Best Senior Living in Peoria, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 senior living communities in Peoria, AZ using AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in AZ
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Desert Winds Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 105
Rank #67 / 104
A+ Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 39
Rank #68 / 217
-
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 17
Rank #28 / 115
- Nora Dartoe 9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 101
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 101
Garden Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
259
Facility 259
AZ AVG 105
Rank #2 / 104
A- Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 39
Rank #45 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 17
Rank #82 / 115
- Holly Vandermate 11
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #49 / 101
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #28 / 101
The Montecito Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
141
Facility 141
AZ AVG 105
Rank #25 / 104
B Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 39
Rank #101 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 17
Rank #92 / 115
A+ Heath D Van Gysel 10
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #70 / 101
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #52 / 101
The Forum at Desert Harbor
IL
AL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 105
Rank #81 / 104
B Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 39
Rank #165 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 17
Rank #15 / 115
- Auxiliadora C Morales 4
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #37 / 101
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #52 / 101
Sierra Winds
IL
AL
NH
Peoria
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 105
Rank #86 / 104
B+ Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 39
Rank #81 / 217
- - A- Emily Dawson 18
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 9
Rank #91 / 101
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 101
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
IL
AL
MC
Peoria (Haciendas Del Sol)
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 105
Rank #39 / 104
C+ Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 39
Rank #101 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 17
Rank #75 / 115
- Kelci D Franks 14
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #86 / 101
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #68 / 101
Creative Care Assisted Living
IL
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5 A No 22 Private / Semi-Private Rooms 13 A+ Simona Duican 200.0
Avanti Living at Peoria
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
94 A+ Yes 4 Private Rooms 17 - Anthony Quan 200.0
Cottages at Peoria
IL
MC
RC
Peoria
98 B+ Yes 52 Private Rooms / Companion Rooms 12 A+ Erin E Masterson 12110.9
The Auberge at Peoria
IL
MC
Peoria (Medical Center I)
90 A- Yes 35 Private / Semi-Private Rooms 10 - Tracy Colburn 210.5

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Overview of Desert Winds Assisted Living

Desert Winds Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Peoria, Arizona. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care types are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time could move to a different care level within the community, so a change in care would not necessarily mean moving elsewhere. The community has 88 beds, and pets are allowed, allowing residents to continue living with their pets. A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Garden Ridge Senior Living

Garden Ridge Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Peoria, Arizona. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, hygiene, mobility, and other daily activities, while independent living is for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care provides close supervision in a more secure setting. Having all three care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

Opened in 2006, Garden Ridge has 259 beds. Families are considering a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Semi private and private rooms are available, so a resident can share a room or have one to themselves, and housing comes in one bed and two bed options.

Care services include nursing, physician visits, wellness checks, medication supervision, and help with daily activities. Outdoor sitting areas give residents places to spend time outside, while the pet policy allows them to keep a pet. Holly Vandermate serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 61, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to manage limited nearby errands independently.

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Overview of The Montecito Senior Living

Montecito Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Peoria, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without moving to another community. There are 141 beds, with studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences among the housing options. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom residence can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The home may be a good fit for a resident who needs assisted living, independent living, or memory care and may benefit from changing care without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent band. Most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. Pets are allowed, and Heath D Van Gysel serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Forum at Desert Harbor

Owned and operated by SNH AZ Tenant LLC, The Forum at Desert Harbor is an assisted living and independent living community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community is part of the Stellar Senior Living group. Morales serves as administrator, and Patricia Christman is the executive director. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is nearby, giving residents and families convenient access to hospital care.

The 50-bed community is moderately sized and has served the Peoria area for 37 years. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 21. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents have access to a dining room, shared gathering areas, walking paths, kitchens, and apartments with walk-in closets. Rehabilitation services, scheduled meals, transportation, activities, and cultural events are also available. Residents can stay active while receiving everyday support.

