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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 Estancia Assisted Living IV

Live a worry-free retirement with the esteemed senior living community of Estancia Assisted Living IV in East Holmes, Circle Mesa, offering assisted living and home health aid. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier care and assistance 24/7. Residents flourish and enjoy every moment of their best years surrounded by cozy and specially designed amenities.

A robust calendar of enriching events and fun programs is readily available for residents to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Healthy and delightful dining options that accommodate dietary needs and tastes are served for a satisfactory dining experience. Here, residents have the finest care and support for their every need and spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Estancia Assisted Living III

Providing care for over 25 years, Estancia Assisted Living III is a renowned senior living community in East Tonto Court, Gilbert, AZ, that offers assisted living and home health aid. Residents experience unparalleled care and comfort with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs and preferences around the clock. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents flourish and live to their potential.

Elevate your retirement with exciting events and engaging programs, highlighting your interests and strengths. Here, residents eat well and feel good with diverse dining options catering to their dietary needs and tastes. Residents enjoy a relaxing retirement surrounded by purposely designed and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Estancia Assisted Living, LLC

Situated in the neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ, Estancia Assisted Living, LLC is an outstanding senior living community that provides premiere assisted living. Residents’ well-being is prioritized with individualized care plans tailored to their needs and preferences. Well-lit and spacious rooms are offered to give residents a comfortable place to rest or invite their family and friends over.

Loving and caring team members are available 24/7 to offer assistance or attend to residents’ emergencies, giving them comfort and peace of mind. Residents are also kept busy with exciting and fulfilling activities designed to their liking. The community also handles the meal preparation, giving residents carefully selected menus and meals to satisfy their dietary needs and cravings.

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Gems Assisted Living IV

1502 Avalon Ave, Lake Havasu City, Az 86404, Usa
Overview of Gems Assisted Living IV

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Gems Assisted Living IV is a tight-knit senior living community that offers assisted living. Residents here can choose from its array of private and shared accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services for their convenience. Offering an excellent team of care professionals and assistance with daily living activities, the community ensures its residents are well-cared for.

An array of community-sponsored activities and events help residents maintain an active and fulfilling life. Residents’ nutritional needs are always satisfied with carefully prepared meals that are served daily. Here, residents enjoy a nurturing environment that fosters a comfortable and meaningful retirement experience.

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Overview of Golden Rose Assisted Living

Ideally situated in the serene residential area of West Corrine Drive, Phoenix, AZ, Golden Rose Assisted Living is an astounding senior living community providing assisted living. With its intimate and quaint setting that can accommodate up to five residents, the community ensures seniors receive the utmost care and support for their every need. Housekeeping and maintenance are also taken care of, allowing seniors to enjoy more of their time.

Celebrate little wins through exciting events and maintain an active lifestyle with an array of wellness programs. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation with its delightful home-cooked meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Golden Rose Assisted Living doubles its efforts to provide the finest retirement experience for seniors to thrive.

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Overview of Love and Care IV Assisted Living

Set in the quiet neighborhood of Surprise, AZ, Love and Care IV Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community, offering a blissful environment for assisted living. Residents here are offered their own private or semi-private rooms designed to offer utmost comfort, peace, and safety. The community provides a dependable care team that provides residents with extensive support to their daily living activities or any other things they may need help with.

Residents here also enjoy the availability of a full calendar of activities, such as games, live entertainment, celebrations, and more. The community also handles the meal preparation and provides residents with delightful meals that are both healthy and tasty. With various conveniences offered, residents are free from worrying about chores and can focus instead on living their best lives.

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Overview of Love and Care Assisted Living II

Indulge in the comfort provided by the reliable support system of Love and Care Assisted Living II, an idyllic senior living community in Surprise, AZ, offering assisted living services. The community features a reliable care team trained to offer support with daily living activities, medication assistance, and more. Residents enjoy the comfort provided by inviting and spacious accommodations surrounded by compassionate care and welcoming neighbors.

An array of fun and engaging activities and events are also offered to make sure residents always have the opportunity for leisure and good times. Residents also enjoy the convenience of having delectable meals served for them. Salon services are offered as well to make sure residents are always looking and feeling their best.

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Overview of Love and Care I Assisted Living

Maintain your independence while benefiting from a supportive environment with Love and Care I Assisted Living, a dependable senior living community in Surprise, AZ, that offers an intimate setting for assisted living. Residents can choose from an array of comfortable private and semi-private rooms with housekeeping and laundry services for a chore-free lifestyle. The community also features a dedicated and compassionate care expert team that offers assistance with daily living activities and other supportive services.

Residents delight in tasty and healthy home-style meals and enjoy the convenience of various amenities, such as salon services. The community also offers an array of enriching activities like card games, live entertainment, and more for a purposeful everyday life. Compassionate hospice services are also offered to make sure residents and their families are supported even during the end stages of their lives.

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Overview of Love and Care Assisted Living

Conveniently established within Surprise, AZ, Love and Care Assisted Living is an idyllic senior living community designed to provide assisted living services. The community strives to create a warm, supportive, home-like residence with the help of a compassionate care team trained to cherish each resident like a family member. Residents here enjoy the comfort of their private or semi-private rooms and the convenience of having support with their daily living activities and more.

Everyday here is filled with fun and interesting activities, including card games, live entertainment, celebrations, and more. Residents here also enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and an array of conveniences, such as laundry and housekeeping services for a maintenance-free living experience. Free from the common hassles of daily living, residents here can fully focus on enjoying their golden years.

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

Bask in the warmth of A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living & Memory Care III, an outstanding senior living community residing in West Banff Lane, Surprise, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community fosters a cozy and welcoming environment for seniors to feel a sense of belonging in its serene campus. A compassionate and highly trained team also helps seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs to ensure they flourish and make the most out of their best years.

With fun activities and engaging events, residents and visiting families can rest assured of enjoying their time together and living a blissful life. Delightful and nutritious meals await residents every mealtime, ensuring they have hassle-free dining. A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living & Memory Care III goes above and beyond to provide seniors with a safe space to spend their golden years.

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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.