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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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Crossroads Assisted Living III

5821 N Escondido Ln, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Crossroads Assisted Living III

Crossroads Assisted Living III is a blissful retreat set in the harmonious residential area of North Escondido Lane, Tucson, AZ, that focuses on assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with a team of kind and highly trained professionals attending to their needs 24/7. The community also assists in medication management to ensure residents do not miss any of their required medication.

Enjoy fun-filled activities and stimulating programs to ease your loneliness and live actively. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy your dietary needs and tastes; special diets are also accommodated. The community is ideal for those who require assistance to live their golden years comfortably with its dedicated care and welcoming amenities.

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Crossroads Assisted Living II

5833 N Escondido Ln, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Crossroads Assisted Living II

Beautifully located in the serene residential area of North Escondido Lane, Tucson, AZ, Crossroads Assisted Living II is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. The community provides top-notch care and assistance 24/7 to meet residents’ unique needs. With personalized care plans, residents retain their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.

Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community conducts fun activities and enriching programs for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings and ease their loneliness. Medication management and nutritious meals are provided for residents’ convenience and health. Residents spend their later years without worries knowing a trusted community has their backs.

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Overview of La Paz Assisted Living I

Located on the harmonious grounds of North Camino Real, Tucson, AZ, La Paz Assisted Living I is a distinct senior living community that provides assisted living. Featuring 10 cozy and specially designed accommodations, the community ensures seniors have a comfortable and secure retirement. A team of reliable and highly trained professionals strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations by handling their daily living activities and personal hygiene.

The community promotes a vibrant and worry-free lifestyle with laundry services and housekeeping. Medication management and personalized care are also provided to ensure residents receive the right care and assistance for their every need. La Paz Assisted Living I is great for seniors looking to have extra hands with their daily living with its dedicated and exceptional services.

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Overview of Prestige Home LLC II

Prestige Home LLC II is a family-owned residential care community in Chandler, AZ, offering personal care. The community also promotes a compassionate, home-like environment, ensuring older adults are comfortable and safe. Daily housekeeping, laundry, health screening, transportation services, and medication management are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. To meet residents’ unique needs and preferences, personalized care plans are developed.

Engaging activities, light exercises, and social events allow residents to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious communal areas and cozy rooms are also provided for residents’ relaxation. With its ideal location in the quiet neighborhood of Chandler, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This residential care community is a great choice for senior living in Arizona, especially with its dedicated services.

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Overview of Oak Haven Assisted Living at Casas Adobes

Oak Haven Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Tucson, AZ, offering personal care. The community also ensures older adults are treated like family in a warm and welcoming environment. With freshly-prepared meals, laundry, and recreational opportunities, residents experience maintenance-free living. Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, personalized care plans are also provided to help them maintain their independence.

Celebrations, light exercises, and plenty of activities foster interactions and encourage residents to make friends. With safety bars in the bathroom and a variety of private and shared rooms, residents can rest and move around comfortably. The community also ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their later years, as it has two ideal homes across Tucson. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Arizona, this assisted living community helps older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Pebble Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care

Pebble Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care is a luxurious assisted living and memory care community in Goodyear, AZ, that offers personal and specialized care. The community’s home-like environment ensures residents can feel at ease during their stay. With 24-hour care, home-made meals, and household services, residents are guaranteed a worry-free lifestyle. Here, residents will surely thrive in their later years, especially with the community’s high caregiver-to-resident ratio and personalized care plans.

Gardening, themed events, and a variety of recreational activities, including bingo, games, and arts and crafts, provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and wellness. Serene walking paths and state-of-the-art amenities also ensure residents’ relaxation. The area’s convenient location in the upscale residential area of Goodyear provides residents with a laid-back retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in Arizona, this assisted living and memory care community continuously provides a wide range of care for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Liberty Care Home II

Tucked away in Gilbert, AZ, Liberty Care Home II is a welcoming community that provides an ideal environment for residents needing compassionate assisted living services. Their dedicated team of caregivers is available 24/7 to support residents with their daily living activities while preserving their independence. Residents can choose among their cozy and spacious private and semi-private accommodations which are thoughtfully designed to give them the utmost comfort, privacy, and safety.

The community also features an array of amenities to enhance residents’ comfort and enjoyment, such as an activity room for various activities and outdoor areas for relaxing and enjoying nature. Healthy meals are also served in a cozy dining area, ensuring residents are always nourished while forming bonds with their fellow residents. With a nurturing environment, extensive wellness program, and quality care, the community ensures residents maintain their optimal well-being throughout their aging journey.

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Overview of Loma Vista Assisted Living

Surrounded by convenient local amenities and serene parks in North Loma Vista, Mesa, AZ, Loma Vista Assisted Living is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents can rest assured of having the finest retirement experience while staying on their budgets.

With a well-thought-of calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged. Residents also enjoy diverse dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Make the most out of your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated care and beautiful setting.

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Overview of Compassionate Manor Assisted Living

Ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of East Karen Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, Compassionate Manor Assisted Living is an esteemed community that provides assisted living and memory care. Here, residents keep peace of mind with a compassionate and highly skilled team caring for their daily living activities 24/7. A variety of specially designed amenities including private suite, private, and semi-private rooms are offered for residents comfort. Housekeeping, laundry, medication management, and other health needs are provided to ensure residents live without worries.

A robust calendar of fun-filed activities and engaging programs is conducted to foster belongingness. Eat well and feel your best with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Spend your golden years embraced by the community’s warmth and serenity, accompanied by its dedicated services and cozy amenities.

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Absolute Care

3841 East Isabella Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
Overview of Absolute Care

Absolute Care is a 59-bed nursing home and memory care community located at 3841 East Isabella Avenue in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, privately owned and operated by Manuel De La Torre. The facility provides assisted living and memory care services to residents across the greater Phoenix area, with private or semi-private room accommodations, dining services, beauty treatments, and recreational programming. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid, with 96.6% of its current census Medicaid-financed.

The facility’s one-star CMS overall rating reflects significant challenges on health inspections, where performance falls 63.9% below the Arizona state average. No federal penalties or payment denials were reported in the past three years.

On the staffing front, Absolute Care stands apart: nursing hours of 3 hours 46 minutes per resident per day run 31.7% above state norms, positioning the facility 40th among 72 Arizona skilled nursing homes in adjusted nursing care.

Current occupancy of 56.1% sits well below the Arizona average, indicating substantial availability for new admissions. The community’s quality-of-care data shows pronounced contrasts. Residents experience zero falls with major injury; a standout outcome with similarly strong marks on functional decline, depression screening, and weight management. By contrast, high-risk pressure ulcer rates reach 11.3%, nearly 2.5 times the state average, and antipsychotic medication initiation in short-stay residents occurs at a rate nine times higher than Arizona benchmarks, signaling potential overuse of behavioral medication in the rehabilitation population.

A resident council convenes regularly to address facility policies and resident quality of life.

Absolute Care suits Medicaid-funded long-term care residents in Maricopa County, particularly those in assisted living or memory care settings without geographic constraints on placement options.

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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.