Arizona · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Arizona
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Arizona?
CMS Care Compare lists 60 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Arizona, out of 140 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Phoenix (8), Mesa (7) and Tucson (7). 37 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 60
- All homes in Arizona
- 140
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 60
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 375 stars overall
- 454+ stars for inspections
- 234+ stars for staffing
- 53No fines or payment denials
- 39Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 5Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Arizona. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Arizona: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Arizona, nonprofit nursing homes in Arizona, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Arizona?
60 of the 140 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Arizona Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Acacia Health Center in Phoenix (5 stars), Advanced Healthcare of Mesa in Mesa (5 stars) and Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation in Mesa (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Arizona?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Arizona's Arizona State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.