Nursing homes in Payson, AZ
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Payson, part of the Gila area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Payson, Arizona, have access to two skilled nursing facilities located within the 85541 ZIP code to serve the Gila County area. Data from CMS Care Compare indicates these homes maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local facility holds a 5-star designation, though Payson Care Center, managed by Life Care Centers of America, represents the highest-rated option with 3 stars.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Payson
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Payson
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is PAYSON CARE CENTER at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Payson
| PAYSON CARE CENTER LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| RIM COUNTRY HEALTH & RETIREMENT COMMUNITY RIM COUNTRY REHAB, INC · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.