
Compare Senior Communities around Arizona
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation | SC NH SNF | Mesa | 70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#178 / 522 | No |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#386 / 818 | - | 38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#16 / 533 | F | Bret King | 74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#21 / 54 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 1.5 |
| Freedom Plaza Arizona | SC AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard) | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 522 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#501 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#3 / 533 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#457 / 482 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#11 / 35 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#6 / 35 |
| Acacia Health Center at Sagewood | SC NH SNF | Phoenix (Desert Ridge West) | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#165 / 522 | No |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#617 / 818 | - | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#72 / 533 | A+ | - | - | 4 | - | 8 | 2.0 |
| Advanced Health Care of Mesa | SC NH SNF | Mesa | 38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#221 / 522 | No |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#386 / 818 | - | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#72 / 533 | - | Lisa M Harrison | 89
Facility
89
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#5 / 54 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1.8 |
| Vi at Silverstone | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#231 / 522 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#331 / 818 | Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#140 / 533 | - | Andrew Quinn | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | - | - |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#188 / 522 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#40 / 54 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#452 / 482 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#13 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Plaza Healthcare | SC NH SNF | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 179
Facility
179
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#25 / 522 | No |
59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#163 / 818 | - | - | - | David Starrett | 75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#20 / 54 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 1.1 |
| Citadel Post Acute | SC MC NH SNF | Mesa (East Broadway Road) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 522 | No |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#516 / 818 | - | - | F | Cory W Williams | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 16 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#462 / 482 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#11 / 35 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#7 / 35 |
| Vi at Grayhawk | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#224 / 522 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#707 / 818 | - | - | A+ | - | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#8 / 35 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#20 / 35 |
| Advanced Health Care of Glendale | SC NH SNF | Glendale (Brandywine Estates) | 54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#205 / 522 | No |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | - | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#121 / 533 | - | Wyatt J Caldwell | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 1.7 |
| The Center at Val Vista | SC NH SNF | Gilbert (South Rome Street) | 96
Facility
96
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#140 / 522 | No |
1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#778 / 818 | - | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#207 / 533 | - | Jason Gerodias | 83
Facility
83
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#7 / 54 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 1.3 |
| Archstone Care Center | SC NH SNF | Chandler (West Pecos Road) | 120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#82 / 522 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#482 / 818 | - | - | - | Allen R Dunlap | 77
Facility
77
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#17 / 54 | 8 | 6 | 31 | 3.9 |
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | SC AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Tucson | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#218 / 522 | No |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#707 / 818 | - | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#97 / 533 | - | Maria Parham | 82
Facility
82
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#9 / 54 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#14 / 35 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 35 |
| Tempe Post Acute | SC NH SNF | Tempe (Kiwanis Park) | 74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#167 / 522 | No |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#95 / 818 | - | - | - | Amador Ortega Jr. | 73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 54 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 1.9 |
| Santé of Scottsdale | SC NH HC HOS PC SNF | Mesa (East Baseline Road) | 70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#178 / 522 | No |
29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#482 / 818 | - | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#129 / 533 | - | Jonique Housley-Castaneda | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#30 / 54 | 14 | 8 | 38 | 2.7 |
Enjoy a seamless transition between care levels in The Hacienda at the Canyon, an elegant community in Tucson, AZ offering independent living, assisted living, short-term stays, and memory care. They strive to meet residents wherever they are in their lives by offering them personalized and comprehensive services, including 24/7 support, daily living assistance, and more. The community ensures residents can focus on living their best lives and maintaining their well-being by handling their tedious household chores like cleaning, maintenance, and laundry.
Those looking for a more exclusive living experience can also move into the community’s bungalows with full access to main services and amenities. Every day is a chance to celebrate life through the community’s wide array of fun and exciting activities tailored to nurture residents’ well-being. The community also offers various cozy common areas that foster relaxation and social interaction. At The Hacienda at the Canyon, residents are empowered to live their dream retirement away from stress and worries.
Beautifully set in the quiet setting of Chandler, AZ, Elmwood Senior Living is a dedicated community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents receive exceptional care for their ever-changing needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents enjoy hassle-free living.
With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to do the things they love and make new friends. Delightful and healthy meals are also available, providing residents with the finest dining experience that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s comprehensive care and state-of-the-art amenities.
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.
River’s Edge Assisted Living is a highly regarded assisted living community in Yuma, AZ, that offers assistance with daily living activities for older adults. The community has a resort-style setting, fostering comfort and convenience without sacrificing quality. Medication management, 24-hour care, and restaurant-style dining are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community strives to understand their needs to provide personalized care plans.
