Arizona · CMS Data August 2026

Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arizona

Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arizona?

CMS Care Compare lists 86 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Arizona, out of 140 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Phoenix (17), Tucson (9) and Mesa (8). 39 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.

Matching homes: 86
All homes in Arizona: 140
Rated 4 or 5 stars: 39
Average overall stars: 3.4

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.

204+ stars for staffing
42Nurse turnover below the national median
64No fines or payment denials
6Nonprofit
81Medicaid certified

The Top 40 by CMS Rating

Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arizona, highest-rated first
Nursing home	City	Overall	Inspections	Staffing	Quality
Acacia Health Center	Phoenix	5	5	5	5
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation	Mesa	5	5	2	5
Citadel Post Acute	Mesa	5	5	3	5
North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center	Phoenix	5	5	2	5
Osborn Health and Rehabilitation	Scottsdale	5	5	3	5
Plaza Healthcare	Scottsdale	5	5	3	5
Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Scottsdale	5	5	3	5
Sun Health Grandview Care Center	Sun City West	5	5	4	5
Tempe Post Acute	Tempe	5	5	1	5
Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community	Scottsdale	5	5	5	5
Archstone Care Center	Chandler	5	4	3	5
Az - Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehabilitation	Peoria	5	4	3	5
Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia	Sun City	5	4	2	5
Coronado Healthcare Center	Phoenix	5	4	3	5
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center	Mesa	5	4	2	5
Haven Health Green Valley, LLC	Green Valley	5	4	3	5
Haven of Saguaro Valley	Tucson	5	4	2	5
Ridgecrest Post Acute	Phoenix	5	4	2	5
River Park Post Acute	Chandler	5	4	3	5
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab	Sun City West	5	4	4	5
Surprise Health and Rehabilitation Center	Surprise	5	4	2	5
The Terraces of Phoenix	Phoenix	5	4	5	4
Haven Health Prescott, LLC	Prescott	4	4	3	3
Heritage Health Care Center	Globe	4	4	4	4
Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Casa Grande	4	4	3	4
Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation	Peoria	4	4	1	5
South Mountain Post Acute	Phoenix	4	4	1	5
Yuma Nursing Center	Yuma	4	4	3	2
Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation	Tucson	4	3	3	5
Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation	Chandler	4	3	4	5
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center	Avondale	4	3	3	5
Haven of Douglas	Douglas	4	3	4	5
Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Peoria	4	3	2	5
Mission Palms Post Acute	Mesa	4	3	4	5
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation	Mesa	4	3	4	5
Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center	Tucson	4	3	2	5
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center	Tucson	4	3	3	5
Sun City Post Acute	Sun City	4	3	2	5
The Rehabilitation Center at the Palazzo	Phoenix	4	3	4	5
Diamondback Healthcare Center	Phoenix	3	4	1	4

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

Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arizona by city
City	Matching homes	4 or 5 stars
Nursing homes in Phoenix	17	7
Nursing homes in Tucson	9	4
Nursing homes in Mesa	8	5
Nursing homes in Scottsdale	7	4
Nursing homes in Chandler	4	3
Nursing homes in Yuma	4	1
Nursing homes in Glendale	3	0
Nursing homes in Peoria	3	3
Nursing homes in Prescott	3	1
Nursing homes in Globe	2	1
Nursing homes in Lake Havasu City	2	0
Nursing homes in Sierra Vista	2	0
Nursing homes in Sun City	2	2
Nursing homes in Sun City West	2	2
Nursing homes in Avondale	1	1
Nursing homes in Benson	1	0
Nursing homes in Camp Verde	1	0
Nursing homes in Casa Grande	1	1
Nursing homes in Chinle	1	0
Nursing homes in Cottonwood	1	0
Nursing homes in Douglas	1	1
Nursing homes in Flagstaff	1	0
Nursing homes in Goodyear	1	0
Nursing homes in Green Valley	1	1
Nursing homes in Kingman	1	0
Nursing homes in Payson	1	0
Nursing homes in Sedona	1	0
Nursing homes in Sells	1	0
Nursing homes in Show Low	1	0
Nursing homes in Surprise	1	1
Nursing homes in Tempe	1	1
Nursing homes in Youngtown	1	0

More About This List

Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Arizona, nonprofit nursing homes in Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Arizona?

86 of the 140 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.

Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Arizona Rates Highest?

By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Acacia Health Center in Phoenix (5 stars), Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation in Mesa (5 stars) and Citadel Post Acute in Mesa (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.

Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?

FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.

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.