Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in Scottsdale, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 52 assisted living communities in Scottsdale, 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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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
American Dream Home II
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Pinnacle Peak Paradise)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
CNo-Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Teodor P Cristea3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #264 / 432
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #301 / 432
Sherwood Heights Adult Living
AL
IL
Scottsdale (Sherwood Heights)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
DNo
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 35
Rank #322 / 534
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
-Ray Michaels4
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 9
Rank #371 / 432
5.3
Facility 5.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #377 / 432
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe
AL
IL
RC
Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe)
250
Facility 250
AZ AVG 47
Rank #4 / 448
?Yes
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 35
Rank #17 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 11
Rank #136 / 450
B-Stephani M Acuna1
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale
AL
IL
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
137
Facility 137
AZ AVG 47
Rank #42 / 448
?Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 35
Rank #65 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 11
Rank #25 / 450
A+-1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V LLC
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
C-No
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 35
Rank #430 / 534
-
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Donna Krocka3
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #397 / 432
9.7
Facility 9.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #420 / 432
Agape Care Home of Scottsdale
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
D-Yes
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 35
Rank #349 / 534
-
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 11
Rank #149 / 450
-Dakota J Perry3
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 9
Rank #357 / 432
5.7
Facility 5.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #386 / 432
McDowell Village
AL
IL
RC
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 47
Rank #99 / 448
?Yes
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 35
Rank #33 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Kristin Koga-London1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Vi at Grayhawk
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 47
Rank #161 / 448
?Yes
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 35
Rank #476 / 534
-
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 11
Rank #26 / 450
A+Melanie Bartola6
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #248 / 432
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #228 / 432
Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
?No
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 35
Rank #37 / 534
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Karina J Figueroa1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Oakmont Assisted Living
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10AYes
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 35
Rank #384 / 534
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Overview of American Dream Home II

American Dream Home II provides assisted living and memory care in Scottsdale, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residents may have a private or shared room.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

With 10 beds, American Dream Home II is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give one resident their own space, while shared rooms may suit someone who wants a companion.

Teodor P Cristea serves as the administrator. The community is in the Pinnacle Peak Paradise neighborhood.

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Sherwood Heights Adult Living

5813 E Lewis Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Overview of Sherwood Heights Adult Living

Sherwood Heights Adult Living offers assisted living and independent living in Scottsdale, Arizona’s Sherwood Heights neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

There are 10 beds, making the community a possible fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms give each resident a single private space, and Ray Michaels serves as the administrator.

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Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

14500 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Overview of Atria Park of Sierra Pointe

Atria Park of Sierra Pointe offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Scottsdale’s Sierra Pointe neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover, and the range of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 250 beds, creating a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Residents can choose among studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. With a Walk Score of 73, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet in their home. Stephani M Acuna serves as the administrator.

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The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale

9160 E Desert Cove Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Overview of The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale

The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Scottsdale, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care supports short term stays when a resident’s usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Several care types share one campus. The community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time or a family seeking a temporary care arrangement. There are 137 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing; a two bedroom option can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed.

Residents can exercise in the fitness center, practice on the putting green, spend time outdoors in the courtyard, and watch films in the movie theatre. There is something to do indoors and outside. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still manage occasional errands independently.

Contact The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale

Overview of R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V

R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V provides assisted living in Scottsdale, Arizona. Residents can receive help with dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping a private living space.

With 10 beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another. Located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood and administered by Donna Krocka, it may suit someone who prefers a smaller assisted living setting.

Contact R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home V LLC

Overview of Agape Care Home of Scottsdale

Established in 2002, Agape Care Home of Scottsdale has been dedicated to providing seniors with an exceptional assisted living experience. The facility ensures an elevated lifestyle for residents, offering a comprehensive range of health support options and serving nutritious meals daily. With 24/7 emergency care services, residents can rest assured knowing that their needs are always a top priority. The home is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, with well-lit spaces and cozy interiors that evoke a sense of comfort and belonging.

Agape Care Home understands the importance of feeling at home, striving to cultivate an environment where residents feel valued and cared for. In addition to comfortable living spaces, Agape Care Home offers a diverse range of daily activities to enrich residents’ lives and promote social engagement. Whether it’s participating in arts and crafts sessions or networking with peers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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McDowell Village

8300 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Overview of McDowell Village

McDowell Village offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Scottsdale’s South Scottsdale neighborhood, with 98 beds. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having all three care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to another care level can happen without leaving the community. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom homes. A two bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in a somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Kristin Koga London serves as the administrator.

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Vi at Grayhawk

7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Overview of VI at Grayhawk

VI at Grayhawk in Scottsdale, AZ, offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s needs to change over time without requiring a move elsewhere. With 36 beds, VI at Grayhawk is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

The range of care settings may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time, and the community may also fit someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Payment options are Medicare and private pay.

Medicare covers shorter term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means a family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

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Overview of Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place

Situated in the neighborhood of Scottsdale, Arizona, Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place is a dependable senior living community, offering a safe and serene environment for residents needing excellent assisted living services. The community is designed to accommodate up to 10 residents, fostering a cozy, intimate setting that focuses on personalized and attentive care. Here, residents enjoy spacious living areas and private rooms designed to provide utmost comfort, safety, and accessibility for a comfortable and secure living environment.

Everyday is a chance to live an enriching life with a wide variety of interesting and stimulating activities, combined with convenient access to premium medical facilities, shopping, and entertainment that further enhances residents’ living experience. With its commitment to helping residents maintain their independence for as long as possible while offering the support they need to live a fulfilling life, Well Heeled Homes at 68th Place makes an ideal choice for those seeking an exceptional senior living experience.

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Overview of Oakmont Assisted Living

Oakmont Assisted Living, a 10-bed home in Scottsdale, AZ, offers assisted living. The care arrangement at that level leaves a resident in charge of their own living space, but puts staff there to help with dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Paradise Valley Village is the surrounding area for the address. A bed count as low as the one here puts the home in the smaller band, where staff and residents get to know each other. Residents may keep pets.

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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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Assisted Living in Scottsdale at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Scottsdale, 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: 58The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Scottsdale, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Scottsdale, AZ

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

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Scottsdale, AZ is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Assisted living in Scottsdale, AZ typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

Assisted living facilities in Scottsdale, 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.