Best Assisted Living in Phoenix, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 83 assisted living communities in Phoenix, 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. 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.
La Siena
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 47
Rank #81 / 448
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 35
Rank #74 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #81 / 450
-Jonathan T Burningham6
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #205 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Globa)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 47
Rank #28 / 448
Yes
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 35
Rank #11 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #99 / 450
A+Candice A Fine10
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #228 / 432
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #115 / 432
Paradise Valley Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 47
Rank #66 / 448
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 35
Rank #46 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 11
Rank #90 / 450
A+Carlos Gerena19
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 9
Rank #430 / 432
4.1
Facility 4.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #359 / 432
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 47
Rank #126 / 448
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 35
Rank #24 / 534
Private / Companion Suites
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 11
Rank #126 / 450
A+Misty Farnstrom8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #79 / 432
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 47
Rank #44 / 448
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 35
Rank #30 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 11
Rank #56 / 450
A+Travis Garrard8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #79 / 432
Mountain Park Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 47
Rank #115 / 448
No
44
Facility 44
AZ AVG 35
Rank #186 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 11
Rank #250 / 450
-Mackenzie Miner6
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #138 / 432
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 432
Cave Creek Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Cave Creek (Desert View Village)
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 47
Rank #101 / 448
Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 35
Rank #340 / 534
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Michelle Toft5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Angel’s Senior Care, LLC
AL
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 47
Rank #375 / 448
No
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 35
Rank #149 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11
Rank #149 / 450
A+Anita Abella1
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #103 / 432
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #228 / 432
Vista Living Camelback
AL
HOS
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 35
Rank #253 / 534
-
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #200 / 450
A+Deborah L Anderson1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Proactive Home Care
AL
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 35
Rank #65 / 534
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Stevan Polus1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 83 analyzed for Phoenix. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia

MorningStar at Arcadia is a breathtaking senior community nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care options, accompanied by exceptionally spacious suites that exude comfort and luxury. Whether one prefers a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plan, MorningStar at Arcadia has the perfect space to suit their needs. For those with memory impairment, specialized suites are available, designed to cater to their unique requirements.
Residents can energize their day in the state-of-the-art fitness room or unwind with a soothing massage in the dedicated massage room. The enclosed patio, specially designed for memory care, allows residents to enjoy fresh air and natural surroundings. The library offers a wide selection of captivating books, and the convenient general store satisfies residents’ shopping desires. These are just a glimpse of the remarkable amenities that await. The handicapped-accessible bathrooms are thoughtfully designed to accommodate mobility needs without sacrificing style or comfort, making it an ideal assisted living community for disabled adults. The home is dedicated to making senior living accessible and affordable, including assisted living for veterans. Discover a community that truly understands and celebrates each resident’s unique story, while providing specialized assistance for assisted living costs.

Contact MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia

Overview of Avista Senior Living North Mountain

Avista Senior Living North Mountain offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while residents live in private apartments. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 149 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Layouts include private studios and rooms designed for two people to live together. That range can suit a household needing ongoing support or a short stay during a change in caregiving needs. Restaurant style, menu style dining provides daily meals prepared on site, and a bistro offers another dining area.

Residents can use the library, activity room, and shaded outdoor gazebo, along with social and wellness programs. Transportation services offer an option for getting to activities or appointments. Pets are allowed, and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, are available for residents who need therapy during a limited recovery stay. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops or services independently. Candice A Fine administers the community.

Contact Avista Senior Living North Mountain

Overview of Shadow Mountain Memory Care

Located in the neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, Shadow Mountain Memory Care is a premiere senior living community designed for residents dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Here, residents are offered with exceptional, compassionate care tailored to their individual needs and preferences. The community designed their environment and accommodations to offer utmost comfort and safety, while accommodating residents’ specific needs.

Dedicated to helping its residents continue living full, connected lives, the community offers them with various activities and specialized programming that provides them the engagement and stimulation they need to exercise their cognitive functions and memory. Meals here are made from scratch to make sure they are fresh, delicious, and packed with the freshest ingredients and all the nutrients residents need to stay nourished and healthy. Various community features and conveniences are also offered to provide residents with a worry-free lifestyle.

Contact Shadow Mountain Memory Care

Cave Creek Assisted Living

4302 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Overview of Cave Creek Assisted Living

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ, Cave Creek Assisted Living, is a caring senior living community that provides exceptional care for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stays. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with access to 24/7 assistance and supportive healthcare services. With services, such as on-site therapy, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, residents are guaranteed to live a worry-free lifestyle.

The community offers an innovative approach to memory care for those dealing with memory impairments, providing them access to customized care plans, attentive 24/7 team of professionals, and specialized programming. Residents also enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a library, fitness center, salon, theater, and creative arts studio. A talented culinary team ensures residents stay nourished with homestyle meals catered to their dietary preferences and needs.

