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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. 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.
Glassford Place Senior Living
SC
AL
RC
Prescott Valley
47C-Yes 19 -13Barbara Stein9252.8
American Dream Home II
SC
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Pinnacle Peak Paradise)
10CNo-Private / Shared Rooms2Teodor P Cristea393.0
Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home LLC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
5B+No 51 Private / Semi-Private Rooms2Evangiline Colon331.0
Joshua Springs Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bullhead City
120D-Yes 23 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed7Tammy Hernandez6325.3
Sherwood Heights Adult Living
SC
AL
IL
Scottsdale (Sherwood Heights)
10DNo 27 Private Rooms5Ray Michaels4215.3
Visions Assisted Living of Apache Junction
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
Apache Junction
16D-No 16 Private Studio / Semi-Private Studio10Angela P Debaca7365.1
Orange Garden Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
Sun City (Deer Valley Ranch)
10D-No 11 Private Rooms5Nevien Zaitoon3186.0
The Center at Val Vista
SC
NH
SNF
Gilbert
96A+No--9Jason Gerodias960.7
Archstone Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Chandler
120AYes 29 --Allen R Dunlap881.0
Life Care Center of Scottsdale
SC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
132B+No 38 --Liviu Iliescu8131.6
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Overview of Glassford Place Senior Living

Glassford Place Senior Living offers assisted living and respite care in Prescott Valley, AZ. In assisted living, residents have their own apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Respite care provides a brief stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, making the community a possible fit for a family in that situation.

The community has 47 beds, and Barbara Stein serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet to live with them. An on site salon allows residents to arrange grooming within the community, while scheduled local transportation provides an arranged way to reach local destinations. Dining is available indoors and outdoors, with the Vibrant Life® and Elevate® Dining programs also offered.

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Overview of American Dream Home II

Cherish every moment of your golden years at American Dream Home II, an idyllic retreat nestled in the beautiful setting of Scottsdale, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their cognitive needs and daily living activities. Here, residents can also keep their peace of mind, as housekeeping and chores are taken care of.

Stimulating programs and fun recreational activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and have fun. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options, prepared by trusted chefs and approved by dietitians. The community is ideal for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home

An astounding senior living community in North 22nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home focuses on assisted living. The community fosters a cozy and quaint setting, ensuring seniors receive the utmost attention and support for their special needs. With a kind and dedicated team helping with daily living activities and maintenance, seniors flourish and reach their full potential.

Ideally situated near convenient amenities and stunning attractions, the community ensures residents easily access their necessities and desires. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with a robust slate of engaging activities and exciting events. Group meals are also available to promote a sense of belonging for residents while enjoying their mealtimes. Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

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Overview of Joshua Springs Senior Living

Joshua Springs Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bullhead City, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care supports short stays for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 120 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Tammy Hernandez is the administrator, and pets are allowed. The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

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Sherwood Heights Adult Living

5813 E Lewis Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Overview of Sherwood Heights Adult Living

Sherwood Heights Adult Living offers assisted living and independent living in Scottsdale, Arizona’s Sherwood Heights neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

There are 10 beds, making the community a possible fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms give each resident a single private space, and Ray Michaels serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Visions Assisted Living of Apache Junction

Burrowed in a tranquil neighborhood in Pinal County, Apache Junction,AZ, Visions Assisted Living of Apache Junction is a distinctive senior living community that offers personalized assisted living and memory care services. Residents can choose from private and shared suites with individual climate control, spacious walk-in showers, and access to housekeeping and linen services for a hassle-free lifestyle. Meanwhile, their memory care neighborhood is designed to allow residents to function independently at their level of ability, while receiving care and assistance where needed.

With 24-hour care and an array of supportive services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication administration, eating assistance, and regular wellness checks by nurses, residents are provided with utmost peace of mind. The community also offers a range of life enriching activities and three nutritious, tasty meals daily for a healthy and active lifestyle. With an array of convenient care services, inviting amenities, and vibrant activities, residents are guaranteed to live a simplified and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Orange Garden Assisted Living

Treating each resident like family, Orange Garden Assisted Living is a warm and welcoming community in Sun City, AZ that provides assisted living. They are committed to assisting residents with all of their needs, including their personal hygiene, medications, and more. Conveniences like housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also available to guarantee a carefree living experience.

Stay energized throughout the day with nutritious and delicious meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. With no chores to worry about, residents here can freely go back to their hobbies or discover new past times. At Orange Garden Assisted Living, residents enjoy a warm and inviting setting that fosters familiarity and comfort.

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Overview of The Center at Val Vista

The Center at Val Vista places importance on enriching and empowering the lives of its seniors. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation, management and staff offer its best-in-class service when attending to any need a resident may have. The home helps residents thrive to reach their fullest potential and cultivate holistic wellness. The Center guarantees unparalleled, luxurious care in a hotel-like community. 

All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, and physical; nursing services, focusing on post-hospital care and blood withdrawals; and medical services, with personalized care programs and routine check-ups– among many others. 

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Overview of Archstone Care Center

Archstone Care Center is a nursing home in Chandler, Arizona, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so residents can receive ongoing clinical support within the community. Archstone Care Center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs require this level of nursing care.

The community has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 41m per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands on nurse time for each resident. Archstone Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families payment options for covered care or direct payment. Allen R Dunlap serves as the administrator, and pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Scottsdale

Life Care Center of Scottsdale provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Scottsdale, AZ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the community a possible fit for a resident who needs ongoing clinical oversight. The home is in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood and has 132 beds.

Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3h 57m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time counted for each resident. Liviu Iliescu 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