Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Arizona

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Arizona, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Arizona at a Glance

141
Total Facilities
3.4
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
42
29.8%
(4-Star)
28
19.9%
(3-Star)
20
14.2%
(2-Star)
37
26.2%
(1-Star)
13
9.2%

About Nursing Homes in Arizona

Arizona has 141 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.4 stars. 42 facilities (29.8%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in Arizona are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

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PHOENIX
23 facilities
TUCSON
21 facilities
MESA
11 facilities
SCOTTSDALE
11 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Arizona

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Showing 141 of 141 facilities in Arizona

FREEDOM PLAZA CARE CENTER

13714 NORTH PLAZA DEL RIO BLVD, PEORIA, AZ 85381

Phone: (623)815-6100

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 111 | Est. Occupancy: 55% (~50 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

MIRABELLA AT ASU

65 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE, TEMPE, AZ 85281

Phone: (602)777-7701

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 21 | Est. Occupancy: 65% (~7 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

WELBROOK YUMA OPCO LLC

2271 SOUTH RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, YUMA, AZ 85364

Phone: (928)256-4066

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 41 | Est. Occupancy: 91% (~4 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

ACACIA HEALTH CENTER

4555 EAST MAYO BLVD, PHOENIX, AZ 85050

Phone: (480)384-5600

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 78 | Est. Occupancy: 93% (~6 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

THE TERRACES OF PHOENIX

7550 NORTH 16TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85020

Phone: (602)944-4455

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 64 | Est. Occupancy: 80% (~13 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

THE CENTER AT VAL VISTA, LLC

3744 SOUTH ROME STREET, GILBERT, AZ 85297

Phone: (480)224-9500

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 96 | Est. Occupancy: 82% (~18 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

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The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Arizona averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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