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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Phoenix, AZ
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South 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 South 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 South Phoenix or another care type is right for you. Browse 86 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Phoenix.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cactus, Sunnyslope and Catlin Court Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Lake Biltmore Estates and Canyon Village.
Nursing homes facilities near South Phoenix, AZ
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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.
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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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in South Phoenix, AZ
The average cost of senior living in South Phoenix is $4,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $4,009 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Phoenix, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Phoenix, AZ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Phoenix
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Phoenix
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe in Scottsdale, AZ
4.6
Best is the staff is great and friendly, they care about the residents. Also the rooms are very good sizes. Worst is it's expensive, worth the money as far as value but still expensive.
The Oaks in Gilbert, AZ
5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Oaks and the experience has been great for her at this facility so far. We have had only positive experiences with them for my loved one. Based on our/our loved one's experience, I would definitely recommend The Oaks to others as an option for Memory ...
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Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa
4.1
I would say it is definitely a community you should consider. The evening and night staff were not as attentive as they should have been. They were not consistent with a night-time regiment and did not check on him enough during the night.
South Phoenix nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Phoenix nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Phoenix, 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 South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix 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
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix 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
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix 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
14%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Village, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Palos Verdes Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Phoenix, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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