Best Nursing Homes in Phoenix, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 nursing homes in Phoenix, 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: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Phoenix, AZ. 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: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Phoenix, AZ. 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: 2.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Phoenix, AZ. 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 100
Rank #47 / 80
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #6 / 55
+31%
5.66
Facility 5.66
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #8 / 59
+50%+39%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #1 / 61
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #21 / 61
-75A+
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 42
Rank #75 / 84
Lcs Desert Ridge LLC
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #20 / 58
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #4 / 58
131.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 131.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #2 / 58
35279
The Terraces of Phoenix
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 100
Rank #57 / 80
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #36 / 55
-9%
5.33
Facility 5.33
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #9 / 59
+13%+31%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #20 / 61
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #17 / 61
-43-
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 42
Rank #14 / 84
Humangood Arizona, Inc
$26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #7 / 58
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #9 / 58
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #47 / 58
35003
Christian Care Nursing Center
NH
SNF
Phoenix (North Mountain Village)
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 100
Rank #65 / 80
45.0%
Facility 45.0%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #49 / 55
-39%
7.97
Facility 7.97
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #2 / 59
+55%+96%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #11 / 61
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #25 / 61
-9A+
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 42
Rank #34 / 84
Christian Care Nursing Center, Inc
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #58 / 58
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #58 / 58
88%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 88%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #5 / 58
35173
The Palazzo
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Leescroft)
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 100
Rank #56 / 80
--
4.09
Facility 4.09
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #22 / 59
-53%+1%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #44 / 61
7.3
Facility 7.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #60 / 61
-53-
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 42
Rank #8 / 84
Aphz, LLC
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #55 / 58
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #54 / 58
78.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 78.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #7 / 58
35116
Beatitudes Campus
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Phoenix (Beatitudes Campus)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 100
Rank #49 / 80
73.2%
Facility 73.2%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #33 / 55
0%
4.02
Facility 4.02
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #25 / 59
+2%-1%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #36 / 61
6.5
Facility 6.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #56 / 61
-53-
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 42
Rank #11 / 84
The Beatitudes Campus
$32.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $32.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #4 / 58
$16.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $16.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #6 / 58
51.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 51.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #38 / 58
35176
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Encanto Village)
108
Facility 108
AZ AVG 100
Rank #38 / 80
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #24 / 55
+12%
3.63
Facility 3.63
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #38 / 59
-22%-11%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #45 / 61
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #34 / 61
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #29 / 61
-89B-
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 42
Rank #9 / 84
24Th Street Healthcare Associates
$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
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
210
Facility 210
AZ AVG 100
Rank #8 / 80
52.4%
Facility 52.4%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #44 / 55
-29%
3.75
Facility 3.75
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #34 / 59
-12%-8%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #60 / 61
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #55 / 61
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #42 / 61
-110-
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 42
Rank #7 / 84
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc
$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
Desert Highlands Care Center
NH
RC
SNF
Kingman
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 100
Rank #25 / 80
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #39 / 55
-14%
3.76
Facility 3.76
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #29 / 59
+2%-7%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #44 / 61
3.9
Facility 3.9
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #25 / 61
-76-
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 42
Rank #28 / 84
Kingman #1, L.l.c
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #50 / 58
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #55 / 58
51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #42 / 58
35169
Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute
NH
MC
SNF
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 100
Rank #19 / 80
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #1 / 55
+36%
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
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #44 / 61
4.5
Facility 4.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #49 / 61
1130A+
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 42
Rank #9 / 84
Lookout Mountain Healthcare LLC
$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
La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
192
Facility 192
AZ AVG 100
Rank #11 / 80
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #48 / 55
-37%
3.20
Facility 3.20
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #51 / 59
-69%-21%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #55 / 61
6.3
Facility 6.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #47 / 61
-89A+
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 42
Rank #3 / 84
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

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Overview of Acacia Health Center at Sagewood

A proud member of the renowned Sagewood senior living community in Phoenix, Acacia Health Center is the outstanding skilled nursing community in the city. The beautiful nursing home community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who can go above and beyond for its residents. Compassion is at the heart of their service– ensuring that seniors can feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. Acacia Health Center ensures that they provide attentive care that offers a sense of comfort and belonging to the residents.
Offering short-term and long-term stays, the healthcare center has exceptional health services that promote health and wellness for each resident; provided by their LifeCare® plan. It’s able to promote flexibility and healthy living through its HealthyLife® program which gives an array of activities that will maximize optimum fitness, nutrition, and well-being. Acacia Health Center is an exquisite community to choose from, especially for families looking for an innovative community.

