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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 HC IL MC NH | Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard) | 111 | No | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#13 / 53 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#467 / 500 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#399 / 500 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#171 / 500 |
| Amber Lights | AL IL MC RC | Tucson | 150 | Yes | 15 | 1 Bed | 12 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 500 |
| Terra Pointe Memory Care | AL MC RC | Glendale | 84 | No | 35 | 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 8 | A+ | Candice A Fine | - | 4 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#207 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#178 / 500 |
| Silver Springs | AL IL MC | Green Valley (Santa Rita Springs) | 107 | Yes | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12 | A+ | Cathleene J Dabney | - | 5 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#267 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#148 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#126 / 500 |
| The Retreat at Alameda | AL IL MC | Phoenix (Alameda Business Park) | 104 | No | 27 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5 | C+ | Kari Curry | - | 7 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#397 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#372 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#283 / 500 |
| Via Elegante | AL MC | Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98 | No | 5 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | 21 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#148 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#178 / 500 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | AL MC RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72 | Yes | 70 | Private / Companion Suites | 5 | A- | Misty Farnstrom | 95
Facility
95
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#2 / 53 | 9 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 500 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#207 / 500 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#126 / 500 |
| The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living | AL IL MC | Gilbert (South Val Vista Drive) | 133 | Yes | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8 | B- | Briana Watson | - | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#426 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#355 / 500 |
| Atria Campana del Rio | AL IL MC | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100 | Yes | 65 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | - | 9 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#418 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#326 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#217 / 500 |
| Brookdale Peoria | AL IL MC NH | Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive) | 72 | Yes | 56 | Suite | 15 | B- | Colleen Rookerson | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 500 |
| Scottsdale Village Square | AL NH IL MC RC | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 140 | Yes | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8 | A- | Jannea Downs | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#49 / 53 | 12 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#454 / 500 | 65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#496 / 500 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#485 / 500 |
| Inspirations of River Centre | AL RC | Tucson (Villa Mesa) | 112 | Yes | 63 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8 | A+ | Danielle Oben | - | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#366 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#346 / 500 |
| Sunrise at River Road | AL MC | Tucson (Foothills Heights) | 110 | Yes | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | A+ | Corrinne Quezada | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#179 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#126 / 500 |
| Mountain View Retirement Village | AL IL MC RC | Tucson (La Canada Estates) | 99 | Yes | 10 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | A+ | Andrew Rider | - | 6 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#397 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#409 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#358 / 500 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia | AL MC | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 135 | No | 69 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22 | A+ | Travis Garrard | - | 7 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#384 / 500 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#113 / 500 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#113 / 500 |
Tucked away in the neighborhood of Apache Junction, AZ, Avista Senior Living Apache Junction is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living services. The community caters to residents who can benefit from added care and support while still maintaining their independence. Residents here are provided with a reliable care team to depend on for their care needs, emergencies, and concerns, ensuring they are well-cared for and comfortable.
Every day is made productive and fun with a wide array of stimulating and engaging activities to enjoy. Residents can choose from an array of studio and one-bedroom apartments to choose their ideal residence with apartment maintenance and housekeeping for a maintenance-free living. The community also provides meals that are both healthy and delicious, combined with thoughtful amenities for utmost comfort and convenience.
Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.
The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.
Arizona Assisted living is one of the few senior living communities located in Queen Creek, AZ, that offers assisted living with memory care. This community boasts of its green lawns against the brown desert of the city. This senior living community offer private rooms equipped with walk-in bathrooms, they also have pet friendly areas for residents with pets. Other services they provide are 24/7 supervision and assistance, memory care programs for residents living with memory challenges, and medication management.
The residents of Arizona Assisted living also enjoy a myriad of amenities such as meal provisions, grooming services, assistance with daily living activities, and access to reptile garden, turtle habitat, movie theater, and aviary. They also provide housekeeping and laundry services, and schedule regular activities to ensure that residents maintain an active lifestyle. Furthermore, Arizona Assisted Living is a gated community, providing residents living with dementia, a sense of security during their stay.
Residing in the quiet residential area of West Wood Drive, Phoenix, AZ is the idyllic senior living community of Bella Amore Assisted Living which is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being with assisted living services. A responsible and specially trained team delivers exceptional care and assistance 24/7 to meet seniors’ unique needs and aspirations. The community utilizes a holistic approach to care, ensuring every aspect of seniors wellness are taken care of.
Bella Amore Assisted Living strives to preserve residents’ independence by listening to their stories to meticulously craft care plans that best suit their preferences. The community promotes a lively and welcoming environment, encouraging seniors to mingle with friends and create lasting moments. Bella Amore Assisted Living is great for seniors looking to experience a glorious retirement.
Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care sits at 42132 N Mountain Cove Dr in Anthem, Arizona, a suburb about 34 miles north of Phoenix. The building is single-story, has 10 beds, and has been open for six years. Kori K Zarinegar serves as administrator. Walk Score of 1 means this is a fully car-dependent location, and transportation is available through the community for residents who need to get somewhere.
Ten beds is the defining feature of this place. That’s not a wing of a larger facility. It’s a residential care home, and the care model reflects that.
