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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista
SC
AL
MC
RC
Sierra Vista
67B+Yes 46 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1Dana Baker561.2
Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Avondale (Donatela)
7B-No 4 -10Husnul K Bocchino382.7
Quail Manor Assisted Living
SC
AL
Glendale (Palmera Estates)
10C+No 42 -8Brian Luca284.0
Suncreek Surprise LLC
SC
AL
Surprise (Surprise Farms)
9C-No 53 Private / Semi-Private Rooms6Aurea A Plotado22010.0
Cherry Garden Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Chandler (Cooper Commons)
5CNo 41 Private / Semi-Private Rooms2Rose M Walters3113.7
Legacy of Hearts Assisted Living LLC
SC
AL
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
5C-No 52 Private / Shared Rooms9Bruno P Ezealah2105.0
Ridge at the Stratford
SC
AL
MC
Phoenix (Alhambra)
170D+Yes 64 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed3Jesse Zamudio17593.5
Penzi Care Homes
SC
AL
HC
Maricopa
6D+No 22 Semi-Private / Private Room6Jane Kinyanjui263.0
West Valley Helping Hands
SC
AL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
7D+No 19 Private / Shared Rooms7Livia Radu273.5
North Star Adult Care Home
SC
AL
RESC
Prescott Valley (Granville)
10CNo-Private / Semi-Private Rooms19Catalina Luca294.5
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Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista

4400 Avenida Cochise, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Overview of Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista

Conveniently nestled in Sierra Vista, AZ, Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista is a vibrant community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stay options. Live your life without worries with a 24/7 care team available to offer daily living assistance with routines like personal hygiene and medication management. The community also helps residents living with dementia to live fully through their specialized memory care neighborhood and programming for improving cognition.

Apart from its easy access to local amenities and events, the community features a wide variety of engaging activities for leisure, recreation, and relaxation. Residents don’t have to worry about cooking delicious meals served daily. Amenities like a library, fitness center, and salon are also available to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home

Located in Avondale, Arizona, Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home is a reliable senior living community offering excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to create a warm, supportive home-like residence that enables residents to live life to its fullest with the support of a dedicated care team. Each resident receives personalized service and care, including companion services, personal care assistance, and skilled nursing care, ensuring most of their needs are met.

With most of the chores handled by the community, residents can devote their time to their enrichment and well-being. Meal preparation is also taken care of by the team, ensuring residents always eat good and right on time. Here, residents have the tools and support they need to spend their retirement years comfortably and vibrantly.

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Overview of Quail Manor Assisted Living

Considerably one of the affordable assisted living homes in Glendale, Quail Manor strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The retirement home encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years.

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Overview of Suncreek Surprise

Ideally set in the serene neighborhood of Surprise, AZ, Suncreek Surprise is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living. Alongside top-notch care around the clock, the community also strives to provide comprehensive care, including dementia care, wound care, and functional care. Here, residents keep their peace of mind with the community helping with their day-to-day activities and household responsibilities.

A carefully curated calendar of stimulating activities and engaging programs is also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Anticipate mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, medication management, and pain management for residents’ comfort and convenience. Ease worries in retirement with the community’s dedicated care and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Cherry Garden Assisted Living

Cherry Garden Assisted Living in Chandler offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in their own room. 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. Having these care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

With five beds, Cherry Garden is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The size may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while shared rooms accommodate a roommate. The community is in the Cooper Commons neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 41 means most errands require a car or a ride. Rose M Walters serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Legacy of Hearts Assisted Living

Legacy of Hearts Assisted Living is a trusted community located in the sun-bathed community of East Summerhaven Drive, Phoenix, AZ, that offers assisted living. Providing specially designed accommodations and top-notch care for up to five residents, the community promises comfort and safety like no other. With a kind and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities, residents keep peace of mind and enjoy a worry-free retirement.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals satisfying their nutritional needs and tastes. The community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities are great for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Ridge at the Stratford

Ridge at the Stratford offers assisted living and memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 170 beds, creating a larger setting with more residents, staff and usually programming. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with the two-bedroom option suited to a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 64 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle limited nearby errands independently; Jesse Zamudio serves as the administrator.

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Penzi Care Homes

43448 W Wild Horse Trail, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Overview of Penzi Care Homes

Enjoy tailored care with Penzi Care Home Llc, a remarkable community located in Maricopa, AZ designed for assisted living. The community features round-the-clock services, including personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support for residents’ comfort. Doctors and nurses regularly visit to provide additional services that residents may need, such as occupational and physical therapy.

Residents also enjoy an array of activities tailored to their mobility levels and interests, including exercise sessions, games, movie nights, and more. Dining is highly prioritized and prepared with consideration for specific preferences and dietary needs. Here, everyone enjoys a peaceful environment surrounded by an exceptional care team committed to providing excellent service.

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Overview of West Valley Helping Hands

Tucked away in the serene area of Peoria, AZ, West Valley Helping Hands offers a peaceful environment for assisted living. The community ensures residents are receiving quality care and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable and convenient living experience. As an intimate community, West Valley Helping Hands fosters tight-knit connections and guarantees personalized and focused care.

With 24/7 supervision and a round-the-clock care team, the community ensures residents feel safe, secure, and at ease in their living environment. Fun and engaging activities are also available to give residents opportunities for social engagement and physical activity. At West Valley Helping Hands, you can enjoy compassionate care and vibrant experiences while staying close to life amenities in the city.

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North Star Adult Care Home

6530 East Stratford Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Overview of North Star Adult Care Home

North Star Adult Care Home offers assisted living and Residential Care in Prescott Valley, Arizona, in the Granville neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Residential Care provides support in a home setting. The community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller care setting.

There are 10 beds, so the home has a smaller scale where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while semi private rooms are shared. Catalina Luca serves as the administrator.

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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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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