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.
Rating distribution
avg 3.1★ · 23 homesProvider mix in Phoenix
15 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- THE ENSIGN GROUP6 homes
- PACS GROUP3 homes
- HAVEN HEALTH2 homes
- HUMANGOOD1 home
- SRCV HAVEN, LLC1 home
- ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER INC.1 home
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
- 1The Terraces of Phoenix5.0HUMANGOOD · Medium
- 2NORTH MOUNTAIN MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER5.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
- 3Acacia Health Center5.0LIFE CARE SERVICES · Medium
- 4CAMELBACK POST ACUTE CARE AND REHABILITATION4.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 5HAVEN OF PHOENIX4.0HAVEN HEALTH · Medium
- 6RIDGECREST POST ACUTE4.0PACS GROUP · Large
- 7CORONADO HEALTHCARE CENTER4.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
- 8CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER4.0CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER INC. · Medium
- 9South Mountain Post Acute4.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
- 10NORTHPARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA4.0CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
All homes in Phoenix
| The Terraces of Phoenix HUMANGOOD · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| NORTH MOUNTAIN MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Acacia Health Center LIFE CARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| CAMELBACK POST ACUTE CARE AND REHABILITATION THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| HAVEN OF PHOENIX HAVEN HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| RIDGECREST POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| CORONADO HEALTHCARE CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER CHRISTIAN CARE NURSING CENTER INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| South Mountain Post Acute THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| NORTHPARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Diamondback Healthcare Center 91ST AVENUE OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| THE REHABILITATION CENTER AT THE PALAZZO ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Life Care Center of Paradise Valley LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| BEATITUDES CAMPUS THE BEATITUDES CAMPUS · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| PHOENIX MOUNTAIN POST ACUTE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| MARYLAND GARDENS POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Ahwatukee Post Acute PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| HAVEN HEALTH SKY HARBOR, LLC HAVEN HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| DESERT HAVEN CARE CENTER SRCV HAVEN, LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER PHOENIX AZ OPCO LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| SUNCREST HEALTHCARE CENTER SUNCREST HEALTH CARE INC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx STATE OF ARIZONA/STATE DEPT OF FINANCE · Large · Government | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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