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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Paradise Valley Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 54
Rank #93 / 521
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 38
Rank #95 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 12
Rank #137 / 548
A+Carlos Gerena
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 82
Rank #281 / 290
19
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 9
Rank #398 / 400
4.1
Facility 4.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #320 / 400
Beatitudes Campus
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Beatitudes Campus)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
No
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 38
Rank #84 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Nina Louis
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 82
Rank #216 / 290
13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #356 / 400
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #205 / 400
Friendship Village Tempe
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 54
Rank #69 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 548
A+Jadyne Schmidt
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #220 / 290
13
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 9
Rank #362 / 400
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #208 / 400
Lovin Touch Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Phoenix (Northern West)
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 54
Rank #405 / 521
No
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 38
Rank #41 / 775
-
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 548
A+Jennifer E Harris
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #65 / 400
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #74 / 400
Highgate Senior Living – Prescott
AL
MC
Prescott
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 54
Rank #137 / 521
Yes
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 38
Rank #726 / 775
-
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 12
Rank #79 / 548
A+-
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 82
Rank #106 / 290
6
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #115 / 400
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 400
Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (The Garden District)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 38
Rank #22 / 775
-
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #37 / 548
A+Norma Chacon
95
Facility 95
AZ AVG 82
Rank #50 / 290
7
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 400
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #74 / 400
Kozy Gardens Assisted Living
AL
HOS
PC
Tucson (Harlan Heights)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 38
Rank #33 / 775
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 12
Rank #335 / 548
A--
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 82
Rank #65 / 290
5
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 400
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 400
Foothills Vista Adult Care Home
AL
RESC
RC
Ronceval Tucson (Casas Adobes West)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 775
Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 548
-Christina Baez
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #29 / 400
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #47 / 400
Mountain Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 54
Rank #153 / 521
No
44
Facility 44
AZ AVG 38
Rank #322 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 12
Rank #335 / 548
-Mackenzie Miner
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
6
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #65 / 400
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #24 / 400
Brookdale Springs Mesa
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 54
Rank #124 / 521
Yes
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 38
Rank #458 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #72 / 548
-Kenneth Green
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 82
Rank #120 / 290
8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 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 Paradise Valley Senior Living

AlyPacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a premier care facility where care is crafted specifically for its client’s needs. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, PSL-Paradise Valley provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Beatitudes Campus

Four and a half hours; that’s roughly how much total nursing care each resident at Beatitudes Campus gets per day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The building itself sits at 1610 W Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, a 72-bed, mid-rise community administered by Nina Louis, currently running at about 73% occupancy with 52 of those beds filled. The Walk Score comes in at 66, moderately walkable, enough that some errands don’t require a car and there’s a real mix of things nearby. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

Beatitudes Campus takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one financial path before they’ve even toured the place. On the care side, rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, useful for residents working back from an illness or injury, or for family caregivers who need a documented, short-term break.

There’s a fitness center, a library, outdoor space, and dedicated dining options, plus two named programs, Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Life, that give residents something to actually opt into rather than just occupy time.

Regulatory attention here has centered on a handful of recurring areas: staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, food service, resident rights, and fall prevention. What Beatitudes Campus offers, in the end, is a nursing-level care setting with a real staffing commitment behind it, broad payment access, and a daily life built around more than just medical need.

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Overview of Friendship Village Tempe

Ideally situated near Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, AZ, Friendship Village Tempe is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans to ensure their comfort and safety. The community also provides an exclusive Assistance-in-Living (A.I.L.) to aid residents in times of emergency.

With plenty of recreational sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not feel lonely and make new friends. Residents also have plenty of dining options with a variety of delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Lovin Touch Assisted Living

Lovin Touch provides care and services to those who need assistance, have health issues, or are no longer safe to live by themselves.

This assisted living community is managed by a board-certified Manager with years of experience. This community strives to provide senior citizens with the best personal care possible. This level of care is provided by Certified Caregivers and/or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s). Lovin Touch Assisted Living is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health. The community understands how important quality care is to protect the dignity and happiness of residents. The expertise and devotion of the staff are paired with a personal and peaceful atmosphere. The goal of this community is to offer residents the best quality care and provide their loved one’s peace of mind regarding the careful decision in choosing an assisted living home.

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Overview of Highgate Senior Living – Prescott

Highgate Senior Living – Prescott provides assisted living and memory care services in Prescott, Arizona, and has served the local area for more than two decades. Operated by Highgate Prescott LP, the community offers 97 residences and is among the larger senior living options in the region, with monthly rates beginning at approximately $3,800.

