RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Arizona (2026)

The top 25 of 139 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

1400.6 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.5/5
+0.5 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$28K$43K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomePhoenix, AZ

Acacia Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
78 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

4555 East Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85050

(480) 384-5600

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePeoria, AZ

Freedom Plaza Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
111 BedsInspected Nov 2021

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

13714 North Plaza Del Rio BlvdPeoria, AZ 85381

(623) 815-6100

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeScottsdale, AZ

Vi At Grayhawk, A Vi And Plaza Companies Community

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
36 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

7501 East Thompson Peak ParkwayScottsdale, AZ 85255

(480) 361-3200

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMesa, AZ

Advanced Healthcare Of Mesa

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
38 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

5755 East Main StreetMesa, AZ 85205

(480) 214-2400

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeFountain Hills, AZ

Fountain Hills Post Acute

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
64 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

16300 East Keith Mcmahan DriveFountain Hills, AZ 85268

(480) 836-4800

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlobe, AZ

Heritage Health Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
96 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

1300 South StreetGlobe, AZ 85501

(928) 425-3118

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeTempe, AZ

Tempe Post Acute

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

6100 South Rural RoadTempe, AZ 85283

(480) 831-8660

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeYuma, AZ

Welbrook Yuma Opco Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
41 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

2271 South Ridgeview DriveYuma, AZ 85364

(928) 256-4066

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeGilbert, AZ

Wellsprings Of Gilbert

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
32 BedsInspected Aug 2023

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

3319 South Mercy RoadGilbert, AZ 85297

(480) 729-6500

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeChandler, AZ

Archstone Care Center

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

1980 West Pecos RoadChandler, AZ 85224

(480) 821-1268

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeAvondale, AZ

Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
161 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

350 East La CanadaAvondale, AZ 85323

(623) 932-2282

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeTucson, AZ

The Center At Tucson

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

5020 East Glenn StreetTucson, AZ 85712

(520) 347-5555

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeGilbert, AZ

The Center At Val Vista, Llc

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

3744 South Rome StreetGilbert, AZ 85297

(480) 224-9500

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeBullhead City, AZ

The Legacy Rehab & Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

2812 Silver Creek RoadBullhead City, AZ 86442

(928) 763-1404

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomePhoenix, AZ

North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
155 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

9155 North Third StreetPhoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 944-1666

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeSurprise, AZ

Surprise Health And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

14660 West Parkwood DriveSurprise, AZ 85374

(623) 546-5030

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeScottsdale, AZ

Vi At Silverstone, A Vi And Plaza Companies Commun

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

22605 North 74th StreetScottsdale, AZ 85255

(480) 478-6200

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeScottsdale, AZ

Advance Health Care Of Scottsdale

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
38 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

9846 North 95th StreetScottsdale, AZ 85258

(480) 214-4200

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeGlendale, AZ

Advanced Health Care Of Glendale

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
54 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

16825 North 63rd AvenueGlendale, AZ 85306

(602) 732-3400

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeMesa, AZ

Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
70 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

5848 East University DriveMesa, AZ 85205

(480) 981-0098

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeSun City, AZ

Boswell Transitional Care Of Cascadia

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
115 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

10601 West Santa Fe DriveSun City, AZ 85351

(623) 832-7000

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeTempe, AZ

Mirabella At Asu

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
21 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

65 East University AvenueTempe, AZ 85281

(602) 777-7701

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeScottsdale, AZ

Plaza Healthcare

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
179 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

1475 North Granite Reef RoadScottsdale, AZ 85257

(480) 990-1904

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeSurprise, AZ

Sante Of Surprise

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
70 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

14775 West Yorkshire DriveSurprise, AZ 85374

(623) 594-5050

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeOro Valley, AZ

Skilled Nursing Unit At Oro Valley Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
33 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

1551 E Tangerine RdOro Valley, AZ 85755

(520) 901-6164

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Arizona

#33of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Below the median for overall health outcomes (rank 33 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+23.2%

    About 31% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy77.9 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover47.7%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Arizona →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Arizona?

Arizona has 140 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 139 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Arizona?

Nursing homes in Arizona average 3.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Arizona is penalized?

Among Arizona nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $28K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Arizona compare with the national average?

Arizona averages 3.5 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $28K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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