Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 83 nursing homes in AZ using 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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Arizona average is: 64.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
210
Facility 210
AZ AVG 54
Rank #14 / 521
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #49 / 55
-40%
3.75
Facility 3.75
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #34 / 59
-12%-8%
$72.1k
Facility $72.1k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #60 / 61
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 82
Rank #281 / 290
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #55 / 61
4.3
Facility 4.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #42 / 61
289-
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 38
Rank #60 / 775
Ross Wilkoff
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #45 / 58
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #31 / 58
73.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 73.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #9 / 58
35146
Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
Green Valley
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #12 / 55
+29%
3.45
Facility 3.45
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #42 / 59
-44%-15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
-
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #48 / 61
8.8
Facility 8.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 61
-102-
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 775
Brandon Hatch$9.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$5.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.62.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.35073
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Encanto Village)
108
Facility 108
AZ AVG 54
Rank #116 / 521
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #27 / 55
+7%
3.63
Facility 3.63
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #38 / 59
-22%-11%
$1.3k
Facility $1.3k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #45 / 61
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 82
Rank #240 / 290
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #34 / 61
3.4
Facility 3.4
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #29 / 61
-82B-
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 38
Rank #75 / 775
Bandera Healthcare LLC
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #37 / 58
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #41 / 58
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #36 / 58
35014
Haven Health Tucson
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Tucson
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 54
Rank #93 / 521
89.8%
Facility 89.8%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #15 / 55
+26%
2.36
Facility 2.36
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #59 / 59
+3%-42%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 82
Rank #206 / 290
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #25 / 61
3.8
Facility 3.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #35 / 61
2106-
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 38
Rank #514 / 775
Jason Seastrand
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #13 / 58
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #26 / 58
41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #55 / 58
35165
Immanuel Campus of Care
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Peoria
228
Facility 228
AZ AVG 54
Rank #9 / 521
72.4%
Facility 72.4%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #31 / 55
+2%
5.79
Facility 5.79
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #7 / 59
--47%+43%
$18.5k
Facility $18.5k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #57 / 61
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 82
Rank #270 / 290
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #50 / 61
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #6 / 61
2165A+
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Coppersands Inc
$29.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #6 / 58
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #5 / 58
60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #20 / 58
35250
Devon Gables
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Tucson (Rose Hill)
312
Facility 312
AZ AVG 54
Rank #1 / 521
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #30 / 55
+2%
4.05
Facility 4.05
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #22 / 59
+12%0%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 82
Rank #240 / 290
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #28 / 61
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #25 / 61
1227-
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #168 / 775
Heather Friebus
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #10 / 58
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #8 / 58
58.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #22 / 58
35145
Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute
NH
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 54
Rank #64 / 521
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #24 / 55
+12%
3.42
Facility 3.42
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #42 / 59
-4%-16%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #50 / 61
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 82
Rank #263 / 290
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #44 / 61
5.0
Facility 5.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #49 / 61
2104A+
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 38
Rank #75 / 775
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
$16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #17 / 58
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #18 / 58
53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #32 / 58
35072
Desert Cove Nursing Center
NH
SNF
Chandler
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 54
Rank #82 / 521
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #41 / 55
-20%
4.09
Facility 4.09
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #22 / 59
-7%+1%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
-
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #48 / 61
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #31 / 61
169-
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 775
Life Care Affiliates II
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #47 / 58
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #47 / 58
65.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #14 / 58
35095
La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
192
Facility 192
AZ AVG 54
Rank #22 / 521
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #44 / 55
-35%
3.20
Facility 3.20
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #51 / 59
-69%-21%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
-
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #55 / 61
4.8
Facility 4.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #47 / 61
-89A+
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 38
Rank #7 / 775
Waqas Qamar$10.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$5.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.47.3%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.35270
Sandstone Estates
NH
SNF
Tucson (La Paloma Academy)
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 54
Rank #124 / 521
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #39 / 55
-17%
4.69
Facility 4.69
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #15 / 59
-2%+15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #200 / 290
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #54 / 61
8.0
Facility 8.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 61
-61-
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 38
Rank #197 / 775
William Amoureux
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #39 / 58
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #51 / 58
43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #54 / 58
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Overview of Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Phoenix. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living are the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 247 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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Overview of Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Achieve your full potential with Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a reliable community in Green Valley, AZ, designed for skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. In addition to comprehensive, tailored care plans, the community features a team of excellent care experts to assist residents with their daily activities and care needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance to ensure residents here enjoy a hassle-free living experience in safe, clean, and clutter-free accommodations.

Dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents, the community also provides access to a wide array of engaging and stimulating activities for various skill levels and interests. The community also makes sure residents receive proper nourishment by serving them balanced meals with accommodations for special diets and preferences. With round-the-clock services, a safe environment, and a genuine care team, Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides a nurturing setting that fosters a high quality of life.

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Overview of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Conveniently set in Phoenix, AZ, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a welcoming community that offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community features a team of reliable caregivers trained to help residents with their rehabilitation and daily needs. They also cater to the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s through their Integrated Cognitive Program and round-the-clock support.

In-house therapists are always available to support residents with their recovery needs or maintain their highest level of functionality. A full range of entertaining and enriching activities are offered daily to help keep everyone busy and happy. Here, residents find a comfortable environment to continue enjoying their desired life.

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

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

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  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

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  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

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  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

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