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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tempe, AZ

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Tempe 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 109 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tempe, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tempe is about $4,699, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1780 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tempe, AZ

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Photo of Friendship Village Tempe
88 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
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.
Memory Care at Friendship Village offers holistic support in a safe and serene environment. Our employees are specifically trained to focus on individuality, choice and the importance of companionship. Activities are planned to enhance socialization and self-worth. Sensory cues – memory boxes,...
Photo of Tranquil Living Care Home
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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
Photo of Legacy Of Hearts Assisted Living LLC
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.
Photo of Heritage Lane Behavioral - East
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.
Arizona Senior Homes has been providing assisted living services since 1985. Our goal has always been to maintain the dignity and self sufficiency of our residents in a ‘home-like’ environments. We provide a campus of care. With six homes in one location it is possible for us to offer multiple...
Photo of Plaza Healthcare
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.
Photo of South Mountain Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Sv Alh 2 LLC
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.
Photo of Perpetual Help Assisted Living
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.
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Photo of Country Manor
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.
Photo of Heritage Court Post Acute of Scottsdale
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.
Photo of Mercy's Care Home II
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
Photo of San Judas Group Home
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.
Photo of Ana's Haven Adult Homecare
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.
Photo of Vista Ridge of Scottsdale
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.
Photo of Paradise Living Centers Arcadia
1212 Photos available
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.
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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Photo of Vista Living Camelback View
1010 Photos available
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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Photo of Burkeshire Retirement Hotel
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.
Burkeshire Retirement Hotel When it comes to enjoying life and relaxing in style, the Burkeshire Retirement Hotel, located in Phoenix, Arizona is the ideal choice in assisted living communities. Located near most of what the big city offers, but tucked into a residential area with a beautiful,...
Photo of Rose Court Senior Living
99 Photos available
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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Photo of American Orchards
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.
Photo of Angels Wings Assisted Living Home
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.
Photo of The Lodge at 14th Street
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 Tempe, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Tempe is $4,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,875 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Tempe, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Tempe, AZ
$4,699/mo
$4,684/mo
$4,630/mo

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

Tempe, AZ
$4,699/mo
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,689/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,699/mo

Nursing homes costs in Tempe, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,215/mo
Studio
$5,069/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,345/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,968/mo

Senior living costs in Tempe 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: Tempe, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTempe, AZArizonaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,699/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,729/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,689/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,929/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Tempe, AZ:$4,699/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Tempe, AZ:$3,729/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Tempe, AZ:$4,689/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Tempe, AZ:$3,929/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tempe, AZ, over time

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

Tempe, AZAZ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Tempe, AZ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tempe 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
Tempe, AZ$5,482/mo$5,099/mo+7.5%
Arizona$5,097/mo$4,807/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Tempe, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,482/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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 Tempe

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tempe

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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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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Tempe nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tempe nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tempe, 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 Tempe 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 Tempe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tempe 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 Tempe Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tempe 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 Tempe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Tempe 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 Tempe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Tempe 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 Tempe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tempe, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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