Contact Cave Creek Assisted Living

La Siena

909 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Overview of La Siena

La Siena is on E Northern Ave in north Phoenix, where a Walk Score of 61 puts it in moderately walkable territory; some day-to-day errands reachable without a car, though most trips still require one. The mid-rise building carries 111 beds across one- and two-bedroom floor plans and has been in operation for 11 years, which is a meaningful tenure for an assisted living community in a competitive Phoenix market.

Staffing runs on licensed nurses and CNAs. The profile lists three named programs: Cuisine, Resident Stories, and Living Choices, which suggest a community that has organized its lifestyle and dining offerings around defined programming structures rather than ad hoc scheduling. State inspections, overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, have covered staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, housekeeping and upkeep, and fall and injury prevention.

The profile here is lean outside of structural and regulatory data, but what it confirms is consistent: an 111-bed mid-rise assisted living community in north Phoenix, operating for over a decade, with licensed nursing staff and a location that offers a reasonable balance of urban access and residential character. For families working through assisted living options in the northern Phoenix area, La Siena’s operating history and building scale are the grounding facts to start with.

Contact La Siena

Overview of Angel’s Senior Care

Angel’s Senior Care LLC is a one-of-a-kind community in the serene residential area of East Gold Poppy Way, Phoenix, AZ, offering assisted living. Residents receive the utmost care and attention they deserve with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also promotes a bright and welcoming environment for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings.

Have fun in your later years and participate in engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. With healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, residents can rest assured of meeting their dietary needs and preferences. Live without worries in your golden years with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

Contact Angel’s Senior Care, LLC

Overview of Vista Living Camelback

Ten beds is the first thing worth knowing about Vista Living Camelback, tucked into Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood at 5528 E Calle Tuberia in Maricopa County. Eight years in, under Executive Director Dean Hency, who’s logged more than two decades in healthcare leadership and holds a master’s in healthcare administration. Deborah L. Anderson runs day-to-day operations as administrator; Kyle Oura owns the place.

With just 10 residents at capacity, staff-to-resident contact tends to run closer than at larger communities, and this one leans into that: assisted living paired with a dedicated memory care track, including Alzheimer’s care specifically named among its programs. Walk Score lands at 36, so don’t expect to stroll to the pharmacy; most errands here need a car.

On the clinical side, licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, backed by rehabilitation and respite services. Rooms are private, bathrooms are private, and showers are roll-in. Diabetic support and wellness visits round out the medical picture.

Meals come chef-prepared, three times daily, with dietary accommodations built in. There’s a garden, a backyard, and, oddly specific but true, a saltwater aquarium. Safety runs through a wireless pendant system with continuous staff monitoring.

State inspection activity at Vista Living has centered on staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, and fall prevention protocols, the kind of regulatory attention that tends to focus on process rather than on incidents of harm.

This is a small-footprint community built around close staff contact, dedicated memory care, and daily medical touchpoints, in a car-dependent stretch of Arcadia where the tradeoff is intimacy over walkability.

Contact Vista Living Camelback

Overview of Proactive Home Care

Ideally nestled in the thriving neighborhood of North 28th Street, Phoenix, AZ, Proactive Home Care is a trusted community that provides assisted living. With comprehensive care and utmost attention provided, older adults are guaranteed to live their later years comfortably. A compassionate and highly trained team provides care and assistance whenever necessary and preferred.

To battle loneliness, residents are accompanied by a cheerful community that conducts stimulating programs and engaging events. Here, residents have hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious home-cooked meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those who need help to live their golden years without worries.

Contact Proactive Home Care

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.

Contact Paradise Valley Senior Living

Overview of Angel Care Home Assisted Living

Angel Care Home Assisted Living provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they live in private or semi-private rooms. Hospice care provides comfort-focused support for residents with serious illness, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The home has 10 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Located in the Alvarado Manors neighborhood, Angel Care Home Assisted Living offers private and semi-private rooms, including private rooms with private baths. Wheelchair-accessible spaces support residents who use mobility devices.

Residents can spend time in the garden or on the large shaded patio, and scenic pathways provide an outdoor activity. Meals are designed to help manage conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, with dining available in private rooms or the garden. Mobile doctors, dental, cardiology, podiatry, X-ray, and phlebotomy services bring several types of clinical care to the community, while rehabilitation services support recovery and ongoing physical needs.

The area has a Walk Score of 54, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to manage certain outings independently. Ciara Warner is the owner and director. Memory care and the home’s small size may make Angel Care Home Assisted Living a good fit for someone who needs a supervised setting within a smaller community.

Contact Angel Care Home Assisted Living

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 Phoenix at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,674The average monthly cost across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. 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: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Phoenix, AZ

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

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

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

Assisted living in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ?

Assisted living facilities in Phoenix, 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.