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10 Best Nursing Homes in Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County 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 484 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Maricopa County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Maricopa County is about $4,728, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6478 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 Estrella, Shawmut and Cotton Center.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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.
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.
Bill and Brenda Cowles established My Father's Retirement Ranch in 1979 to offer a warm family living environment to a select number of seniors. Having celebrated their 25th Anniversary in October of 2004, the Cowles family is proud to offer a wider variety of living options than ever before. ...
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Maricopa County, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Maricopa County is $4,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gila Bend, AZ with an average of $3,987 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Maricopa County, AZ vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Maricopa County, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Maricopa County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Maricopa County, AZ by room type
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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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Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
5.0
Love, love, love Avenir Memory Care of Surprise. My grandfather has lived here for 3 years and he gets the best care. So many activities. The food is great, fresh fruit daily and quality meals. I love the staff, so caring and attentive. I have no complaints, would highly recommend!
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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
45.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.6%
17.2%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.3%
1.2%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
3.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
0.7%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Village, Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee and Brookdale Camino del Sol are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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