Nursing homes in Phoenix, AZ

Compare 23 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Phoenix, part of the Maricopa area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Phoenix residents have access to 23 nursing homes across Maricopa County, offering a range of long-term and rehabilitative care options. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, with three locations currently achieving a top 5-star designation. Among these, The Terraces of Phoenix, operated by HumanGood, stands out as the highest-rated facility serving local ZIP codes including 85020, 85008, 85016, and 85032.

Homes
23
Avg overall
3.1★
+0.0 vs national
Avg staffing
2.7★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.1★ · 23 homes
5
3 (13%)
4
8 (35%)
3
4 (17%)
2
4 (17%)
1
4 (17%)

Provider mix in Phoenix

15 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Phoenix

  • 11 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 7 of 23 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 12 of 23 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Phoenix

  1. 1
    The Terraces of Phoenix
    HUMANGOOD · Medium
    5.0
  2. 25.0
  3. 3
    Acacia Health Center
    LIFE CARE SERVICES · Medium
    5.0
  4. 44.0
  5. 5
    HAVEN OF PHOENIX
    HAVEN HEALTH · Medium
    4.0
  6. 6
    RIDGECREST POST ACUTE
    PACS GROUP · Large
    4.0
  7. 7
    CORONADO HEALTHCARE CENTER
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
    4.0
  8. 8
    CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER
    CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER INC. · Medium
    4.0
  9. 9
    South Mountain Post Acute
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
    4.0
  10. 104.0

All homes in Phoenix

The Terraces of Phoenix
HUMANGOOD · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04055
NORTH MOUNTAIN MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
5.05025
Acacia Health Center
LIFE CARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit
5.05055
CAMELBACK POST ACUTE CARE AND REHABILITATION
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit
4.03045
HAVEN OF PHOENIX
HAVEN HEALTH · Medium · For Profit
4.03035
RIDGECREST POST ACUTE
PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit
4.03025
CORONADO HEALTHCARE CENTER
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
4.03035
CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER
CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER INC. · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04044
South Mountain Post Acute
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
4.04015
NORTHPARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA
CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
4.04015
Diamondback Healthcare Center
91ST AVENUE OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit
4.05014
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit
3.03034
THE REHABILITATION CENTER AT THE PALAZZO
ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.02035
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit
3.02045
BEATITUDES CAMPUS
THE BEATITUDES CAMPUS · Medium · Not for Profit
3.02035
PHOENIX MOUNTAIN POST ACUTE
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit
2.01025
MARYLAND GARDENS POST ACUTE
PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit
2.02015
Ahwatukee Post Acute
PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit
2.01015
HAVEN HEALTH SKY HARBOR, LLC
HAVEN HEALTH · Large · For Profit
2.01015
DESERT HAVEN CARE CENTER
SRCV HAVEN, LLC · Medium · For Profit
1.01034
DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER
PHOENIX AZ OPCO LLC · Large · For Profit
1.01043
SUNCREST HEALTHCARE CENTER
SUNCREST HEALTH CARE INC · Medium · For Profit
1.01034
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx
STATE OF ARIZONA/STATE DEPT OF FINANCE · Large · Government
1.01044

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