Best Assisted Living in Peoria, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 30 assisted living communities in Peoria, 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: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Peoria, 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: 55The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Peoria, 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 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. 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.
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.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #4 / 548
A+Ian G Lewis19
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 487
Desert Winds Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 54
Rank #151 / 521
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #241 / 775
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #63 / 548
-Nora Dartoe9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
Creative Care Assisted Living
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #560 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 548
A+Simona Duican2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
AL
MC
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #441 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #159 / 548
-Mariafe S Castro3
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 487
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #369 / 487
The Forum at Desert Harbor
AL
IL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 54
Rank #209 / 521
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 38
Rank #572 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 12
Rank #25 / 548
-Auxiliadora C Morales4
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 487
The Montecito Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria
141
Facility 141
AZ AVG 54
Rank #48 / 521
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #360 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
A+Heath D Van Gysel10
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #375 / 487
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 487
Garden Ridge Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria
259
Facility 259
AZ AVG 54
Rank #2 / 521
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 38
Rank #145 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 12
Rank #335 / 548
-Holly Vandermate11
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #270 / 487
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 487
Inspirations of Peoria
AL
RC
Peoria
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
Yes
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 12
Rank #514 / 548
-Colleen Rookerson2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
AZ Life Assisted Living & Memory Care II
AL
Peoria (The Meadows At Camino Á Lago)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 38
Rank #751 / 775
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #297 / 548
-Martha L Goja5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #202 / 487
Silver Creek Assisted Living II
AL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 38
Rank #385 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #468 / 548
-Delia I Ganea5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 30 analyzed for Peoria.

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Overview of Freedom Plaza Arizona

A retirement home driven by results and ambition, Freedom Plaza in Arizona aims to transform the lives of seniors in assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of home and belonging where everyone is welcome and included. As its name suggests, Freedom Plaza strives to ensure that residents maintain independence for a ‘retirement of a lifetime.

The senior living home ensures a place for seniors to thrive with full support, flexibility, and comfort in a home-like setting. They provide comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Nursing home activities include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, IV therapy, injections, and hospice care.

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Overview of Desert Winds Assisted Living

Desert Winds Retirement Community is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Peoria. Providing an exquisite senior living lifestyle, seniors will cultivate a vibrant social life during retirement. Management ensures that residents maintain an active and independent living while receiving full support. Residents are encouraged to pursue their interests and find new activities that flourish in a nurturing environment.

The community boasts a list of comprehensive amenities that make retirement feel like a permanent vacation. These include a swimming pool, a courtyard, landscaped grounds, an expansive dining menu experience, and private apartments.

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Overview of Creative Care Assisted Living

Bask in glorious weather while receiving quality care in Creative Care Assisted Living, a reliable community in Peoria, AZ that offers compassionate assisted living. Here, you can receive comprehensive assistance with your daily living activities while staying close to Arizona’s beautiful desert landscapes and fun recreational amenities. The community’s intimate, Spanish-revival setting fosters tight-knit connections and easier delivery of care, alongside a high staff-to-resident ratio.

A wide array of activities are also available on-site and off-site to ensure residents never run out for fun and enriching things to keep them active and entertained. The community also prioritizes proper nutrition and serves residents healthy and flavorful meals. With the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, residents can focus on living their best lives without worry. Here, you can enjoy your dream retirement while receiving all the comfort you need for a healthy well-being.

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Overview of Fletcher Farms Assisted Living

An outstanding senior living community located near New River in the harmonious neighborhood of Peoria, AZ, Fletcher Farms Assisted Living focuses on assisted living. The community also offers memory care and diabetic care, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs 24/7. Residents thrive and live to their potential with personalized care from a team of caring professionals.

Aside from its dedicated care, the community conducts fun-filled activities to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Enjoy mealtimes with friends over healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care for residents well-being. Here, residents receive the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Overview of The Forum at Desert Harbor

Owned and operated by SNH AZ Tenant LLC, The Forum at Desert Harbor is an assisted living and independent living community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community is part of the Stellar Senior Living group. Morales serves as administrator, and Patricia Christman is the executive director. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is nearby, giving residents and families convenient access to hospital care.

