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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Maricopa County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Maricopa County, AZ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Maricopa County or another care type is right for you. Browse 533 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Maricopa County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Maricopa County, AZ

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Photo of Clearwater Mayo Blvd
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My dad is not much of an activities guy so I can't speak to that but the staff from the aides and nurses, restaurant staff, maintenance to executive staff have all been fantastic. The facility is always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you choose Clearwater Mayo Blvd in Phoenix, Arizona, you’re choosing the best possible life for yourself or your loved one. This senior living community isn’t just a welcoming home – it’s practically a whole neighborhood by itself. You’ll enjoy a host of resort-style services and amenities,...
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Staff is very attentive and friendly. They have made my dad feel welcomed and at home. Beautiful, clean facility that decorates for all the holidays. My dad enjoys the activities and entertainment on a daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belmont Village Scottsdale is conveniently situated in the center of several world-class health care facilities, including Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Mayo Hospital in North Phoenix. Abundant shopping, restaurants and...
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Mom is very happy with her decision to live at Merrill Gardens. She feels well taken care of and everyone, the residents and staff are welcoming and friendly. It is a nice size, large enough to have good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer senior living in Anthem, just outside of Phoenix, close to Scottsdale, Peoria, and Sun City. This new senior living community features architecture that blends with the desert setting, located near shopping and dining. Enjoy being part of the Anthem community close to the Community...
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I'm so happy and relieved to have found Brookdale East Mesa. It's lovely, the staff are so sweet and caring, and my mom tells me every day that she is so happy she moved here. The process of moving a parent...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Sense of BelongingProviding quality care for your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly at our memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. While we adhere to the highest standards of safety and security, our care team goes above and beyond to get to know each individual senior...
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It seemed to be the best fit for my mother-in-law. It is a smaller community compared to some of the others we looked at. She said it felt more like home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Avamere at Phoenix we're here to help you feel comfortable so you can focus on what's most important in your life. As part of the Avamere family of companies, we proudly offer assisted living and memory care services as we have more than 25 years. Many of our team members have been with us for...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sierra Winds is a Life Plan Communityin the heart of Peoria, Arizona,that prioritizes choice, affordability,excellent care, and enhancing qualityof life for every resident. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, we have been setting the standard of excellence for over 30...
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
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Each client had their own bathroom and there are only 23 people in the dementia care. I would tell others just to make sure and always ask questions!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Retreat at Alameda, our residents have all of the comforts of home with all of the care and security they need. We are a new build community, now open to accept residents. Conveniently located on 19th Ave, just south of Happy Valley Road in the Norterra area, we will be offering 72...
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The staff is very helpful and on the bright side they are in the early stages of a remodel. Her private room was lovely and they just finished the painting of all the buildings exteriors. I did have one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whitestone Senior Living provides a secure environment for those with beginning and advanced Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community offers spacious walking paths, green grass, and gorgeous mature trees. Our highly trained staff are in each Cottage 24/7, this way...
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Avista Sun City West is an excellent change from our previous facility experience. The staff is super communicative and lets us know how Dad is doing during the week and if anything is needed. They truly...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Avista Sun City West is a locally-owned memory care community dedicated to serving residents with dementia and cognitive loss in the west valley.Avista Memory care in Sun City, AZ is committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents and their families. Avista strives for the highest...
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My dad moved to the BeeHive from another facility in Phoenix in January 2020. The difference in care and caring was night and day! [name removed] the owner is personally involved and strives to make sure...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Deer Valley Senior Living
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The Deer Valley Senior Living community is very clean and the staff members are very responsive, based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Deer Valley Senior Living is a NEW property located conveniently off the 101 loop in Phoenix with close proximity to Hospitals, health care services, churches, shopping and Corporate businesses. Our Community will include 104 assisted living units and 15 memory care units including 3 companion...
Photo of Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Chandler
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We love that the community is not crowded. The staff really seem to care and they interact well with the residence. The community's communication is very good. I would definitely recommend this community...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Chandler Memory Care is a memory care community in Chandler, Arizona that provides a home away from home for your loved one. Our community features the Rediscovery Program, a specialized memory care program developed by Encore Senior Living. Rediscovery for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care The...
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A good experience working with your team. From out of town so your recommendations were so helpful. We chose Salanta at the Park. They were very kind to my sister and brother in law. Sadly my sister only...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
"At Solana at the Park, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet....
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Great place and take very good care of our father. Great food and staff and outstanding price for our father that does not have a lot of money. Very clean and communicates with us very well if any issues...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Arizona Desert Falls is where your family is our family. We specialize in providing the best care available for those individuals on a fixed income or budget. We encourage you to visit our facebook page @azdesertfallsassistedliving to see pictures of different events we have put on for our...
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Canyon Winds is truly one of a kind. My mom has been a resident for 4 years now. We couldn't be happier. The staff feels like family. They keep her busy with fun activities. The facility feels more like a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Beautiful Canyon Winds opened up in July 2018. We provide both assisted living and secure Memory Care for seniors 55+. We have an all inclusive approach for care. Our community has Alcove, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Assisted Living. We have private and shared rooms in Memory Care.Hampton...
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Staff treats my mom like family and all their clients notify us when there is a change in mom. They also let us know if mom has fallen or any bumps or bruises. The staff is very wonderful here and takes care...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Copper Creek Inn a Koelsch Senior Community is exclusively designed and meticulously planned for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementias. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one of the most important decisions you and your family will ever make.At Copper Creek Inn...
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I have been a resident of Vi@ Silverstone for seven plus years; [date removed] The life style at this senior resort resembles sailing on a luxury cruise ship with daily excursions followed by cocktail...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vi at Silverstone, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community in north Scottsdale and located north of Phoenix, is a Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Vi at Silverstone is part of a 165-acre master-planned community on the former site of the Rawhide Western...
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I was very appreciative of the sincere efforts [name removed] and Silver Creek Inn made to assist in facilitating emergency memory care for my wife [name removed]. During this time of transition, the staff...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Silver Creek Inn a Koelsch Senior Community, is exclusively designed and meticulously planned for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementias. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one of the most important decisions you and your family will ever make. Silver...
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This is a nice, small sized community with everything on one floor. The price was in our ball park and they have been very good so far. We are getting the care that we agreed upon. We love the food, its been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community offers the lifestyle you deserve and the independence you want. Our activity programs promote socialization through a varied schedule including shopping, group games, social hours and outings. You can rely on us to take care of the every day chores of owning a home — like yard and...
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My mother is doing very well since her move into Heritage Traditions. The food is outrageously good. The cafeteria at the Heritage is better than any restaurant in Surprise! Both the residents and staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Heritage Tradition Campus is a for-lease community that offers three distinct lifestyles to choose from.  The Heritage Tradition features independent living in luxurious resort style apartments.  The Heritage Cottages offer Patio Homes with private garages, a greenbelt, walking...
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Community relations director gave me a thorough tour. During which I had the opportunity to meet several staff members and observe residents participating in activities. A very friendly and caring...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Amber Creek Inn provides seniors with a caring and supportive staff that is available to help them with their daily needs. Our staff is trained to help those dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's, and they know how to offer just the right assistance to those in need of it. Our staff will treat...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Desert Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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My father has been at the 3500 S. Arizona facility since early December 2018. We have been positively impressed with the facility and level of care that the staff has shown my father and us. Although...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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If you have a person who need memory care, it is a very good place. They have daily activities all day long to keep the residents engaged. The caregivers are all very nice. We chose this community...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Auberge at Scottsdale is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...

