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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Touchmark at The Ranch
AL
IL
MC
Prescott
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 47
Rank #39 / 448
CYes
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 35
Rank #272 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 11
Rank #21 / 450
A+Sarah L Hurrell6
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #348 / 432
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #286 / 432
Mardon Assisted Living Homes I
AL
Phoenix (Alhambra)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
D+No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 35
Rank #322 / 534
Private Rooms
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 11
Rank #45 / 450
A+Amalia M Cimpean3
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #299 / 432
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #340 / 432
Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale
AL
MC
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
149A+Yes
32
Facility 32
AZ AVG 35
Rank #281 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11
Rank #164 / 450
B-Ashley W Marcellus310.3
AZ Life Assisted Living & Memory Care II
AL
Peoria (The Meadows At Camino Á Lago)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
A-No
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 35
Rank #515 / 534
Private Rooms
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #214 / 450
-Martha L Goja5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #205 / 432
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #179 / 432
Evergreen Assisted Living – Gilbert
AL
MC
Gilbert (Neely Farms)
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 47
Rank #343 / 448
A-No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 35
Rank #214 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Lerma Delacruz4
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #138 / 432
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #127 / 432
Queen Creek Care Homes LLC
AL
Queen Creek (Hastings Farms)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
A-No
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 35
Rank #522 / 534
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #340 / 450
-Steven P Richardson4
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
Estancia Assisted Living, LLC
AL
HC
Gilbert
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
B+No
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 35
Rank #515 / 534
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
-Ashton Godfrey4
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #228 / 432
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #214 / 432
Lovin Touch Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Phoenix (Northern West)
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 47
Rank #334 / 448
A-No
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 35
Rank #22 / 534
-
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 11
Rank #177 / 450
-Jennifer E Harris3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #138 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (River Hills Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
ANo--
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #114 / 450
-Ben J Silverman2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
The Retreat at Alameda
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 47
Rank #90 / 448
B-Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 35
Rank #322 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
B-Kari Curry8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #341 / 432
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #224 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 561 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Touchmark at the Ranch

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Prescott, AZ, Touchmark at the Ranch is a blissful retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its different levels of care, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living, handling the housekeeping and chores.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a coffee shop, a salon, a barbershop, and serene walking paths, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Mardon Assisted Living Homes I

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I provides assisted living in Phoenix, Arizona’s Alhambra neighborhood. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in a private room.

The home has 10 beds. Its small size gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other, while private rooms provide each resident with a single personal space. Amalia M Cimpean serves as the administrator, and Mardon Assisted Living Homes I may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community with assisted living support.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale

Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale provides assisted living and memory care in Scottsdale, AZ. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, making it potentially suitable for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Housing includes studios and one bedroom residences, with a studio offering one private living space. The community has 149 beds, and Ashley W Marcellus serves as the administrator.

Senior Choices and Whole Brain Fitness are named programs that give residents structured options on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale is in the North Scottsdale neighborhood, where the Walk Score is 32 out of 100 and the area is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine outings.

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Overview of Az Life Assisted Living & Memory Care II

Az Life Assisted Living & Memory Care II in Peoria, AZ, runs a single care type, assisted living. Staff handle dressing, bathing, and medication management for residents here. Ten beds make this very small, and a resident gets a private room in it.

Transportation to Appointments & Shopping is a named program, and so is Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy. Respite covers a short stay for the days a usual caregiver is off travelling or getting better. Short-Term Rehab handles the temporary rehabilitation kind.

Family Support Meetings give relatives a set time to talk care over. Marth L. Goja is the administrator.

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Overview of Evergreen Assisted Living – Gilbert

Evergreen Assisted Living, Gilbert provides assisted living and memory care in Gilbert, Arizona. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident remains in a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Located in the Neely Farms neighborhood, the community has eight beds and may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Housing consists of private and semi-private rooms, and the building is single-story. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Lerma Delacruz serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Queen Creek Care Homes

Queen Creek Care Homes is a family-owned and operated assisted living community in Queen Creek, AZ, offering assistance with daily living activities. The community also promotes a nurturing, home-like environment to ensure older adults are well-cared for. With round-the-clock supervision, social activities, and freshly-prepared meals, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably. The community also provides a coordination of care to ensure residents receive the right care for their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and games ensure residents can live actively and have fun. Residents can also freely interact with their surroundings and rest in cozy communal spaces and spacious rooms. Situated in the quiet residential area of Queen Creek, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. Providing high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ well-being, this assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Arizona.

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Overview of Estancia Assisted Living

Situated in the neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ, Estancia Assisted Living is an outstanding senior living community that provides premiere assisted living. Residents’ well-being is prioritized with individualized care plans tailored to their needs and preferences. Well-lit and spacious rooms are offered to give residents a comfortable place to rest or invite their family and friends over.

Loving and caring team members are available 24/7 to offer assistance or attend to residents’ emergencies, giving them comfort and peace of mind. Residents are also kept busy with exciting and fulfilling activities designed to their liking. The community also handles the meal preparation, giving residents carefully selected menus and meals to satisfy their dietary needs and cravings.

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Overview of Lovin Touch Assisted Living

Lovin Touch Assisted Living provides assisted living and residential care in Phoenix, Arizona’s Northern West neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Residential care offers a home setting for someone who needs ongoing support with everyday routines.

There are 9 beds, making this a small community where residents and staff can get to know one another. The building is single story, so everything is on one level. It may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting. A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Jennifer E Harris serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Starfish Care Homes at River Hills

Starfish Care Homes at River Hills provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own living space, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, while respite care can suit a family needing temporary support.

With 10 beds, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community is in the River Hills Estates neighborhood, and Ben J Silverman serves as administrator.

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Overview of The Retreat at Alameda

A hundred and four beds puts The Retreat at Alameda in a different category than the small, ten-bed homes scattered around Phoenix. This is a larger operation, two stories, tucked into the Alameda Business Park area of Maricopa County at 1920 W Alameda Road. Kari Curry administers the place; it’s been running for five years now.

Scale changes how care gets structured here; instead of one flat tier, residents fall into either directed care, which tops out at 32 people, or personal care, which can hold up to 72. Add memory care into that mix and you get a building set up to handle a genuinely wide range of need, not just one type of resident. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in how people actually live day to day.

Getting around outside the building is another story. Walk Score sits at 27, which is low. so most trips off the property mean getting in a car, not walking down the block.

Food is handled by professional chefs working restaurant-style service, built around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary accommodations available when a resident’s health calls for it. Feeding over a hundred residents well, with individual accommodations, takes real kitchen infrastructure.

On the regulatory side, state inspection activity here has tended to center on care planning, documentation practices, and general housekeeping and upkeep, the kind of oversight that shows up in day-to-day operations rather than pointing to specific incidents.

Put simply, this is a large-scale community built to flex across care levels, from lighter personal care up through memory care, for families who need options under one roof more than they need a walkable neighborhood.

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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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Assisted Living in Arizona at a glance

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: 35/ 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: 47The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 561 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.