Card games and trivia, live entertainment, and group outings are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Pet-friendly spaces and thoughtfully furnished gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and interact with friends comfortably. Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center, restaurants, and shops are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community strives to help residents live to their potential with exceptional services, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Arizona.
Spend your golden years at LifeStream at Sun City, a distinguished 55+ community in Peoria, AZ, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents do not have to worry about chores and maintenance with the community’s help.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Restaurant-style dining with delicious and healthy dining options is available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive services and beautifully manicured amenities, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.
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.
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, located in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in providing holistic support, encompassing medical assistance and emotional and spiritual care. With a commitment to preserving the dignity of their patients and alleviating their pain and discomfort, Agape Hospice ensures that individuals and their families experience the highest quality of care during challenging times. Their dedication to respecting life to the fullest is evident in their team of passionate professionals who go above and beyond to provide love, care, and tenderness to patients. This commitment extends to the entire family, acknowledging that every moment matters. Agape Hospice offers a wide range of services, including social work, aimed at helping patients and their loved ones navigate the complexities of the end-of-life journey.
What sets Agape Hospice apart is its recognition that hospice care is not limited to cancer patients; it provides life-changing services to individuals with various qualifying diagnoses. Patients facing conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and many others can benefit from the improved quality of life that hospice care offers. Agape Hospice’s dedication to enhancing the well-being of those with terminal diagnoses shines through in its tailored approach, which addresses the unique needs and challenges of different medical conditions. Ultimately, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care stands as a pillar of support, offering comfort, dignity, and the opportunity for individuals to live their remaining days as fully and comfortably as possible, regardless of their diagnosis.
Founded in 1988 and operating continuously for 37 years, Lund Home (Hospice of the Valley – Gilbert) brings extensive institutional experience to end-of-life care. Located at 1982 East Woodside Court in Gilbert, the facility operates as a licensed Hospice Service Agency under Hospice of the Valley East management. Administrator Deborah Shumway leads operations.
The facility’s 37-year tenure ranks 19th among Arizona’s 532 nursing and hospice facilities for longevity and continuity of care.
The facility’s regulatory record reflects sustained compliance.
October 2023 documentation shows a comprehensive facility survey finding zero deficiencies and confirming full standards compliance. September 2023’s Medicare Recertification Survey, which included six in-home visits, similarly cited zero deficiencies and verified hospice program compliance.
Zero enforcement actions distinguish this facility from the Arizona average. No complaint investigations appear in the available records. This consistent pattern indicates stable adherence to regulatory standards across multiple inspection cycles.
Hospice services span multiple specialties: palliative care, pulmonary care, grief support, family caregiver coaching, pediatric hospice options, mindfulness, music therapy, massage, and aromatherapy. Round-the-clock staffing maintains 24-hour availability. Volunteer support enhances direct care.
Physical spaces designed for comfort include patios, a living room with a stone fireplace, family gathering areas, and water features; amenities selected for their restorative qualities during end-of-life stays.
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is 0.28 miles distant. The Walk Score of 3 reflects rural Arizona’s car-dependent character; the facility sits 5.1 miles from downtown Gilbert.
Lund Home (Hospice of the Valley – Gilbert) serves Gilbert residents and their families throughout end-of-life transitions, supported by nearly four decades of hospice expertise, comprehensive palliative programming, and consistently compliant operations.
A luxurious independent living community, Revel Province Scottsdale is a vibrant community for residents looking to find a community that feels like a vacation. Adults and seniors can feel confident with the lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in the best environment for retirement. Revel Scottsdale has set the standard for an active retirement period. It is the premier retirement home that encourages its residents to grow, learn, and immerse themselves in an elevated lifestyle.
The upscale independent living home in the city boasts its luxurious service and exceptional care. Community features and amenities are built to help seniors revel in the life they deserve; these include a warm and spacious living room, a fully-equipped fitness studio, a well-lit creative studio, and a full-service salon and spa.
Sunflower Hills Assisted Living is an idyllic retreat surrounded by serene parks on West Topeka Drive, Glendale, AZ, offering assisted living. With its quaint and welcoming setting, the community strives to accommodate up to 10 residents while providing dementia care, wound care, and functional care, alongside 24-hour assistance to ensure comfort and safety. Residents also enjoy the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment for a stress-free retirement.
Enrich your retirement with a full calendar of engaging activities and fun programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. Here, residents do not have to worry about mealtimes with their healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy, medication management, and pain management are also provided to enhance residents’ living conditions. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need with its comprehensive care.
Ranking Methodology
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.
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 814 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.













