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Best Nursing Homes in Surprise, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Surprise, AZ using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AZ
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Surprise, 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: 5.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Surprise, 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: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Surprise, 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
Overview of Santé of Surprise – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Santé of Surprise operates as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on West Yorkshire Drive in Surprise, Arizona. Single-story, private rooms, 21-day average stay. That timeline tells you this is built for post-acute recovery: people coming out of hospitals, moving through rehabilitation, and then transitioning to next-level care or home.

The Walk Score is 33, which means you’re in suburban territory where driving handles most errands and appointments. The private rooms make sense for people in recovery who need rest and reduced stimulation. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, so coverage options exist.

The staffing is nursing-forward. Total nursing care runs 4 hours 11 minutes per resident per day across all staff types.

RN coverage is 1 hour 8 minutes daily. Nurse aides handle 2 hours 16 minutes. LPNs and LVNs add another 1 hour 14 minutes. For a short-stay model, that’s a solid staffing footprint: you’re looking at meaningful professional oversight, not a skeleton crew.

At 21 days average, this facility is specifically built for people moving through post-acute rehabilitation with nursing support and a defined recovery trajectory. You come in after hospitalization, do your rehabilitation, and move to the next stage. It’s a bridge, not a permanent residence.

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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 Rock Creek at the Park

Rock Creek is the memory care center of The Park Community. The luxury memory care home in Surprise makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. Rock Creek at the Park offers senior living enriched by world-class hospitality and service.

As a Koelsch senior living home,  expect luxury and comfort to be the driving forces of the community. Its premier all-inclusive features include ALDs, specialized memory care programs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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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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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 Surprise, 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 4 nursing homes in Surprise, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Surprise, 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 Surprise, 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 Surprise, 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.