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Overview of The Terraces of Phoenix

Located at 7550 N 16th St in Phoenix, The Terraces of Phoenix occupies a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 62. This metric suggests a baseline of pedestrian utility for minor tasks, though the prevailing infrastructure still favors automotive transport. The physical plant is a two-story structure configured with 64 beds and a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, currently operating at 67% occupancy.

The 38-day average length of stay functions as the primary diagnostic indicator for this facility. At thirty-eight days, the model is strictly post-acute. The resident population is in a state of clinical transition, prioritizing recovery from acute hospitalization and preparation for discharge over long-term residential stability. This operational focus informs the staffing allocation. Daily nursing intensity is measured at 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident, comprising 1 hour and 12 minutes of RN time, 2 hours and 19 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 9 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage. The financial framework accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, ensuring compatibility with standard post-acute funding streams.

Regulatory oversight is provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Official inspections have evaluated systematic protocols regarding infection control, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, documentation accuracy, and the maintenance of resident protections.

For those navigating the logistics of a post-hospital transition in the Phoenix area, The Terraces of Phoenix offers a specific utility as a short-stay skilled nursing option characterized by apartment-style layouts and a high ratio of nursing hours.

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Overview of Christian Care Nursing Center

Christian Care Nursing Center is a member of the not-for-profit Fellowship Square organization. Christian Care maintains a level of elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting a mutual level of respect and trust.  The skilled nursing home provides rehabilitation and long-term care service which enables residents to maximize their experience– leading up to an active, supportive, and stimulating lifestyle.



Christian Care ensures that residents can reach their holistic wellness through the continuum of care services. Their service and attention are centered on convenience and individuality– offering a list of stimulating activities and programs like arts and crafts, film viewings, and religious activities. They also provide other healthcare programs such as occupational, speech, and physical therapy; as well as post-surgical and post-hospital care for its residents.

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Overview of The Palazzo

The Palazzo is a nursing home offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in the Leescroft neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, The Palazzo may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 66 beds and an 80% occupancy rate, meaning 80% of its beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family or resident pays directly. Charles B Kerby serves as administrator, and a Walk Score of 68 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Beatitudes Campus

Four and a half hours; that’s roughly how much total nursing care each resident at Beatitudes Campus gets per day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The building itself sits at 1610 W Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, a 72-bed, mid-rise community administered by Nina Louis, currently running at about 73% occupancy with 52 of those beds filled. The Walk Score comes in at 66, moderately walkable, enough that some errands don’t require a car and there’s a real mix of things nearby. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

Beatitudes Campus takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one financial path before they’ve even toured the place. On the care side, rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, useful for residents working back from an illness or injury, or for family caregivers who need a documented, short-term break.

There’s a fitness center, a library, outdoor space, and dedicated dining options, plus two named programs, Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Life, that give residents something to actually opt into rather than just occupy time.

Regulatory attention here has centered on a handful of recurring areas: staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, food service, resident rights, and fall prevention. What Beatitudes Campus offers, in the end, is a nursing-level care setting with a real staffing commitment behind it, broad payment access, and a daily life built around more than just medical need.

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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 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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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 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 La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Phoenix, in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, giving residents who need ongoing clinical support access to nursing care at any time.

The community has 192 beds, so it is a larger setting with more residents and staff. It suits someone who prefers a larger community for skilled nursing care. Payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for families whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing allocated per resident.

