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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Phoenix 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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix or another care type is right for you. Browse 134 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Phoenix.

We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Biltmore, Grand and Ahwatukee.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Glendale, El Mirage or Paradise Valley.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Phoenix, AZ

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Recent reviews of Nursing Homes in Phoenix, AZ
Sunrise of Scottsdale
3.9

Most of the care givers and other residents here are really nice. The activities director is awesome and really good to work with but I do wish at times there were more activities that I would be interested in. Sometimes they do not have enough care givers here so the response time is slower, that could be a big improvement. I also wish they would listen to the residents more often at times.

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The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living
5.0

I live at The Enclave at Chandler with my wife. We live in Assisted Living and have lived here for a few months. The staff is nice and the food is good. We like the activities.

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Brookdale Peoria
4.2

The staff are friendly and always willing to take a call, and I think the community is worth taking a look at. I would recommend this community to others.

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Brookdale North Scottsdale

15436 North 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | 9.7 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Home Sweet HomeAre you ready to redefine independence? If so, our assisted living and memory care community in Scottsdale, Arizona is ready to welcome you with open arms. You’ll find that once you let go of the cumbersome chores like home maintenance and cleaning, you will have ample time to...

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Beauty Salon
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4.5(40 reviews)

My wife and I have lived here over a year and a half and love it. The caregivers, waitstaff, nursing staff and [name removed] (activities) are all great.

Brookdale Central Paradise Valley

13240 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85032 | 7.3 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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At our independent, assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, Arizona, you can enjoy all the comforts of retirement without the burdens of home ownership, cleaning, cooking, and more. Instead of wasting your energy on the responsibilities you’ve carried for decades, you can wake up...

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Beauty Salon
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3.9(50 reviews)

I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. I also recommend you make sure the community will be able to meet your care expectations for your loved one. There are three meals a day...

Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community)

2002 W Sunnyside Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029 | 2.3 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

At Fellowship Square Phoenix, we offer the full continuum of senior living options, all on one campus: Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We also provide Supportive Services, Medicare-certified Home Health, Outpatient Rehab, and Physical Therapy. Our Outpatient...

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Beauty Salon
Special Dining Programs
4.5(11 reviews)

The staff is like family. They are wonderful - from management, to housekeeping, to maintenance, to the kitchen staff and servers. Everybody acts like we belong to them. The food could use little bit of...

Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley

16621 North 38th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 | 7.6 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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We offer a distinctive approach to specialized memory care and assisted living, which builds on already more than ten years of dedicated service. Our grounds are beautifully manicured and maintained with walking paths, shaded seating areas, and views for enjoying the outdoors and seating areas...

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Beauty Salon
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4.9(52 reviews)

In July, I unexpectedly was thrown into the world of memory care assisted living, and for those people who have had to experience this, it can be greatly overwhelming from the hospital to the behavioral...

Avamere at Phoenix

1739 W Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 | 1.3 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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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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Beauty Salon
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4.1(23 reviews)

We chose Avamere at Phoenix mainly because of the staff members, they seemed to be very friendly and caring and oriented towards the residents. The room sizes at the facility are super nice, we have the 2...

Arizona Desert Falls

2802 East Juniper Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85032 | 6.8 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

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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4.5(5 reviews)

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...

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Arcadia

3200 E Glenrosa Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85018 | 6.2 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Assisted Living For our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs. It is our staff's...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(18 reviews)

My mom was really disoriented when she first came from my dads passing. I looked at a lot of different places and when I walked into Morningstar it was very lively and they had music playing. There were a...

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arrowhead

21432 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 | 11.1 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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MorningStar at Arrowhead offers premier assisted living and memory care for adults 62 years and older who need some measure of help with the activities of daily living. While its subtle elegance and features are reminiscent of a luxurious resort, every detail of MorningStar at Arrowhead is...

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Beauty Salon
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4.6(27 reviews)

It's beautiful and I love it. Food has gotten even better in the last month and they offer so many things to do. I'm just very happy here.

Brookdale North Glendale

6735 West Hillcrest Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85310 | 10.8 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

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When you trust us with the care of your family member at Brookdale North Glendale, you can rest easy knowing they will enjoy an elevated lifestyle above and beyond what you may expect at a memory care facility in Glendale, Arizona. All of the activities on our social calendar are inspired by our...

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Beauty Salon
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4.5(7 reviews)

They're very good with communication-very friendly and approachable. They have addressed anything right away. My loved ones took awhile to adjust but they are very comfortable with staff. They are very...

