Arizona · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Arizona
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Arizona?
CMS Care Compare lists 113 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Arizona, out of 140 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Phoenix (21), Tucson (17) and Mesa (9). 41 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 113
- All homes in Arizona
- 140
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 41
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 113Also Medicare certified
- 11Nonprofit
- 4Government-owned
- 80No fines or payment denials
- 3Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Arizona, nonprofit nursing homes in Arizona, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Arizona?
113 of the 140 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Arizona Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation in Mesa (5 stars), Citadel Post Acute in Mesa (5 stars) and North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Arizona's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Arizona lists an income limit of $2,982 (effective January 1, 2026) for an individual, gross monthly income and an asset limit of For single applicants, countable resources cannot be more than $2,000. for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.