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Best Nursing Homes in Tempe, AZ

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026
We analyzed 8 homes in Tempe, AZ

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arizona Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

3 facilities compared · CMS & AZ Dept. of Health data

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Tempe Post Acute
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Tempe (Kiwanis Park)
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 120
Rank #174 / 527
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #41 / 77
-5%
4.43
Facility 4.43
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #19 / 72
-19%+9%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 76
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #11 / 76
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #13 / 76
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Facility -
AZ AVG 0.7
51-
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 40
Rank #95 / 818
Amador Ortega
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #62 / 80
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #61 / 80
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #31 / 80
35106
Mirabella at ASU
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Tempe (East University Drive)
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 120
Rank #223 / 527
53.9%
Facility 53.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #61 / 77
-26%
6.30
Facility 6.30
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #2 / 72
+57%+55%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 76
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #5 / 76
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 76
-
Facility -
AZ AVG 0.7
16-
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 40
Rank #1 / 818
-
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #74 / 80
$10.0M
Facility $10.0M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #18 / 80
130.3%
Facility 130.3%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #1 / 80
35300
Friendship Village Tempe
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Tempe (East Southern Avenue)
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 120
Rank #72 / 527
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #9 / 77
+29%
5.36
Facility 5.36
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #8 / 72
+192%+32%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 76
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #44 / 76
4.3
Facility 4.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #48 / 76
-
Facility -
AZ AVG 0.7
60A+
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 40
Rank #502 / 818
Tempe Life Care Village Inc
$75.5M
Facility $75.5M
AZ AVG $14.7M
Rank #1 / 80
$32.2M
Facility $32.2M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #1 / 80
42.7%
Facility 42.7%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #61 / 80
35074
Overview of Tempe Post Acute

Tempe Post Acute is ranked as the premier nursing home that specializes in rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, the facility delivers a home-like and comfortable atmosphere where residents can receive the maximum potential in recovery. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build mutual trust that helps with an effective recovery and engaging experience. Tempe Post Acute is the ideal home for seniors looking to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

The nursing home aims to improve the health of its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness and continue to maintain an active lifestyle. They house state-of-the-art technologies balanced with a comprehensive care plan that helps recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

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Overview of Mirabella at Asu

Mirabella at Asu is an exceptional community located in the thriving neighborhood of Tempe, AZ, offering independent living. The community also strives to keep residents’ peace of mind with a continuum of care services, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents’ comfort and safety are prioritized with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

Promoting an active and convenient lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delightful and nutritious meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community features state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, an aquatic center, an art studio, a woodworking shop, and a garden terrace, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Overview of Friendship Village Tempe

Ideally situated near Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, AZ, Friendship Village Tempe is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans to ensure their comfort and safety. The community also provides an exclusive Assistance-in-Living (A.I.L.) to aid residents in times of emergency.

With plenty of recreational sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not feel lonely and make new friends. Residents also have plenty of dining options with a variety of delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley

Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit at Hospice of the Valley excels in delivering a speedy approach to recovery for its residents. Community residents receive an efficient rehabilitative process to skilled nursing services that enhance their quality of life. The well-trained care staff delivers a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.

Friendship Village also specializes in palliative and hospice care; they provide a team of medical professionals who excel in practicing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and restorative nursing. Seniors are encouraged to find comfort and stability in their temporary, home-like setting.

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

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Overview of Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit – Hospice of the Valley

Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit at Hospice of the Valley excels in delivering a speedy approach to recovery for its residents. Community residents receive an efficient rehabilitative process to skilled nursing services that enhance their quality of life. The well-trained care staff delivers a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.

Friendship Village also specializes in palliative and hospice care; they provide a team of medical professionals who excel in practicing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and restorative nursing. Seniors are encouraged to find comfort and stability in their temporary, home-like setting.

Contact Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit – Hospice of the Valley

Overview of Elegant Care LLC

As its name suggests, Elegant Care ensures its residents receive a strong sense of freedom while receiving sophisticated and dignified support in senior care.. The professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a family atmosphere. Elegant Care strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance.

The lifestyle at the home is designed to make lives safe and convenient for assisted living seniors. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping and transportation services, social activities, scheduled outings, delicious and healthy meal plans, medication management, and ADLs.

Contact Elegant Care LLC

Overview of Desert Marigold Senior Living

Desert Marigold Senior Living is Tempe’s premier home for independent living,   assisted living, and memory care services. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms. Desert Marigold practices a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that offers a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual.

Residential living heeds a nurturing environment providing resort-like accommodations with world-class hospitality– assisted living activities, memory care programs, housekeeping, dining services, enriching programs, and 24/7  supervision.

Contact Desert Marigold Senior Living

Overview of Secret Garden Assisted Living

Secret Garden Assisted Living proudly provides a home-like environment where its residents are treated like family. Residential living heeds a lifestyle of comfort. The community is where seniors thrive with genuine support and care from a team of professionals. The assisted living with memory care home promotes an environment that can enhance the quality of life for each resident in their new place.

Secret Garden services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.

Contact Secret Garden Assisted Living

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Tempe, 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 8 nursing homes in Tempe, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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