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Jun 2026
We analyzed
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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Cave Creek Assisted Living

4302 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Overview of Cave Creek Assisted Living

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ, Cave Creek Assisted Living, is a caring senior living community that provides exceptional care for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stays. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with access to 24/7 assistance and supportive healthcare services. With services, such as on-site therapy, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, residents are guaranteed to live a worry-free lifestyle.

The community offers an innovative approach to memory care for those dealing with memory impairments, providing them access to customized care plans, attentive 24/7 team of professionals, and specialized programming. Residents also enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a library, fitness center, salon, theater, and creative arts studio. A talented culinary team ensures residents stay nourished with homestyle meals catered to their dietary preferences and needs.

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Brookdale Flagstaff

2100 S Woodlands Village Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Overview of Brookdale Flagstaff

Brookdale Flagstaff, secluded at 2100 South Woodlands Village Boulevard, Flagstaff, AZ, offers a warm and inviting environment for seniors seeking assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. The community is dedicated to providing personalized care that preserves each resident’s identity and sense of self. Residents at Brookdale Flagstaff enjoy spacious, pet-friendly apartments and a full calendar of programs and events designed to keep them engaged and active.

The community offers restaurant-style dining and convenient amenities right on campus, making life easier and more enjoyable for residents. They also have a dedicated team that is available 24/7 to provide assistance with daily living activities and to ensure residents’ safety and well-being. The community’s memory care program takes a person-centered approach, guiding residents through a daily path of enrichment and providing opportunities to nurture their skills and explore new interests.

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Overview of Clarendale Arcadia

Enjoy your independence with Clarendale Arcadia, a blissful retreat in Phoenix, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its specially designed and sophisticated floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and live comfortably in retirement. Residents here also receive the highest quality of life with a kind and highly trained team helping with their daily activities and personal needs around the clock.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted to encourage residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and inviting spaces make it an ideal setting for those looking to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Sedona Winds

Sedona Winds is a senior living community in Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community offers a variety of options for senior independent living, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
Sedona Winds is known for its mild weather, making it an ideal retirement community location. The community provides residents with various activities, flexible amenity packages, and many floor plans. This community offers beautiful accommodations with stunning courtyard views. The community has a 24-hour onsite professional staff and resort-style dining. Sedona Winds is a community that cares for its residents and provides them with everything they need to live a comfortable and fulfilling life.

Prior to move-in a resident is given a complete assessment by the licensed Sedona Winds Staff, to develop a personal assisted living care plan that is unique to him or her. Highly qualified, licensed staff is on hand 24 hours a day to provide loving care, delicious well-balanced meals, and a variety of activities to enrich the lives of their residents.

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Overview of Brookdale East Arbor

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Brookdale East Arbor offers a vibrant assisted living experience catered to the unique needs of its residents. The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a private bathroom, ample closet space, and broad windows for natural light. Residents well-being and comfort are guaranteed with 24 hour care support and assistance.

Committed to creating an engaging environment, Brookdale East Arbor offers a wide range of amenities and activities to foster social connections and wellness. Residents enjoy assistance with meal preparation, transportation, medication management, housekeeping, and home maintenance. The community also features common areas, including a game room and landscaped gardens with an outdoor, shaded patio, a fitness center, and a salon, ensuring residents have plenty of space to do the things they love or explore new interests.

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Overview of Brookdale Chandler Regional

Located in the charming town of Chandler, Arizona, Brookdale Chandler Regional is a vibrant senior living community that offers luxurious assisted living. The community boasts elegant accommodations, shared spaces, resort-style amenities, and a community calendar full of opportunities to explore new interests. With 24/7 assistance and housekeeping services, residents are guaranteed a convenient and comfortable life.

At Brookdale Chandler Regional, residents enjoy the benefits of personalized care and services tailored to their needs. The community offers its signature program, Optimum Life, that ensures residents’ holistic well-being with fun-filled activities, great dining, and convenient amenities. Residents also enjoy the convenience of having their personal care products delivered through Brookdale’s Personal Solutions program. Other amenities include an emergency alert system, a fitness center, a library, a therapy room, access to postal and salon services, a community room, and a piano for musical enjoyment.

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Overview of Brookdale Peoria

Brookdale Peoria, ensconced at 8989 West Greenbrian Drive, Peoria, AZ, offers exceptional senior living just outside of Phoenix. This luxury assisted living community provides residents with the opportunity to embark on a new adventure, filled with joy, laughter, and ambition. At Brookdale Peoria, residents can explore new hobbies, go on excursions around town, and surround themselves with people who inspire them to make the most of life’s wonderful years.

The community combines care with independence, providing a helping hand with personal care needs while allowing residents to focus on enjoying life to the fullest. Residents at Brookdale Peoria get to access spacious, pet-friendly apartments, elegant common areas, and a full calendar of programs and events designed to keep them engaged and active. The community also has a dedicated team that is available 24/7 to provide assistance and ensure residents’ safety and well-being.

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Overview of Atria Campana Del Rio

Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They undoubtedly provide the highest quality of care. 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. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs– while encouraging residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Atria Campana Del Rio has been one of the trail blazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care.

Atria Campana Del Rio is a branch of the renowned Atria senior living group. Rest assured that residents are able to experience their array of amenities such as garden, salon, and café bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access.

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Overview of Clarendale of Chandler

Located in Chandler, Arizona, Clarendale of Chandler provides a range of lifestyle options for seniors to meet their needs. They offer a vibrant community where residents can enjoy an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle surrounded by a supportive and caring team. This assisted living community provides independent senior living in villa or apartment homes, as well as assisted living and memory care services.

With over 40 years of combined experience in senior care, the dedicated team members at Clarendale of Chandler are fully committed to serving the residents. Managed by Life Care Services®, an LCS® Company, Clarendale of Chandler offers the highest level of service and care to its residents. With Life Care Services celebrating 50 years of success as the second largest provider of fine senior living, you can be assured of exceptional care and support at Clarendale of Chandler.

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Overview of Legacy Rehab & Care Center

Conveniently located in the charming neighborhood of Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ, Legacy Rehab & Care Center is an outstanding senior living community focusing on rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community also provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy to help improve seniors’ well-being. With a compassionate and reliable team delivering top-tier care and assistance, seniors can rest assured of meeting their special needs and preferences.

Ensuring that residents age gracefully with its care, the community conducts carefully thought-of activities and events that encourage them to remain active and socially engaged. Here, residents also do not have to worry about meal preparation, as there are various dining options served to cater to dietary needs and preferences. Legacy Rehab & Care Center strives to provide a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.

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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 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.