Mesa is a large city situated in the heart of Arizona, just 20 miles east of Phoenix. It’s home to nearly 520,000 people and has a large senior community that comprises over 16% of the population. In general, health care is affordable in Mesa, and seniors have access to numerous high-performing hospitals, including Banner Baywood Medical Center and Arizona General Hospital Mesa.
Nursing homes offer long-term intensive care for those who need around-the-clock monitoring due to a chronic illness or injury. These facilities provide services such as medication management, personal care, wound care and daily activities. It’s the most expensive option in Mesa, with fees coming in at $9,247 per month on average for semiprivate rooms. Seniors who need intermittent or short-term skilled nursing services likely find assisted living and home health care to be more affordable options.
This guide covers the cost of nursing home care in greater detail and compares it to other senior care options. It also provides an overview of the local programs and organizations that help older adults obtain skilled nursing services they need in their home or residential care community or find financial assistance options when nursing home placement is necessary.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Mesa, AZ
7255 EAST BROADWAY ROAD, Mesa, AZ, 85208
My mother was in the skilled rehabilitation area and received outstanding treatment while she was there for 8 weeks. The staff is very caring and attentive. The PT and OT staff were very patient in
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My mother was in the skilled rehabilitation area and received outstanding treatment while she was there for 8 weeks. The staff is very caring and attentive. The PT and OT staff were very patient in building my mother’s strength back and helping her to walk on her own again after having a hip replacement. The Case Management team was very communicative and kept me up to date every step of the way. The facility, while a little on the older side, is very clean and bright. I would recommend this facility without reservation.
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My mother was in the skilled rehabilitation area and received outstanding treatment while she was there for 8 weeks. The staff is very caring and attentive. The PT and OT staff were very patient in
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My mother was in the skilled rehabilitation area and received outstanding treatment while she was there for 8 weeks. The staff is very caring and attentive. The PT and OT staff were very patient in building my mother’s strength back and helping her to walk on her own again after having a hip replacement. The Case Management team was very communicative and kept me up to date every step of the way. The facility, while a little on the older side, is very clean and bright. I would recommend this facility without reservation.
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5358 E Baseline Road , Mesa, AZ, 85206
Sante of Mesa is clean and quiet. It is laid out decently. The room size is fairly good. My dad is comfortable there. We can adjust the air in his room. He loves the food, too. The amount of time that
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Sante of Mesa is clean and quiet. It is laid out decently. The room size is fairly good. My dad is comfortable there. We can adjust the air in his room. He loves the food, too. The amount of time that I’ve spent there has been pretty extensive and everybody’s been very nice. He’s been very happy.
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Sante of Mesa is clean and quiet. It is laid out decently. The room size is fairly good. My dad is comfortable there. We can adjust the air in his room. He loves the food, too. The amount of time that
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Sante of Mesa is clean and quiet. It is laid out decently. The room size is fairly good. My dad is comfortable there. We can adjust the air in his room. He loves the food, too. The amount of time that I’ve spent there has been pretty extensive and everybody’s been very nice. He’s been very happy.
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5652 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ, 85206
HealthSouth East Valley is where my sister is right now. They don’t just put them in their room and let them lay there. They try to rehabilitate them. It’s the best place I’ve seen. Everything i
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HealthSouth East Valley is where my sister is right now. They don’t just put them in their room and let them lay there. They try to rehabilitate them. It’s the best place I’ve seen. Everything is clean. The employees are just fantastic. The food is good, and the cafeteria is spotless. The restrooms are immaculate. The furnishings are well maintained and/or very new. The exterior is very clean. There is nothing that I can think of off-hand that they could do to improve, as it is that good.
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HealthSouth East Valley is where my sister is right now. They don’t just put them in their room and let them lay there. They try to rehabilitate them. It’s the best place I’ve seen. Everything i
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HealthSouth East Valley is where my sister is right now. They don’t just put them in their room and let them lay there. They try to rehabilitate them. It’s the best place I’ve seen. Everything is clean. The employees are just fantastic. The food is good, and the cafeteria is spotless. The restrooms are immaculate. The furnishings are well maintained and/or very new. The exterior is very clean. There is nothing that I can think of off-hand that they could do to improve, as it is that good.
