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Jun 2026
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636 homes in Arizona

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arizona Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

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Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mesa
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 55
Rank #183 / 529
No
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 37
Rank #387 / 819
-
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 11
Rank #16 / 531
FBret King15
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 9
Rank #451 / 500
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #315 / 500
Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chandler (West Elgin Street)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 55
Rank #86 / 529
No
44
Facility 44
AZ AVG 37
Rank #324 / 819
---Connor Monks27
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 9
Rank #470 / 500
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #270 / 500
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tucson (Harlan Heights)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 55
Rank #112 / 529
No
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 819
-
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 11
Rank #53 / 531
-Thomas Welker21
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 9
Rank #440 / 500
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #221 / 500
Citadel Post Acute
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mesa (East Broadway Road)
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 55
Rank #71 / 529
No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
Rank #517 / 819
--FCory W Williams16
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #414 / 500
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #221 / 500
Archstone Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chandler (West Pecos Road)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 55
Rank #86 / 529
No
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 37
Rank #483 / 819
---Allen R Dunlap8
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 9
Rank #464 / 500
3.9
Facility 3.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #444 / 500
Freedom Plaza Arizona
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 55
Rank #117 / 529
No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #502 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 11
Rank #3 / 531
A+Ian G Lewis18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #399 / 500
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #171 / 500
Maravilla Scottsdale
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 55
Rank #164 / 529
Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 37
Rank #541 / 819
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #139 / 531
-Rae L Richardson4
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #179 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #166 / 500
Plaza Healthcare
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
179
Facility 179
AZ AVG 55
Rank #25 / 529
No
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 37
Rank #163 / 819
---David Starrett18
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 9
Rank #440 / 500
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #239 / 500
The Auberge at Peoria
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Peoria (Medical Center I)
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 55
Rank #153 / 529
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 37
Rank #425 / 819
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11
Rank #205 / 531
-Tracy Colburn2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 500
Gardens at Ocotillo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chandler (Island At Ocotillo)
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 55
Rank #153 / 529
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
Rank #517 / 819
-
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11
Rank #205 / 531
-Keith F Boal9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #372 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #263 / 500
Arbor Rose Senior Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mesa (East Arbor Avenue)
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 55
Rank #173 / 529
No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 37
Rank #362 / 819
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 531
-Ryan M Love10
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #479 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #465 / 500
The Center at Val Vista
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Gilbert (South Rome Street)
96
Facility 96
AZ AVG 55
Rank #146 / 529
No
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 37
Rank #779 / 819
-
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 11
Rank #221 / 531
-Jason Gerodias9
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #409 / 500
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #283 / 500
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Surprise (Stadium Village South)
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 55
Rank #160 / 529
Yes
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 37
Rank #305 / 819
Studio
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 531
-Joshua C Billet25
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #326 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #126 / 500
Avanti Living at Peoria
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Peoria (North Lake Pleasant Parkway)
94
Facility 94
AZ AVG 55
Rank #149 / 529
Yes
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 37
Rank #754 / 819
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #491 / 531
-Candice Fine3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 500
The Cottages of Tucson
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Tucson (Plaza Campanas Condos)
80
Facility 80
AZ AVG 55
Rank #171 / 529
No
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 37
Rank #255 / 819
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #445 / 531
-Angelica Montano6
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #372 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #321 / 500
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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 Grand Court of Mesa

Enjoy a retirement life focused on wellness with Grand Court of Mesa, a reliable community in Mesa, AZ for those needing assisted living services. Maintaining your independence here is comfortable with the help of a reliable care team that offers assistance with daily living activities. Round-the-clock emergency pendants, on-call nurses, and medical personnel are also available for medical care needs and emergencies.

Fun and enriching activities are held regularly to foster socialization and physical activity among residents. Indulge in fine dining in the spacious dining room with delectable and nutritious meals served daily. With housekeeping and laundry services offered, residents have more time to spend enjoying the community’s world-class amenities or indulging in their hobbies.

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Overview of Touchmark at the Ranch

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Prescott, AZ, Touchmark at the Ranch is a blissful retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its different levels of care, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living, handling the housekeeping and chores.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a coffee shop, a salon, a barbershop, and serene walking paths, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living is a senior living community located in Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living, memory care services, and skilled nursing services to its residents. Within this community, residents find solace in personalized living spaces, ranging from private suites to shared accommodations, all meticulously designed for comfort and safety. The community provides essential services, including medication administration, assistance with daily activities, dignified incontinence care, and housekeeping, ensuring residents receive dedicated support tailored to their unique needs. Moreover, Countryside Senior Living boasts a specialized Memory Care Program, offering individualized attention for those facing memory-related challenges. Residents also benefit from secure indoor common areas and an outdoor courtyard, fostering a sense of belonging and tranquility.

