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Best Assisted Living in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 575 assisted living communities in Arizona using Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AZ
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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: 48The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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)
111No 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed48A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #13 / 53
18
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
150Yes 15 1 Bed12A+Teresa L Merritt-2
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
84No 35 1 Bed / Companion Suite8A+Candice A Fine-4
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)
107Yes 13 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed12A+Cathleene J Dabney-5
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)
104No 27 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed5C+Kari Curry-7
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)
98No 5 Private Room / Semi-Private Room21A+Andrew J Briefer-2
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)
72Yes 70 Private / Companion Suites5A-Misty Farnstrom
95
Facility 95
AZ AVG 82
Rank #2 / 53
9
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)
133Yes 35 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed8B-Briana Watson-8
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)
100Yes 65 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14C+Suzanne M Porter-9
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)
72Yes 56 Suite15B-Colleen Rookerson-2
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)
140Yes 49 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed8A-Jannea Downs
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 82
Rank #49 / 53
12
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)
112Yes 63 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed8A+Danielle Oben-5
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)
110Yes 49 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14A+Corrinne Quezada-7
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)
99Yes 10 1 Bed / 2 Bed11A+Andrew Rider-6
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)
135No 69 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed22A+Travis Garrard-7
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #113 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #113 / 500
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Overview of Nurse‘s Assisted Living

Embrace the charm and warmth of Nurse’s Assisted Living, located in the peaceful town of Peoria, AZ, offering short-term and long-term assisted living options and retirement home services. Spacious and cozy accommodations are available and tailored to residents’ preferences prioritizing their comfort and relaxation. With its well-trained and compassionate team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and attention catering to their immediate needs and interests. The community provides a loving and caring environment to ensure peace of mind for all.

To ensure the community thrives at its best, residents can enjoy above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, medication assistance, and transportation services. Experience a vibrant community where every day is an opportunity to celebrate life while exploring its beautifully created common spaces and engaging in a diverse set of social activities and other life-enrichment programs. At Nurse’s Assisted Living, seniors are guaranteed the utmost care and support they deserve.

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A Caring Manor I

20338 E Via Del Oro #6270, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Overview of A Caring Manor I

A Caring Manor I is a senior living community located in the oasis city of Queen Creek, AZ. They offer assisted living with memory care services to their residents in a secure, resort-like living experience, while balancing it perfectly with their top quality care. They offer spacious private rooms to residents, equipped with television for entertainment, and their community’s small size gives caregivers more time to provide the attention and care each resident needs; from 24/7 supervision and availability of assistance, to medication management, diabetic care, and incontinence care.

A Caring Manor I’s top priority is the comfort and safety of their residents, securing the community with systems and wander guards. The residents of this tight knit community are also able to enjoy a variety of their amenities, including home cooked meal provisions that are prepared with consideration to the residents’ dietary needs, hygiene and grooming assistance, and assistance with daily living activities. Pets are also welcome, for an additional cost, and housekeeping and laundry service are provided.

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Overview of Villa Fiore Prescott Valley Assisted Living

Located in Prescott Valley, Villa Fiore stands as a testament to dedication and compassion. This vibrant community caters to a range of needs, offering short-term respite stays and specialized memory care services. Here, seniors benefit from round-the-clock medical attention, with doctors and nurses available 24/7. Their commitment to providing a clean, quiet, and caring home underscores their mission to create an environment where seniors thrive, supported by a team passionate about their well-being.

Beyond exceptional medical care, Villa Fiore also provides a truly enriching experience. Daily, their residents indulge in delicious, nutritious meals, enjoy the comfort of meticulously maintained living spaces through regular housekeeping, and relish in the community’s proactive approach to holistic well-being. The atmosphere is alive with engaging activities designed to stimulate the senses, complemented by serene outdoor areas for moments of tranquility. Moreover, the community proudly offers on-site religious services, making it a place where both physical and spiritual needs are met.

