Page 5 of Best Assisted Living in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 555 assisted living communities in AZ using AZ Dept. 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: 38/ 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: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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 composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
Amber Creek Inn
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 54
Rank #186 / 521
No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #218 / 775
Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #218 / 548
-Heidi Mclester
95
Facility 95
AZ AVG 82
Rank #50 / 290
4
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #65 / 400
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 400
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Globa)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 54
Rank #41 / 521
Yes
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 38
Rank #22 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 12
Rank #149 / 548
A+Candice A Fine
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #167 / 290
10
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 400
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #47 / 400
Park Senior Villas – Chandler
AL
MC
RC
Chandler
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #189 / 521
Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 38
Rank #739 / 775
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #297 / 548
A+Elizabeth R Bearg
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #167 / 290
7
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #137 / 400
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #69 / 400
The Montecito Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria
141
Facility 141
AZ AVG 54
Rank #48 / 521
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #360 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
A+Heath D Van Gysel
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 82
Rank #206 / 290
10
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #288 / 400
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #142 / 400
The Retreat at Alameda
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 54
Rank #123 / 521
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 38
Rank #514 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 12
Rank #371 / 548
B-Kari Curry
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #220 / 290
8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #288 / 400
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #169 / 400
The Country Club of La Cholla
AL
IL
RC
Tucson (La Cholla Hills)
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 54
Rank #137 / 521
Yes
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 38
Rank #665 / 775
-
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 12
Rank #513 / 548
A-Jody Boedigheimer
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #2 / 400
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #9 / 400
Emerald Groves Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Mesa
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 54
Rank #227 / 521
No
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #676 / 775
-
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #72 / 548
A+Jennifer L Tonna
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 82
Rank #70 / 290
4
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 400
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #159 / 400
Chaparral Winds Independent Living
AL
IL
MC
Surprise
96
Facility 96
AZ AVG 54
Rank #140 / 521
Yes
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 38
Rank #385 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 12
Rank #79 / 548
-Lisa S Wynn
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 82
Rank #65 / 290
8
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #29 / 400
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #9 / 400
Angel Care Home Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
Phoenix (Alvarado Manors)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 38
Rank #207 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 12
Rank #371 / 548
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98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 82
Rank #37 / 290
5
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 400
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 400
Avista Senior Living Apache Junction
AL
MC
RC
Apache Junction
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 54
Rank #212 / 521
Yes
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 38
Rank #229 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #434 / 548
-Candice Fine
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
4
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #29 / 400
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #24 / 400

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 555 on this page.

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Overview of Amber Creek Inn

Amber Creek Inn undoubtedly provides the highest care for memory care support in Scottsdale. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. Amber Creek Inn offers senior living enriched by world-class hospitality and service.

As a Koelsch senior living home, expect luxury and comfort as the driving forces of the community. Its premier all-inclusive features include ALDs, memory care training, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living North Mountain

Age with dignity at Avista Senior Living North Mountain, an outstanding community situated near HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its different levels of care and exceptional services, residents can rest assured of living a blissful retirement. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with their daily activities and personal needs around the clock.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to interact with their surroundings. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience. This pet-friendly community features breathtaking mountain views, a shaded outdoor gazebo, a bistro, an activity room, and a library, ensuring residents ease their minds and enjoy the best of their golden years.

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Overview of Park Senior Villas – Chandler

Situated in Chandler, Arizona, Park Senior Villas provides a distinctive approach to assisted living and memory care. They offer three chef-prepared meals per day and a variety of snacks and treats. With beautifully manicured lawns in a pet-friendly environment, Park Senior Villas fosters a welcoming environment for all residents to enjoy.

Park Senior has seven villas, each accommodating 16 residents. This enables personalized care and creates a secure, comfortable environment, especially for individuals facing cognitive challenges. Families and seniors seeking a warm and secure community will find the perfect home here at Park Senior Villas.

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Overview of The Montecito Senior Living

The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.

As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.

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Overview of The Retreat at Alameda

A hundred and four beds puts The Retreat at Alameda in a different category than the small, ten-bed homes scattered around Phoenix. This is a larger operation, two stories, tucked into the Alameda Business Park area of Maricopa County at 1920 W Alameda Road. Kari Curry administers the place; it’s been running for five years now.

Scale changes how care gets structured here; instead of one flat tier, residents fall into either directed care, which tops out at 32 people, or personal care, which can hold up to 72. Add memory care into that mix and you get a building set up to handle a genuinely wide range of need, not just one type of resident. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in how people actually live day to day.

Getting around outside the building is another story. Walk Score sits at 27, which is low. so most trips off the property mean getting in a car, not walking down the block.

Food is handled by professional chefs working restaurant-style service, built around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary accommodations available when a resident’s health calls for it. Feeding over a hundred residents well, with individual accommodations, takes real kitchen infrastructure.

On the regulatory side, state inspection activity here has tended to center on care planning, documentation practices, and general housekeeping and upkeep, the kind of oversight that shows up in day-to-day operations rather than pointing to specific incidents.

Put simply, this is a large-scale community built to flex across care levels, from lighter personal care up through memory care, for families who need options under one roof more than they need a walkable neighborhood.

