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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pinal County, AZ

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Pinal 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 247 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Pinal County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Pinal County is about $4,403, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3875 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
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Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Pinal County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Pinal County is $4,403 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eloy, AZ with an average of $3,981 per month.

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

Pinal County, AZ
$4,403/mo
$5,043/mo
$4,663/mo

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

Pinal County, AZ
$4,403/mo
$4,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$4,397/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,403/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,310/mo
Studio
$4,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,927/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,601/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,959/mo

Senior living costs in Pinal 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: Pinal County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePinal County, AZArizonaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,403/mo$4,630/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,569/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,397/mo$4,630/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,734/mo$3,921/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Pinal County, AZ:$4,403/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Pinal County, AZ:$3,569/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Pinal County, AZ:$4,397/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Pinal County, AZ:$3,734/mo
Arizona:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Pinal County, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Pinal 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.

Pinal County, AZAZ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Pinal County, AZ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Pinal 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
Pinal County, AZ$5,403/mo$5,047/mo+7.0%
Arizona$5,097/mo$4,807/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Pinal County, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,403/mo
2023 average cost:$5,047/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Pinal County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pinal County

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

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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.

Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

4.0
My loved one was only here for a short respite stay. The only thing that she really complained about is that they didn't always knock before they came in. We had arranged for a female to come and do the shower on a certain day, and a male showed up on a different day to help her. She liked the ...
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Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mesa, AZ

5.0
My father used to live in independent living for three months with his dog before finally transferring at [removed]. I simply cannot say enough good things about this location. It's a sophisticated, lovely location with exquisitely tasteful apartments. The entire team is outstanding! The chef is ...
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Pinal County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pinal County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pinal 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 Pinal 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 Pinal 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
50.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pinal 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 Pinal 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
48%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pinal 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 Pinal 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
17.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Pinal 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 Pinal County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pinal 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 Pinal County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
0.4%
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Brookdale Apache Junction, Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living and La Sonora at Dove Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pinal County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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