Nursing homes in Tempe, AZ
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tempe, part of the Maricopa area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Families searching for long-term care in Tempe, Arizona, can choose from three nursing homes located across the 85281, 85282, and 85283 ZIP codes. These facilities in Maricopa County hold an average CMS Care Compare overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these local options, Tempe Post Acute, operated by The Ensign Group, currently stands out as the city’s top-performing facility with a prestigious 5-star rating for quality.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Tempe
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- PACIFIC RETIREMENT SERVICES1 home
What to look for in Tempe
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Tempe
| TEMPE POST ACUTE THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| MIRABELLA AT ASU PACIFIC RETIREMENT SERVICES · Small · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC · Large · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.