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| 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 |
Pebblecreek is an exceptional 55+ community in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience the best of their golden years with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with plenty of state-of-the-art amenities. The community also provides diverse dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. Amenities include fitness studios, a pool complex, a creative arts center, and a clubhouse, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Enjoy a seamless blend of comfort and quality care in Aspen Care Home, a nurturing community in Tucson, AZ, offering premiere assisted living and memory care services. Residents are welcomed into cozy and spacious accommodations with laundry and housekeeping services handled for their comfort and convenience. Their dedicated care team is always available to support older residents with their everyday routines, personal care, medication management, and more.
Those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia find comfort in the community’s safe and secure environment with routine activities that promote independence and a sense of purpose. They keep residents active and engaged through an array of enriching activities, such as daily exercises, arts & crafts, sing-alongs, and more. Whether you’re seeking quality care, enriching experiences, or meaningful connections, Aspen Care Home has it all for you.
Burrowed in a tranquil neighborhood in Pinal County, Apache Junction,AZ, Visions Assisted Living of Apache Junction is a distinctive senior living community that offers personalized assisted living and memory care services. Residents can choose from private and shared suites with individual climate control, spacious walk-in showers, and access to housekeeping and linen services for a hassle-free lifestyle. Meanwhile, their memory care neighborhood is designed to allow residents to function independently at their level of ability, while receiving care and assistance where needed.
With 24-hour care and an array of supportive services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication administration, eating assistance, and regular wellness checks by nurses, residents are provided with utmost peace of mind. The community also offers a range of life enriching activities and three nutritious, tasty meals daily for a healthy and active lifestyle. With an array of convenient care services, inviting amenities, and vibrant activities, residents are guaranteed to live a simplified and fulfilling lifestyle.
Discover your golden years oasis amidst the Sonoran Desert of Tucson at The Fountains at La Cholla independent living homes, where award winning service handles all the little daily maintenance needs as you explore a whole new world of decadence. A part of the Watermark Retirement Community, The Fountains offers an impressive array of amenities and activities for your benefit and leisure. Dine like a VIP at the bistro & cafe, or maybe stay in and order room service from the comfort of your elegant quarters. Go for a swim whenever you feel like it, assured that facilities are up-to-code and well-maintained by a comprehensive team of building, residence, and grounds maintenance team, and achieve your health goals at the top class fitness center. A salon and spa are on-site as well for some TLC, and if you’re a pet owner, take advantage of the pet-friendly space The Fountain prides itself on.
Heading out to the scenic desert environment surrounding The Fountain, you’ll be within proximity to exciting local gigs and various shopping options; dull days will be a thing of the past in your new independent living program.
Bella Vita Las Palmeritas Assisted Living, nestled in Central Phoenix, provides a serene environment for seniors with its meticulously maintained grounds and picturesque outdoor spaces. The facility offers 10 private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Notably, they specialize in Parkinson’s care, which ensures specialized attention for residents with specific needs.
The living spaces are cozy and home-like, complemented by vibrant common areas exuding warmth and familiarity. Residents can also relish home-cooked meals and enjoy the convenience of a call system for assistance. Additionally, Bella Vita offers medication management and regular on-site visits from medical professionals. With staff available 24/7, the facility encourages residents to maintain their independence while staying active and connected to their surroundings.
All Care Assisted Living Home stands as one of the trusted senior care providers in Surprise. It also offers services focused on independent living and memory care options, a home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living home promotes independence while receiving assistance with daily living. The staff ensures that residents can provide a quality, enhanced aging experience.
All Care offers a list of essential services that help with hassle-free living, such as maintenance, housekeeping with laundry, customized meal plans, medical practitioner visits, specialized memory care activities, and personal care services. Other community amenities include a dining room, spacious lounge areas, outdoor common areas, and fully furnished apartment options.
The Valencia Home is the flagship property of the senior care group MD Senior Living. It is a small luxurious community with 10 beds only, each with its own private bathroom. Residents can truly enjoy elegantly decorated spaces, full social activities calendar, and delicious food choices.
Because it is a small community only, you can be sure that the residents are well taken care of. Despite the small number of residents in the community, they always have a nurse on staff, and they care about their residents. They always have an awake staff and two caregivers during the day. What makes them more unique is the willingness to hire more caregivers if the care is needed. That is how dedicated they are to provide only the best senior care.
Sagewood sits in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge West neighborhood, a car-dependent pocket of the city (Walk Score 12) where the nearest errands are a drive away. The three-story building has been here for 20 years, operated by LCS Desert Ridge LLC under the LCS brand, and it covers a lot of ground: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care all under one roof at 4555 E Mayo Blvd. Executive Director Mr. Stewart Ingram oversees the campus.
What Sagewood is selling, functionally, is the ability to age in place without switching facilities. Care levels are available across the full spectrum, so a resident who moves in for independent living can shift to skilled nursing without packing up and starting over somewhere else. Short-term rehab and respite stays are also on offer, which makes the campus useful for families navigating post-acute recovery or caregiver breaks. Memory care is available with a secured perimeter in place.
The programming side runs through LCS Signature Programs, including the LifeCare plan and the HealthyLife wellness track, the latter built around fitness, nutrition, and general well-being. In terms of physical amenities, the campus includes a fitness center, a spa, walking paths, a wellness center, and concierge services, with religious services also available. Apartment options span one- and two-bedroom layouts, with square footage ranging from roughly 763 to over 2,300 square feet.
Sagewood is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. Families planning around federal coverage pathways will need to look elsewhere or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs independently.
For older adults who want a tiered campus where care can follow them across multiple stages, with branded programming and substantial apartment options, Sagewood covers that range. The non-certification status and car-dependent location are the two variables most families will want to factor in early.
Experience compassionate and loving care from Loyale Assisted Living, a reliable community in Glendale, AZ dedicated to offering residents quality assisted living services. It is designed to make residents’ lives easy and cozy through personalized assistance with daily living activities. Their excellent care team ensures residents’ medical and personal care needs like grooming and hygiene are always met to ensure they’re always looking and feeling great.
The community encourages residents to stay active and engaged through their vibrant recreational programs that foster socialization among residents. Meals are always fresh, healthy, and tailored to accommodate special diets and preferences to keep residents satisfied and properly nourished. Residents are also free from household chores with housekeeping services being offered. Here, residents can focus on living their best lives without worrying about tiring and mundane tasks.
Live a fulfilling retirement life with Meadow Assisted Living Care, a peaceful community in Sun City, AZ that offers exceptional assisted living services. This community features an exceptional care team that specializes in offering excellent Alzheimer’s care, Parkinson’s care, palliative, and hospice care. They ensure residents receive the proper amount of care and support that matches their unique needs by offering them tailored care plans.
Here, they continuously work hard to create a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters independence and meaningful connections. There’s an abundance of enriching activities to keep residents active and stimulated, alongside healthy and balanced meals for proper nourishment. With 24/7 security and supervision, the community ensures residents are safe and secure as they enjoy their best lives. At Meadow Assisted Living Care, they strive to provide compassionate care that enhances residents’ overall quality of life.
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.



