Countryside Living prides itself with amenities that enhance residents’ quality of life. Licensed nurses are readily available on-site, complemented by a pre-screened team trained specifically for memory support. Culinary delights prepared by the community’s chefs cater to individual preferences, providing a delightful dining experience. State-of-the-art care technology, including wander management and fall prevention systems, ensures residents’ safety, while personalized climate control adds to their comfort.

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Overview of Hospice Promise – Chandler

Hospice Promise, situated in Chandler, Arizona, offers comprehensive support for individuals and families navigating the challenging journey of end-of-life care in Chandler, Arizona. They provide a personalized program of physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical care through an interdisciplinary team of professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, hospice aides, chaplains, and volunteers. Hospice Promise focuses on patients and extends its care to family members dealing with grief, offering guidance and resources during the bereavement process.
In addition to their extensive services, Hospice Promise recognizes the unique challenges of helping children cope with loss and offers specialized assistance. They acknowledge that children express grief through various verbal, emotional, and physical behaviors and provide support tailored to these needs. Through their compassionate team of trained end-of-life doulas, Hospice Promise offers a wide array of essential services to support individuals and families facing the challenges of death and dying. Their services encompass educational support, emotional and spiritual guidance, legacy planning, end-of-life planning, the creation of comforting environments, and grief support. This comprehensive care ensures that clients and their loved ones receive the empathy, understanding, and practical assistance they need during this deeply personal journey.

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Inspirations of Mesa

6220 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
Overview of Inspirations of Mesa

Beautifully situated in the scenic setting of Mesa, AZ, Inspirations of Mesa is an inviting retreat that offers independent living and assisted living. Alongside purposely built and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. With a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents also receive the highest quality of support for their daily living activities.

A game room, billiards, and fitness center are also available on-site, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in a restaurant-style setting. An emergency alert system and transportation services are also provided for safety. This pet-friendly community also features serene walking paths, a garden, a beautifully landscaped courtyard, an outdoor pool, a library, a general store, and a fireside living room, creating the ideal environment where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Springdale Village

Experience tailored care with Springdale Village, an excellent community in Mesa, AZ that offers an array of care services for residents’ individual needs. By offering access to independent living, assisted living, and long-term care, the community ensures residents are well cared for throughout their journey. Their excellent care team is awake 24/7 to assist with daily activities and other things residents may need help with.

Active and dynamic residents find it appealing with an array of recreational amenities like a heated pool and fitness center available to enjoy. Residents here also enjoy the convenience of having on-site medical personnel and a team that handles maintenance and housekeeping services. With a range of services tailored to various needs, residents here enjoy a comfortable and well-supported life amidst a nurturing environment.

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Overview of Ridge at the Stratford

Located in the harmonious lands of West Myrtle Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, Ridge at The Stratford is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Enjoy comfort and security at its finest with the beautifully crafted and spacious residences of Ridge at The Stratford in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community strives to deliver top-notch care and assistance with a kind and compassionate team for seniors to thrive and live as they prefer.

With a combination of active and blissful lifestyles, residents explore new interests and rediscover passions. The community also serves healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Ridge at The Stratford is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Elegant Care LLC

As its name suggests, Elegant Care ensures its residents receive a strong sense of freedom while receiving sophisticated and dignified support in senior care.. The professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a family atmosphere. Elegant Care strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance.

The lifestyle at the home is designed to make lives safe and convenient for assisted living seniors. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping and transportation services, social activities, scheduled outings, delicious and healthy meal plans, medication management, and ADLs.

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Overview of Golden Age Care Home

Its unique personality and fantastic lifestyle characterize Golden Age Care Home as the ideal place for residents who seek to relax and recover in a comfortable, family-like environment. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community ensures a safe, secure, and friendly atmosphere for all. Golden Age Care Home maintains its renowned identity because of its person-centered approach to senior care.
Seniors can avail themselves of unique personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Accordingly, services and amenities are designed for stress-free living— three delicious daily meals, scheduled housekeeping and transportation, specialized programs, and nursing care services.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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
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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 636 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.