Best Assisted Living in Mesa, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 60 assisted living communities in Mesa, 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 Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mesa, AZ. 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: 40The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mesa, AZ. 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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.
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 49
Rank #40 / 487
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A+Cheyenne Hull13
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Fellowship Square-Mesa
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
Mesa
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 49
Rank #164 / 487
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #180 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #8 / 529
A+Jon S Williams4
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Brookdale East Arbor
AL
Mesa
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 49
Rank #144 / 487
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Suite
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #32 / 529
A+Samantha E Branson5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #202 / 486
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 49
Rank #103 / 487
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #102 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #65 / 529
-Dylan Morris8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 486
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 486
Vista Ranch Assisted Living
AL
Mesa (Estate Grove Valencia Est)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 38
Rank #595 / 740
Private Rooms
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #235 / 529
-Daniel Cioara3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Mesa (Summit Shadows)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #206 / 740
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #383 / 529
-Ladonna Edgington3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 486
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 486
Red Mountain Reflections
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
Mesa
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #670 / 740
Private Rooms
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 12
Rank #28 / 529
C+Anthony Zerilli2
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 486
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 486
Brookdale Springs Mesa
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 49
Rank #103 / 487
Yes
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 38
Rank #432 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #65 / 529
-Kenneth Green8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 486
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 486
Emerald Glen Memory Care
AL
MC
Mesa (Citrus Hoa)
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 49
Rank #193 / 487
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #670 / 740
Private / Shared Rooms
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 12
Rank #256 / 529
-Jennifer L Tonna3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 486
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 486
Emerald Groves Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Mesa
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 49
Rank #194 / 487
No
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #641 / 740
-
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 12
Rank #60 / 529
A+Jennifer L Tonna4
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 486
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #246 / 486

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 60 analyzed for Mesa. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Grand Court of Mesa

Enjoy a retirement life focused on wellness with Grand Court of Mesa, a reliable community in Mesa, AZ for those needing assisted living services. Maintaining your independence here is comfortable with the help of a reliable care team that offers assistance with daily living activities. Round-the-clock emergency pendants, on-call nurses, and medical personnel are also available for medical care needs and emergencies.

Fun and enriching activities are held regularly to foster socialization and physical activity among residents. Indulge in fine dining in the spacious dining room with delectable and nutritious meals served daily. With housekeeping and laundry services offered, residents have more time to spend enjoying the community’s world-class amenities or indulging in their hobbies.

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Overview of Fellowship Square-Mesa

Fellowship Square-Mesa has been part of Mesa, Arizona since January 1999, which puts it at 46 years of continuous operation, a genuinely long track record in this field. It’s a 59-bed, faith-based community at 6945 E Main St, run by administrator Jon S Williams with Najwa Medawar as Campus Administrator.

What sets this place apart is how many levels of care exist under one roof. Directed care covers up to 42 residents, personal care covers another 17, and the community also offers supervisory care, ALTCS assisted living, rehabilitation therapy, and home care. A resident’s needs rarely stay static, and this structure means care can shift without a family having to find an entirely new facility.

Units run one and two bedrooms, from 667 up to 1,048 square feet. The Walk Score sits at 56, moderately walkable, and Banner Baywood Medical Center is barely a half mile away, about as close as hospital access gets.

Daily life includes recreational and educational programming, tech support, transportation, and fitness activities, plus customized dining and a care team that includes rehabilitation services and licensed nursing staff.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to focus on care planning and documentation, the kind of administrative area regulators commonly review at communities offering multiple care levels like this one.

Forty-six years of history, five distinct levels of care, and a hospital practically next door: this is a community built for genuine continuity, one where a resident’s care can evolve without forcing a move somewhere new.

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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 North Mesa

Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale North Mesa settling at East Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, is an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community features diverse floor plans including an alcove studio, a large studio suite, and a one-bedroom suite. Brookdale North Mesa prioritizes the independence and growth of seniors, conversing with them and their loved ones to deliver the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

Brookdale North Mesa promotes a vibrant community, encouraging residents to remain active and connected with others. Assisted living residents enjoy all-day dining with freshly prepared healthy meals while memory care residents experience meals like a routine to ensure everyone’s comfort. The pet-friendly community includes a library, a beauty and barber shop, an arts and crafts studio, a community kitchen, a game room, meeting rooms, a piano, beautifully landscaped grounds, and walking paths for the seniors’ enjoyment and wellness.

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Vista Ranch Assisted Living

1735 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
Overview of Vista Ranch Assisted Living

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Vista Ranch Assisted Living, a hidden Gem in Mesa, AZ. Step inside this ranch style community with a cozy vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of comfort and belonging. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7.

Residents will not run out of things to do with fun recreational activities and engaging programs, highlighting their interests and strengths. Enjoy delicious meals based on healthy nutrition alongside tasty delightful snacks, served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Mobile doctors and pharmacies, medication management, and music therapy are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. With its welcoming spaces and exceptional services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care

Nestled in a charming residential neighborhood in Mesa, AZ, Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care is a premiere senior living community that offers excellent assisted living services. Accommodating only 10 residents, the community ensures residents enjoy a focused and personalized care in an intimate and tight-knit environment. A dedicated management and caregiving team works hard in making sure residents receive the care they need in an environment that exceeds regulatory requirements, providing both residents and their families with peace of mind.

Committed to enhancing its residents’ overall quality of life, the community provides plenty of opportunities for enrichment and connection through its broad array of interesting and stimulating activities. Nutritious home-cooked meals are also offered to make sure residents are always receiving the nourishment they need to flourish and stay healthy. Here, residents are guided towards a comfortable and fulfilling living experience every step of the way.

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Overview of Red Mountain Reflections

Situated in the harmonious lands of North 77th PL Mesa, AZ, Red Mountain Reflections is a reliable senior living community offering a variety of living options including assisted living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing care, and hospice. A team of competent and highly trained professionals delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock. Maximize independence with housekeeping, maintenance, and daily living activities taken care of by the community.

Pursue your interests and gain meaningful experiences with a full slate of engaging activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Red Mountain Reflections strives to create a safe place for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years surrounded by genuine care and incredible amenities.

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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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Emerald Glen Memory Care

3558 E Mcdowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213
Overview of Emerald Glen Memory Care

Emerald Glen Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Mesa, AZ. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Having both care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Opened in 2018, the community has 34 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Private and shared rooms are available: a shared room suits someone who prefers a roommate, while a private room provides an individual living space. Emerald Glen Memory Care may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

Secure outside courtyards give residents access to outdoor space within the community. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and religious services offer an option for those who wish to attend. Respite care provides short term stays while a primary caregiver travels or recovers, and Jennifer L Tonna serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Emerald Groves Assisted Living

Emerald Groves Assisted Living offers assisted living and Residential Care in Mesa, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to keep a personal living space, while the Residential Care option provides a non-medical residential setting for someone who needs that level of support.

With 31 beds, Emerald Groves is a smaller community where staff and residents may get to know each other. It is a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting, and Jennifer L Tonna serves as the administrator.

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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 Mesa, AZ

What is the average cost of assisted living in Mesa, AZ?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Mesa, AZ is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Mesa, AZ?

Assisted living in Mesa, AZ typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Mesa, AZ?

Assisted living facilities in Mesa, AZ typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.