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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
SC (Senior Communities):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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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.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| The Oaks | SC IL | Gilbert | 142 | A- | Yes | - | - | - | Carol J Mazza | 6 | 5 | 0.8 |
| Liberty Care Home II | SC AL | Gilbert (The Islands) | 5 | C- | No | 18 | Private / Shared Rooms | 24 | Nina Chingcuangco | 2 | 34 | 17.0 |
| Vista Living Senior Care | SC AL MC | Paradise Valley (Paradise Del Este) | 10 | ? | Yes | 2 | Private Suites | 3 | Dean C Hency | 1 | 2 | 2.0 |
| Agave Manor | SC AL RESC | Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village) | 10 | ? | No | 10 | Private Rooms | 16 | Emanuel Vicovan | 1 | 8 | 8.0 |
| R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC | SC AL IL MC NH | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 5 | - | No | 42 | - | 4 | Donna Krocka | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Montelena Assisted Living and Memory Care | SC AL MC | Queen Creek (Montelena) | 10 | ? | No | 9 | - | 2 | Matthew Anderson | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Arden Valley Homecare | SC AL HOS MC | Gilbert (Shamrock Estates) | 10 | ? | Yes | 52 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 8 | Erlinda A Lazorchak | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Gift of Love Assisted Living | SC AL | Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village) | 5 | ? | No | 49 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 9 | Emmanuel Mena | 1 | 2 | 2.0 |
| Citadel Post Acute | SC MC NH SNF | Mesa | 128 | ? | No | 27 | - | - | Cory W Williams | 16 | 3 | 0.2 |
| American Care Homes, Inc. | SC AL | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 5 | D | No | 76 | - | 10 | Kaitlan Taylor | 2 | 28 | 14.0 |
From one address in Gilbert, AZ, The Oaks offers independent living. Residents live privately, with community services and no daily care, which suits someone who can manage their everyday needs without help.
Pets are allowed, so a pet can move in too. The 142 beds are overseen by Carol J. Mazza as administrator.
Tucked away in Gilbert, AZ, Liberty Care Home II is a welcoming community that provides an ideal environment for residents needing compassionate assisted living services. Their dedicated team of caregivers is available 24/7 to support residents with their daily living activities while preserving their independence. Residents can choose among their cozy and spacious private and semi-private accommodations which are thoughtfully designed to give them the utmost comfort, privacy, and safety.
The community also features an array of amenities to enhance residents’ comfort and enjoyment, such as an activity room for various activities and outdoor areas for relaxing and enjoying nature. Healthy meals are also served in a cozy dining area, ensuring residents are always nourished while forming bonds with their fellow residents. With a nurturing environment, extensive wellness program, and quality care, the community ensures residents maintain their optimal well-being throughout their aging journey.
Vista Living Senior Care provides assisted living and memory care in Paradise Valley, Arizona, in the Paradise Del Este neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private suite, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.
The community has 10 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Each resident has a single private living space, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them. Dean C Hency serves as the administrator, and Vista Living Senior Care may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care in a secured, supervised setting or assisted living support with daily tasks.
Agave Manor offers assisted living and residential care in Scottsdale, Arizona. Assisted living provides help with daily routines, while residential care supports residents in a residential setting.
The home is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood and has 10 beds, with a private room for each resident. Emanuel Vicovan serves as the administrator, and the small bed count may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.
An outstanding senior living community residing in the quiet residential area of West Julie Drive, Glendale, AZ, R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC specializes in assisted living. The community can accommodate up to five residents with its cozy and intimate setting. With a kind and dedicated team attending to seniors’ needs and aspirations, families can rest assured knowing their loved ones are well-cared for.
Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community conducts fun activities and engaging programs for residents to remain active and well-connected. Meals are also provided to meet dietary needs and tastes. R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love while receiving just the right care for their unique needs.
Montelena is a senior living community located in Queen Creek, AZ, which specializes in providing assisted living with memory care. This community prides itself with the quality of care they provide to their residents, with their registered nurse on staff, 24/7 assistance and supervision, and medication management. The living options available in Montelena vary from private to semi private rooms, and semi private rooms are convertible to private.
Montelena provides its residents a number of amenities, too, from entertainment, to communication, to freshly prepared meals and snacks. The residents are also provided individual call pendants that can notify staff if in need of immediate attention. Furthermore, the residents are sure to live comfortably in this community, free from stress of doing daily chores as housekeeping and laundry services are also provided.
Arden Valley Home Care is a compassionate assisted living community in Gilbert, AZ dedicated to residents who need assistance with their daily living activities. Here, residents are welcomed into warm and cozy accommodations with daily housekeeping and laundry services included to ensure residents are free from tiring chores. The community also features an excellent team of caregivers to support older residents with their daily living activities, personal care, medication management, and more.
Healthy and delicious meals are served daily to make sure residents maintain proper nourishment and a balanced diet. Stimulating and enriching activities are also available to keep residents active and motivated to enjoy a fulfilling living experience. Whether you’re seeking comfort, fun, or relaxation, Arden Valley Home Care strives to provide you with a living experience tailored to your uniqueness.
Located in the harmonious neighborhood of East Lavender Lane, Phoenix, AZ, Gift of Love Assisted Living is a blissful community that offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to residents’ special needs around the clock, the community ensures a comfortable and safe retirement. Health checkups, medication administration, alongside household responsibilities are cared for, to provide residents with more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.
Elevate your retirement with fun activities and enriching programs, promoting belongingness and an active lifestyle. Nutritional and delightful meals are also served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. To ease residents’ loneliness, the community also provides dog companions for a more lively environment.
Citadel Post Acute provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Mesa, AZ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for a resident who needs memory care alongside access to nursing or skilled nursing services.
The community has 128 beds, and its administrator is Cory W Williams. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. In-house therapy supports short-term rehabilitation without requiring residents to arrange therapy elsewhere. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
American Care Homes, Inc. provides residential care from a single-story micro-community on North 36th Street in Phoenix, Arizona. Operating as a specialized behavioral health residential facility with a five-bed capacity, this home serves as a small-scale alternative to expansive institutional senior campuses.
The surrounding Phoenix neighborhood features a walkability score of 76 out of 100, offering a pedestrian-friendly setting where families and mobile residents can handle daily tasks on foot. On-site routines focus on continuous personal care support and structured behavioral supervision.
Reports by the Arizona Department of Health Services focus primarily on regular medical recordkeeping accuracy, hazardous material storage safety, and tuberculosis screening compliance across its recurring evaluation cycles.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the Phoenix management team to verify current room availability and look over admissions guidelines.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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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.
This page features 815 senior communities in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
