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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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The Colonnade

19116 N Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374
Overview of The Colonnade

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.

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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 Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina

Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina is located at 7500 North Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ 85718. Renowned for its compassionate and professional approach, Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina offers a comprehensive range of home care services designed to enhance the independence and well-being of seniors in the comfort of their own homes. This community is dedicated to alleviating the burdens of daily chores and providing exceptional care, allowing clients to spend more quality time with their loved ones.

At Brookdale at Home Santa Catalina, the primary goal is to offer personalized care that caters to individual needs. Their services include companion care, which provides assistance with housekeeping, errands, pet care, and meal preparation, ensuring a supportive and friendly environment. For those requiring more intensive support, personal care services offer help with grooming, mobility, medication reminders, and other daily living activities. Additionally, respite care is available to offer temporary relief for family caregivers, ensuring that their loved ones receive continuous, professional care.

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Overview of Brookdale Springs Mesa

Brookdale Springs Mesa offers exceptional independent living and personalized assisted living options for seniors in Mesa, Arizona. The community features pet-friendly apartments, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments equipped with a lovely kitchen, living room, dining room, and an outdoor balcony. Residents find peace of mind knowing that a dedicated team and an emergency alert system are available 24 hours a day to be alerted to an emergency.

At Brookdale Springs Mesa, residents experience comfortable and stress-free living provided by the community’s exceptional services and amenities. These include personalized care that encompasses personal care, assistance with transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation, and home maintenance. To make residents’ lives even more convenient, a beauty/barber shop, general store, therapy room, and wellness clinic are also available on-site. At Brookdale Springs Mesa, residents spend less time worrying about chores and more on doing things that matter to them.

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Overview of Springdale Village

Experience tailored care with Springdale Village, an excellent community in Mesa, AZ that offers an array of care services for residents’ individual needs. By offering access to independent living, assisted living, and long-term care, the community ensures residents are well cared for throughout their journey. Their excellent care team is awake 24/7 to assist with daily activities and other things residents may need help with.

Active and dynamic residents find it appealing with an array of recreational amenities like a heated pool and fitness center available to enjoy. Residents here also enjoy the convenience of having on-site medical personnel and a team that handles maintenance and housekeeping services. With a range of services tailored to various needs, residents here enjoy a comfortable and well-supported life amidst a nurturing environment.

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Overview of Red Mountain Reflections

Situated in the harmonious lands of North 77th PL Mesa, AZ, Red Mountain Reflections is a reliable senior living community offering a variety of living options including assisted living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing care, and hospice. A team of competent and highly trained professionals delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock. Maximize independence with housekeeping, maintenance, and daily living activities taken care of by the community.

Pursue your interests and gain meaningful experiences with a full slate of engaging activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Red Mountain Reflections strives to create a safe place for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years surrounded by genuine care and incredible amenities.

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Sagewood

4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Overview of Sagewood

Sagewood sits in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge West neighborhood, a car-dependent pocket of the city (Walk Score 12) where the nearest errands are a drive away. The three-story building has been here for 20 years, operated by LCS Desert Ridge LLC under the LCS brand, and it covers a lot of ground: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care all under one roof at 4555 E Mayo Blvd. Executive Director Mr. Stewart Ingram oversees the campus.

What Sagewood is selling, functionally, is the ability to age in place without switching facilities. Care levels are available across the full spectrum, so a resident who moves in for independent living can shift to skilled nursing without packing up and starting over somewhere else. Short-term rehab and respite stays are also on offer, which makes the campus useful for families navigating post-acute recovery or caregiver breaks. Memory care is available with a secured perimeter in place.

The programming side runs through LCS Signature Programs, including the LifeCare plan and the HealthyLife wellness track, the latter built around fitness, nutrition, and general well-being. In terms of physical amenities, the campus includes a fitness center, a spa, walking paths, a wellness center, and concierge services, with religious services also available. Apartment options span one- and two-bedroom layouts, with square footage ranging from roughly 763 to over 2,300 square feet.

Sagewood is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. Families planning around federal coverage pathways will need to look elsewhere or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs independently.

For older adults who want a tiered campus where care can follow them across multiple stages, with branded programming and substantial apartment options, Sagewood covers that range. The non-certification status and car-dependent location are the two variables most families will want to factor in early.

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Overview of The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Surprise, AZ, The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom apartments, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community handling the housekeeping and maintenance.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted to encourage residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community is equipped with a fitness center, pickleball courts, a heated swimming pool, a dog park, a putting green, and a woodworking shop, creating the ideal setting for residents to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Red Mountain Mesa

Enticing seniors and guests with its beautiful and welcoming spaces, Red Mountain Mesa in East Culver Mesa, AZ goes above and beyond to provide the finest care and assistance with a wide range of care options including assisted living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing care, and hospice. With maintenance and housekeeping taken care of by a kind and reliable team, seniors enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle. The community ensures seniors receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve by creating care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging events and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they try new things and rediscover old interests. Have a delightful dining experience with dining options prepared based on residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Red Mountain Mesa is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while having a trusted community by their side.

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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 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.