Avanti Senior Living at Peoria

26850 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383 | 11.2 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Avanti Living at Peoria embraces a holistic view of senior living to empower residents to move forward in life with confidence. For that purpose, you’ll find Avanti’s state-of-the-art care, services and programming to be liberating, invigorating and full of boundless opportunities for growth,...

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Beauty Salon
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4.7(3 reviews)

This place is amazing! My mother has been there since Jan 2021 and what a great place to live the grounds are immaculate, the staff is kind, caring, attentive and professional. They are a fabulous team and...

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The Retreat at Alameda

1920 W Alameda Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085 | 10.1 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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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Beauty Salon
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5.0(2 reviews)

Had pops in another place prior to moving him here which was a nightmare. These people truly show they care about what they are doing and from the get go have made me know I now have him in the right place....

Inspira Arrowhead

20240 N 78th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 | 10.4 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Inspira Arrowhead will be a state of the art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy and a future...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
5.0(5 reviews)

Inspira Arrowhead is excellent, we have been very pleased with our experience. The staff are extremely compassionate. It has been a great fit for my father-in-law. He loves the food, he says that has been...

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

6775 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383 | 12.3 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(4 reviews)

I think it is more of a place for those who are in good shape and are more active and can get around easily. Unfortunately that was not the case for my loved one so it just was not the right fit. I would...

Paradise Living Centers - Central Phoenix

302 E. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018 | 7.5 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living

Paradise Living Centers opened its newly built North Central Phoenix group home in April 2016. This is the second location for Paradise Living Centers, which is a locally owned and operated. Featuring 10 - bedroom and private bath suites and spacious living spaces for residents to enjoy.

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
5.0(1 review)

On [date removed] My wife and I were given the seemingly impossible task of finding a place for dad. We were lost at sea! [name removed] became our guiding light and heroically stepped up and showed us how...

Bethesda Gardens

13825 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022 | 5 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community. Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors for over 50...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(5 reviews)

The facility is absolutely incredible. 3 meals a day, they make sure she get to the dining room (Complete with linens, and crystal at every meals.), they get her involved in the activities, she attends...

Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch

5861 West Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306 | 7.3 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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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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Beauty Salon
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3.8(12 reviews)

My family thought it was a nice facility. The front office was always helpful and courteous. The staff was caring and kind to my mom and dad . I would recommend this facility to those families who need...

Brookdale Desert Ridge

4050 East Bluefield Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85032 | 8.6 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(16 reviews)

Our loved one was there for a short stay due to increasing health issues. But I Thought the community was very supportive and helpful. The process was very easy, and they made it convenient for us. And...

Shadow Mountain Memory Care

10030 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028 | 4.7 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

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Shadow Mountain Memory Care is a brand-new, physician owned, charming and safe memory care community that is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Conveniently located in North Phoenix Arizona, just off of Highway 51, Shadow Mountain...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.5(2 reviews)

We moved my father from another memory care facility to Shadow Mountain this past spring. The staff and facilities are the best I have ever encountered!! The director cares for each resident as though they...

The Manor Village at Desert Ridge

5560 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054 | 12 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.5(2 reviews)

I felt very comfortable leaving my loved one here. The staff are very kind and friendly. My loved one is very happy here. The Manor will deliver meals to the residents per their request. They have...

Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead

17200 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 | 8.4 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Glendale, Arizona, that embraces individuality, encourages independence, and provides the care you need to live the life you want. Enjoy thoughtfully-designed living spaces, delicious meals served...

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Beauty Salon
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3.0(1 review)

Sagewood Desert Willow AL & MC

4555 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 | 9.7 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...

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1.0(1 review)

Thunderbird Senior Living

5401 W Dailey St, Glendale, AZ 85306 | 6 milesfrom Phoenix center

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.2(66 reviews)

Friendly Helpful Care about there tenants . Make sure you you all are communicating with your tenants, Especially front desk and when something comes for a tenant they need to know it's at front desk. I...

The Palazzo

6250 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015 | 2.2 milesfrom Phoenix center

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(67 reviews)

This is a really good option both financially and the care needs of your loved one. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. I believe the community provides a lot of services to the...

Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community

7090 E Mescal St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | 9.5 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

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Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(12 reviews)

I have no complaints of how things are going for my self since I have moved into this community. The staff have been helpful and attentive to all my needs. I like the different activities they have for all...