The 50-bed community is moderately sized and has served the Peoria area for 37 years. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 21. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents have access to a dining room, shared gathering areas, walking paths, kitchens, and apartments with walk-in closets. Rehabilitation services, scheduled meals, transportation, activities, and cultural events are also available. Residents can stay active while receiving everyday support.

State inspections by the Arizona Department of Health Services have mainly focused on documentation, staff training, medication storage, and the storage of hazardous materials. Families touring The Forum at Desert Harbor should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of The Montecito Senior Living

The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.

As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.

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Overview of Garden Ridge Senior Living

Garden Ridge Senior Living operates as a large-scale community in Peoria at 18170 N 91St Ave: 259 beds across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. RIDGES AT PEORIA, LLC owns it; Holly Vandermate administers, with George Bakhit leading operations. The building is two stories with one and two-bedroom units (760 to 1,034 square feet). The facility’s been open 6 years.

Walk Score 61 means some walkable errands. Downtown Peoria is 6.7 miles away; the nearest hospital is 3.21 miles.

Staffing runs 24 hours with licensed nurses, CNAs, and a 24/7 on-call RN. Physician visits and wellness checks happen regularly. Medication supervision and daily living assistance cover the expected range: dressing, bathing, hygiene, mobility. The property lists amenities comprehensively: garden, housekeeping, laundry, wellness program, library, courtyards, recreational room, outdoor pool, patio, covered parking.
Meals are three homemade daily plus snacks. Pets are allowed. Transportation services are available.

Over three years, 7 complaints filed (17% above Arizona average) with 2.3 per year (15% above state average). The facility triggered 12 total inspections; 140% above the Arizona norm.

The most recent complaint found a deficiency for “failing to ensure resident dignity and respect.” That’s not a narrow compliance issue; that’s a care culture question. A prior annual inspection cited four deficiencies: uncertified caregiver, pet licensing and vaccination failures. An off-site level-of-care inspection found no problems.

Garden Ridge is a newer facility in a competitive market with elevated complaint activity and inspections above normal. The dignity-and-respect deficiency combined with staffing certification gaps suggests basic operational discipline issues that extend beyond a single audit.

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Inspirations of Peoria

8989 W Greenbrian Dr, Peoria, AZ 85382
Overview of Inspirations of Peoria

Spend a blissful retirement at Inspirations of Peoria, a blissful haven set in the thriving neighborhood of Peoria, AZ, that offers assisted living. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with a variety of suites and one-bedroom accommodations, designed to promote familiarity. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents also receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, as well as household tasks.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and enrichment programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are available, so residents can travel conveniently for their errands and medical appointments. This pet-friendly community has a library, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, a spacious courtyard, a scenic garden, and serene walking paths.

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Overview of Az Life Assisted Living & Memory Care II

Committed to delivering excellent care, AZ Life Assisted Living Home LLC is a welcoming community in Peoria, AZ that offers assisted living. The community provides 24/7 assistance with daily tasks, including personal care and medication management for residents’ convenience. By offering access to long-term care, respite care, and memory care, the community ensures residents are well-cared for even as their needs change.

The community partners with reliable healthcare providers for added care services, including podiatry, lab services, and hospice services. Meals, fun activities, and thoughtful amenities are also provided to help residents maintain their health and well-being. With its compassionate care teams and relaxing living environment, the community creates a safe place for a carefree retirement.

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Overview of Silver Creek Assisted Living II

An idyllic retreat in North 90th Lane, Peoria, AZ, Silver Creek Assisted Living II provides assisted living. With its commitment to creating a haven for residents to flourish, the community provides cozy and welcoming accommodations for up to 10 residents. Fall prevention programs, moving aid, and health assessments are also provided to ensure residents get better with the days passing by.

Promoting a sense of belongingness and keeping residents happy, the community also conducts onsite activities and outside trips. Housekeeping and maintenance are cared for to provide residents with more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy. Amenities include a hair salon, a library, and emergency systems, specially designed for residents’ comfort.

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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 Peoria, AZ

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

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Peoria, AZ is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Peoria, AZ typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

Assisted living facilities in Peoria, 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.