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Overview of Ahwatukee Adult Care II

Age gracefully at Ahwatukee Adult Care II, an idyllic retreat in Phoenix, AZ, offering residential care. Alongside cozy and inviting living spaces, personalized care is also provided by a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind, as housekeeping and other chores are taken care of.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street

Situated in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, long-term care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle in their cozy and elegant accommodations, with convenient access to necessary services and amenities. The community offers an array of supportive services to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour care, help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community organizes a wide range of exciting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals with accommodations to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of Biltmore Assisted Living

Biltmore Assisted Living is a 20-bed independent and assisted living community at 5100 N 24th Street in Phoenix’s Camelback East Village neighborhood (Maricopa County), Arizona. Managed by Ms. Felicia Moca and licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, the facility has been in operation for 20 years. The community is not CMS-certified and does not accept Medicare or Medicaid; it operates on a private-pay basis.

The facility maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (Not Accredited). Pets are not permitted.

Set on a two-acre campus, the facility offers private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and private patios. Registered nurses provide 24-hour staffing, with a visiting doctor available for medical care and on-site rehabilitation services. Restaurant-style dining features homemade meals prepared daily with fresh ingredients; special diets and low-sodium options are available per physician order. Daily housekeeping and laundry services are included.

Emergency call systems consist of wireless pendant buttons monitored continuously by staff.

The community’s activity programming includes weekly live music, arts and crafts, puzzles, bible study, and book clubs, alongside an entertainment room and library. Fitness classes support resident wellness. The facility describes its caregiving approach as encouraging independence while providing compassionate assistance with daily living activities. The 1-story building design supports accessibility for residents with mobility considerations.

Located 8.4 miles from downtown Phoenix and 2.33 miles from Phoenix Children’s Hospital Thomas Campus, the facility sits in an area with moderate walkability (walk score 57) and mixed nearby amenities. Arizona financial assistance programs for residents include ALTCS, Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services, Section 202 Supportive Housing, and the CARES Program.

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Overview of Premium Comfort Care

With affordable care options, Premium Comfort Care of Peoria, Arizona makes it possible for more seniors to enjoy their golden years the way they deserve. Offering a lovely residential home and a tailored approach to independent, memory care, personal care, direct, and supervisory care, this home’s commitment to improving the lives of seniors is unquestionable. Premium Comfort Care not only pays attention to individual needs but also preferences, supports the autonomy of its residents, provides them with avenues for social engagement, and ensures their support is provided by caregivers with years of experience in senior living. Families can sleep peacefully at night, knowing that Premium Comfort Care is taking care of their loved ones better than any care provider could.

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Overview of Lifestream at Youngtown

A Bethesda Gardens community in Peoria, Arizona, Lifestream at Youngtown is ranked as one of the city’s trusted independent living and assisted living options that is best in its class, brought by the premier level of care entrusted to residents. The faith-based environment of the independent living community boasts an innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual that aims to enrich a fulfilling lifestyle for their residents. 

As a Bethesda home, LifeStream’s lifestyle is focused on growth and enrichment; they provide essential amenities and services such as their Diabetes for Center for Excellence, hair service salon, and scheduled transportation. Benefits include assistance with daily activities, medication management, and  24/7 licensed nurses on-site. LifeStream’s management and staff are well-trained professionals who ensure that residents are heard and provide a lifestyle that suits their needs.

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Overview of Lords Way Assisted Living

Lords Way Assisted Living is one of the senior living communities located in Queen Creek, AZ. This intimate care home provides assisted living services to their senior residents, including diabetic care, high acuity care, respite care, and incontinence care. As part of their assisted living services, they provide 24/7 supervision and assistance to their residents. This senior living home makes sure that not only their residents feel comfortable, but also safe, providing wheelchair accessible facilities for better mobility.

The residents of Lord’s Way Assisted Living are also able to enjoy a number of amenities. Such amenities include, meal provisions, wander guards to keep residents with memory loss safe from harm’s way, and grooming services. Furthermore, they offer housekeeping and laundry services to reduce the stress caused by doing daily chores. They also create programs to ensure that residents stay physically and mentally active.

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Overview of A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living & Memory Care I

As its name suggests, A Paradise for Parants provides a haven of a vibrant senior living community for assisted living and memory care living, residents will discover a retirement period centered on convenience and growth. The top-ranked old living home in Surprise excels in providing residents with an environment where they feel safe and confident to do more than they can imagine.

A Paradise for Parents assisted living and memory care home has something for everyone: thoughtfully designed amenities and helpful services contributing to world-class hospitality. These include housekeeping, transportation, and activities that fill the calendar; amenities include lounge areas, spacious apartments, and a recreational room.

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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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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.