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Overview of PebbleCreek

PebbleCreek is an exceptional 55+ community in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience the best of their golden years with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with plenty of state-of-the-art amenities. The community also provides diverse dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. Amenities include fitness studios, a pool complex, a creative arts center, and a clubhouse, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Canyon Winds Independent Living

A proud member of the Canyon Winds retirement community, their independent living in Mesa provides an exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life during their retirement stage. Canyon Winds boasts their quintessential services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their own interests everyday. 

Canyon Woods ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, they hope to make it a priority that residents are able to genuinely enjoy their experience in the community. Life at Canyon Winds offers 126 private and cozy apartments that are maintained by housekeeping and maintenance services. 

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Overview of Fellowship Square at Tucson

Fellowship Square at Tucson is an assisted living and independent living community in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and the two care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides a single living space, while the larger layouts provide separate bedroom space and can suit a couple moving together. Residents may keep pets, and transportation is available for community-provided travel to scheduled destinations.

In the Carriage Park neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 71 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Dining includes chef-prepared meals, while rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy through the community rather than arranging it elsewhere.

Fellowship Square at Tucson offers Healthcare Services, Subsidized Senior Living, and Community Events & Activities. Community events and activities give residents organized opportunities to take part in things happening at the community.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale

Enjoy the scenic views of E Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ, with the distinguished senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide range of cozy and sophisticated studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for seniors to have a relaxing and safe retirement. Enjoy every moment of your best years with top-tier care and support from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock.

Learn something new and lead a meaningful life with the bright and friendly community of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale. Focusing on residents’ interests and strengths, the community orchestrates enjoyable activities and exciting programs. Anticipate mealtimes any time you prefer with well-balanced meals awaiting to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love with its fabulous amenities and luxurious campus.

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Overview of River’s Edge Assisted Living

River’s Edge Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Yuma, Arizona. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised setting without leaving the community.

Located in the La Mesa Hermosa neighborhood, the community has studio, one bedroom, and semi private room options. A studio is one private space, while a semi private room involves shared living arrangements. The community has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, placing the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa sits at 5625 E McKellips Rd in Mesa’s Alta Mesa Community Association neighborhood, about 7.5 miles from the city center. The surrounding area is moderately walkable (Walk Score 60), with Banner Baywood Medical Center roughly 3 miles out. The licensed care types are retirement home and assisted living.

Restaurant-style dining is available on-site. The facility does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification through the federal CMS framework, so families need to plan around private payment from the start. Terel Nichols serves as Executive Director.

What can be known about Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is that it is a privately financed retirement home and assisted living community in east Mesa, without the federal coverage pathways that Medicare or Medicaid certification would provide.

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Overview of Rainbow House of Butterfly 209

Lead a worry-free retirement life with Rainbow House of Butterfly 209, a blissful community in Phoenix, AZ for assisted living. Residents here are liberated from stress with a 24/7 care team available to help them with daily activities like medication management and personal care. Here, everyone is given a personalized accommodation that allows them to enjoy their precious alone time with utmost safety and privacy.

Residents’ daily life is filled with a wide array of activities that they can genuinely enjoy and participate in. Dining is another highlight in the community, with its homemade meals that are both nutritionally balanced and tasty. With its welcoming atmosphere and comprehensive care services, Rainbow House of Butterfly 209 guarantees a retirement life residents can be proud of.

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Overview of Fellowship Square Brown and Center Independent Living

Fellowship Square Brown and Center sits at 35 W Brown Rd in Mesa, Arizona, offering independent living alongside assisted living and memory care under one roof. The building is three stories tall. Its Walk Score is 53, which means it’s moderately walkable. You can knock out some errands on foot, but you’ll still want a car for the rest.

Housing here comes in private rooms; that matters for people who want their own space instead of sharing. The community also has licensed nurses and CNAs on staff, plus rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab. So if someone needs a recovery stint after surgery or an illness, that support exists right on site.

Health and wellness services and community activities fill out the daily programming. Pets are allowed too, which is a real point of comfort for people who don’t want to leave a dog or cat behind. Transportation services cover the gaps that walking can’t, and there’s room for fitness and recreation built into the routine.

Put together, this is a place built for people who still want independence but like knowing rehab and nursing support are close by if they need it. Pet owners and residents who want to stay active get real value out of what’s here.

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The Heritage Tradition

19303 N New Tradition Rd, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Overview of The Heritage Tradition

Settled in the quiet neighborhood of Sun City West, Arizona, The Heritage Tradition is a classing senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and integrated healthcare. The community is known for its resort-style accommodations suited for the luxurious stay of its residents. Moreover, the community is notably pet-friendly and spacious for any kind of activities.

The community is committed to the principle of living abundantly. Enjoy its exceptional amenities and services which include zestfit group classes, book and gardening clubs, wine tastings, ping pong instruments, chef-led interactive cooking demos, lifelong learning seminars, concerts and social happy hours, art and creative writing classes, and philanthropic opportunities. The Heritage Tradition proudly stands as a premier life plan community for senior living.

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Overview of Desert Rose Retirement Community

Desert Rose Retirement Community is a well-recognized independent living community in Yuma, AZ, that features over 115 specially designed apartments for older adults. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment ensures older adults find a home away from home. Chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and a full-service concierge are among the exceptional services offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among residents, the community ensures residents can live comfortably in their later years.

Residents can walk around the area, play with friends, and explore new interests through various activities and wellness programs. A library, an on-site salon, and a fitness room are also provided in a pet-friendly setting, allowing residents to relax and interact with friends. Set in the quiet residential area in Yuma, near restaurants and local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This independent living community includes all utilities except phone and provides plenty of services to help older adults make the most of their retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Arizona.

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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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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.

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Assisted Living in Arizona at a glance

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: 47The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 561 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.