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10 Best Nursing Homes in Desert Ridge, AZ
Desert Ridge is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 74 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Desert Ridge, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Desert Ridge is about $4,678, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1019 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort McDowell, Carefree and Rio Verde.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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.
Assisted Long-Term Care?The Paradise Assisted Living Home & Adagio CareWhen your loved one is no longer able to live alone, The Paradise Assisted Living Home is a place where they will be well cared for, engaged, and prayed for. Our on-call licensed nurses are available as needed with...
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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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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.
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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.
Paradise Living Centers' original Paradise Valley group home features eight living suites, complete with a private bathroom, including a master suite for couples or residents looking for more space. In addition, there are two private bedrooms with a shared bath. This elegantly remodeled Paradise...
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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.
Welcome to Camelback Manor, the most luxurious assisted and independent living in Arizona, where luxury and tranquility meet.In our home-like atmosphere we offer compassionate care, dignified, safe and secure living and we help with all daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming,...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia location was custom built and opened in spring 2018. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Phoenix, this luxury assisted living group home features 10 private bedroom and bathroom suites and provides 24/7 awake care.Each suite includes a large...
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Desert Ridge, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Desert Ridge is $4,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stotonic Village, AZ with an average of $4,130 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desert Ridge, AZ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Desert Ridge
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Desert Ridge
Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community)
4.5
Mom has felt so free and welcomed since she moved in. Her family notice that she is SO HAPPY (which eases our mind, some of us not being in close proximity to her)! Even her guests notice how friendly everyone is!
She is not thrilled about the food.
There are some things she likes better than ...
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Sky Vista in Mesa, AZ
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sky Vista and the overall experience at this facility was great. The move in process was great. The staff, housekeeping and communication with the family were all excellent. I would recommend Sky Vista to others. I am 85 years old and I told my kids that ...
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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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Desert Ridge nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Ridge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Ridge, 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 Desert Ridge 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 Desert Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Ridge 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 Desert Ridge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Ridge 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 Desert Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Ridge 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 Desert Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Ridge 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 Desert Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Village, Brookdale Camino del Sol and Acoya Troon by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Desert Ridge, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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