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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 in Mesa, Arizona, you’ll find the captivating Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care, a premier destination offering an exceptional experience in residential assisted living. This stunning community boasts a close-knit environment with inviting interiors and picturesque landscapes that will take your breath away. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible views and the exquisite, modern, and clean atmosphere. Every detail, from the thoughtfully selected furniture that emanates tranquility to the impeccable design, is dedicated to creating a peaceful haven for residents.
Canyon Winds goes above and beyond by offering exceptional services in both assisted living and memory care units. They understand that everyone has unique dietary preferences and needs, which is why they cater to different diets with great care and consideration. With wheelchair-accessible showers and high-speed Wi-Fi, they ensure that every resident enjoys convenience and connectivity in their daily lives. Housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry services are all taken care of, freeing residents from the burden of household chores. The paramount importance of security is unquestionable, ensuring peace of mind for everyone, especially those in need of specialized care in the memory care unit.
Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Scottsdale is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Scottsdale offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
Sunrise of Scottsdale’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.
Located in the invigorating neighborhood of Sun City, AZ, the Gardens of Sun City Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy direct access to dining, shopping, and cultural galore in the heart of Sun City. A wide range of accommodations with several floor plans are tailored to the needs of its residents. With a caring and engaging team, this community provides memory care services through state-of-the-art engagement technology. This comprehensive technology is thoughtfully created to foster communication, enhance the resident experience, maintain connectivity, and enrich well-being.
The community is committed to providing exceptional amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with delectable meals based on dietary needs, a full calendar of social activities, and newsletters. Meet new friends and build lasting relationships through various trips and activities in nearby places. With the Gardens of Sun City Senior Living, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.
A charming community providing assisted living, memory care, and outpatient rehabilitation in Scottsdale, The Gardens prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city; its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.
As a Five Star Residences community, the senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include rehabilitation, meals, activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation.
A charming community providing the best independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and rehabilitation living options in Tucson, The Forum prides itself on being a warm and welcoming place where residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. The community ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a vow to the trust many families have given the neighborhood.
Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include rehabilitation, meals, activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation. Residents can get seamless access to these amenities. Whether they come from independent or assisted living, anyone can access the amenities to encourage social life.
La Siena is on E Northern Ave in north Phoenix, where a Walk Score of 61 puts it in moderately walkable territory; some day-to-day errands reachable without a car, though most trips still require one. The mid-rise building carries 111 beds across one- and two-bedroom floor plans and has been in operation for 11 years, which is a meaningful tenure for an assisted living community in a competitive Phoenix market.
Staffing runs on licensed nurses and CNAs. The profile lists three named programs: Cuisine, Resident Stories, and Living Choices, which suggest a community that has organized its lifestyle and dining offerings around defined programming structures rather than ad hoc scheduling. State inspections, overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, have covered staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, housekeeping and upkeep, and fall and injury prevention.
The profile here is lean outside of structural and regulatory data, but what it confirms is consistent: an 111-bed mid-rise assisted living community in north Phoenix, operating for over a decade, with licensed nursing staff and a location that offers a reasonable balance of urban access and residential character. For families working through assisted living options in the northern Phoenix area, La Siena’s operating history and building scale are the grounding facts to start with.
Seniors of Chandler, Arizona, can find solace and support for the challenges of memory loss conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, at Parkland Memory Care. At Parkland, a duly licensed team of compassionate professionals understands that providing care also entails maintaining dignity and independence when possible, for residents. This warm and welcoming memory care community establishes a safe, stress-free environment that delivers care programs tailored to the needs and unique qualities of residents. Daily living activities, personal care, and medical management are all taken care of with gold-standard quality while promoting soothing routines, cognitively stimulating activities, and opportunities for socialization and recreation for seniors to lead full and fulfilling lives in this chapter of life.
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.
Ideally set near hospitals and nature, Vista Pointe at Green Valley is a blissful community in Green Valley, AZ that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are guaranteed immediate access to care with an excellent care team available 24/7. Accommodations here are designed to provide plenty of space and privacy with housekeeping and maintenance services for a carefree living experience.
Those living with memory conditions thrive in a setting tailored to their unique needs with Vibrant Living programming to enrich their lives and improve their quality of life. The community fosters a joyful and relaxing environment with plenty of activities, events, and amenities to enjoy. Here, everyone is given the care they need without neglecting their recreational needs.
Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ, Cave Creek Assisted Living, is a caring senior living community that provides exceptional care for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stays. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with access to 24/7 assistance and supportive healthcare services. With services, such as on-site therapy, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, residents are guaranteed to live a worry-free lifestyle.
The community offers an innovative approach to memory care for those dealing with memory impairments, providing them access to customized care plans, attentive 24/7 team of professionals, and specialized programming. Residents also enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a library, fitness center, salon, theater, and creative arts studio. A talented culinary team ensures residents stay nourished with homestyle meals catered to their dietary preferences and needs.
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.



















