Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Arizona (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Arizona, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Acacia Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Vi at Grayhawk, A Vi and Plaza Companies Community
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Freedom Plaza Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 52 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Sante of Mesa
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 02 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley HospitalInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 34 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Advanced Healthcare of Mesa
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 15 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Aspire Transitional Care
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Sun Health Grandview Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 16 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Wellsprings of Gilbert
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Citadel Post Acute
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 33 min a day with each resident (Arizona average 3 hr 59 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
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About nursing homes in Arizona
What is the best-rated nursing home in Arizona?
By Medicare’s ratings, Acacia Health Center ranks first in Arizona, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Arizona?
98 homes in Arizona qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Arizona, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data