Page 9 of Best Nursing Homes in Arizona

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

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

83 homes

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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	-	68	F	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	-	75	A+	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	-	115	F	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	-	33	A+	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	-	39	A+	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	1	35	-	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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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