Arizona Best Medicaid Nursing Homes 2026

Nurse hours

4.75 /day

Staff turnover

21%

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The Terraces of Phoenix runs on unusually steady staffing for a nursing home, 4.75 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with weekend coverage dipping only about 11% below weekdays. That consistency matters more than any single number here. Annual turnover sits at 20.6%, less than half the national rate of 45.8%, meaning the people caring for residents tend to still be there next year. The current inspection record shows 13 deficiencies, two tied to abuse, but none rose to harm or jeopardy level, and the most recent survey was in June 2025. As a nonprofit with 64 beds, it's small enough that the numbers reflect a specific place, not a chain average.

Nurse hours

5.57 /day

Staff turnover

41%

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The Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital runs 5.57 nurse hours per resident day, about 44 percent above the national average of 3.86, that's the kind of staffing margin that shows up in everyday care, not just on paper. Weekend hours dip roughly 8 percent below weekdays, though the floor stays well above average even then, and turnover at 40.8 percent sits under the national 45.8 percent. Nine deficiencies are on record with none at the harm level and none abuse-related, and a 5-star inspection rating from a May 2026 survey is about as current as it gets. For-profit corporate ownership, 33 beds, and a clean inspection history together explain the grade without any single number carrying it.

Nurse hours

3.33 /day

Staff turnover

23%

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Haven Of Douglas runs lean on direct care, 3.33 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 14% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 14% below its own weekday staffing. What stands out in the other direction is retention: 23.1% turnover against a national average near 46% means the aides and nurses here tend to stay, which matters more for daily consistency than a single staffing snapshot. The record shows 15 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, though three are abuse-related and worth asking about specifically. Ownership is a for-profit LLC, and the most recent inspection was August 2025. Families should ask how weekend coverage is actually filled.

Nurse hours

3.61 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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Sun West Choice runs leaner on nursing hours than the typical U.S. home, 3.61 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip roughly 12% below what the building staffs Monday through Friday. The trade-off shows up in its turnover number: 34.4% annually, well under the 45.8% national figure, which is real stability you don't always see in a 140-bed for-profit. Inspections tell a mixed story. The last visit was September 2024, and the record carries 15 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and two tied to abuse. One fine, $4,838, has been levied. Strong quality and staffing stars sit alongside those findings, so read the inspection detail rather than the summary ratings.

Nurse hours

8.40 /day

Staff turnover

n/a

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Christian Care Nursing Center is a small nonprofit home in Phoenix, just 20 certified beds, with nurse staffing at 8.40 hours per resident day, roughly double the national average of 3.86. That's an unusual number, and it shows up in the weekend figures too: coverage drops about 16% below its own weekday level, so the cushion narrows even if it stays comfortable. The home's record carries 9 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, and its last inspection was in August 2025. All three CMS star categories, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, sit at 4 out of 5. For a family weighing a place this size, the staffing margin and the clean harm record are the parts worth asking about directly.

Nurse hours

5.05 /day

Staff turnover

n/a

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Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson runs 120 certified beds and puts 5.05 nursing hours behind each resident every day, roughly 31% more than the national average of 3.86. That staffing cushion is the main reason its record holds up, though weekends drop about 8% below its own weekday levels, so coverage isn't perfectly even across the week. The inspection history is mixed: 16 deficiencies on the current record, none at harm or jeopardy level, but two tied to abuse, and the last full inspection was January 2024. State-run ownership means public accountability, and the quality measure score sits at 4 of 5 stars. Worth asking about those two abuse findings directly.

Nurse hours

7.02 /day

Staff turnover

62%

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Mirabella at ASU runs a small 21-bed operation in Tempe, and it's staffed well above what's typical, about 7 hours of nursing care per resident each day, roughly double the national figure. The tradeoff shows up in consistency: weekends run about 15% leaner than weekdays, and 61.5% of staff turned over in the past year against a national rate near 46%, which means familiar faces are harder to count on. The current record lists 11 deficiencies, two of them abuse-related, though none rose to actual harm or jeopardy. Inspectors were last out in August 2025.

Nurse hours

6.08 /day

Staff turnover

61%

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Archie Hendricks runs on a nonprofit model with 60 certified beds, and the staffing is the standout: 6.08 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 57% above the national average. Weekend coverage dips about 10% below its own weekday level, so ask how that plays out on Saturdays and Sundays. Turnover sits at 61.3%, well above the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers know residents. Inspections in July 2025 turned up 28 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, though one was abuse-related. Quality and staffing each earned 4 of 5 stars from CMS, inspections 3.

