Discover exceptional living at Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center, conveniently situated in Sun City West, AZ. The community offers a comprehensive range of care and services, including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents can select from a range of spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom condominiums, each designed with comfort and convenience in mind.

Here, residents can embrace a lifestyle full of exciting amenities and activities. The community prides itself on its resort-style offerings, including fine dining, an art studio, and an indoor swimming pool, as well as a full-service salon and barber shop. Social activities such as wine and paint events and casino nights create a fun and inviting atmosphere. With everything needed for a fulfilling life just steps away, Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is the perfect place to thrive.

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Overview of Shadow Mountain Memory Care

Located in the neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, Shadow Mountain Memory Care is a premiere senior living community designed for residents dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Here, residents are offered with exceptional, compassionate care tailored to their individual needs and preferences. The community designed their environment and accommodations to offer utmost comfort and safety, while accommodating residents’ specific needs.

Dedicated to helping its residents continue living full, connected lives, the community offers them with various activities and specialized programming that provides them the engagement and stimulation they need to exercise their cognitive functions and memory. Meals here are made from scratch to make sure they are fresh, delicious, and packed with the freshest ingredients and all the nutrients residents need to stay nourished and healthy. Various community features and conveniences are also offered to provide residents with a worry-free lifestyle.

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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

14500 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Overview of Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

Atria Park of Sierra Pointe is one of the finest assisted living homes for seniors in Phoenix– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while being engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle; they ensure that their residents are healthy and active. Atria Park has provided a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of family.

The premier community has boasted an elevated lifestyle through the high service provided to seniors who live independently. All-inclusive amenities include beautiful independent living apartments, delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also provide every private apartment with an emergency call system.

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Overview of Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living

Burrowed in the charming neighborhood of East Tucson, AZ, Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living offers a serene oasis near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, and St. Joseph’s Hospital. The community provides both independent and assisted living options, ensuring residents can enjoy their own private apartments with support available when needed. Seniors will love the warm desert sun, highly-trained staff, and the chance to participate in various local activities and the community’s signature programs.

Broadway Proper aims to offer a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for seniors. With amenities like weekly housekeeping, complimentary laundry services, and an all-inclusive dining experience, residents have everything they need for a comfortable life. The community also features a beauty salon, library, gym, and urban backyard patio, along with daily exercise classes and weekly shuttle excursions. Broadway Proper is dedicated to creating a welcoming and active environment for all its residents.

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Overview of Brookdale Santa Catalina

Experience top-notch care in the continuing care retirement community of Brookdale Santa Catalina situated in the serene neighborhood of North Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ that offers a spectrum of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community features spacious and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents experience graceful retirement without worrying about chores and maintenance.

Brookdale Santa Catalina promotes a warm and welcoming community, hosting daily fun activities and enrichment programs. Enjoy the company of friends with restaurant-style, nutritious, and delightful meals served in the community dining room. The pet-friendly community is also well-equipped with wonderful amenities for its residents’ leisure and wellness including a library, an outdoor pool, a therapy pool, a beauty and barbershop, a fireside living room, meeting rooms, a putting green, a porch, a beautiful courtyard and garden, and serene walking paths, among others.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Arizona

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arizona Medicaid cover assisted living?

Arizona Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Arizona) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 563 assisted living facilities in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Arizona?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Arizona, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Arizona?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.