Licensed nurses and CNAs cover staffing around the clock, with a doctor on staff and rehabilitation services available. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s care are both confirmed specialty tracks, which matters for families whose loved one has a diagnosis that rules out a lot of general assisted living options. Pets are welcome. Chef-prepared meals are served on-site.
State inspections are overseen by Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Inspection themes have included medication management, environmental safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep.
For families who want a small, residential-scale environment with 24-hour staffing and dedicated support for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, Mountain Cove offers that in a quiet Anthem setting rather than a large institutional one.
For five years, Angel Care Home Assisted Living has operated as a small, owner-managed assisted living and hospice community on a custom-built residential property in Phoenix’s Alvarado Manors neighborhood. Located at 2231 North 38th Street, the 10-bed home is owned and managed by Ciara Warner, a registered nurse serving as the facility’s third-generation proprietor who maintains direct clinical oversight of all medication management, medical care coordination, and resident relationship-building.
The Arizona Department of Health Services inspection record reflects strong compliance. Across three inspections since 2023, the facility earned a composite score of 94 out of 100, substantially above the state average of 75; with only one recorded deficiency over the entire three-year window. Documentation shortcomings in 2023 resulted in two $500 fines, both paid, concerning staff training record completeness and resident evacuation route protocols. Complaint investigations totaled one; no immediate jeopardy, license suspension, or substantiated complaints have been documented.
Per-inspection deficiency rates stand at 0.3, placing the facility 83 percent above state average performance.
Care programming centers on mobility: staff follow a structured movement protocol to ensure residents engage in daily physical activity.
Memory care staff receive specialized training. Medical services span nursing support, rehabilitation, and partnerships with mobile clinical practitioners delivering cardiology, dentistry, podiatry, X-ray, and phlebotomy services on-site. Home health integration extends care.
Meal preparation emphasizes condition-specific nutrition, addressing hypertension and diabetes with balanced, flexible dining options in private rooms or the courtyard.
The physical setting comprises private and semi-private rooms connected by spacious hallways. Bathrooms feature grab bars. The landscaped grounds include mature fruit trees, a waterfall feature, and a wheelchair-accessible herb garden within a shaded courtyard.
Walk Score 54 indicates moderate walkability; the facility sits 4.2 miles from Phoenix’s city center in a residential area requiring car-dependent transit for most errands.
Angel Care Home serves individuals transitioning to assisted living or requiring end-of-life care, particularly those benefiting from nursing-directed medical oversight and structured activity in a small residential community format.
Ideally set in the harmonious residential area of Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ, Sunrise Care Homes – Hayden is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Residents receive the finest care and support from a compassionate and experienced team attending to their personal needs and daily responsibilities 24/7. Accommodating up to 10 residents, the community strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for better comfort. The community also provides medication monitoring, onsite doctors, and care for traumatic injuries, for residents’ medical needs.
Participate in fun-filled activities and engaging programs to stay fit and well-connected in your golden years. Companionship is also provided to ensure residents do not feel alone in this journey. Diverse dining options are served to meet dietary needs and tastes, promoting a delightful dining experience. Here, residents will surely enjoy every moment of their best years surrounded by incredible amenities and a welcoming community.
AZ Life Assisted Living creates a haven in Peoria, Arizona, where seniors can revel in a tranquil atmosphere. Its team of senior care professionals stands out for their exceptional experience and compassion. With profound knowledge in assisted living, they adapt to the diverse health needs of seniors, guiding families through well-informed decisions. Notably, this community is state-licensed, ensuring top-notch care and peace of mind.
Their approach includes specialized care for conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, along with respite and long-term care options. Residents can enjoy a lively environment with daily games, activities, and exercises. The community also extends its warmth through excellent housekeeping and laundry services, convenient transportation, and appointments. Moreover, they offer dog therapy, adding an adorable and helpful touch to its residents. AZ Life Assisted Living definitely pulsates with life, making it a trusted and ideal home for seniors in their golden years.
Nestled in Scottsdale, Arizona, A Better Choice Assisted Living offers a nurturing environment where seniors receive personalized care, assistance with daily activities, and a sense of belonging. Residents experience daily joy, with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs addressed with utmost dignity and respect.
With caregivers available 24/7, residents enjoy support whenever needed and essential services like meals, laundry, and housekeeping. The community prioritizes creating a familial assisted living atmosphere, ensuring residents feel cherished and valued. A Better Choice Assisted Living is an excellent senior living facility that will fulfill and surpass expectations.
Southwest Comfort Care, nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a senior living community dedicated to offering its residents exemplary accommodations and compassionate care. With a highly trained and devoted staff, Southwest Comfort Care prioritizes individualized attention and comprehensive support for each resident. This community aims to cultivate a secure and vibrant space where residents flourish while receiving tailored and exceptional care.
This community boasts extensive amenities and activities meticulously designed to surpass resident expectations. Located minutes away from old town Scottsdale, Southwest Comfort Care specializes in providing superior services within a comforting home environment. Services include on-call access to physicians and registered nurses, specialized care for varying mobility levels, hospice and dementia care, physical and occupational therapy, home health monitoring, salon, and barber services, assistance with personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, individualized call systems, access to cable TV and high-speed internet, including video chat capabilities, wheelchair accessibility, delightful home-cooked meals, personalized care plans, recreational activities, and memorable birthday celebrations.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 575 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.



















