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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sun City West
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 47
Rank #126 / 448
Yes
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 35
Rank #201 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms11-Kim Thompson?100.0
Friendship Village Tempe
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 47
Rank #54 / 448
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 35
Rank #311 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 11
Rank #2 / 450
A+Jadyne Schmidt?-
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 9
Rank #402 / 432
-
TJ’s Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Flagstaff
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 47
Rank #375 / 448
No
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 35
Rank #493 / 534
-9-Theresa GallegosC-2
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 9
Rank #360 / 432
9.0
Facility 9.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #415 / 432
Tuscan Place Assisted Living
AL
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 35
Rank #476 / 534
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
-Michael R Messer?1
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #282 / 432
10.0
Facility 10.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #421 / 432
Golden Times LLC
AL
Surprise
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 47
Rank #334 / 448
No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 35
Rank #322 / 534
Private / Shared Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 11
Rank #309 / 450
-Glyn R Morse?1
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #103 / 432
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #228 / 432
The Terraces of Phoenix
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 47
Rank #137 / 448
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 35
Rank #65 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kordell Erickson?15
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #385 / 432
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #207 / 432
Beatitudes Campus
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Beatitudes Campus)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 47
Rank #126 / 448
No
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 35
Rank #40 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Nina Louis?13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #397 / 432
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #258 / 432
Prestige Home LLC II
AL
Chandler
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 47
Rank #375 / 448
No--
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Brent DaleyC3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #264 / 432
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #301 / 432
Biltmore Assisted Living
AL
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
10No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 35
Rank #97 / 534
-
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 11
Rank #63 / 450
A+Ardith Elmore?111.0
Casa Buena Vista Assisted Living
AL
RC
Chandler
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 47
Rank #375 / 448
Yes
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 35
Rank #392 / 534
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 11
Rank #250 / 450
--?1
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 561 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center

Discover exceptional living at Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center, conveniently situated in Sun City West, AZ. The community offers a comprehensive range of care and services, including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents can select from a range of spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom condominiums, each designed with comfort and convenience in mind.

Here, residents can embrace a lifestyle full of exciting amenities and activities. The community prides itself on its resort-style offerings, including fine dining, an art studio, and an indoor swimming pool, as well as a full-service salon and barber shop. Social activities such as wine and paint events and casino nights create a fun and inviting atmosphere. With everything needed for a fulfilling life just steps away, Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is the perfect place to thrive.

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Overview of Friendship Village Tempe

Ideally situated near Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, AZ, Friendship Village Tempe is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans to ensure their comfort and safety. The community also provides an exclusive Assistance-in-Living (A.I.L.) to aid residents in times of emergency.

With plenty of recreational sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not feel lonely and make new friends. Residents also have plenty of dining options with a variety of delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Tj’s Assisted Living & Memory Care

TJ’s Assisted Living & Memory Care is a top-rated assisted living and memory care community in Flagstaff, AZ, that offers personal and specialized care for older adults. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. With 24-hour care, medication management, and transportation services, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to improve their quality of life.

Light exercises, social events, and mind-stimulating games help improve residents’ cognition and allow them to stay active. With spacious rooms and lively gathering areas, residents can rest without worries. Residents also experience a stress-free lifestyle, especially with the community’s ideal setting in the peaceful residential area of Flagstaff. As a trusted choice for senior living in Arizona, the community ensures older adults make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Tuscan Place Assisted Living

An outstanding community located in the beautiful neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ, Tuscan Place Assisted Living offers assisted living. The community strives to provide top-tier care and assistance for up to 10 residents, ensuring the utmost comfort they deserve. With over 20 years of caring, residents can rest assured of living in a warm and understanding environment.

Enjoy stimulating activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents happy and active. The community also provides care for chronic health issues and podiatrist services from Medicare to ensure residents are well-cared for. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years comfortably while receiving dedicated care from a trusted community.

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Golden Times LLC

13387 West Fargo Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374
Overview of Golden Times

Enjoy your golden years with the blissful community of Golden Times in West Fargo Drive, Surprise, AZ, which offers assisted living. With its dedication to resident’s well-being, the community delivers the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Live a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community taking care of the housekeeping and other daily responsibilities.

Participate in fun-filled activities and engaging programs that promote social connections and an active lifestyle. Delicious and healthy meals are also served for residents to have a delightful dining experience catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to spend their best years happily.

