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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 81 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.

56 facilities compared · CMS & AZ Dept. of Health data

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
NH
Mesa
70
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #4 / 76
+33%
4.05
Facility 4.05
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #25 / 71
-39%0%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #20 / 53
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #15 / 75
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #38 / 75
-66F 38 Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #55 / 79
$6.1M
Facility $6.1M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #52 / 79
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #23 / 79
35171
Freedom Plaza Arizona
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
35.1%
Facility 35.1%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #71 / 76
-52%
4.67
Facility 4.67
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #13 / 71
+1%+15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #13 / 53
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #20 / 75
12.0
Facility 12.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #75 / 75
-39A+ 28 Freedom Plaza Limited Partnership Lllp
$12.4M
Facility $12.4M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #13 / 79
$14.1M
Facility $14.1M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #7 / 79
113.5%
Facility 113.5%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #47 / 79
35256
Legacy Rehab & Care Center
NH
MC
RC
Bullhead City
120
38.3%
Facility 38.3%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #69 / 76
-47%
3.86
Facility 3.86
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #35 / 71
-48%-5%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 82
Rank #10 / 53
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #7 / 75
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #6 / 75
-46A+ 0 Creative Care Inc
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #69 / 79
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #70 / 79
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #42 / 79
35097
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
NH
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #6 / 76
+32%
5.51
Facility 5.51
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #6 / 71
+50%+36%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #1 / 75
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #24 / 75
-72A+ 15 Lcs Desert Ridge LLC
$15.2M
Facility $15.2M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #2 / 79
$20.0M
Facility $20.0M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #3 / 79
131.9%
Facility 131.9%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #71 / 79
35279
Mirabella at ASU
NH
AL
MC
Tempe (East University Drive)
47
53.9%
Facility 53.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #60 / 76
-26%
6.30
Facility 6.30
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #2 / 71
+57%+55%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
87
Facility 87
AZ AVG 82
Rank #5 / 53
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #4 / 75
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 75
-18- 91 -
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #73 / 79
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #17 / 79
367.8%
Facility 367.8%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #1 / 79
35300
Brookdale Santa Catalina
NH
AL
IL
MC
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155--
4.24
Facility 4.24
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #21 / 71
-37%+4%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #31 / 53
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #53 / 75
5.0
Facility 5.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 75
-30A+ 0 Anna Munoz
$16.5M
Facility $16.5M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #71 / 79
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #35 / 79
44.5%
Facility 44.5%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #2 / 79
35253
Friendship Village Tempe
NH
AL
IL
MC
Tempe (East Southern Avenue)
128
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #10 / 76
+29%
5.36
Facility 5.36
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #7 / 71
+192%+32%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 82
Rank #35 / 53
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #43 / 75
4.3
Facility 4.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #47 / 75
-53A+ 28 Tempe Life Care Village Inc
$66.1M
Facility $66.1M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #1 / 79
$28.8M
Facility $28.8M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #1 / 79
43.6%
Facility 43.6%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #61 / 79
35074
Vi at Silverstone
NH
AL
IL
MC
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #27 / 76
+15%
5.65
Facility 5.65
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #4 / 71
+84%+39%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
-
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #4 / 75
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 75
-21- 43 Cc-Silverstone, Inc
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #5 / 79
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #49 / 79
109.6%
Facility 109.6%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #79 / 79
35281
Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
NH
Tucson
230
43.9%
Facility 43.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #66 / 76
-40%
4.61
Facility 4.61
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #16 / 71
+20%+13%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #31 / 53
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #46 / 75
3.4
Facility 3.4
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #33 / 75
-101A+ 36 Robert Eagar
$24.8M
Facility $24.8M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #21 / 79
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #11 / 79
45.9%
Facility 45.9%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #16 / 79
35070
Haven Health Tucson
NH
AL
MC
Tucson
118
89.8%
Facility 89.8%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #15 / 76
+23%
2.49
Facility 2.49
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #71 / 71
+3%-39%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 82
Rank #49 / 53
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #31 / 75
3.8
Facility 3.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #39 / 75
297- 27 Jason Seastrand
$18.3M
Facility $18.3M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #12 / 79
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #20 / 79
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #74 / 79
35165
Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
Tucson (Samos)
102
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #4 / 76
+33%
3.49
Facility 3.49
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #50 / 71
-20%-14%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #20 / 53
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #43 / 75
2.6
Facility 2.6
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #19 / 75
-95- 84 Catalina Post Acute And Rehabilitation
$17.7M
Facility $17.7M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #33 / 79
$8.6M
Facility $8.6M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #22 / 79
48.2%
Facility 48.2%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #17 / 79
35190
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
NH
MC
Phoenix (Encanto Village)
108
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #33 / 76
+4%
3.90
Facility 3.90
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #35 / 71
-22%-4%
$1.3k
Facility $1.3k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #55 / 75
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 82
Rank #40 / 53
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #41 / 75
3.4
Facility 3.4
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #33 / 75
-87C+ 67 Bandera Healthcare LLC
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #56 / 79
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #45 / 79
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #19 / 79
35014
Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute
NH
MC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
130
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #29 / 76
+10%
3.62
Facility 3.62
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #47 / 71
-4%-11%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #60 / 75
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 82
Rank #42 / 53
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #53 / 75
5.0
Facility 5.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 75
2112A+ 67 Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
$16.7M
Facility $16.7M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #28 / 79
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #26 / 79
53.9%
Facility 53.9%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #28 / 79
35072
Haven Health Sky Harbor
NH
Phoenix (Montezuma Heights)
120
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #45 / 76
-8%
2.89
Facility 2.89
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #68 / 71
-25%-29%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 82
Rank #44 / 53
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #69 / 75
4.2
Facility 4.2
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #45 / 75
180- 60 Brigham Curran
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #72 / 79
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #71 / 79
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #39 / 79
35290
La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
192
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #63 / 76
-36%
3.17
Facility 3.17
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #63 / 71
-69%-22%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
-
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #67 / 75
4.8
Facility 4.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #56 / 75
-89A+ 81 Waqas Qamar
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #78 / 79
$2.3M
Facility $2.3M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #78 / 79
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #43 / 79
35270
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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 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 Haven Health Sky Harbor

