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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 83 nursing homes in Arizona using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AZ
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

CMS & AZ Dept. of Health data

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Mesa
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 54
Rank #178 / 522
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #2 / 59
+43%
4.05
Facility 4.05
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #25 / 67
-39%0%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #21 / 54
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #15 / 71
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #37 / 71
-68F
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 37
Rank #386 / 818
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #53 / 75
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #51 / 75
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #24 / 75
35171
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 54
Rank #165 / 522
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #7 / 59
+42%
5.51
Facility 5.51
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #6 / 67
+50%+36%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #1 / 71
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #23 / 71
-75A+
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 37
Rank #617 / 818
Lcs Desert Ridge LLC
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #2 / 75
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #3 / 75
131.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 131.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #67 / 75
35279
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
NH
SNF
Mesa
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 54
Rank #221 / 522
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #5 / 59
+42%
4.25
Facility 4.25
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #21 / 67
+54%+5%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
89
Facility 89
AZ AVG 82
Rank #5 / 54
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #7 / 71
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #6 / 71
-37-
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 37
Rank #386 / 818
New Ahc Holdings, LLC
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #38 / 75
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #66 / 75
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #65 / 75
35266
Vi at Silverstone
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 54
Rank #231 / 522
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #16 / 59
+29%
5.65
Facility 5.65
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #4 / 67
+84%+39%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
-
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #4 / 71
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 71
-21-
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 37
Rank #331 / 818
Cc-Silverstone, Inc
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #5 / 75
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #48 / 75
109.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 109.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #75 / 75
35281
Plaza Healthcare
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
179
Facility 179
AZ AVG 54
Rank #25 / 522
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #29 / 59
+10%
3.42
Facility 3.42
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #52 / 67
+109%-16%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 82
Rank #20 / 54
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #11 / 71
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #28 / 71
-133-
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 37
Rank #163 / 818
Dmsi LLC
$34.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $34.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #4 / 75
$21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #4 / 75
62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #43 / 75
35084
Citadel Post Acute
NH
MC
SNF
Mesa (East Broadway Road)
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 54
Rank #69 / 522
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #13 / 59
+33%
3.62
Facility 3.62
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #44 / 67
-51%-11%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #4 / 71
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 71
-115F
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
Rank #516 / 818
Terry Speth
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #31 / 75
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #15 / 75
55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #14 / 75
35103
Vi at Grayhawk
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 54
Rank #224 / 522
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #11 / 59
+35%
4.77
Facility 4.77
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #11 / 67
-6%+17%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
-
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #2 / 71
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 71
-33A+
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
Cc Scottsdale Inc
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #6 / 75
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #38 / 75
87.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 87.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #74 / 75
35272
Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Sun City West (West Granite Valley Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 522
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #18 / 59
+27%
5.00
Facility 5.00
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #10 / 67
+9%+23%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
-
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #18 / 71
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 71
-62-
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 37
Rank #345 / 818
Sun Health Grandview Terrace
$11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #47 / 75
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #22 / 75
59.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #4 / 75
35265
Freedom Plaza Arizona
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 522
35.1%
Facility 35.1%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #54 / 59
-48%
4.67
Facility 4.67
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #13 / 67
+1%+15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #18 / 71
12.0
Facility 12.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #71 / 71
-39A+
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #501 / 818
Freedom Plaza Limited Partnership Lllp
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #13 / 75
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #7 / 75
113.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 113.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #46 / 75
35256
The Terraces of Phoenix
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 54
Rank #188 / 522
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #34 / 59
-1%
5.29
Facility 5.29
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #8 / 67
+13%+30%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 82
Rank #40 / 54
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #22 / 71
2.6
Facility 2.6
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #18 / 71
-43-
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 818
Humangood Arizona Inc
$26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #10 / 75
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #9 / 75
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #54 / 75
35003
Advanced Health Care of Glendale
NH
SNF
Glendale (Brandywine Estates)
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 54
Rank #205 / 522
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #10 / 59
+36%
3.85
Facility 3.85
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #38 / 67
+37%-5%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #15 / 71
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #21 / 71
-50-
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 818
Wyatt Caldwell
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #26 / 75
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #49 / 75
52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #64 / 75
35275
The Center at Val Vista
NH
SNF
Gilbert (South Rome Street)
96
Facility 96
AZ AVG 54
Rank #140 / 522
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #39 / 59
-9%
3.64
Facility 3.64
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #44 / 67
-65%-10%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 82
Rank #7 / 54
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #7 / 71
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #6 / 71
-59-
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 37
Rank #778 / 818
Monte Murdock
$16.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #16 / 75
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #31 / 75
43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #69 / 75
35291
Archstone Care Center
NH
SNF
Chandler (West Pecos Road)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 54
Rank #82 / 522
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #45 / 59
-32%
3.67
Facility 3.67
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #41 / 67
+6%-10%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 82
Rank #17 / 54
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #25 / 71
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #41 / 71
-55-
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 37
Rank #482 / 818
Beh Properties Inc
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #66 / 75
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #52 / 75
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #11 / 75
35130
Santé of Surprise – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Surprise (Beardsley)
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 54
Rank #178 / 522
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #8 / 59
+41%
4.18
Facility 4.18
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #21 / 67
+50%+3%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 71
-
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #22 / 71
4.3
Facility 4.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #46 / 71
-67-
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 37
Rank #442 / 818
Sp Re Surprise LLC
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #14 / 75
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #28 / 75
55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #72 / 75
35282
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Tucson
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 54
Rank #218 / 522
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
AZ AVG 67.8
Rank #21 / 59
+24%
5.13
Facility 5.13
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #9 / 67
-4%+26%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #57 / 71
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #9 / 54
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #11 / 71
2.5
Facility 2.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #16 / 71
135-
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
Tucson Mather Plaza, LLC
$30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #9 / 75
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #13 / 75
38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #63 / 75
35273
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Overview of The Palazzo

