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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: 38/ 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: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Atria Campana del Rio
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 54
Rank #131 / 521
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 38
Rank #95 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 548
B-Suzanne M Porter
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 82
Rank #220 / 290
8
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #270 / 400
1.6
Facility 1.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #148 / 400
Frances Residential Care Home #1
AL
RESC
Tucson
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #218 / 548
A+Ramona P Trujillo
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #131 / 290
3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 400
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #257 / 400
Thunderbird Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Glendale
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 54
Rank #157 / 521
Yes
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 38
Rank #207 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 12
Rank #21 / 548
A+Michael D Brown
76
Facility 76
AZ AVG 82
Rank #184 / 290
5
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 9
Rank #319 / 400
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #308 / 400
Mirabella at ASU
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 54
Rank #213 / 521
No
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 38
Rank #1 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 12
Rank #371 / 548
-Scarlett Huang
87
Facility 87
AZ AVG 82
Rank #95 / 290
6
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #137 / 400
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #74 / 400
Sierra Winds
AL
IL
NH
Peoria
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 54
Rank #228 / 521
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
-
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #17 / 548
A-Emily Dawson
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 82
Rank #257 / 290
18
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 9
Rank #370 / 400
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #169 / 400
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 54
Rank #124 / 521
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #72 / 548
-Dylan Morris
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 400
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #24 / 400
Maravilla Scottsdale
AL
IL
MC
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 54
Rank #157 / 521
Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 38
Rank #538 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #171 / 548
-Rae L Richardson
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #65 / 400
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #74 / 400
Evergreen Village Prescott
AL
MC
Prescott
122
Facility 122
AZ AVG 54
Rank #79 / 521
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #218 / 548
-Candice J Fine
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 82
Rank #70 / 290
4
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 400
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #74 / 400
Sierra del Sol
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 54
Rank #49 / 521
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #360 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #218 / 548
-Laure J Mendenhall
96
Facility 96
AZ AVG 82
Rank #46 / 290
8
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 400
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #69 / 400
Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Mesa (Summit Shadows)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #218 / 775
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
-Ladonna Edgington
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #29 / 400
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #47 / 400

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 555 on this page.

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Overview of Atria Campana Del Rio

Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They undoubtedly provide the highest quality of care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident, and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs– while encouraging residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Atria Campana Del Rio has been one of the trail blazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care.

Atria Campana Del Rio is a branch of the renowned Atria senior living group. Rest assured that residents are able to experience their array of amenities such as garden, salon, and café bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access.

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Overview of Frances Residential Care Home #1

Tucked away in a serene location in Tucson, AZ, Frances Residential Care Home #1 provides residents with a peaceful environment for assisted living. They designed their community to provide a cozy residential-like atmosphere with 24/7 access to care services, including daily living assistance and personal care. Through their trusted partnership with local home care agencies, residents can receive all the care and support they need in the comfort of their accommodations.

This community puts residents’ comfort and happiness at the top of their priorities, giving them personalized care plans, focused attention, and compassionate support. As a community dedicated to creating a vibrant living environment, they feature a wide array of fun and exciting activities that bring residents closer together and nurture their overall well-being. Frances Residential Care Home #1 is an ideal place to be for those seeking to enjoy a simple yet fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Thunderbird Senior Living

A vibrant retirement community, Thunderbird Senior Living remains unparalleled with its services. The community is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle is created for an elevated lifestyle for seniors.  The compassionate staff has proven their unmatched dedication and commitment, and many residents have been very grateful that they chose Thunderbird Senior Living as their home.

A member of the Senior Living Lifestyle, the staff highly promotes independence and individuality. Whatever lifestyle you prefer, it’s the lifestyle they give. The senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live independently while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Overview of Mirabella at Asu

Mirabella at Asu is an exceptional community located in the thriving neighborhood of Tempe, AZ, offering independent living. The community also strives to keep residents’ peace of mind with a continuum of care services, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents’ comfort and safety are prioritized with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

Promoting an active and convenient lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delightful and nutritious meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community features state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, an aquatic center, an art studio, a woodworking shop, and a garden terrace, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Sierra Winds

Sierra Winds is one of Peoria’s most trusted independent living communities with nursing home facilities. With an emphasis on its skilled nursing facility and short-term rehabilitation services, the professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a nurturing environment. The nursing home maintains a high-quality standard of service provided with compassion for a more personal approach to residential care. Sierra Winds ensures that your needs are met and that your recovery is their priority.

