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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 |
Nestled in the idyllic residential area of N 154th Lane, Surprise, AZ, Home Care at Marley Park is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. The community provides top-tier care and assistance with an experienced and highly trained team available 24/7 for residents’ non-medical needs. Here, residents have more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy with the community handling the busy work including housekeeping and laundry services.
With a robust slate of fun-filled activities and enriching programs, the community promotes social engagement and active living. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a lounge with a big-screen television, emergency call system, fire alarm, sprinkler systems, and a beautiful garden.
Committed to delivering excellent care, AZ Life Assisted Living Home LLC is a welcoming community in Peoria, AZ that offers assisted living. The community provides 24/7 assistance with daily tasks, including personal care and medication management for residents’ convenience. By offering access to long-term care, respite care, and memory care, the community ensures residents are well-cared for even as their needs change.
The community partners with reliable healthcare providers for added care services, including podiatry, lab services, and hospice services. Meals, fun activities, and thoughtful amenities are also provided to help residents maintain their health and well-being. With its compassionate care teams and relaxing living environment, the community creates a safe place for a carefree retirement.
Overlooking the serene neighborhood of Mesa, AZ, Purehearts Assisted Living is an inviting haven for those who need assisted living. The community ensures residents have the support they need to enjoy their lives by offering assistance with their daily living tasks. Care teams here are well-trained to ensure they are able to provide the highest level of assisted care, from personal care assistance to medication management.
With bright and spacious accommodations, residents can comfortably enjoy their personal time free of hassles and worries. Plenty of opportunities for fun and social interaction are also available with a wide array of community-sponsored activities. Here, residents’ unique needs are treated with compassion, allowing them to preserve their dignity and freedom to lead the life they want.
Embrace a lifestyle that inspires you at Solterra Senior Living at Chandler, a prominent senior living community in Maricopa County, Chandler, AZ, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Live comfortably in carefully built apartments tailored to fit unique lifestyles and equipped with convenient features, such as a kitchenette, garbage removal services. Residents are empowered to live well with the support of tactful and capable caregivers who are available around the clock to offer any assisted care residents may need.
With an array of engaging activities, residents can look forward to a bright and active everyday life. From crafty sessions and fun games to a Tai Chi class, you are sure to find an activity that’ll spark your interest and happiness. Providing the perfect customized care for residents’ individual needs, the community fosters independence while empowering residents to thrive each day.
Offering a welcoming home-like environment for seniors, The Groves Assisted & Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community in Goodyear, AZ, offering various levels of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, all tailored to meet individual needs. The community features a range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring a secure and cozy residence. Residents have peace of mind with an emergency response pendant and on-call personal care 24 hours a day.
The Groves is focused on supporting resident choice, dignity, privacy, individuality, and independence, offering a personalized approach to care. Here, residents can enjoy a range of activities and amenities such as an urban backyard patio, a library for leisure reading or meditation, a beauty salon and barber shop, and daily exercise classes. Other amenities include weekly housekeeping, complimentary laundry services, shuttle bus excursions, private transport for appointments, and all-inclusive dining.
A community with unparalleled care for memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, Immanuel Campus of Care is delivered with integrity and respect for its seniors. The resident-focused community focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. For over 25 years, the retirement home has been committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment for a transformative experience.
Immanuel’s nursing home care services include pain management, diabetes management, restorative nursing, wound care, and a team of 24/7 nurses. Assisted living and memory care services include ADLS, medication management, stimulating activities, and enriching programs.
Situated in Mesa, Arizona, The Oaks is a distinguished assisted living community that offers an array of amenities and services designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. With a focus on convenience, The Oaks provides housekeeping and laundry services, flexible dining options, and a range of health and wellness programs. The community takes pride in its exceptional amenities and offers a variety of recreational activities tailored to different interests and abilities, thanks to the dedicated event coordinator.
At The Oaks, residents can expect comprehensive care and round-the-clock services. Whether they prefer independent living, assisted living, memory care, or respite care, the community is committed to meeting their individual needs. The Oaks boasts a sophisticated atmosphere, luxurious amenities, and a holistic approach to care. Notably, their renowned “Embrace” program, tailored for memory care residents, provides personalized support that nourishes the mind, body, and soul, earning recognition and accolades.
Located at 6611 East River Hills Place in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills operates as a 10-bed assisted living community administered by Ben J Silverman. The facility, established in 2012 and operated by Starfish Care Homes, LLC, provides directed care, personal care, and supervisory care services. Operating tenure spans 13 years, indicating sustained operational experience.
The small 10-bed capacity is unusual in the assisted living sector, where peer facilities typically operate 50-150 beds. The intimate scale contrasts sharply with larger assisted living communities, potentially appealing to residents prioritizing a smaller residential environment.
The setting is car-dependent (walk score 0), positioned 7.4 miles from downtown Tucson and 2.32 miles from TMC for Children hospital.
Recent inspections demonstrate clean regulatory standing.
The Arizona Department of Health Services conducted two annual compliance reviews; the first was on August 21, 2023, and the second on October 22, 2025. Both of these were conducted without identifying deficiencies, complaints, or enforcement actions. This record places the facility in the top tier of Arizona assisted living residences: zero deficiencies per year versus an Arizona average of 3.7, zero enforcement actions versus the state average of one, and zero complaints documented.
Arizona’s Long Term Care System (ALTCS) covers eligible Medicaid residents in approved assisted living homes; the facility’s participation status and specific amenities are not detailed in public regulatory records.
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is a small assisted living community with a documented clean compliance record, suitable for residents seeking a modest-scale setting in a car-dependent Tucson neighborhood.
A member of the Enlivant senior living group, Foothills Place in Catalina, Tucson is an assisted living and memory care community that approaches senior living care with quality assistance and efficient services. Foothills Place heavily promotes independence for their residents to maintain a sense of individuality to live life on their own terms. The assisted living community aims to provide a vibrant environment for residents to feel a sense of belonging by providing personal care plans that lead to meeting the social, emotional, mental, and physical wellness of each. The professional staff of Foothills highly encouraged them to make deep connections between residents– a bond built on trust and respect. Foothills Place is the ideal place for seniors looking to thrive in a community that understands the every basic need of an adult.
Accommodations at Foothills Place are exerted through efficiency and genuinity. This approach allows for seniors and their families to trust and relax that their best intentions are being put first. Foothills’ services offered are designed to allow flexibility for families, these include respite care, short-terms stays, and urgent placement– living options allowing the staff to adapt to any necessary and immediate need. Some community amenities to highlight are the hair salon, apartment maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services, community outings, and activities.
Experience exceptional care at Leti’s Home Senior Living, a blissful retreat in Phoenix, AZ, offering assisted living. Residents can rest assured of receiving the highest quality of care for their unique needs with a compassionate and highly skilled team available 24/7. With over 20 years of experience, the community ensures residents enjoy their golden years without hassles.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions, especially with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available for older adults’ convenience. The community has three distinct locations across Phoenix, ensuring residents find the right care to have the finest retirement experience.
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.


















