Page 5 of Best Senior Communities in Arizona

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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 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: 49The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
Amber Lights
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tucson
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 49
Rank #30 / 487
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 38
Rank #582 / 740
1 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Teresa L Merritt2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care
SC
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Mesa (Summit Shadows)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #206 / 740
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #383 / 529
-Ladonna Edgington3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 486
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 486
Orchard Pointe at Surprise
SC
AL
MC
RC
Surprise
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 49
Rank #54 / 487
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #161 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #256 / 529
-Amy Birkel4
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 486
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #208 / 486
Brookdale Tempe
SC
MC
Tempe (South Tempe)
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 49
Rank #176 / 487
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #49 / 740
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Gary L Kotz II13
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 486
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 486
Maravilla Scottsdale
SC
AL
IL
MC
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 49
Rank #134 / 487
Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 38
Rank #506 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #158 / 529
-Rae L Richardson3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 486
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 486
Vi at Silverstone
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 49
Rank #197 / 487
Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 38
Rank #313 / 740
Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #158 / 529
-Andrew Quinn6
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #330 / 486
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #246 / 486
Clearwater Pinnacle Peak
SC
AL
MC
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 49
Rank #32 / 487
Yes
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 38
Rank #378 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #187 / 529
A+Kari Michalak7
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #345 / 486
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #239 / 486
Thunderbird Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Glendale
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 49
Rank #134 / 487
Yes
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 38
Rank #196 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 12
Rank #17 / 529
A+Michael D Brown5
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 9
Rank #406 / 486
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #394 / 486
Touchmark at The Ranch
SC
AL
IL
MC
Prescott
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 49
Rank #43 / 487
Yes
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #417 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #32 / 529
A+Sarah L Hurrell6
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #384 / 486
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #326 / 486
Sierra del Sol
SC
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 49
Rank #40 / 487
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 529
-Laure J Mendenhall8
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 486
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #157 / 486

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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 Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care

Nestled in a charming residential neighborhood in Mesa, AZ, Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care is a premiere senior living community that offers excellent assisted living services. Accommodating only 10 residents, the community ensures residents enjoy a focused and personalized care in an intimate and tight-knit environment. A dedicated management and caregiving team works hard in making sure residents receive the care they need in an environment that exceeds regulatory requirements, providing both residents and their families with peace of mind.

Committed to enhancing its residents’ overall quality of life, the community provides plenty of opportunities for enrichment and connection through its broad array of interesting and stimulating activities. Nutritious home-cooked meals are also offered to make sure residents are always receiving the nourishment they need to flourish and stay healthy. Here, residents are guided towards a comfortable and fulfilling living experience every step of the way.

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Overview of Orchard Pointe at Surprise

Seniors in the Surprise area of Arizona searching for a special community in their golden years can find solace in the care and compassion of Orchard Pointe. Carrying the dedication synonymous with communities under Heritage Senior Living, Orchard Pointe offers a comprehensive list of services including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Understanding that retirees deserve to live this chapter of their lives on their terms, the friendly and professional staff of Orchard Pointe provides a sense of independence while ensuring that safety, security, and comfort are never lacking.

Around-the-clock support with daily living activities, personal care, and medical management empowers residents to invest their time as they see fit. Without stressing out about cleaning, cooking, or remembering what time you’re supposed to take medication or when you last took it, seniors at Orchard Pointe can relax in the privacy of their own living spaces, watch a movie, stop by the salon, go for a walk with their dog, or enjoy coffee exactly how they prefer, thanks to patient-centered care that this senior community prides itself on.

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Overview of Brookdale Tempe

Brookdale Tempe is a senior living community in Tempe, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features private and semi-private suites that provide residents plenty of privacy and comfort. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities, and opportunities to engage in stimulating activities and programs, well-supported with 24-hour assistance from their dedicated team of professionals.

The community boasts an outstanding memory care program that has been recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for its excellent person-centered approach to providing memory care and support. At Brookdale Tempe, residents also enjoy access to various amenities designed for wellness and engagement, including daily fitness classes, exquisite dining experiences, and concierge services. Other amenities include a library, a café, beautifully landscaped grounds, and courtyards where residents can enjoy nature and bask under the sun.

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Overview of Maravilla Scottsdale

Located in an upscale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ, Maravilla Scottsdale is a reliable senior living community, offering a luxurious setting for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, residents enjoy an abundance of fulfilling ways to enjoy life with the support of excellent care services that are customized to fit each individual needs, preferences, and care goals while maintaining their independence and autonomy. With an array of floor plans to choose from, including alcoves, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed a comfortable and inviting living space with plenty of privacy.

Committed to making residents’ golden years a worry-free period in their lives, the community features a list of essential programs, such as Zest™ Wellness, Dine Your Way™, and SyneRGy™ – all designed to nurture residents’ wellness. Everyday is filled with new adventures, thanks to a broad range of community activities, programs, classes, and philanthropic opportunities. A plethora of excellent amenities, such as a heated swimming pool and spa, an art studio, cinema, library, beautiful outdoor spaces, and cafe, are offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable.

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Overview of VI at Silverstone

Operating since 2011, VI at Silverstone in Scottsdale, AZ, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With several care options offered, the community can accommodate older adults whose needs could grow over time.

The home has 24 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. It is currently at 83% occupancy, with 20 beds occupied. Additionally, housing options include a villa, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. This housing option may suit couples planning to stay together.

Staffing totals 6 hours and 21 minutes of nurse time per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, although Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the family or resident pays directly.

Located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood, its Walk Score is 43 out of 100, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. The community’s transportation services may also benefit a resident who no longer drives and would generally need transportation for errands. Pets are also allowed so that residents may keep a small animal companion.

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Overview of Clearwater Pinnacle Peak

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak sits on N Scottsdale Rd in north Scottsdale, in the upper reaches of the city where a Walk Score of 37 means most daily life happens by car. The two-story building is four years old; newer construction by the standards of the assisted living market, with 149 beds and floor plans spanning studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.

The service picture here covers both short- and longer-term care needs: rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, short-term stays, and 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs are all listed. Named programs include Empowered Living, Savor Culinary, and Therapy Services. Dining operates across multiple venues, chef-driven and built around fresh ingredients.

Inspections overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing have touched on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep; a cross-section of operational areas that spans clinical and physical plant concerns. Four years into operation, Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is a newer-build north Scottsdale assisted living community with a broad service range, a multi-venue dining program, and a floor plan mix that accommodates different household configurations within a single building.

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Overview of Thunderbird Senior Living

A vibrant retirement community, Thunderbird Senior Living remains unparalleled with its services. The community is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle is created for an elevated lifestyle for seniors.  The compassionate staff has proven their unmatched dedication and commitment, and many residents have been very grateful that they chose Thunderbird Senior Living as their home.

A member of the Senior Living Lifestyle, the staff highly promotes independence and individuality. Whatever lifestyle you prefer, it’s the lifestyle they give. The senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live independently while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Overview of Touchmark at the Ranch

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Prescott, AZ, Touchmark at the Ranch is a blissful retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its different levels of care, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living, handling the housekeeping and chores.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a coffee shop, a salon, a barbershop, and serene walking paths, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Sierra Del Sol

Sierra Del Sol offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could increase over time without leaving the community. Sierra Del Sol has 140 beds and is located in the Hidden Hills neighborhood. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, allowing a resident to select either a single-room layout or a layout with separate bedroom space.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to bring a pet when moving to the community. Laure J Mendenhall 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 818 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.