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Care homes in Phoenix, AZ

318 small licensed residential care homes (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care homes
318
in Phoenix
Licensed capacity
2,531
across all 318
Adults 65+
200,993
Census estimate for Phoenix
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
12.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
1,124
of the center of Phoenix
Care HomesAssisted Living 351Memory Care 4Independent Living 4Home Care 46Nursing Homes 23Senior Apartments 52
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Source: Arizona ADHS, State Licensed Residential Facilities, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Phoenix (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near Phoenix

Counting neighboring towns, there are 1,124 care homes within 25 miles of the center of Phoenix, 806 more than in Phoenix itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Phoenix

See all 1,124 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in Phoenix at a glance

Our directory lists 318 care homes with an address in Phoenix, based on Arizona ADHS records. No single ZIP code dominates: the care homes are spread across 36 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 85032, has 34. By size, the most common group is 7 residents or more (201 of 318 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 8503234
  • 8502226
  • 8502924
  • 8508519
  • 8505317
  • 8504417
  • 8505116
  • 8501816
  • Other ZIP codes143
Care homes in Phoenix by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 4 residents or fewer8
  • 5 or 6 residents109
  • 7 residents or more201
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in Arizona

In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Arizona Department of Health Services about a licensed community, or the Arizona long-term care ombudsman at (602) 542-64542.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in Arizona

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Arizona Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Arizona Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Arizona Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (602-255-3373).7
Medicare counseling
Arizona’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-432-4040.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Phoenix

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Maricopa County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Maricopa County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 1 Area Agency on Aging2

    (602)264-2255

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Maricopa County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Arizona Adult Protective Services

    877-767-2385

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-432-4040

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Arizona Department of Veterans Services7

    602-255-3373

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Arizona Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Phoenix

How many care homes are in Phoenix, AZ?

WeFoundCare lists 318 care homes in Phoenix, AZ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Phoenix there are 1,124.

How many residents can care homes in Phoenix serve?

318 of the 318 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 2,531 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 200,993 adults age 65 and older live in Phoenix.

Which Phoenix ZIP codes have the most care homes?

85032 (34), 85022 (26), 85029 (24). In all, 36 ZIP codes in Phoenix have at least one.

Who licenses care homes in Arizona?

The Arizona Department of Health Services licenses care homes in Arizona. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Phoenix?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Maricopa County, call (602)264-2255. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Arizona Adult Protective Services at 877-767-2385.

Are there care homes near Phoenix?

Nearby cities with listings include Glendale (135, 6.3 mi), Paradise Valley (16, 7.5 mi), Youngtown (2, 12.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Phoenix

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Arizona ADHS (State Licensed Residential Facilities), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Phoenix (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 318 of 318 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Phoenix (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Arizona Department of Health Services: State Licensed Residential Facilities. services1.arcgis.com/mpVYz37anSdrK4d8/arcgis/rest/services/AZLicensedFacilities/FeatureServer/12 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.