Best Nursing Homes in Arizona

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

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jun 2026

We analyzed

81 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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Compare Nursing Homes around Arizona

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	-	66	F	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	-	39	A+	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	-	46	A+	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	-	72	A+	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	-	30	A+	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	-	53	A+	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	-	101	A+	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	2	97	-	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	-	87	C+	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	2	112	A+	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	1	80	-	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	-	89	A+	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 Olive Ridge Senior Living

Experience a blissful retirement at Olive Ridge Senior Living, an exceptional community in Peoria, AZ, offering independent living and skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a respectful and well-trained team providing top-notch care for their unique needs around the clock. The community also provides monthly light housekeeping and maintenance, alongside a 24-hour emergency response system, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun social events and engaging recreational activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Short- and long-term rehabilitation and scheduled transportation are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Amenities include a clubhouse, a barber shop, a library, a putting green, and a gazebo, creating the perfect setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

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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 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.