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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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Phoenix Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $6,537,193.14 (Arizona avg: $5,735,871.37)
  • Avg home costs: $9,992,797.18 (Arizona avg: $7,116,721.30)
  • Avg occupancy: 73.60% (Arizona avg: 73.78%)
  • Avg bed count: 151 (Arizona avg: 123)
  • Avg home revenue: $15,889,865.55 (Arizona avg: $13,771,925.53)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • BEATITUDES CAMPUS: 75.42% occupancy, 201 beds, $29,480,075.00 home revenue, $13,812,527.00 payroll costs, $25,426,085.00 home costs.
  • 24TH STREET HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES: 80.00% occupancy, 102 beds, $10,370,533.00 home revenue, $4,476,264.00 payroll costs, $5,614,251.00 home costs.
  • NORTH MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC: 89.69% occupancy, 189 beds, $17,139,612.00 home revenue, $10,359,435.00 payroll costs, $8,714,879.00 home costs.
  • NORTH PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION: 93.52% occupancy, 54 beds, $14,386,826.00 home revenue, $4,148,552.00 payroll costs, $5,274,619.00 home costs.
  • DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER: 68.14% occupancy, 194 beds, $10,711,175.00 home revenue, $2,720,002.00 payroll costs, $6,876,341.00 home costs.
  • LA ESTANCIA NURSING & REHAB CENTER: 46.09% occupancy, 192 beds, $11,304,517.00 home revenue, $4,608,562.00 payroll costs, $7,384,289.00 home costs.
  • THE TERRACES OF PHOENIX: 76.09% occupancy, 498 beds, $28,047,993.00 home revenue, $8,618,379.00 payroll costs, $18,392,250.00 home costs.
  • LCC - PARADISE VALLEY (AZ): 41.90% occupancy, 210 beds, $11,454,120.00 home revenue, $6,332,514.00 payroll costs, $7,030,278.00 home costs.
  • THE PALAZZO: 82.33% occupancy, 60 beds, $4,461,516.00 home revenue, $2,781,305.00 payroll costs, $3,903,111.00 home costs.
  • MARAVILLA CARE CENTER: 68.14% occupancy, 194 beds, $6,995,465.00 home revenue, $2,115,345.00 payroll costs, $5,075,847.00 home costs.
View Chart Data Table
MetricPhoenixArizona
Avg payroll costs$6,537,193.14$5,735,871.37
Avg home costs$9,992,797.18$7,116,721.30
Avg occupancy73.60%73.78%
Avg bed count151123
Avg home revenue$15,889,865.55$13,771,925.53
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
BEATITUDES CAMPUS75.42%201$29,480,075.00$13,812,527.00$25,426,085.003.07%14.81%82.12%
24TH STREET HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES80.00%102$10,370,533.00$4,476,264.00$5,614,251.005.05%76.15%18.80%
NORTH MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC89.69%189$17,139,612.00$10,359,435.00$8,714,879.0010.28%68.29%21.43%
NORTH PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION93.52%54$14,386,826.00$4,148,552.00$5,274,619.0011.28%58.39%30.33%
DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER68.14%194$10,711,175.00$2,720,002.00$6,876,341.000.30%83.38%16.32%
LA ESTANCIA NURSING & REHAB CENTER46.09%192$11,304,517.00$4,608,562.00$7,384,289.005.29%70.59%24.12%
THE TERRACES OF PHOENIX76.09%498$28,047,993.00$8,618,379.00$18,392,250.004.26%2.10%93.64%
LCC - PARADISE VALLEY (AZ)41.90%210$11,454,120.00$6,332,514.00$7,030,278.005.78%65.20%29.02%
THE PALAZZO82.33%60$4,461,516.00$2,781,305.00$3,903,111.006.96%72.18%20.86%
MARAVILLA CARE CENTER68.14%194$6,995,465.00$2,115,345.00$5,075,847.000.30%79.69%20.01%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Phoenix, AZ

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 18 nursing homes in Phoenix, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Phoenix, AZ?

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 Phoenix, AZ, 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 Phoenix, AZ?

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.