Cost of nursing homes in Maricopa County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Maricopa County is $4,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gila Bend, AZ with an average of $3,919 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Maricopa County, AZ
$4,540/mo
$4,544/mo
$4,457/mo

Nursing homes costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Maricopa County, AZ
$4,540/mo
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,514/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,540/mo

Nursing homes costs in Maricopa County, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,294/mo
Studio
$4,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,614/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,857/mo

Senior living costs in Maricopa County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Maricopa County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMaricopa County, AZArizonaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,540/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,630/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,514/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,054/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Maricopa County, AZ:$4,540/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,630/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Maricopa County, AZ:$4,514/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,054/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Maricopa County, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Maricopa County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Maricopa County, AZ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Maricopa County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Maricopa County, AZ$5,115/mo$4,849/mo+5.5%
Arizona$5,097/mo$4,807/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Maricopa County, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,115/mo
2023 average cost:$4,849/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$5,097/mo
2023 average cost:$4,807/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Maricopa County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Maricopa County

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

The Auberge at Scottsdale

5.0
My husband has been in residence for one year and I have been there almost every night to sit with him and put him to bed. For the last 11 weeks I have not been able to be with him and at first I thought know one could take my place. I do Skype him twice a day and he is very happy. I watch ...
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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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Maricopa County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Maricopa County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Maricopa County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Maricopa County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Maricopa County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Maricopa County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Maricopa County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Maricopa County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Maricopa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Maricopa County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Maricopa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Maricopa County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Maricopa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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