Page 16 of Best Senior Care in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 814 senior care communities in AZ using AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in AZ
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Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed
814 homes
Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arizona. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Senior Care around Arizona

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Mesa
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 54
Rank #178 / 522
No
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 37
Rank #386 / 818
-
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 11
Rank #16 / 533
FBret King
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #21 / 54
15221.5
Freedom Plaza Arizona
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 522
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #501 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 11
Rank #3 / 533
A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #11 / 35
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #6 / 35
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
SC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 54
Rank #165 / 522
No
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 37
Rank #617 / 818
-
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 11
Rank #72 / 533
A+--482.0
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
SC
NH
SNF
Mesa
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 54
Rank #221 / 522
No
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 37
Rank #386 / 818
-
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 11
Rank #72 / 533
-Lisa M Harrison
89
Facility 89
AZ AVG 82
Rank #5 / 54
6111.8
Vi at Silverstone
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 54
Rank #231 / 522
Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 37
Rank #331 / 818
Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #140 / 533
-Andrew Quinn-7--
The Terraces of Phoenix
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 54
Rank #188 / 522
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kordell Erickson
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 82
Rank #40 / 54
15
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #13 / 35
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #8 / 35
Plaza Healthcare
SC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
179
Facility 179
AZ AVG 54
Rank #25 / 522
No
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 37
Rank #163 / 818
---David Starrett
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 82
Rank #20 / 54
18191.1
Citadel Post Acute
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa (East Broadway Road)
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 54
Rank #69 / 522
No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
Rank #516 / 818
--FCory W Williams
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
16
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #11 / 35
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #7 / 35
Vi at Grayhawk
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 54
Rank #224 / 522
Yes
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
--A+--4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #8 / 35
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #20 / 35
Advanced Health Care of Glendale
SC
NH
SNF
Glendale (Brandywine Estates)
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 54
Rank #205 / 522
No
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 818
-
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #121 / 533
-Wyatt J Caldwell
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
13221.7
The Center at Val Vista
SC
NH
SNF
Gilbert (South Rome Street)
96
Facility 96
AZ AVG 54
Rank #140 / 522
No
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 37
Rank #778 / 818
-
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11
Rank #207 / 533
-Jason Gerodias
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 82
Rank #7 / 54
9121.3
Archstone Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Chandler (West Pecos Road)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 54
Rank #82 / 522
Yes
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 37
Rank #482 / 818
---Allen R Dunlap
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 82
Rank #17 / 54
8313.9
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tucson
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 54
Rank #218 / 522
No
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 37
Rank #707 / 818
-
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #97 / 533
-Maria Parham
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #9 / 54
8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #14 / 35
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #17 / 35
Tempe Post Acute
SC
NH
SNF
Tempe (Kiwanis Park)
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 54
Rank #167 / 522
No
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 37
Rank #95 / 818
---Amador Ortega Jr.
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 82
Rank #25 / 54
15291.9
Santé of Scottsdale
SC
NH
HC
HOS
PC
SNF
Mesa (East Baseline Road)
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 54
Rank #178 / 522
No
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 37
Rank #482 / 818
-
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 11
Rank #129 / 533
-Jonique Housley-Castaneda
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 82
Rank #30 / 54
14382.7
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The Bradford Home

710 N Mann Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710
Overview of The Bradford Home

The Bradford Home is an idyllic retreat in Tucson, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. The community takes pride in its over 30 years of experience, and as the only community with three dedicated and highly trained caregivers available from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Residents can also rest assured of receiving exceptional assistance for their daily living activities and personal needs, providing more time for leisure and wellness. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Promoting an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs is conducted. Three delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication administration and care coordination are also available for residents’ healthcare needs. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those needing care to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Desert Winds Assisted Living

Desert Winds Retirement Community is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Peoria. Providing an exquisite senior living lifestyle, seniors will cultivate a vibrant social life during retirement. Management ensures that residents maintain an active and independent living while receiving full support. Residents are encouraged to pursue their interests and find new activities that flourish in a nurturing environment.

The community boasts a list of comprehensive amenities that make retirement feel like a permanent vacation. These include a swimming pool, a courtyard, landscaped grounds, an expansive dining menu experience, and private apartments.

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Overview of Highland Lakes Care Home

Maintain a high quality of life with Highland Lakes Care Home, a trusted community in Glendale, AZ, offering quality assisted living services. This community is known for its friendly atmosphere and compassionate care team that respectfully assists residents with their daily living activities while helping them maintain their independence. Physicians and nurses are also available on-site to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are well-coordinated and met at all times.

Dedicated to creating a vibrant environment for its residents, the community also offers a wide selection of activities to keep them active and entertained. Healthy and delicious meals are also served daily to ensure residents are always getting proper nutrition. With spacious accommodations, quality care, and vibrant activities, the community guarantees residents a fulfilling and worry-free retirement experience.

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Overview of Clarendale of Chandler

Located in Chandler, Arizona, Clarendale of Chandler provides a range of lifestyle options for seniors to meet their needs. They offer a vibrant community where residents can enjoy an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle surrounded by a supportive and caring team. This assisted living community provides independent senior living in villa or apartment homes, as well as assisted living and memory care services.

