Best Senior Care in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 814 senior care communities in Arizona using Arizona Department 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
Jun 2026
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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: 55The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
SC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78No 15 -20A+--4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #289 / 500
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #283 / 500
Santé of Surprise – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Surprise (Beardsley)
70Yes 33 Private Rooms-------
Freedom Plaza Arizona
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111No 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed48A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #13 / 53
18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #399 / 500
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #171 / 500
Vi at Grayhawk
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36No 8 --A+--4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #289 / 500
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #283 / 500
Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sun City West (West Granite Valley Drive)
72No 42 Private / Semi-Private Rooms-------
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Mesa
70No 38 -38FBret King
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #20 / 53
15
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 9
Rank #451 / 500
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #315 / 500
Rock Creek at The Park
SC
NH
MC
Surprise (West Parkwood Drive)
113Yes 35 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms9-Lorena Watson-5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #399 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #388 / 500
Vi at Silverstone
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24Yes 43 Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14-Andrew Quinn-7
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #340 / 500
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #263 / 500
The Terraces of Phoenix
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64Yes 62 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kordell Erickson
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 82
Rank #39 / 53
15
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #461 / 500
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #335 / 500
Citadel Post Acute
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa (East Broadway Road)
128No 27 --FCory W Williams
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #13 / 53
16
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #414 / 500
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #221 / 500
Santé of Chandler – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
SC
HC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Chandler (South 94Th Street)
70No 29 --------
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
SC
NH
SNF
Mesa
38No 38 -20-Lisa M Harrison
89
Facility 89
AZ AVG 82
Rank #4 / 53
6
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #426 / 500
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #403 / 500
The Center at Val Vista
SC
NH
SNF
Gilbert (South Rome Street)
96No 1 -9-Jason Gerodias
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 82
Rank #6 / 53
9
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #409 / 500
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #283 / 500
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Tucson
42No 8 -18-Maria Parham
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #8 / 53
8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #437 / 500
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #375 / 500
Archstone Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Chandler (West Pecos Road)
120No 29 ---Allen R Dunlap
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 82
Rank #16 / 53
8
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 9
Rank #464 / 500
3.9
Facility 3.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #444 / 500
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Overview of Nurse‘s Assisted Living

Embrace the charm and warmth of Nurse’s Assisted Living, located in the peaceful town of Peoria, AZ, offering short-term and long-term assisted living options and retirement home services. Spacious and cozy accommodations are available and tailored to residents’ preferences prioritizing their comfort and relaxation. With its well-trained and compassionate team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and attention catering to their immediate needs and interests. The community provides a loving and caring environment to ensure peace of mind for all.

To ensure the community thrives at its best, residents can enjoy above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, medication assistance, and transportation services. Experience a vibrant community where every day is an opportunity to celebrate life while exploring its beautifully created common spaces and engaging in a diverse set of social activities and other life-enrichment programs. At Nurse’s Assisted Living, seniors are guaranteed the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Overview of Vista Del Rio – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Vista Del Rio – a Provincial Senior Living Community is an outstanding senior living community, located in the thriving area of Peoria, AZ, offering independent living. Residents relish an active and maintenance-free lifestyle in the comfort of beautifully designed residences, with a selection of private suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from. Convenient services like light linen service, housekeeping, maintenance, housekeeping, and transportation are available to further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

With no troublesome chores to worry about, residents can fully enjoy their retirement by engaging in the community’s broad array of activities, exploring plenty of amenities, and enjoying delicious meals. From a heated swimming pool and vibrant outdoor areas to spacious activity rooms and community areas, residents have plenty of space for relaxation and entertainment. Here, residents are provided with the support, services, and opportunities to live the lifestyle they desire.

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Overview of The Crossing at Cooley Station

Enjoy the best of your golden years with The Crossing at Cooley Station, an astounding community in Gilbert, AZ, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and cozy one-to-three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience a worry-free lifestyle in the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, plenty of fun recreational activities and ensuring programs are conducted. With tasty restaurants nearby, residents have various dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live actively in retirement, especially with its cozy amenities.

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Overview of Mulberry Farms Apartments

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Dewey, AZ, Mulberry Farms Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished two-bedroom and spacious three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with round-the-clock maintenance.

Recreation sites and natural spaces are set nearby, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Amenities include bocce ball courts, a fitness park, and a serene courtyard, providing residents with more avenues to interact with their surroundings. Here, pets are also welcome to accompany residents to brighten their moods.

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Overview of Sundance 1 Rv Resort

Live the retirement of your dreams at Sundance 1 Rv Resort, an exceptional 55+ community in Casa Grande, AZ, offering independent living. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence, so they can create meaningful moments in retirement.

With cozy communal spaces and recreational amenities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A variety of restaurants are available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include resort-style pools, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball courts, billiards rooms, a ceramics room, a library, and a race track.

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Overview of The Highlands at Dove Mountain

Live a blissful retirement at The Highlands at Dove Mountain, an idyllic community in Marana, AZ, offering independent living. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence, allowing them to create meaningful moments in retirement. Residents can also feel at ease during their stay in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its luxurious amenities and friendly setting, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Sundance 2

1837 N. Thornton Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Overview of Sundance 2

Make the most of your independence at Sundance 2, a distinguished community nestled near Snowlandian Park, offering independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a vibrant and friendly environment. With laundry spaces on-site, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do, especially with the community’s extensive amenities and inviting communal spaces. With several restaurants nearby, residents find various dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features state-of-the-art amenities, including pickleball courts, an RC race track, a billiards room, a library, an art barn, resort-style pools, and exercise rooms.

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Overview of The Lakes Apartments

Ideally located in the harmonious neighborhood of Tucson, AZ, The Lakes Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Prioritizing the comfort of those 55+, the community features specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans. This pet-friendly community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents have fun and make new friends with state-of-the-art amenities, like the fitness center, pool, spa, clubhouse, and library. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents have plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Weekly transportation is also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its friendly setting.

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Overview of Solera at Johnson Ranch

Live blissfully at Solera at Johnson Ranch, a dedicated community in San Tan Valley, AZ, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations. The community also promotes a vibrant and inviting environment to ensure residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of engaging events and exciting programs are conducted. With the community’s convenient amenities, residents keep their peace of mind and live comfortably. Amenities include a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a billiard room, a card room, a library, and a bocce ball court, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Deer Valley Gardens

15051 W Deer Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Overview of Deer Valley Gardens

Make the most of your best years at Deer Valley Gardens, a distinct community in Sun City West, AZ, offering independent living. With cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community offers income-based rents to ease residents’ financial burdens.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, cozy communal spaces and welcoming amenities are available. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy plenty of dining options to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy the community’s various amenities, including a business center, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a spa, a pool, and serene walking trails.

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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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