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 HomeTucson, AZ

Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Arizona avg of 3.5

555 East Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713

(520) 638-2150

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeYuma, AZ

Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below Arizona avg of 3.5

6051 East 34th StreetYuma, AZ 85365

(928) 247-8303

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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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