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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. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72AYes 70 Private / Companion Suites13A+Misty Farnstrom810.1
Amber Lights
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150AYes 15 1 Bed26-Teresa L Merritt200.0
Brookdale Apache Junction
SC
AL
IL
Apache Junction
126A+Yes 30 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed30-Ralph Bourne300.0
Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility
SC
AL
Tucson (El Gheko)
10A+No 53 Private / Shared Rooms2-Abeba Tegene300.0
Clarendale of Chandler
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chandler
114A+Yes 44 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1-Rahul Segal400.0
The Village of Ocotillo
SC
AL
IL
MC
Chandler (Fox Crossing)
152A+Yes 34 1 Bed / 2 Bed12-Mine T Ferrari600.0
Yuma Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Yuma
202B+Yes 81 Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite9A+Deborah N Hall730.4
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
SC
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Globa)
149B+Yes 75 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed16A+Candice A Fine1070.7
Brookdale East Arbor
SC
AL
Mesa
72A-Yes 40 Suite30A+Samantha E Branson561.2
Creative Care Assisted Living
SC
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5ANo 22 Private / Semi-Private Rooms13A+Simona Duican200.0
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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.

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Overview of Amber Lights

Amber Lights offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Amber Lights has 150 beds and offers one bedroom housing, giving a resident a single bedroom layout, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to live with them. Teresa L Merritt serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Brookdale Apache Junction

Peacefully situated in the scenic neighborhood of Apache Junction, AZ, Brookdale Apache Junction is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living options. Featuring stunning views and an array of studio suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, the community guarantees a relaxing residence for every resident where they can enjoy a comfortable retirement. Residents maintain their peace of mind with access to a reliable care team that offers them comprehensive support with their daily living activities and other things they may need help with.

Committed to filling its residents’ daily life with opportunities for enrichment, the community regularly conducts a wide variety of activities, programs, and events. Residents’ health and nutrition are kept in check with delicious and nutritionally-balanced meals served to satisfy their dietary needs and cravings. Vibrant amenities such as a pool, community room, library, billiards area, and beautiful walking paths are also available to help residents live their best lives.

$2,875/Month

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Overview of Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in East Rosewood Street, Tucson, AZ, Heaven Garden First Assisted Living Facility is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

Fun activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated care and cozy amenities, providing the utmost comfort and safety you deserve.

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Overview of Clarendale of Chandler

Clarendale of Chandler offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chandler, AZ. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With multiple care levels in one community, Clarendale of Chandler may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 114 beds and offers studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a 2-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Starting monthly prices are $4,460 for independent living, $5,990 for assisted living, and $8,120 for memory care, allowing families to compare costs by care level.

A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled local transportation is available for residents who need help getting around. Pets are allowed, and the community offers a Health & Wellness Navigation Program.

Residents have access to a pool, salon and spa, landscaped grounds, and an outdoor patio. Chef-crafted, restaurant-style dining provides flexible meal options. Rahul Segal serves as the administrator.

$5,990/Month

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Overview of The Village of Ocotillo

The Village of Ocotillo offers luxury independent living and assisted living options. Its atmosphere is filled with genuine staff that provides unparalleled hospitality– the driving force of the senior home and SRG service. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are being prioritized, seen, and understood in a new community they can call home. The Village is about creating connections and providing engaging experiences among community members.

As an upscale community that aims to create a vibrant and innovative senior living facility, seniors can immerse themselves in exclusive specialized programs such as the Zest™ Wellness, Dine Your Way™, and SyneRGy™. These special programs focus on each resident’s wellness, health, and social aspects. The program services and the comprehensive amenities are offered to nurture seniors’ holistic wellness.

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Overview of Yuma Senior Living

Conveniently located near Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center in Yuma, AZ, Yuma Senior Living is an exceptional community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents experience hassle-free living with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. An emergency call system and an on-site security system are also available to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community also provides scheduled transportation and on-site physical therapy for residents’ convenience. Residents make the most of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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.

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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.

Starting Price $4,300/Month

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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.

Contact Creative Care Assisted Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 Senior Communities in Arizona

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 815 senior communities in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community in Arizona?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Arizona, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior communities in Arizona?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Senior Communities in Arizona at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arizona. 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: 47The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90