Support services include respite care for families seeking short-term assistance, as well as daily dining featuring meals prepared from scratch. Older adults have access to a wellness center, library, and fireplace lounge, creating several comfortable spaces for relaxation and social engagement. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to keep companion animals as part of their daily lives.

Reviews conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services have focused on areas such as caregiver training documentation, safety measures within memory care programs, and the storage and handling of household chemicals. Complaint investigations completed during the same period did not identify any violations. Prospective families may wish to discuss current practices in these areas when touring the community.

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Overview of Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street

Situated in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, long-term care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle in their cozy and elegant accommodations, with convenient access to necessary services and amenities. The community offers an array of supportive services to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour care, help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community organizes a wide range of exciting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals with accommodations to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of Kozy Gardens Assisted Living

Providing care for over 16 years, Kozy Gardens situated in the harmonious neighborhood of East Bellevue Street, Tucson, AZ, is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living. To ensure residents’ needs are taken care of, the community also provides medication administration, beautician visits, physical therapy, hospice, and palliative care. Featuring six private and shared rooms, the community promises a cozy and welcoming residence. Kozy Gardens strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance with a compassionate and well-trained team prepared to lend their help around the clock.

Relive passions and explore new interests through a jam-packed calendar of activities provided to ensure seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Enjoy the company of friends with delightful and healthy meals served three times a day to satisfy residents’ dietary requirements and cravings. Kozy Gardens is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life and providing a safe place to live their lives as they want.

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Overview of Foothills Vista Adult Care Home

Experience compassionate care and assistance from Foothills Vista Adult Care Home, a reliable community in Tucson, AZ, for residents needing assisted living and respite stays. This community aims to help residents preserve their independence and dignity while receiving compassionate care and support from their highly skilled and knowledgeable caregivers. Their team is always available to support residents who need assistance with their recovery from an injury or hospitalization or daily living activities.

At Foothills Vista Adult Care Home, they ensure residents feel comfortable and secure in their cozy accommodations with quality care right at their fingertips. They make sure residents are always doing something purposeful and relaxing while allowing them to make meaningful connections with their fellow residents. Here, everyone is given the opportunity to live their best lives away from tedious responsibilities and worries.

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Overview of Mountain Park Senior Living

Mountain Park Senior Living sits at 4475 E Knox Road, three stories, 86 beds, six years into operation under administrator Mackenzie Miner; Phoenix Senior Housing Leaseco owns it. The neighborhood itself is quiet, with mountain views, given where this sits in Phoenix.

Residents move between directed care, personal care, and supervisory care, plus straightforward independent and assisted living, all under one roof. A resident’s needs can shift over a few years, and this setup means that shift doesn’t automatically mean packing up and finding a new address. Memory care rounds out the offering. Floor plans run studio through two-bedroom.

A score of 44 puts this in “somewhat walkable” territory, so plan on driving for most errands rather than strolling. Inside, though, there’s an on-site restaurant doing chef-prepared meals with fresh ingredients, not a cafeteria situation. Transportation services cover outings and errands beyond the property line, which matters for a community set back from downtown.

Activities lean toward fitness classes, educational programming, and enrichment work, the kind of structure that keeps days from blurring together. On the regulatory side, state inspection attention here has centered on care planning and documentation, a routine category that shows up across assisted living oversight generally, not something unique to this address.

Mountain Park is a multi-tier care community built for residents who might need more support down the line, set in a quiet, mountain-adjacent pocket of Phoenix where getting around means driving, not walking.

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Overview of Brookdale Springs Mesa

Brookdale Springs Mesa offers exceptional independent living and personalized assisted living options for seniors in Mesa, Arizona. The community features pet-friendly apartments, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments equipped with a lovely kitchen, living room, dining room, and an outdoor balcony. Residents find peace of mind knowing that a dedicated team and an emergency alert system are available 24 hours a day to be alerted to an emergency.

At Brookdale Springs Mesa, residents experience comfortable and stress-free living provided by the community’s exceptional services and amenities. These include personalized care that encompasses personal care, assistance with transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, and home maintenance. To make residents’ lives even more convenient, a beauty/barber shop, general store, therapy room, and wellness clinic are also available on-site. At Brookdale Springs Mesa, residents spend less time worrying about chores and more on doing things that matter to them.

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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.