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Overview of The Terraces of Phoenix

Located at 7550 N 16th St in Phoenix, The Terraces of Phoenix occupies a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 62. This metric suggests a baseline of pedestrian utility for minor tasks, though the prevailing infrastructure still favors automotive transport. The physical plant is a two-story structure configured with 64 beds and a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, currently operating at 67% occupancy.

The 38-day average length of stay functions as the primary diagnostic indicator for this facility. At thirty-eight days, the model is strictly post-acute. The resident population is in a state of clinical transition, prioritizing recovery from acute hospitalization and preparation for discharge over long-term residential stability. This operational focus informs the staffing allocation. Daily nursing intensity is measured at 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident, comprising 1 hour and 12 minutes of RN time, 2 hours and 19 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 9 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage. The financial framework accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, ensuring compatibility with standard post-acute funding streams.

Regulatory oversight is provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Official inspections have evaluated systematic protocols regarding infection control, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, documentation accuracy, and the maintenance of resident protections.

For those navigating the logistics of a post-hospital transition in the Phoenix area, The Terraces of Phoenix offers a specific utility as a short-stay skilled nursing option characterized by apartment-style layouts and a high ratio of nursing hours.

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Overview of Beatitudes Campus

Four and a half hours; that’s roughly how much total nursing care each resident at Beatitudes Campus gets per day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The building itself sits at 1610 W Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, a 72-bed, mid-rise community administered by Nina Louis, currently running at about 73% occupancy with 52 of those beds filled. The Walk Score comes in at 66, moderately walkable, enough that some errands don’t require a car and there’s a real mix of things nearby. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

Beatitudes Campus takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one financial path before they’ve even toured the place. On the care side, rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, useful for residents working back from an illness or injury, or for family caregivers who need a documented, short-term break.

There’s a fitness center, a library, outdoor space, and dedicated dining options, plus two named programs, Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Life, that give residents something to actually opt into rather than just occupy time.

Regulatory attention here has centered on a handful of recurring areas: staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, food service, resident rights, and fall prevention. What Beatitudes Campus offers, in the end, is a nursing-level care setting with a real staffing commitment behind it, broad payment access, and a daily life built around more than just medical need.

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Overview of Prestige Home LLC II

Prestige Home LLC II offers assisted living in Chandler, AZ. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own living space.

With five beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. The home is in a single story building, Brent Daley serves as the administrator, and Prestige Home operates the community.

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Overview of Biltmore Assisted Living

Twenty years in the same spot in Phoenix’s Camelback East Village neighborhood, Biltmore Assisted Living, at 5100 N 24th Street in Maricopa County, has been doing this a while, under the management of Felicia Moca. It’s private-pay only, so no Medicare and no Medicaid.

The building itself is a single story on a two-acre lot, which matters more than it sounds like it should. No stairs to navigate means fewer barriers for residents with mobility issues. Rooms are private, each with its own bathroom and patio. The surrounding area scores a 57 on walkability, moderate territory: not a walker’s paradise, but enough that some errands don’t require getting in a car.

Registered nurses provide 24-hour coverage, a doctor visits on-site, and residents get access to podiatry, physical therapy, and full medication management without leaving the property. That combination, in-home doctor visits plus specialized services, means a lot of routine care doesn’t require an outside appointment.

Meals are restaurant-style and made fresh daily, with low-sodium and other special diets available by physician order. Housekeeping and laundry are handled for residents. Safety runs through a wireless pendant system, monitored by staff continuously.

The activity calendar leans social and low-key: bingo, card games, live music, book clubs, bible study, puzzles, and arts and crafts, plus fitness classes and a library and entertainment room to use in between. A garden and spa round out the grounds.

Biltmore is a longstanding, private-pay assisted living community built around steady medical support and a full activity schedule, in a single-story layout that keeps daily life accessible for residents with mobility concerns.

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Overview of Casa Buena Vista Assisted Living

Nestled in charming Chandler, AZ, Casa Buena Vista Assisted Living offers adaptable care tailored to individual needs. This well-structured community empowers residents to maintain independence while enjoying maintenance-free living. With a range of living arrangements and assistance options, seniors can focus on the activities they love, confident that support is always available when needed.

Explore its exceptional amenities and services including daily activities assistance, medication management, housekeeping, transportation services, and more. Create unforgettable memories with new companions within beautifully created shared spaces of this community and engage in various recreational activities and social activities that you will surely love. Each day is crafted to celebrate life, fun, and comfort in this place. With Casa Buena Vista Assisted Living, seniors are assured of an ultimately secure and relaxing living experience.

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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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Assisted Living in Arizona at a glance

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: 47The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 561 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.