140 nursing homes in Arizona
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 140
- average CMS stars
- 3.4
- certified beds
- 15,994
- for profit
- 86%
How Arizona nursing homes rate
CMS rates 139 of Arizona's 140 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.4 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 42 |
| 4 of 5 | 20 |
| 3 of 5 | 37 |
| 2 of 5 | 31 |
| 1 of 5 | 9 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Arizona
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Health Center | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 78 |
| Freedom Plaza Care Center | Peoria | 5 of 5 | 111 |
| Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital | Oro Valley | 5 of 5 | 33 |
| Sante of Mesa | Mesa | 5 of 5 | 70 |
| Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab | Sun City West | 5 of 5 | 140 |
| Osborn Health and Rehabilitation | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 130 |
| Aspire Transitional Care | Flagstaff | 5 of 5 | 50 |
| Advanced Healthcare of Mesa | Mesa | 5 of 5 | 38 |
| Wellsprings of Gilbert | Gilbert | 5 of 5 | 32 |
| Plaza Healthcare | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 179 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Arizona.
- Phoenix 23 homes
- Tucson 21 homes
- Mesa 11 homes
- Scottsdale 11 homes
- Glendale 6 homes
- Yuma 6 homes
- Chandler 5 homes
- Peoria 5 homes
- Prescott 4 homes
- Flagstaff 3 homes
- Kingman 3 homes
- Tempe 3 homes
- Gilbert 2 homes
- Globe 2 homes
- Lake Havasu City 2 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 121 | 86% |
| Non-profit | 15 | 11% |
| Government | 4 | 3% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Arizona's homes were cited for 884 deficiencies, an average of 6.3 each. 7 had none. 40 homes were fined $1,266,252 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
38 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Arizona
How many nursing homes are in Arizona?
140 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Arizona?
We don't pick one. Acacia Health Center in Phoenix tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Arizona?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,365 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.