
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 |
Live blissfully at Mera Goodyear, a blissful 55+ community in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. With cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s convenient amenities.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do, with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With plenty of delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a resort-style pool, a courtyard fire pit, a bocce court, a dog park, a game room, and a media room, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Comfortably age in the comfort of your own home with the help of Placita in Home Care, a compassionate home care provider in Tucson, AZ, serving a wide range of in-home care services. They feature a team of excellent caregivers trained to assist residents with their daily living activities, including personal care, medication management, or household maintenance while preserving their independence. This care provider also makes sure their caregivers undergo thorough screening and background checks, giving residents the confidence to accept them in their homes.
Placita in Home Care also goes above and beyond in helping residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle by giving them access to art classes, interest clubs, and social hours. They also make sure their care team can be there for residents whenever they need them, by offering 24/7 care and assistance. Whether you’re seeking fun, comfort, or convenience, Placita in Home Care can assist you in achieving your dream retirement.
Azorna Hospice & Palliative Care offers mobile end-of-life support and comfort management throughout the Mesa, Arizona area. Run by Azorna Healthcare LLC under the direction of administrator Lisa Hunt and executive director Michael Hunt, the agency has six years of local operating experience. The clinical program is structured around palliative therapies and routine home nursing visits, allowing individuals to receive care inside their private residences.
The administrative office is located at 2919 South Ellsworth Road in south Mesa. This neighborhood has a walkability score of 44 out of 100, which reflects a car-dependent layout where field personnel utilize vehicles to distribute services, though a few basic amenities sit nearby. The care team includes a medical director, specialized nurses, hospice aides, social workers, and chaplains who handle pain management, personal hygiene assistance, spiritual counseling, and bereavement support.
Under this model, Medicare covers the delivery of medications and medical equipment directly to the home, with short-term inpatient care available for advanced symptom crises. State regulatory data from the Arizona Department of Health Services indicates zero severe enforcement actions, showing a compliance record that tracks favorably against state averages.
Interested individuals can coordinate an initial assessment with a care manager to verify Medicare benefits and establish a comfort plan.
Enjoy personalized and attentive care with Armada Care Homes II, a trusted senior living community in Mesa, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community takes pride in its highly-skilled care team trained to offer daily living assistance, medication management, and full care for those living with memory conditions. Residents are given access to various therapy services to help them recover or preserve their mobility and strength.
Inviting common areas and fun community activities are offered to foster a strong sense of belonging in a harmonious environment. Meals are prepared to be both healthy and tasty to satisfy both residents’ dietary needs and unique preferences. Here, most of the residents’ tiring chores are also handled to let them enjoy their retirement worry-free.
Create unforgettable moments in your later years with Canyon Valley Memory Care, a distinguished community located in the quiet neighborhood of South Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ, specializing in memory care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support tailored to their unique needs with a compassionate and highly trained team caring for them 24/7. The community also fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents live their golden years comfortably.
A robust slate of fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially connected. Food is necessary for residents’ well-being, hence, the community provides delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Scheduled transportation and housekeeping services are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Live a blissful retirement with a dedicated community by your side.
Operating as a Life Plan Community, The Colonnade is a senior living community in Surprise, Arizona, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services. The community is part of Sun Health. Residents can move between different levels of care as their needs change over time.
The community is in the Sun City Grand Commercial neighborhood, about 2.1 miles from downtown Surprise. Webb Medical Center is only 0.34 miles away, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 29. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a short drive.
The mid-rise community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes ranging from 1,041 to 2,489 square feet. Residents have access to a game room, library, shared living room, salon services, and garage parking. In the outdoor spaces, they can relax or spend time with others.
Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities help residents stay active and connected to the surrounding area. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can bring a companion animal.
Families interested in The Colonnade should ask about current room availability because the selection of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes can change over time.
Desert Cove Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Chandler. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Desert Cove is trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living are the centers of Desert Cove services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as their utmost priority. Other benefits include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Vianney Villas Apartments is a welcoming community set in the thriving neighborhood of Avondale, AZ, offering independent living. Specially designed and cozy accommodations are available in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. The community strives to maintain a convenient lifestyle with its proximity to local amenities.
Recreation sites, hospitals, and shopping centers are set nearby, providing residents with plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. The community is also set near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, providing convenient travel access. Residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ, Buckeye Senior Apartments is an exceptional community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents experience the best of their golden years in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
Residents enjoy their days as they want, especially with recreation sites and serene parks nearby. With tasty restaurants nearby, residents enjoy plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s convenient amenities and friendly setting make it an ideal retirement destination.
Conveniently located near local amenities along East Willis Road, Gilbert, AZ, Verena at Gilbert is a vibrant community that offers independent living. The community is dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for those 55+ with its well-designed and fully furnished accommodations in variations of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents ease their worries and live happily in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
Elevate your retirement with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and plenty of recreation sites surrounding the community. Here, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community also handles the housekeeping, maintenance, and repairs for residents’ convenience. Amenities include a heated lap pool, a fitness center, concierge services, and beautifully landscaped grounds, perfect for leisure and wellness.
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.