Nurse hours

3.75 /day

Staff turnover

44%

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Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation runs 120 beds under corporate ownership, and its numbers are a mixed bag worth understanding before you visit. Nurse staffing sits at 3.75 hours per resident day, slightly under the national average, and weekends drop about 17% below what the home staffs on weekdays, so a Saturday or Sunday shift is when you'd want to pay closest attention. Turnover at 43.7% is actually a touch better than the national figure, and the quality measure score is strong. The part that gives pause: 21 deficiencies on record, five tied to abuse, though none rose to the harm or jeopardy level. The most recent inspection was December 2023.

Nurse hours

3.25 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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Camelback Post Acute runs lean on nursing hours, 3.25 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 16% below its own weekday coverage, so a Saturday or Sunday shift is when your family member is most likely to wait. The for-profit corporate owner has held onto staff better than most, with 34.4% turnover versus 45.8% nationally, and the 5/5 quality measure rating suggests the clinical tracking is solid. But 20 deficiencies on the current record, including one at harm level and one abuse-related, plus a 2/5 inspection rating from the April 2024 survey, is the part I'd press the administrator on directly before deciding.

Nurse hours

3.50 /day

Staff turnover

36%

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Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center runs 161 certified beds in Avondale under corporate for-profit ownership. Nurse staffing sits at 3.50 hours per resident day, roughly 9% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 12% below the home's own weekday levels, so coverage thins out exactly when families tend to visit. The good news is retention: 36.4% annual turnover beats the 45.8% national figure, meaning fewer unfamiliar faces. Its current record shows 13 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the last inspection dated April 10, 2026. Quality measures score well; staffing and inspections sit mid-range.

Nurse hours

3.89 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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Providence Place At Glencroft runs 225 beds as a nonprofit, and its staffing numbers are quietly solid: 3.89 nurse hours per resident day, just above the national average, with turnover at 33.9% against a 45.8% national figure. Retention like that matters more than a decimal point. The catch is the inspection record, 19 deficiencies, three tied to abuse, and a two-star health inspection rating even though quality and staffing both earned four. Weekends run about 7% thinner than weekdays. The most recent inspection was in May 2025, so the record is current, not stale. A nonprofit that keeps its staff and scores well on care measures but keeps drawing inspection problems is the pattern here.

Nurse hours

3.75 /day

Staff turnover

25%

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Life Care Center of Paradise Valley runs 210 beds under corporate ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.75 hours per resident day, just under the national average of 3.86. Weekends thin out further, roughly 14% below the home's own weekday coverage. What stands out is retention: 25.3% turnover against a national 45.8%, meaning aides and nurses here tend to stay, which matters for residents who need consistent hands. The tradeoff shows up in oversight. Inspectors cited 28 deficiencies, 11 of them abuse-related, though none rose to harm or jeopardy, and the last visit was recent. Quality measures score well; the inspection record is the weaker half of the picture.

Nurse hours

3.55 /day

Staff turnover

44%

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Coronado Healthcare Center runs 191 certified beds in Phoenix under individual for-profit ownership. Its inspection record is solid on paper, a 4/5 health inspection rating and 12 total deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, though three are abuse-related and worth asking about directly. The tradeoff shows up in daily staffing: 3.55 nurse hours per resident day sits about 8% under the national average, and weekends run roughly 13% lighter than weekdays, so care coverage depends on when you visit. Staff turnover at 43.8% is slightly better than the national 45.8%. A recent inspection date of January 30, 2026 means the record is current. Strong quality measures, thinner staffing floor.

Nurse hours

3.39 /day

Staff turnover

30%

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Life Care Center of North Glendale runs 223 beds under corporate ownership, and its inspection record is the strongest part of the story: 28 deficiencies on file, but none at the harm or jeopardy level, and the last full inspection came back in July 2023. Staffing is where it gets thinner. At 3.39 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 12 percent under the national average, and weekends dip roughly 11 percent below its own weekday coverage. Turnover, though, is genuinely low at 29.6 percent against a 45.8 percent national figure, which suggests people tend to stay. That combination, stable staff, modest hours, clean inspections, is what's driving the grade.