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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 555 assisted living communities in AZ using AZ Dept. 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: 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
Summerfield at Jentilly
AL
RC
Tempe (Sandahl)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 38
Rank #265 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 12
Rank #513 / 548
-Lovely G Demo2
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 400
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #289 / 400
Ace Castles Assisted Living LLC
AL
MC
Chandler (Layton Lakes)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 38
Rank #656 / 775
1 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
-Teresita N Pryor2
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #65 / 400
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #142 / 400
Agave Manor
AL
RESC
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #676 / 775
Private Rooms
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 12
Rank #149 / 548
-Emanuel Vicovan1
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #183 / 400
8.0
Facility 8.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #373 / 400
Solterra Senior Living at Chandler
AL
MC
Chandler
-Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 38
Rank #330 / 775
1 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 548
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Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Tucson (River Hills Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 38
Rank #766 / 775
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Pennington Gardens
AL
HC
MC
RC
Chandler
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 54
Rank #147 / 521
Yes
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 38
Rank #473 / 775
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Fellowship Square Surprise
AL
IL
MC
Surprise
-Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #11 / 548
A+----
Aegis at Cassia Assisted Living
AL
Gilbert (Vista Del Oro South)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 38
Rank #401 / 775
-
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #465 / 548
-Joey B Ocuaman3--
Armada Care Homes II
AL
Mesa
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #705 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #297 / 548
-Claudia Trif2
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 400
4.5
Facility 4.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #323 / 400
Firebird Assisted Living II
AL
MC
Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 38
Rank #551 / 775
Private Rooms
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 548
-Stephanie G Burns1
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #115 / 400
5.0
Facility 5.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #333 / 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 Summerfield at Jentilly

Live life to the fullest with Summerfield at Jentilly, a one-of-a-kind community nestled in the harmonious residential area of South Jentilly Lane, Tempe, AZ, that focuses on assisted living. Here, residents receive genuine care and the utmost attention from a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their special needs around the clock. The community is owned by a highly trained Filipina nurse, dedicated to improving the welfare of older adults to ensure they live their golden years without worries.

Fun activities and enriching programs are conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Enjoy delightful dining options catering to dietary needs and preferences. Mobility assistance, transportation arrangements, medication management, and temporary care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Make every moment of your best years count with the community’s commitment to enhancing residents’ welfare with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Ace Castles Assisted Living

Surrounded by serene parks in Dogwood Pl, Chandler, AZ, Ace Castles Assisted Living is a unique community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community strives to accommodate up to five residents and provide them with the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, with the community handling the housekeeping and day-to-day activities.

Have fun with a carefully curated calendar of activities and engaging programs tailored to leisure and wellness. Anticipate mealtimes with delightful and healthy meals served to cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and personal care are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is great for those looking for additional care so that residents can live comfortably in their golden years.

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Agave Manor

5937 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Overview of Agave Manor

Experience a worry-free retirement at Agave Manor, a blissful retreat in Scottsdale, AZ, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ daily living activities, including personal hygiene and dressing. Housekeeping and laundry services are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Three delicious and healthy dining options are also served to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is provided for residents’ convenience. The community is an ideal retirement option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Solterra Senior Living at Chandler

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.

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Overview of Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.

The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.

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Overview of Pennington Gardens

Experience a sunny retirement experience at Pennington Gardens in Chandler, AZ. Residents will experience endless possibilities and feel inspired to grow within desert-inspired interiors that offer a lively engagement among fellow residents and staff in a home-like setting. With a range of services provided for assisted living and memory care support, older adults and seniors receive personalized care plans to meet and satisfy each unique needs.

Families can feel confident taking in their loved ones in one of Chandler’s trusted choices for senior living. The lifestyle at Pennington Gardens is designed to provide a retirement living experience that an individual deserves, supported and fulfilled by their compassionate staff. Expect resort-style amenities that help individuals live vibrantly with restaurant-style dining, ADLs, multiple lounge areas, walking paths, transportation service, rehabilitative therapy, respite stay, and specialized memory care training.

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Overview of Fellowship Square Surprise

Fellowship Square is an exceptional not-for-profit Christian care community that goes above and beyond to provide excellent services tailored to seniors’ needs, including affordable assisted living. With independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and healthcare services all in one place, this remarkable community creates an environment of peace and security for its residents.

The grounds are meticulously maintained, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere to call home in beautiful Surprise, Arizona. With emergency call systems in place, caregivers are available 24/7, ensuring residents receive immediate assistance. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services alleviate the burden of household chores, allowing residents to focus on the things that truly matter. Whether receiving top-notch healthcare services or engaging in social activities, every aspect of life at Fellowship Square is designed to enhance well-being and create meaningful connections.

Contact Fellowship Square Surprise

Overview of Aegis at Cassia Assisted Living

Set in the charming neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, Aegis at Cassia Assisted Living is a peaceful and serene senior living community that strives to provide its residents with compassionate and loving care in an intimate living environment. The community offers various assisted living services with the help of reliable caregivers and certified assisted living managers available any time of the day to attend to residents’ needs. Accommodating up to five residents in its community, Aegis at Cassia Assisted Living guarantees truly attentive care and supervision to its residents.

A vibrant range of activities are offered regularly to ensure residents are always active, engaged, and stimulated, making their lives vibrant and fulfilling. Delicious meals are carefully prepared to accommodate residents’ diverse nutritional requirements and served daily to satisfy their cravings. Access to more care services are available through visiting physicians, therapists, and nurses, making residents’ lives easier.

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Overview of Armada Care Homes II

Enjoy personalized and attentive care with Armada Care Homes II, a trusted senior living community in Mesa, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community takes pride in its highly-skilled care team trained to offer daily living assistance, medication management, and full care for those living with memory conditions. Residents are given access to various therapy services to help them recover or preserve their mobility and strength.

Inviting common areas and fun community activities are offered to foster a strong sense of belonging in a harmonious environment. Meals are prepared to be both healthy and tasty to satisfy both residents’ dietary needs and unique preferences. Here, most of the residents’ tiring chores are also handled to let them enjoy their retirement worry-free.

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Overview of Firebird Assisted Living II

Firebird Assisted Living II is an astounding community in West Firebird Drive, Glendale, AZ, that offers assisted living. The community also specializes in memory care, and strives to accommodate up to five residents with top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly skilled team. Here, residents ease their worries with the community handling the housekeeping, laundry, and personal needs.

Enriching programs and fun activities are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Three healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, diabetic management, and transportation services for residents’ comfort and convenience. Make every moment of your later years count with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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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.