With over 40 years of combined experience in senior care, the dedicated team members at Clarendale of Chandler are fully committed to serving the residents. Managed by Life Care Services®, an LCS® Company, Clarendale of Chandler offers the highest level of service and care to its residents. With Life Care Services celebrating 50 years of success as the second largest provider of fine senior living, you can be assured of exceptional care and support at Clarendale of Chandler.

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Overview of Avalon Estates Assisted Living

Enjoy loving care and dedicated support amidst the nurturing setting of Avalon Estates Assisted Living, a reliable community in Gilbert, AZ for those needing assisted living services. The community ensures residents are well-cared for and worry-free by offering them thorough assistance with their daily living activities like personal care and medication management. With housekeeping and laundry services available, residents enjoy a comfortable retirement life liberated from the hassles of doing tedious chores.

The fun never ends in the community with countless social and recreational activities organized by Avalon Estates regularly. The community also makes sure residents enjoy a delectable dining experience with healthy and delicious meals tailored to suit unique dietary needs and preferences. From compassionate care to enriching experiences, the community ensures residents have it all to live their golden years fully and without worry.

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Overview of Graceful Hands Home Care

Take in the beauty of Phoenix, AZ, with Graceful Hands Home Care, an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ living conditions, the community provides top-tier care and assistance with a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. Residents ease their worries with the community handling the housekeeping, laundry, and other daily living activities.

With a full slate of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and nutritious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is an enticing option for those who need extra hands to easily manage their day-to-day activities, with its dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Fletcher Farms Assisted Living

An outstanding senior living community located near New River in the harmonious neighborhood of Peoria, AZ, Fletcher Farms Assisted Living focuses on assisted living. The community also offers memory care and diabetic care, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs 24/7. Residents thrive and live to their potential with personalized care from a team of caring professionals.

Aside from its dedicated care, the community conducts fun-filled activities to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Enjoy mealtimes with friends over healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care for residents well-being. Here, residents receive the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Overview of Chaparral Winds Independent Living

Chaparral Winds boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that delivers world-class service with compassion and respect. They offer senior independent living options in a resort-style setting. Residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to enjoy seamless access to the beautiful community features available. Chaparral Winds built its trusted reputation on terrific customer service, earning it the respect of being a reliable senior living community in Surprise.

The lifestyle is resident-centered, providing that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Community services include ADLs, medication management, housekeeping, wellness programs, educational activities, and social events.

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Overview of Angel Care Home Assisted Living

For five years, Angel Care Home Assisted Living has operated as a small, owner-managed assisted living and hospice community on a custom-built residential property in Phoenix’s Alvarado Manors neighborhood. Located at 2231 North 38th Street, the 10-bed home is owned and managed by Ciara Warner, a registered nurse serving as the facility’s third-generation proprietor who maintains direct clinical oversight of all medication management, medical care coordination, and resident relationship-building.

The Arizona Department of Health Services inspection record reflects strong compliance. Across three inspections since 2023, the facility earned a composite score of 94 out of 100, substantially above the state average of 75; with only one recorded deficiency over the entire three-year window. Documentation shortcomings in 2023 resulted in two $500 fines, both paid, concerning staff training record completeness and resident evacuation route protocols. Complaint investigations totaled one; no immediate jeopardy, license suspension, or substantiated complaints have been documented.

Per-inspection deficiency rates stand at 0.3, placing the facility 83 percent above state average performance.

Care programming centers on mobility: staff follow a structured movement protocol to ensure residents engage in daily physical activity.

Memory care staff receive specialized training. Medical services span nursing support, rehabilitation, and partnerships with mobile clinical practitioners delivering cardiology, dentistry, podiatry, X-ray, and phlebotomy services on-site. Home health integration extends care.

Meal preparation emphasizes condition-specific nutrition, addressing hypertension and diabetes with balanced, flexible dining options in private rooms or the courtyard.

The physical setting comprises private and semi-private rooms connected by spacious hallways. Bathrooms feature grab bars. The landscaped grounds include mature fruit trees, a waterfall feature, and a wheelchair-accessible herb garden within a shaded courtyard.

Walk Score 54 indicates moderate walkability; the facility sits 4.2 miles from Phoenix’s city center in a residential area requiring car-dependent transit for most errands.

Angel Care Home serves individuals transitioning to assisted living or requiring end-of-life care, particularly those benefiting from nursing-directed medical oversight and structured activity in a small residential community format.

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Overview of The Gardens of Sun City

Located in the invigorating neighborhood of Sun City, AZ, The Gardens of Sun City Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy direct access to dining, shopping, and cultural galore in the heart of Sun City. A wide range of accommodations with several floor plans are tailored to the needs of its residents. With a caring and engaging team, this community provides memory care services through state-of-the-art engagement technology. This comprehensive technology is thoughtfully created to foster communication, enhance the resident experience, maintain connectivity, and enrich well-being.

The community is committed to providing exceptional amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with delectable meals based on dietary needs, a full calendar of social activities, and newsletters. Meet new friends and build lasting relationships through various trips and activities in nearby places. With The Gardens of Sun City Senior Living, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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