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of East Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ, Haven Health Sky Harbor is a blissful community that offers skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and assistance with their daily living activities and personal needs. Accommodating up to 120 residents, the community features specially designed amenities for their comfort and convenience. Sprinkler systems are provided throughout the community to ensure safety.

The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid to ease residents’ financial burdens. Here, residents receive top-tier care and assistance to meet their ever-changing needs and ensure their betterment. Ease your worries and live comfortably with dedicated services and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street

Situated in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, long-term care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle in their cozy and elegant accommodations, with convenient access to necessary services and amenities. The community offers an array of supportive services to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour care, help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community organizes a wide range of exciting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals with accommodations to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Tucson

Nestled amidst the majestic mountains of Tucson, Arizona, lies the exquisite Life Care Center of Tucson – a haven of vibrant culture and compassionate people. With round-the-clock admissions, comprehensive case management, medication management, social services, wound care, and a myriad of other services provided by skilled health professionals, everyone’s healing journey gets easier through time.
The home creates an enriching and uplifting environment for its residents. From a certified dietitian who ensures nutritional needs are met, to a salon and barbershop where residents can pamper themselves, to state-of-the-art fire safety systems that provide peace of mind, a well-stocked library for leisurely reading, and meticulously landscaped grounds that invite seniors to revel in nature’s splendor, Life Care Center of Tucson surely elevates every senior living experience.

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Overview of Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home

Located in Avondale, Arizona, Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home is a reliable senior living community offering excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to create a warm, supportive home-like residence that enables residents to live life to its fullest with the support of a dedicated care team. Each resident receives personalized service and care, including companion services, personal care assistance, and skilled nursing care, ensuring most of their needs are met.

With most of the chores handled by the community, residents can devote their time to their enrichment and well-being. Meal preparation is also taken care of by the team, ensuring residents always eat good and right on time. Here, residents have the tools and support they need to spend their retirement years comfortably and vibrantly.

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Overview of Aegis at Fairview Assisted Living Home

Located in the harmonious residential area of East Fairview Street, Chandler, AZ, Aegis at Fairview Assisted Living Home is a blissful senior living community offering assisted living. With cozy and welcoming accommodations, seniors have a comfortable and safe retirement. A responsible and highly skilled team delivers the highest standard of care and assistance 24/7 for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.

Enjoy every moment of your golden years with fun activities and stimulating programs that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and nutritious homecooked meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Aegis at Fairview Assisted Living Home is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence with its beautiful campus.

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Desert Highlands Care Center

1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401
Overview of Desert Highlands Care Center

A remarkable senior living community located in the quiet neighborhood of Kingman, AZ, Desert Highlands Care Center offers skilled nursing, respite services, and long-term care. With various cozy suites inclusive of thermostats and bathrooms, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. Committed to a holistic approach to seniors’ health, Desert Highlands Care Center provides care and assistance 24/7 with a team of kind and compassionate professionals.

The community features on-site occupational, physical, and speech therapy for its residents’ convenience. Desert Highlands Care Center focuses on its residents’ welfare, ensuring they receive the utmost care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Fostering a bright and friendly environment, the community conducts fun activities and enrichment programs to keep its residents moving and engaged. Moreover, the community provides transportation services, laboratory, social, and vision services for the seniors’ welfare.

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Overview of Az Ohana Care Home

Burrowed within the peaceful neighborhood of Chandler, AZ, Az Ohana Care Home is a distinguished senior living community, offering premiere assisted living services. The community strives to deliver exceptional care services and compassionate support with daily living activities to residents through the help of a reliable team of care professionals. With snug and stunning accommodations, residents enjoy a comfortable living environment where they can rest and relax without worries.

At Az Ohana Care Home, they strive to create an environment where residents are well-cared for and provided with the opportunities they need to enjoy a fulfilling living experience. Thanks to its ideal location, residents enjoy easy access to various shops, restaurants, and medical facilities for their healthcare needs. Here, residents are provided with all the support they need to live with ease and peace of mind.

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Overview of Lavender Adult Day Care Center

Lavender Adult Day Care Center is an assisted living provider in Glendale, Arizona. The dedicated team of professionals at the daycare center delivers their service with the goal of recovery. The staff is encouraged to promote a comfortable level of respect and professionalism for residents to build mutual trust and respect among each other; they inspire residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Intending to maintain the independence of its seniors, Lavender Adult Day Care ensures an atmosphere where residents are comfortable and secure to cultivate their holistic growth through a nurturing approach.

The cozy and home-like setting has private bedrooms, spacious common areas, well-lit lounge areas, and a dining room. With its focus on providing personalized care, vibrant programming, and a nurturing environment, Lavender Adult Day Care Center is dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives and enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful retirement.

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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 81 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.