An upscale senior living community in Phoenix,  The Palazzo provides services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The skilled nursing department of the senior living home keeps an open mind in the community, ensuring the highest level of support for the residents. The Palazzo understands the importance of meaningful relationships and the importance of family, which is why it highly practices a resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors; where building new friendships and staying close to family is one of the top priorities of the management.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art facilities that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they also are guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. The Palazzo boasts a team of in-house medical experts and rehabilitation specialists ready to assist and accommodate any necessary needs that may arise.

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Overview of Haven Health Flagstaff

Peacefully set in Flagstaff, AZ, Haven Health Flagstaff is a well-founded senior living community that delivers excellent skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community is a cozy place for recovering residents with its warm care team and inviting accommodations that foster healing. Residents have access to a modern rehabilitation gym with speech, physical, and occupational therapies that help them recover their functionality to get back on their feet.

Spacious common areas are available to provide a space for meaningful gatherings and interactions among residents. A full-service dining experience gives residents the nourishment they need to stay healthy. At Haven Health Flagstaff, residents have access to the services they need to recover or maintain their abilities for a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Haven Health Saguaro Valley

Haven Health Saguaro Valley is a home for individuals who are recovering from various conditions that may have made life challenging. The facility provides comprehensive post-acute care and rehabilitation services, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, to support residents in their recovery journey. They also maintain a strong emphasis on cleanliness and safety, with specialized care for wound care and infectious diseases, ensuring the well-being of all residents.
The homes are designed with exquisite attention to detail, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. All common living areas are spacious and inviting, offering opportunities for socialization and community engagement. The laundry service is convenient and efficient, and the rehabilitation gym is well-equipped and staffed with skilled professionals who provide guidance and support during the recovery process. Haven Health Saguaro Valley is not just a skilled nursing facility, but a home where residents can find true solace and happiness.

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Overview of Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute

Embrace the warmth of being surrounded by compassionate people with Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute, an excellent community in Phoenix, AZ for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community curates a personalized care plan for every resident, ensuring they receive the proper care and support they need. They also offer a specialized therapy program for those living with memory conditions, helping them maintain their cognition and continue enjoying their usual lifestyle.

Dedicated to creating a warm and active environment, the community offers an array of exciting and informative activities tailored to everyone’s interests. With the support of a 24/7 care team, residents don’t have to worry about their safety and care needs. Enjoy a safe, cozy, and healing environment that fosters quick recovery and a high quality of life with Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute.

