Phoenix has 19 published communities on Local Senior Advisor that offer skilled nursing: one assisted living center and 18 nursing care institutions. Licensed capacity ranges from 20 to 210 beds, about 2,293 beds in total across the listings that report it. The listings come from public license records and senior-living directories, not paid placements.
Skilled Nursing in Phoenix
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 210 licensed beds.
Ridgecrest Post Acute in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 200 licensed beds.
Desert Peak Care Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 194 licensed beds.
Coronado Healthcare Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 191 licensed beds.
North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 155 licensed beds.
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 130 licensed beds.
Beatitudes Campus Of Care in Phoenix: assisted living center, 129 licensed beds.
South Mountain Post Acute in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 124 licensed beds.
Haven Health Sky Harbor in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 120 licensed beds.
Desert Haven Care Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 115 licensed beds.
Haven Of Phoenix in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 114 licensed beds.
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 108 licensed beds.
Camelback Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 107 licensed beds.
Arizona State Veteran Home-phx in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 104 licensed beds.
Diamondback Healthcare Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 94 licensed beds.
The Terraces Of Phoenix in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 64 licensed beds.
The Rehabilitation Center At The Palazzo in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 60 licensed beds.
Northpark Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 54 licensed beds.
Christian Care Nursing Center in Phoenix: nursing care institution, 20 licensed beds.
How Skilled Nursing Works in Arizona
Skilled nursing in Arizona is provided by nursing care institutions, which the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licenses and which are usually also certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). They provide 24-hour nursing care under a physician's orders, and many also offer short-term rehabilitation, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy after a hospital stay.
Medicare can cover a limited period of skilled nursing or rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay. Long-term nursing care is usually paid privately, through long-term care insurance, or through the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), part of the state's Medicaid program AHCCCS, for people who qualify. CMS publishes inspection results and quality ratings for certified nursing homes, which families can review before choosing.
Hospitals Nearby
Measured in a straight line from the average location of these communities, the closest hospitals are Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center (about 2 miles) and Phoenix Indian Medical Center (about 2 miles), based on OpenStreetMap hospital data. Ask each community which hospital its residents usually use and how it arranges doctor visits and transportation.
Paying for Care
Local Senior Advisor does not have verified community-level pricing for skilled nursing in Phoenix. As a statewide figure, the 2024 CareScout Cost of Care Survey put Arizona's median for assisted living at $6,370 a month and for a semi-private nursing home room at $7,604 a month. Actual rates depend on the room, the level of care and the facility. ALTCS, Arizona's Medicaid long-term care program, can help eligible residents pay for care in some settings; ask each community whether it is an ALTCS provider.
Getting Help
Local Senior Advisor is a free service to families. A local advisor can help a family compare skilled nursing options in Phoenix, explain the difference between Arizona license types and service levels, and set up tours. Visiting at a mealtime and getting the monthly rate and what it includes in writing make the comparison easier.