The upscale continuing care retirement community provides a list of services that include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services (speech, occupational, physical), post-acute stays, and medication management.

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Overview of Brookdale North Mesa

Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale North Mesa settling at East Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community features diverse floor plans including an alcove studio, a large studio suite, and a one-bedroom suite. Brookdale North Mesa prioritizes the independence and growth of seniors, conversing with them and their loved ones to deliver the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

Brookdale North Mesa promotes a vibrant community, encouraging residents to remain active and connected with others. Assisted living residents enjoy all-day dining with freshly prepared healthy meals while memory care residents experience meals like a routine to ensure everyone’s comfort. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a beauty and barber shop, an arts and crafts studio, a community kitchen, a game room, meeting rooms, a piano, beautifully landscaped grounds, and walking paths for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.

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Overview of Maravilla Scottsdale

Located in an upscale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ, Maravilla Scottsdale is a reliable senior living community, offering a luxurious setting for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, residents enjoy an abundance of fulfilling ways to enjoy life with the support of excellent care services that are customized to fit each individual needs, preferences, and care goals while maintaining their independence and autonomy. With an array of floor plans to choose from, including alcoves, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed a comfortable and inviting living space with plenty of privacy.

Committed to making residents’ golden years a worry-free period in their lives, the community features a list of essential programs, such as Zest™ Wellness, Dine Your Way™, and SyneRGy™ – all designed to nurture residents’ wellness. Everyday is filled with new adventures, thanks to a broad range of community activities, programs, classes, and philanthropic opportunities. A plethora of excellent amenities, such as a heated swimming pool and spa, an art studio, cinema, library, beautiful outdoor spaces, and cafe, are offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable.

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Overview of Evergreen Village Prescott

Ranked as an exceptional assisted living home, Evergreen Village Prescott offers services that are best in its class, brought by the premier level of care entrusted to residents. The resort-style living offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other.

As an Avista community, Evergreen Village is focused on ensuring that each cultivates their growth by immersing themselves in fun, social, purposeful, and stress-free living. Accommodations include well-thought-of amenities, including walk-in closets, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include meals, activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Sierra Del Sol

Sierra Del Sol is a remarkable senior living community located in the sunny state of Arizona. Situated in a picturesque setting, this community offers a range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The well-designed apartments provide a comfortable and private living space, while the inviting common areas create a welcoming environment for socialization, relaxation, and participation in various activities. The compassionate and dedicated staff at Sierra Del Sol are committed to providing personalized care that meets the unique needs and preferences of each resident, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction.

At Sierra Del Sol, residents have access to a variety of amenities and enriching programs that promote an active and engaging lifestyle. Nutritious meals, prepared by skilled chefs, are served in the elegant dining room, fostering both nourishment and social connections. Engaging activities and events, such as fitness classes, arts and crafts, educational seminars, and outings, are offered to stimulate the mind and body and encourage social interaction. The community also features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, allowing residents to enjoy the Arizona sunshine and take leisurely walks. With its focus on personalized care, vibrant programming, and a warm and welcoming environment, Sierra Del Sol provides seniors with a fulfilling and enjoyable living experience in the heart of Arizona.

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Overview of Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care

Nestled in a charming residential neighborhood in Mesa, AZ, Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care is a premiere senior living community that offers excellent assisted living services. Accommodating only 10 residents, the community ensures residents enjoy a focused and personalized care in an intimate and tight-knit environment. A dedicated management and caregiving team works hard in making sure residents receive the care they need in an environment that exceeds regulatory requirements, providing both residents and their families with peace of mind.

Committed to enhancing its residents’ overall quality of life, the community provides plenty of opportunities for enrichment and connection through its broad array of interesting and stimulating activities. Nutritious home-cooked meals are also offered to make sure residents are always receiving the nourishment they need to flourish and stay healthy. Here, residents are guided towards a comfortable and fulfilling living experience every step of the way.

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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 555 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.