Vista Living Camelback

5528 E Calle Tuberia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018 | 7.5 milesfrom Phoenix center

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...

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Costs of Phoenix nursing homes

Nursing homes — also known as skilled nursing facilities — tend to be considerably more expensive than assisted living because they offer round-the-clock medical care. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of a private room in a Phoenix skilled nursing facility is $7,908, which is almost twice as much as an assisted living or memory care community. Overall, Phoenix senior living costs tend to reflect the national average. According to A Place for Mom’s 2022 proprietary data from partner communities in Phoenix, memory care is one of the most expensive options at $4,084 per month, with assisted living following at $4,080 per month. Phoenix residential care homes, which provide assisted living-like care in a small, residential home setting, cost an average of $3,895 per month. These monthly costs reflect not only room and board, but a total that includes fees and care services.

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How to pay for nursing homes in Phoenix

Most seniors and their families pay for nursing homes or skilled nursing services using a mix of private funds and public assistance. Public aid almost always includes Medicare or Medicaid, but it can also include veterans benefits. Smart planning is key to keeping senior care within reach for you or your loved one. Here, you’ll find an overview of the private and public methods to pay for senior living in Phoenix.

Private pay options

Private funds are often built up over a lifetime, and many families use more than one private resource to fund their senior living costs. Life insurance and long-term care insurance policies vary, so it’s a good idea to check with your policy provider directly to make sure you know exactly what your plan covers. Some people choose to sell their policies for a lump sum that they can then apply towards their long-term care, although whether or not this is possible depends on the individual policy.

In addition to your savings and income, the following are some of the most common private funding options:

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Understand Arizona laws and regulations for nursing homes

Nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities are regulated by the federal government. This is because many of the services provided in a nursing home or skilled nursing unit can be covered with public assistance, like Medicaid or Medicare. Medicare.gov provides a public report card for every skilled nursing home and rehabilitative facility in the country.

In addition to meeting federal standards, skilling nursing facilities in Arizona are licensed and regulated through the Bureau of Long-Term Care Licensing. The Bureau releases a Consumer’s Guide to Nursing Homes, which has updated public data about skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Arizona. Skilled nursing and rehab facilities on tribal land are exempt from these Arizona state licensing regulations.

Arizona has fairly strict state requirements for all of its senior care facilities, including nursing homes. For instance, Arizona recently passed legislation strengthening background checks for workers at skilled nursing facilities and other senior care communities. Arizona workers with felonies involving violence or fraud are now unable to work in these senior care facilities.

Arizona assisted living communities, board and care homes, and memory care facilities are licensed through the Bureau of Residential Licensing and go through yearly inspections as part of the licensing process. The results of these inspections are public on the Arizona Department of Health Services Residential Facilities Provider Search Form.

Resources

Arizona Department of Health Services

150 N. 18th Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Phone: 602-542-1025

COVID-19 regulations for skilled nursing homes in Phoenix

All long-term care facilities in Phoenix, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and board and care homes, are required to follow the Arizona state guidelines to minimize the effects of COVID-19 on residents and staff members. These facilities also have to follow the federal guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — commonly referred to as CMS — and allow all visitors regardless of vaccination status.

All long-term care facilities should have a COVID-19-positive wing to prevent the spread of the virus among the residents and staff members. Unvaccinated residents who are exposed to a positive case should quarantine, but vaccinated residents do not need to quarantine. All new residents and employees should be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entry.

Vaccinations. Residents and staff members are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and boosters should be available to all residents.

Masking. While staff members are required to wear masks while in the facility, residents and visitors are encouraged to do so.

Get to know Phoenix nursing homes and senior care

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What to expect from Phoenix nursing homes and other senior care types

You can expect Phoenix to have plenty of great skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. And for those who don’t need 24/7 medical care, Phoenix offers many options across all senior living environments. Explore local senior care communities, and discover what it’s like to live in Phoenix as a senior.

Nursing home or skilled nursing facility?

While “nursing homes” can be a general term for all senior living options, it technically refers to facilities that offer 24/7 skilled nursing care. These facilities are reserved for people under medical supervision who are either recovering from a surgery or an illness, are on hospice, or have a chronic medical condition. Most government agencies use the term “nursing home” for these specific facilities. This guide includes information about skilled nursing facilities to help you understand that care option, but the community listings you see featured here are assisted living or memory care communities that offer several levels of care and may also include skilled nursing units or wings.

