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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 R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home II LLC

R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home II LLC is an extraordinary senior living community in East Campo Bello Drive, Phoenix, AZ, providing assisted living. The community strives to provide a safe place for up to 10 residents with its cozy and quaint environment. A compassionate and highly trained team keeps the surroundings clean and works closely with seniors to provide them with tailored care and assistance.

Explore new interests and do the things you love with engaging activities and enriching programs. Eat without hassles with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides occupational and physical therapy to enhance residents’ well-being. R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home II LLC is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom with a reliable community by their side.

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Overview of R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home III LLC

Experience unparalleled care and comfort with the distinguished senior living community of R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home III LLC in East Mitchell Drive, Phoenix, AZ, offering assisted living. The community fosters an intimate and friendly setting for up to 10 residents, ensuring they receive the utmost care and attention for their special needs. A committed and highly skilled team handles housekeeping to provide seniors with more opportunities to enjoy the things they love.

There is no dull time in the community with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs highlighting their interests and strengths. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals satisfying cravings and dietary needs. R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home III LLC is great for seniors who need assistance with their daily living.

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Overview of R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V LLC

Enjoy a peaceful retirement with the idyllic senior living community of R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V LLC in North 57th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, providing assisted living. With its cozy and welcoming setting, the community strives to provide a haven for up to 10 residents. A dedicated and highly skilled team helping seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs.

A full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they try out new things and rekindle their passion. The community also serves healthy and delicious meals to ensure residents have a hassle-free dining experience. R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V LLC is great for seniors aiming to maximize their golden years with the finest support from a trusted team.

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Overview of Arrowhead Senior Living

Residing in the quiet residential area of West Piute Avenue, Glendale, AZ is the outstanding senior living community of Arrowhead Senior Living that provides assisted living. Live a worry-free retirement with a team of reliable and highly trained professionals lending extra hands around the clock. The community also ensures seniors are safe through wheelchair-accessible living spaces and safety grab bars in restrooms.

With a well-curated calendar of activities and enriching programs, residents enjoy every day doing the things they love and gaining meaningful experiences. Indulge in hassle-free dining with delightful home-cooked meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Arrowhead Senior Living also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and medication for seniors to flourish and make the most out of their best years.

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Overview of Peaceful and Comfort Assisted Living

Settled in the neighborhood of Mesa, AZ, Peaceful and Comfort Assisted Living is a dependable senior living community, offering premiere assisted living services. Peace of mind and comfort is guaranteed with the help of reliable, qualified caregivers that offer compassionate assistance with daily living activities, companionship, and supervision. Residents are offered beautifully furnished accommodations with various in-house amenities and conveniences, such as housekeeping, laundry, and linen services for a comfortable and convenient living.

Dedicated to providing residents with a fun and enjoyable living experience, a vibrant array of activities and programs for their overall enrichment. Mealtimes are both nourishing and enjoyable with delicious meals, diet monitoring, and meal assistance as needed. Here, residents enjoy a tight-knit community with friendly neighbors and care team, as well as compassionate care and focused attention, guaranteeing a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of La Paz Assisted Living II

Promoting an intimate and welcoming setting, La Paz Assisted Living II is a respected senior living community in East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ, that focuses on assisted living. With nine purposely designed and warm accommodations, seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and security. The community prides itself in a compassionate and highly trained team lending extra hands to ensure seniors have a worry-free lifestyle.

Medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services are provided by the community to give residents more time to focus on what they like to do. Residents receive the utmost care and assistance with care plans tailored to their special needs and aspirations. La Paz Assisted Living II is committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being with excellent services.

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Overview of Red Mountain at Gateway

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of South Stuart Avenue, Gilbert, AZ, Red Mountain at Gateway goes above and beyond to provide the finest retirement experience with a wide array of care options. These include assisted living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing home, and hospice. Keep peace of mind with a team of reliable and highly trained professionals taking care of household responsibilities and personal hygiene 24/7.

The community promotes a bright and friendly environment by conducting a robust calendar of engaging events and enjoyable programs. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Red Mountain at Gateway is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Overview of Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place

Situated in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Arizona, Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place is a dependable senior living community, offering a safe and serene environment for residents needing excellent assisted living services. The community is designed to accommodate up to 10 residents, fostering a cozy, intimate setting that focuses on personalized and attentive care. Here, residents enjoy spacious living areas and private rooms designed to provide utmost comfort, safety, and accessibility for a comfortable and secure living environment.

Everyday is a chance to live an enriching life with a wide variety of interesting and stimulating activities, combined with convenient access to premium medical facilities, shopping, and entertainment that further enhances residents’ living experience. With its commitment to helping residents maintain their independence for as long as possible while offering the support they need to live a fulfilling life, Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place makes an ideal choice for those seeking an exceptional senior living experience.

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Overview of Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street

Spend your milestones with the blissful senior living community of Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street residing in the peaceful neighborhood in Scottsdale, AZ, that provides assisted living and memory care. A responsible and highly trained team works hard to meet seniors’ personal needs and aspirations to ensure their comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with the community handling the maintenance and housekeeping.

Mingle with friends in the cozy communal spaces of the community and pursue interests through various activities and engaging programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street provides a haven for seniors to experience a wondrous retirement.

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Sweetwater Groves

7515 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, Az 85260, Usa
Overview of Sweetwater Groves

Set in the beautiful neighborhood of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sweetwater Groves is a charming senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. The community features 11 spacious bedrooms that foster an intimate and tight-knit environment where neighbors have strong connections with each other. Residents enjoy a vibrant and convenient lifestyle with easy access to various lifestyle amenities, including the renowned Scottsdale Mayo Hospital, dining and entertainment spots.

The community also offers plenty of fun and stimulating activities, including senior yoga, pet therapy, sing-alongs, group exercises, music therapy, and more for a fulfilling daily life. A talented private chef carefully prepares nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals, ensuring residents always eat healthy and right on time with the hassles of preparing their own meals. A large backyard and pool area is also available to give residents a relaxing space for enjoying the outdoors, fresh air, and the warmth of the sunlight.

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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.