State inspections by the Arizona Department of Health Services have mainly focused on documentation, staff training, medication storage, and the storage of hazardous materials. Families touring The Forum at Desert Harbor should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Sierra Winds

Sierra Winds is one of Peoria’s most trusted independent living communities with nursing home facilities. With an emphasis on its skilled nursing facility and short-term rehabilitation services, the professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a nurturing environment. The nursing home maintains a high-quality standard of service provided with compassion for a more personal approach to residential care. Sierra Winds ensures that your needs are met and that your recovery is their priority.

The upscale continuing care retirement community provides a list of services that include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services (speech, occupational, physical), post-acute stays, and medication management.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Peoria, AZ. Independent living means a resident has a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while preserving a private living space. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, along with a secure courtyard reserved for memory care.

The community has 124 beds and opened in 2023. Residents can choose studios, one bedroom residences, or two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Monthly prices start at $4,925, giving families a starting point for budgeting, although that figure is not tied to a specific care level. Medicare is accepted, and Kelci D Franks serves as the administrator. Residents can use the swimming pool, salon, spa, and community transportation, while wellness programming includes music, dance, art, aromatherapy, and animals. Courtyards add outdoor space, including the secured memory care area, and rehabilitation services are available on site. The area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; the confirmed transportation service may help residents who do not drive. With independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in one community, MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family seeking a short term caregiving option.

Starting Price $4,925/Month

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Overview of Creative Care Assisted Living

Bask in glorious weather while receiving quality care in Creative Care Assisted Living, a reliable community in Peoria, AZ that offers compassionate assisted living. Here, you can receive comprehensive assistance with your daily living activities while staying close to Arizona’s beautiful desert landscapes and fun recreational amenities. The community’s intimate, Spanish-revival setting fosters tight-knit connections and easier delivery of care, alongside a high staff-to-resident ratio.

A wide array of activities are also available on-site and off-site to ensure residents never run out for fun and enriching things to keep them active and entertained. The community also prioritizes proper nutrition and serves residents healthy and flavorful meals. With the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, residents can focus on living their best lives without worry. Here, you can enjoy your dream retirement while receiving all the comfort you need for a healthy well-being.

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Overview of Avanti Living at Peoria

Avanti Living at Peoria provides assisted living and memory care in Peoria, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care types are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to move to a different care level without leaving the community. Avanti Living at Peoria has 94 beds, and private rooms give each resident a single private living space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living at the community. Anthony Quan serves as the administrator.

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Cottages at Peoria

9045 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382
Overview of Cottages at Peoria

Cottages at Peoria provides memory care and respite care in Peoria, AZ. Memory care offers a supervised setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. Families may be considering the community for ongoing memory support or temporary caregiver relief.

The community has 98 beds, with private rooms and companion rooms. A private room gives one resident an individual living space, while a companion room may suit someone who prefers sharing with another resident. Erin E Masterson serves as the administrator.

Residents can use an on-site beauty salon, exercise room, and walking paths throughout the property for grooming, exercise, and outdoor walks. Gardening, pet therapy, scheduled outings, and transportation offer ways to take part in activities and leave the community without arranging separate transportation. The pet-friendly policy allows a resident to continue living with a pet. The Walk Score is 52 out of 100, classified as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still handle certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of The Auberge at Peoria

The Auberge at Peoria provides memory care in Peoria, AZ, in a secured setting with supervision. This may suit someone living with dementia who is at risk of wandering.

The community has 90 beds, with private and semi-private rooms, so residents can have a room to themselves or share their accommodations. Pets are allowed, meaning a resident may bring a pet when moving in; the home is in the Medical Center I neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 35 means most errands require a car or a ride, and Tracy Colburn serves as the administrator.

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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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Senior Living in Peoria at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Peoria, AZ. 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: 56The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Peoria, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Peoria, AZ

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 31 senior living communities in Peoria, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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 senior living communities in Peoria, 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.