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Overview of Haven Health Tucson

Beautifully nestled in the warm neighborhood of Tucson, AZ, Haven Health Tucson provides a relaxing and cozy setting for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Their team of excellent care professionals works closely with residents and their families in creating personalized care plans that suit their individual needs and preferences. With access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, residents have the tools they need to maintain their mobility and strength to continue living their best lives.

From enriching activities to delicious meals, the community provides residents with all that they need to maintain their wellness and well-being. Spacious and cozy common areas are also available to provide residents with relaxing spaces for chatting with friends. Here, you can receive top-notch care amidst an intimate residential environment that fosters fun and relaxation.

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Overview of Devon Gables

Devon Gables sits at 6150 East Grant Road in Tucson, Arizona, on a moderately walkable stretch with a Walk Score of 58. The 312-bed facility is one of the larger nursing care settings in the state, operated by Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center, LLC under administrator Heather Friebus. Care designations span nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Occupancy is currently at 73%, with 227 of 312 beds filled. The average length of stay is 165 days; long enough to suggest this is serving a meaningful mix of longer-term residents alongside shorter rehabilitation stays.

The rehabilitation scope is broad: physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy are all offered, along with RN case management and a restorative nursing program. Alzheimer’s care and behavioral therapy extend the clinical range beyond standard skilled nursing. Total nursing hours run at 4 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 30 minutes of that daily figure; nurse aides provide 2 hours and 21 minutes.

State inspections at this facility have tended to focus on resident rights and protections, fall and injury prevention, and environmental and hazardous-materials safety.

At 312 beds with a wide care range from rehabilitation, memory care, behavioral support, to long-term nursing, Devon Gables is suited to older adults or their families who need a large, full-service facility in Tucson that accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can accommodate shifting care needs over time.

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Overview of Immanuel Campus of Care

A community with unparalleled care for memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, Immanuel Campus of Care is delivered with integrity and respect for its seniors. The resident-focused community focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. For over 25 years, the retirement home has been committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment for a transformative experience.

Immanuel’s nursing home care services include pain management, diabetes management, restorative nursing, wound care, and a team of 24/7 nurses. Assisted living and memory care services include ADLS, medication management, stimulating activities, and enriching programs.

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Overview of Desert Cove Nursing Center

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.

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Overview of La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 192-bed, single-story facility in Phoenix’s Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood, 18 years into operation at 15810 S 42nd St. The campus covers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The Walk Score is 81, which puts the immediate area in genuinely walkable territory for a Phoenix location. The nearest hospital, HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center, is 8.09 miles out.

Occupancy sits at 55.9%, with residents staying an average of 125 days. Total nursing hours run 3 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day. Nurse aides account for 1 hour and 39 minutes; LPNs contribute 1 hour and 3 minutes; registered nurses come in at 12 minutes. That RN figure is the number to pay attention to. An active resident council meets regularly. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing inspects this facility, and inspection themes have included infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention.

For families in the south Phoenix and Ahwatukee area looking at a large-footprint facility with full care-level coverage and complete payment flexibility, La Estancia fits that profile.

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Overview of Sandstone Estates

Operated by Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre, Sandstone Estates is a 103-bed nursing home and skilled nursing facility on N Wilmot Rd in Tucson, Arizona. William Amoureux is the owner, and Steve Hunt is the administrator. The facility has been operating for 9 years. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.

Care focuses on short-term rehabilitation alongside skilled nursing services. Residents have access to physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, IV therapy, pain management, and chronic disease management. The care team helps residents recover mobility and strength after an injury, surgery, or hospital stay. Residents receive an average of about 4 hours and 49 minutes of total nursing care each day from registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and nurse aides.

The facility has an occupancy rate of about 58%, with 60 of its 103 beds currently occupied. Families have more room options than many higher-occupancy facilities, and they can expect shorter waits for admission.

State inspections conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services have reviewed medication handling, incident reporting, resident supervision, and food handling practices. Some inspection periods found no deficiencies. Families touring Sandstone Estates can ask how these areas are monitored and managed daily.

The area has a Walk Score of 55 out of 100. Some errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a car. Families looking for short-term rehabilitation or ongoing skilled nursing care may appreciate the combination of specialized rehabilitation services, multiple payment options, and current room availability.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Arizona

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arizona Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Arizona Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 83 nursing homes in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.