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The Country Club of La Cholla

8700 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742
Overview of The Country Club of La Cholla

The Country Club of La Cholla in Tucson, AZ, is a senior living community dedicated to understanding and honoring each resident as a unique individual with different, specialized needs, ensuring their lifestyles and interests are catered to. The community offers diverse living options such as independent living, assisted living, respite care, daily wellness, and cultural and educational programs, providing residents with opportunities to live their best lives.

At The Country Club of La Cholla, residents enjoy a vibrant and active community with a full calendar of life enrichment programs promoting joy, excitement, and relaxation. The community’s Vibrant Living Program reflects its commitment to celebrating the seasons and milestones of aging, guided by pillars of Purpose, Curiosity, Creativity, and Fun. With Graceful Dining™ and restaurant-style dining, residents can savor homestyle meals and foster connections with others. Health and wellness are prioritized, with therapy partners ensuring tailored programs for individual needs, while transportation services ensure safe and convenient travel for residents to explore nearby attractions and events.

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Overview of Emerald Groves Assisted Living

Emerald Groves, a trusted provider of residential assisted living, is a group of 3 idyllic senior living communities across beautiful Mesa, AZ. All Emerald Groves communities are located within a mile of each other, ensuring the comfort and safety of its residents. Each community delivers compassionate care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences with a team of hardworking and skilled professionals. Emerald Groves Central, the largest of the 3, has 27 bedrooms with some large enough to accommodate couples. Emerald Groves North and South respectively have occupancy for 10 residents each to ensure continuity of care. These spacious homes have been designed to be large enough for compatible friendships while also giving a cozy feel allowing for close observation and prompt follow-up on concerns.

With a wide range of activities conducted, residents experience an active and engaged lifestyle. Moreover, the community ensures that residents enjoy various amenities for their enjoyment and wellness. These include salon services, an outdoor barbecue area, a lab collection, and serene walking paths and gardens. Emerald Groves strives to provide seniors with exceptional dining, serving them with freshly-prepared healthy meals.

What truly makes Emerlad Groves unique is their ability to accomodate to the unique needs and requirements of their residents. As an assisted living community, Emerald Groves is able to go above and beyond by ensuring all caregivers and staff have the skill and expertise to provide care outside of traditional assisted living. This includes servcies like ostomy care, wound management, tube feeding and more that are often found in higher levels of care such as nursing homes. This devotion to catering to the resident’s needs allows residents to age in place and age gracefully without worrying about their next move.

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Overview of Chaparral Winds Independent Living

Chaparral Winds boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that delivers world-class service with compassion and respect. They offer senior independent living options in a resort-style setting. Residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to enjoy seamless access to the beautiful community features available. Chaparral Winds built its trusted reputation on terrific customer service, earning it the respect of being a reliable senior living community in Surprise.

The lifestyle is resident-centered, providing that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Community services include ADLs, medication management, housekeeping, wellness programs, educational activities, and social events.

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Overview of Angel Care Home Assisted Living

For five years, Angel Care Home Assisted Living has operated as a small, owner-managed assisted living and hospice community on a custom-built residential property in Phoenix’s Alvarado Manors neighborhood. Located at 2231 North 38th Street, the 10-bed home is owned and managed by Ciara Warner, a registered nurse serving as the facility’s third-generation proprietor who maintains direct clinical oversight of all medication management, medical care coordination, and resident relationship-building.

The Arizona Department of Health Services inspection record reflects strong compliance. Across three inspections since 2023, the facility earned a composite score of 94 out of 100, substantially above the state average of 75; with only one recorded deficiency over the entire three-year window. Documentation shortcomings in 2023 resulted in two $500 fines, both paid, concerning staff training record completeness and resident evacuation route protocols. Complaint investigations totaled one; no immediate jeopardy, license suspension, or substantiated complaints have been documented.

Per-inspection deficiency rates stand at 0.3, placing the facility 83 percent above state average performance.

Care programming centers on mobility: staff follow a structured movement protocol to ensure residents engage in daily physical activity.

Memory care staff receive specialized training. Medical services span nursing support, rehabilitation, and partnerships with mobile clinical practitioners delivering cardiology, dentistry, podiatry, X-ray, and phlebotomy services on-site. Home health integration extends care.

Meal preparation emphasizes condition-specific nutrition, addressing hypertension and diabetes with balanced, flexible dining options in private rooms or the courtyard.

The physical setting comprises private and semi-private rooms connected by spacious hallways. Bathrooms feature grab bars. The landscaped grounds include mature fruit trees, a waterfall feature, and a wheelchair-accessible herb garden within a shaded courtyard.

Walk Score 54 indicates moderate walkability; the facility sits 4.2 miles from Phoenix’s city center in a residential area requiring car-dependent transit for most errands.

Angel Care Home serves individuals transitioning to assisted living or requiring end-of-life care, particularly those benefiting from nursing-directed medical oversight and structured activity in a small residential community format.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Apache Junction

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Apache Junction, AZ, Avista Senior Living Apache Junction is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living services. The community caters to residents who can benefit from added care and support while still maintaining their independence. Residents here are provided with a reliable care team to depend on for their care needs, emergencies, and concerns, ensuring they are well-cared for and comfortable.

Every day is made productive and fun with a wide array of stimulating and engaging activities to enjoy. Residents can choose from an array of studio and one-bedroom apartments to choose their ideal residence with apartment maintenance and housekeeping for a maintenance-free living. The community also provides meals that are both healthy and delicious, combined with thoughtful amenities for utmost comfort and convenience.

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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 555 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.