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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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Caring For Loved Ones III

12414 N 38Th St, Phoenix, Az 85032, Usa
Overview of Caring for Loved Ones III

Caring for Loved Ones III is an exceptional community set in the thriving neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ, offering assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team provides personalized care for residents’ comfort and safety. Alongside purposely built accommodations, housekeeping and laundry, are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Here, residents enjoy delightful mealtimes with delicious and healthy dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication monitoring is also provided for residents’ convenience. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Caring For Loved Ones I

5718 E. Sharon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Overview of Caring for Loved Ones I

Spend your best years at Caring for Loved Ones I, an idyllic retreat in Scottsdale, AZ, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their special needs from a kind and highly skilled team. Beautifully furnished, private, and semi-private rooms are provided in a nurturing environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents can celebrate milestones with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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 Canyon Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care

Create meaningful moments at Canyon Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care, a dedicated community in Gilbert, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive top-notch care to improve cognition, alongside exceptional support for their daily living activities. Specially designed and cozy accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Accommodating residents’ dietary needs, delectable and healthy dining options are prepared. With its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Extended Family Home – East

2556 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
Overview of Extended Family Home – East

Delivering the best possible care, Extended Family Home – East is a safe oasis in Mesa, AZ designed to provide assisted living and memory care. As a family-owned community, Extended Family Home – East compassionately supports its residents with their daily living activities and memory care needs. Here, everyone is treated with dignity by a 24/7 team of friendly caregivers who manage residents’ personalized care plans and ensure they are given the appropriate care.

Additional care and support are provided by an on-site physician and access to hospice and home health services for continued care. Residents here are motivated to stay active and fulfilled with a fun array of activities based on their interests and skills. The community provides an ideal environment for those seeking to enjoy their golden years in a supportive environment that makes them feel included.

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Extended Family Home – West

2303 E. Hermosa Vista, Mesa, AZ 85213
Overview of Extended Family Home – West

Delivering the best possible care, Extended Family Home – West is a safe oasis in Mesa, AZ designed to provide assisted living and memory care. As a family-owned community, Extended Family Home – West compassionately supports its residents with their daily living activities and memory care needs. Here, everyone is treated with dignity by a 24/7 team of friendly caregivers who manage residents’ personalized care plans and ensure they are given the appropriate care.

Additional care and support are provided by an on-site physician and access to hospice and home health services for continued care. Residents here are motivated to stay active and fulfilled with a fun array of activities based on their interests and skills. The community provides an ideal environment for those seeking to enjoy their golden years in a supportive environment that makes them feel included.

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Overview of Harvest at Queen Creek Assisted Living LLC

Harvest at Queen Creek Assisted Living LLC is an astounding community set in the peaceful neighborhood of East Stacey Road, Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-notch care and assistance with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents ease their worries and make the most out of their best years with its bright and friendly environment.

Promoting social interactions and an active lifestyle, the community conducts a variety of fun activities and engaging events tailored to residents’ leisure and wellness. There’s no need to worry about your meals, with delightful and nutritious meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With the community’s luxurious and vibrant amenities, residents can rest assured of enjoying the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Suncreek Surprise LLC

Ideally set in the serene neighborhood of Surprise, AZ, Suncreek Surprise LLC is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living. Alongside top-notch care around the clock, the community also strives to provide comprehensive care, including dementia care, wound care, and functional care. Here, residents keep their peace of mind with the community helping with their day-to-day activities and household responsibilities.

A carefully curated calendar of stimulating activities and engaging programs is also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Anticipate mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medication management, and pain management for residents’ comfort and convenience. Ease worries in retirement with the community’s dedicated care and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in East Rosewood Street, Tucson, AZ, Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

Fun activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated care and cozy amenities, providing the utmost comfort and safety you deserve.

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Overview of Care with Compassion

Ideally located in the harmonious residential area of S Lago Drive, Apache Junction, AZ, Care with Compassion is a trusted community that offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to residents’ personal needs 24/7, the community ensures the highest quality of life with an experienced and highly trained team. Here, residents do not have to worry about anything with the community handling the busy work and household responsibilities.

As a Mary Grace Care Home, the community adheres to top-tier services for residents to live their golden years blissfully. Nutritious and delightful meals are also served for hassle-free dining that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. Live comfortably and without worries with the community’s friendly environment 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 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.