Nursing homes in Arizona
How CMS rates the state's 140 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 140
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 139
- of 140
- Counties
- 12
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Arizona compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Arizona's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 36 | 25.7% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 30 | 21.4% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 33 | 23.6% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 30 | 21.4% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 10 | 7.1% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 1 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Total | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 140 CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Arizona’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 1★: 7.1% of the state’s facilities against 19.6% nationally (-12.5 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 94% of the state’s 140 nursing homes, across 12 counties in total.
- Maricopa County77 · 55%Search →
- Pima County24 · 17%Search →
- Yavapai County7 · 5%Search →
- Yuma County6 · 4%Search →
- Mohave County6 · 4%Search →
- Cochise County4 · 3%Search →
- Coconino County4 · 3%Search →
- Gila County4 · 3%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Arizona?
This dataset includes 140 CMS-certified nursing homes across 12 counties in Arizona, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Maricopa County, Pima County, Yavapai County, Yuma County, Mohave County.
How are Arizona nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 36 are rated 5 stars, 10 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How does Arizona compare with the national dataset?
139 of 140 Arizona facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Arizona with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.