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.
Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix (Metro Area)
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Burningham | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#327 / 435 | 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 Fine | 10 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#394 / 435 | 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 Gerena | 19 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#425 / 435 | 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 Farnstrom | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#394 / 435 | 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 Garrard | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#358 / 435 | 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 Miner | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#327 / 435 | 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 Toft | 5 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 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 Abella | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 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 Anderson | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 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 Polus | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 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.



















