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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Arrowhead Symphony Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch)
10B+No-Private Rooms13-Ana Gabriela Istrate242.0
Anthem Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Anthem
10CNo 4 Private Rooms11A+Sam Ile2115.5
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10C-No 33 Private / Semi-Private Rooms16-Mariafe S Castro3103.3
Inspira Gateway by Cogir
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Mesa
165CYes 51 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed4-Amber Mccord2136.5
Advanced Health Care of Glendale
SC
NH
SNF
Glendale (Brandywine Estates)
54A-No 62 -16-Wyatt J Caldwell1390.7
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
SC
NH
SNF
Mesa
38A+No 38 -20-Lisa M Harrison6203.3
Sierra Winds
SC
AL
IL
NH
Peoria
30B+Yes 47 --A-Emily Dawson18341.9
Red Mountain Mesa
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
Mesa
10B-No 2 -31A+Anthony Zerilli482.0
Brookdale Union Hills
SC
MC
Peoria (Manor Care)
56B+Yes 11 Studio19-Sarah A James17231.4
Copper Canyon Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Tucson
66B+No 34 -3-Anthony Rosario Pennacchio10212.1
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Overview of Arrowhead Symphony Assisted Living

Set in the neighborhood of Glendale, AZ, Arrowhead Symphony Assisted Living is a peaceful haven for residents in need of assisted living. The community is intimate with its 10 private residences that foster fun memories and a comfortable living experience. Residents are offered assistance with their daily living activities like medication management and personal care to help them lead comfortable lives.

Dedicated to helping residents lead active lives, the community regularly organizes an array of fun and stimulating activities and events. Meals here are carefully prepared with considerations for special dietary needs to ensure everyone maintains a balanced diet. With its warm and inviting atmosphere, the community makes an ideal place to enjoy a carefree retirement.

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Overview of Anthem Senior Living

Serving the community of Anthem, AZ for over 20 years, Anthem Senior Living is a well-established place for those needing excellent assisted living services. Through the help of their dedicated care team, the community ensures each resident is given comprehensive support with their daily routines like personal care. Residents also enjoy the comfort and peace of mind of having an RN and doctor on-site, alongside 24/7 care and supervision.

Weekly massage therapies are given to soothe residents’ pain and help them reduce their stress and relax. An array of engaging activities and wholesome meals are served daily to help residents maintain their wellness. Here, residents thrive amidst a resort-style environment surrounded by loving care and assistance.

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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 Inspira Gateway by Cogir

Inspira Gateway by Cogir is a continuing care retirement community in Mesa, AZ, with independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 165 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio keeps one resident’s living space in a single room, while a two-bedroom residence can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with a pet at the community.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Amber Mccord serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Advanced Health Care of Glendale

Advanced Health Care of Glendale operates as a 54-bed skilled nursing facility on North 63rd Avenue in Glendale, Arizona. Sixteen years in operation, it runs at 86% occupancy with a 22-day average length of stay. That short stay window tells you what this place is built for: post-acute rehabilitation. People come in after surgery or a hospitalization and move through a structured recovery program.

The staffing is nursing-heavy, with RN coverage running 1 hour 26 minutes per resident per day. Total nursing care across all roles hits 3 hours 51 minutes daily per person. Nurse aides handle 3 hours 9 minutes of direct care. LPNs and LVNs contribute another 48 minutes.

For context, that’s a significant nursing footprint for a 54-bed facility. You’re looking at professional-grade medical oversight, which matters if you’re coming in post-op or post-acute.

The neighborhood scores 62 on the Walk Score, moderately walkable but not walkable enough to eliminate driving. The facility itself offers what you’d expect for a short-stay environment: private suites, restaurant-style dining with fresh and seasonal meals, a library, salon, and a private dining room. The cozy fireplace is a detail that suggests they thought about the ambient experience. Inpatient rehabilitation services are on-site, so you don’t coordinate care across multiple locations.

State inspections have centered on medication management. Medicare and private pay are both accepted. At 22 days average, this facility is specifically designed for older adults moving through post-acute recovery with intensive nursing support and rehabilitation infrastructure in one place.

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Advanced Health Care of Mesa

5755 E Main St, Mesa, Az 85205, United States5755 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Overview of Advanced Health Care of Mesa

Advanced Health Care of Mesa provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Mesa, Arizona. Around the clock nursing and inpatient rehabilitation allow residents to receive nursing support while working through a short term recovery plan. The community may be a good fit for someone recovering through rehabilitation after an acute illness or hospital stay who prefers a smaller setting.

With 38 beds, Advanced Health Care of Mesa is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private suites give residents their own living space, while restaurant style dining includes fresh and seasonal meals. An on site beauty salon provides salon services without requiring residents to leave the community.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment paths for covered care or direct payment. Lisa M Harrison serves as administrator, and Ahc Of Mesa operates the community.

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Overview of Sierra Winds

Sierra Winds is one of Peoria’s most trusted independent living communities with nursing home facilities. With an emphasis on its skilled nursing facility and short-term rehabilitation services, the professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a nurturing environment. The nursing home maintains a high-quality standard of service provided with compassion for a more personal approach to residential care. Sierra Winds ensures that your needs are met and that your recovery is their priority.

The upscale continuing care retirement community provides a list of services that include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services (speech, occupational, physical), post-acute stays, and medication management.

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Overview of Red Mountain Mesa

Enticing seniors and guests with its beautiful and welcoming spaces, Red Mountain Mesa in East Culver Mesa, AZ goes above and beyond to provide the finest care and assistance with a wide range of care options including assisted living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing care, and hospice. With maintenance and housekeeping taken care of by a kind and reliable team, seniors enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle. The community ensures seniors receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve by creating care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging events and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they try new things and rediscover old interests. Have a delightful dining experience with dining options prepared based on residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Red Mountain Mesa is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while having a trusted community by their side.

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Overview of Brookdale Union Hills

Brookdale Union Hills, which can be found at 9296 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ, is a dedicated memory care community that provides exceptional care for individuals with dementia. Brookdale Union Hills prides itself on creating a secure, nurturing environment where residents can enjoy a high quality of life through personalized care and engaging activities. Brookdale Union Hills offers specialized memory care programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Their Clare Bridge program, designed for mid to late stages of dementia, and the Solace program, for advanced stages of dementia, provide compassionate, individualized care.

The care team focuses on consistent care assignments, ensuring that each resident receives the personal attention they deserve. The community also offers devotional services, walking club outings, movie nights, and music-based activities like karaoke, all contributing to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere. With amenities like an emergency alert system, pet-friendly policies, transportation, and a beauty/barber shop, Brookdale Union Hills ensures that every resident feels safe, cared for, and at home.

Starting Price $5,145/Month

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Overview of Copper Canyon Memory Care

Tucked away in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Copper Canyon Memory Care is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services to those dealing with the challenges of memory loss. The community also provides various health care services to meet residents’ complex needs, including diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, and ambulatory care. With private, semi-private, and companion suites, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable and safe living space that matches their lifestyle needs and preferences.

Dedicated to making residents’ lives simplified and convenient, the community handles most of the tedious tasks, including housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. The community also features cozy and inviting common areas for gathering with family, friends, or neighbors. Residents can look forward to meal times with restaurant-style dining featuring delicious and nutritious meals prepared by professional chefs and with accommodations for various dietary preferences.

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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