Phoenix has many senior care options.

Phoenix has been on the cutting edge of senior living for decades, and this is reflected in its many senior living options. In the 10-mile radius from Phoenix city center, there are 166 senior living communities within A Place for Mom’s network alone. And, within a 15-mile radius, these numbers almost double. While there are traditional skilled nursing home settings with an institutional-like atmosphere, many seniors choose to receive their skilled nursing care while residing somewhere else. Skilled nursing services can be administered at an assisted living community, a memory care facility, a residential care home, or even at a private home through in-home care services. In fact, most seniors looking for long-term senior care don’t need the specialized, 24/7 medical care of skilled nursing facilities and are good candidates for assisted living or memory care instead. Thankfully, Phoenix has one of the highest concentrations of all senior care types in the nation. 

Phoenix senior living can be tailored.

Because there are so many options across a range of prices, Phoenix seniors can expect to find tailored senior care within their budget. Residential care homes tend to be the least expensive option while still providing the same kind of care as assisted living or memory care communities. There are also plenty of larger communities for more socialite seniors. These luxury communities have all the perks and amenities, some are as expensive as $5,000 a month or more depending on the level of care a senior needs. Skilled nursing facilities are the most expensive levels of care and are usually needed by only a small fraction of seniors looking for long-term care. 

Phoenix is an expanding senior haven.

This is in part because of the year-round sunny and warm weather and partially because a growing local economy brings in well-paid workers and their aging parents. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 11% of the 1,624,569 people living in Phoenix are over 65 years old. However, in the suburbs surrounding Phoenix, such as Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, and Paradise Valley that number goes up even higher. In Paradise Valley, over 50% of the population is over 55 years old, and 13.4% is over 75. The generous and well-established Arizona Medicaid program is also a draw for many seniors looking to fund their medical care.

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Health care for seniors in Phoenix

Phoenix has a large number of healthcare providers in both the city proper and the surrounding suburbs. Many of them, such as the Mayo Clinic, are nationally ranked for geriatric care.

Mayo Clinic — Phoenix

Mayo Clinic — Phoenix is one of the best hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is ranked for 10 specialties. It is No. 13 in the nation for geriatric care.

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is also nationally recognized for its geriatric care and its neurology and neurosurgery departments.

Transportation for seniors in Phoenix

While seniors in skilled nursing facilities do not need to travel for care, other more mobile seniors can use the local Senior Center Shuttle Program for $1. This program gives seniors living in participating senior care communities transportation to and from appointments and activities off site. Dial-a-Ride is another senior-friendly transportation option.

Seniors in assisted living or residential care homes tend to use the community’s complimentary transportation to get around. Because Phoenix has a low density despite its growing population, the urban sprawl requires most people to use a car for transportation. That is why many senior living communities or care homes will provide transportation services to their residents, sometimes with a small fee.

The Valley Metro Transit System, also known as Valley Metro, is the main regional train system, and it operates throughout most of the day and night. While Valley Metro is affordable, wait times tend to exceed twenty minutes, which can make using it as a transit system in the hot summer months uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous.

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Senior activities in Phoenix

Nursing home or skilled nursing residents can expect their entertainment to be brought to them. Local choirs, musicians, and artists serenade nursing home residents to lift the mood and bring in some good-natured fun. Therapy pets are also frequent visitors to nursing facilities.

Care home or assisted living communities will often plan day trips according to the interests of their residents, with transportation to local destinations provided throughout the vibrant city. Phoenix is known as the Valley of the Sun, so it’s unsurprising that many of the activities for seniors revolve around being outside.

Phoenix is a golf capital, and Papago Golf Course is one of the most popular courses for locals and tourists alike. During the cooler months, local seniors also enjoy taking peaceful walks around the century-old saguaro cacti in the Desert Botanical Garden or attending a peaceful tour or artistic exhibition at Taliesin West, a World Heritage Site and Sonoran desert home of the famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Phoenix has plenty of indoor activities to choose from as well — from museums, like the Musical Instrument Museum, to restaurants (Mexican food and steakhouses are quintessential Phoenix culinary options). Other senior activity favorites include local spas, high-end shopping centers, and Vegas-style casinos. The largest casino in the area is Casino Arizona, with over 100,000 square feet of game space. Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel resort and casino with a theater and museum, holding one of the most renowned collections of Native American art in the country.

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