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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 Ahwatukee Adult Care III

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ, Ahwatukee Adult Care III is a blissful community that offers residential care. Here, residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a variety of fun activities and exciting events. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its well-maintained amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of East Valley Mansion Assisted Living

Live a blissful retirement with East Valley Mansion Assisted Living, a trusted community located in the harmonious residential area of East Sunnydale Drive, Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living. The community strives to accommodate up to 10 residents, providing the highest quality of care and support for their special needs. With round-the-clock assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team, residents have more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Stimulating activities and engaging programs are also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs, ensuring the finest dining experience. The community is great for those who need extra hands to manage their day-to-day activities with ease.

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Overview of Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa Az

Enjoy a high quality of life with Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa Az, a warm and welcoming community in Mesa, AZ designed for assisted living. The community caters to residents needing additional support with their daily activities by offering access to a team of registered nurses 24/7. They also help those living with memory loss or recovering from illnesses or surgery through their comprehensive memory care and rehabilitation services.

Apart from its beautiful and cozy accommodations, the community enriches residents’ lives with fun and engaging activities and events. The wellness experience here is taken to new levels with healthy meals, probiotics, and natural preventive remedies served daily. With its excellent care team, eco-friendly residences, and great services, Fairbrook Groves is a nurturing environment where everyone can lead the retirement they deserve.

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Vista Living Senior Care

4810 E Hummingbird Ln, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Overview of Vista Living Senior Care

Age gracefully in a loving environment with Vista Living Senior Care, a compassionate community in Paradise Valley, AZ dedicated to assisted living. Built for luxury living, the community features an array of beautifully designed accommodations surrounded by stunning views of mountains. They feature a team of excellent caregivers available 24/7 to support residents with their daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management.

Residents maintain their wellness with carefully prepared meals and an array of enriching activities that foster mental stimulation and physical activity. Accommodations are designed with high ceilings, large windows for plenty of natural light, and easy access to relaxing outdoor spaces for enjoying nature. Here in Vista Living Senior Care, residents live their best lives amidst a stunning and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Great Heart Adult

Thrive in your golden years with Great Heart Adult, a compassionate community in Phoenix, AZ designed for assisted living. They feature a team of caregivers trained to offer assistance with daily activities like personal care, medication management, and scheduling appointments. Residents also enjoy the comfort of having 24-hour supervision and access to therapy services and hospice care for their end-of-life needs.

Dedicated to helping residents lead nurturing, full lives, the community encourages them to partake in various activities and share meaningful conversations in cozy common spaces. Residents’ nutritional needs are met with healthy and nutritious meals served three times a day, alongside replenishing snacks. Here, you can enjoy a truly comforting lifestyle free from stress and worries.

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

Enjoy unrivaled care and comfort with the esteemed senior living community of A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living & Memory Care IV in West Campbell Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. With its specially designed and sophisticated accommodations, the community ensures seniors’ comfort and security for a worry-free retirement. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals provides top-tier care and assistance around the clock.

Have fun with friends and create lasting moments through stimulating activities and enriching programs. Eat well and feel good with delightful and nutritious home-cooked meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living & Memory Care IV is ideal for seniors looking for assistance while aiming to maintain their independence.

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Overview of Vista Living Camelback

Vista Living Camelback is a 10-bed assisted living and memory care community at 5528 E Calle Tuberia in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood (Maricopa County, Arizona). Licensed as an Assisted Living Home, the facility is led by Executive Director Dean Hency, who brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Administrator Deborah L Anderson and Owner Kyle Oura manage daily operations. The community has operated for 8 years and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (Not Accredited).

Pets are not permitted.

The facility offers 24-hour licensed nursing care alongside personal care, supervisory care, respite care, and rehabilitation services tailored to both assisted living and memory care residents. Residents occupy private rooms with private bathrooms and roll-in showers overlooking mountain views. Chef-prepared meals are served three times daily with dietary accommodations available. Services include housekeeping and weekly laundry, television access with Netflix and Dish Network, garden and backyard access, a saltwater aquarium, diabetic support, and wellness visits.

Programming is described as emphasizing resident strengths and purpose through gardening, hobbies, and lifestyle engagement. A wireless emergency pendant provides 24-hour staff monitoring.

Regulatory compliance improved significantly over the past two years. The most recent Arizona Department of Health Services inspection on April 24, 2025, found zero deficiencies. A prior inspection on May 11, 2023, identified five deficiencies spanning fall prevention training, documentation timeliness, personnel records, vaccination notification procedures, and means of facility exit. These were foundational training and recordkeeping issues, not clinical or safety incidents.

The facility’s clean April 2025 inspection suggests these areas have been addressed. Over two years, Vista Living has recorded 5 total deficiencies, averaging 1.7 per year-43 percent below the Arizona average of 3 per year. Deficiencies per inspection average 2.5 versus the state average of 1.8, slightly elevated but reflecting the small sample of two inspections. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions have been documented.

The Arcadia location sits 11.1 miles from downtown Phoenix and 4.72 miles from Phoenix Children’s Hospital Thomas Campus. Walk score is 36 (somewhat walkable; most trips require transportation). Arizona financial assistance programs for residents include ALTCS, Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services, Section 202 Supportive Housing, and the CARES Program.

Families should ask about improvements implemented for fall prevention training protocols, personnel record management procedures, and vaccination documentation since the 2023 inspection.

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Best of Europe

1632 E Coconino St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Overview of Best of Europe

Located in the heart of the Verde Valley, Best of Europe is a stellar assisted living community for residents who are looking for a community that truly feels like home. With its family atmosphere and accommodation of no more than ten residents, the community fosters a warm and welcoming environment where residents can socialize yet enjoy plenty of privacy and focused attention.

With 24-hour care from certified caregivers and various recreational activities and games, the Best of Europe takes care of the well-being of its residents and encourages them to forge meaningful connections and stimulate their minds. The community also takes pride in preparing delicious home-cooked meals with a touch of European flair – tailored to each resident’s specific nutritional needs and preferences. Best of Europe also offers full assistance with all activities of daily living and daily housekeeping to ensure that residents can focus solely on living their best lives while owners and managers stay close to the residents to make sure that they feel safe, happy, and contented.

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Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living

437 W Merrill Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Overview of Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living

Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living is a blissful retreat located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Gascon Road, Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance with a highly skilled and experienced team. Medication management, housekeeping, and laundry are handled by the community for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Utilizing a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents live their golden years doing the things they love and creating unforgettable moments. Here, delightful and nutritious meals are served three times daily for hassle-free dining that satisfies dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who require assistance in their day-to-day activities while having the freedom to spend their retirement as they please.

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Overview of West Valley Helping Hands

Tucked away in the serene area of Peoria, AZ, West Valley Helping Hands offers a peaceful environment for assisted living. The community ensures residents are receiving quality care and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable and convenient living experience. As an intimate community, West Valley Helping Hands fosters tight-knit connections and guarantees personalized and focused care.

With 24/7 supervision and a round-the-clock care team, the community ensures residents feel safe, secure, and at ease in their living environment. Fun and engaging activities are also available to give residents opportunities for social engagement and physical activity. At West Valley Helping Hands, you can enjoy compassionate care and vibrant experiences while staying close to life amenities in the city.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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
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.