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5848 EAST UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Mesa, AZ, 85205
Good Samaritan was clean, well-lit, and it didn’t smell. The people there were very knowledgeable about what they were doing and how they were handling the situation with each individual patient. The
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Good Samaritan was clean, well-lit, and it didn’t smell. The people there were very knowledgeable about what they were doing and how they were handling the situation with each individual patient. The staff was very knowledgeable and pointed us in the right direction. It’s right next to the Lutheran church.
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Good Samaritan was clean, well-lit, and it didn’t smell. The people there were very knowledgeable about what they were doing and how they were handling the situation with each individual patient. The
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Good Samaritan was clean, well-lit, and it didn’t smell. The people there were very knowledgeable about what they were doing and how they were handling the situation with each individual patient. The staff was very knowledgeable and pointed us in the right direction. It’s right next to the Lutheran church.
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5755 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85205
There are no words to describe how bad This Rehabilitation center is.
Tiffany in Administration should be fired due to her insensibility today patient care. Only only goal was to get my mom out of he
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There are no words to describe how bad This Rehabilitation center is.
Tiffany in Administration should be fired due to her insensibility today patient care. Only only goal was to get my mom out of her facility because my mom was not capable of doing baby occupational or physical therapy. After appealing two times for my mom to stay and receive proper care, they sent her home with a bed sore that has sepsis, pneumonia & infections in her g-tube. I had to fight for them to keep her on release day until my sister could locate some oxygen for her just to get her home., they refused to send her home with any oxygen. Within 24 hours we had to call 911 and get her into the hospital to have surgery on her bedsore. She is currently still alive, no thanks to this facility! Such a disappointment in the character of this place. Don’t let the nice furniture and nice rooms fool you! Send your loves ones over to KPC Promise Hospital for proper and loving care!
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There are no words to describe how bad This Rehabilitation center is.
Tiffany in Administration should be fired due to her insensibility today patient care. Only only goal was to get my mom out of he
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There are no words to describe how bad This Rehabilitation center is.
Tiffany in Administration should be fired due to her insensibility today patient care. Only only goal was to get my mom out of her facility because my mom was not capable of doing baby occupational or physical therapy. After appealing two times for my mom to stay and receive proper care, they sent her home with a bed sore that has sepsis, pneumonia & infections in her g-tube. I had to fight for them to keep her on release day until my sister could locate some oxygen for her just to get her home., they refused to send her home with any oxygen. Within 24 hours we had to call 911 and get her into the hospital to have surgery on her bedsore. She is currently still alive, no thanks to this facility! Such a disappointment in the character of this place. Don’t let the nice furniture and nice rooms fool you! Send your loves ones over to KPC Promise Hospital for proper and loving care!
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51 SOUTH 48TH STREET, Mesa, AZ, 85206
I would like to thank everyone at Montecito. They are the reason I’m back home & healthy. Especially the following workers who took care of me daily.
BRINKLEY- UNIT COORDINATOR,
ANGELA U.-NURSE
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I would like to thank everyone at Montecito. They are the reason I’m back home & healthy. Especially the following workers who took care of me daily.
BRINKLEY- UNIT COORDINATOR,
ANGELA U.-NURSE PRACTITIONER,
RN’S &LPN’S :
VIVIANA, KENNEDY, SUE, MICHELLE, NICKOLE, LESLIE, DAYRA, TONY, FUZZ, REMY, ANGELA.
CNA’S: BROOKLYN, LUZ, GLADYS, CONNIE, KRISTIN, NATONYA, CHRISTELLE, MCKENSIE, HEATHER, SANGWAN, LIZ.
WOUND NURSE’S: DENISE & HAILYES
SPEECH THERAPIST: STEPHANIE FELDMAN
PHYSICAL THERAPIST: BRADLEY
CASE MANAGER: PARIS
A.I.T.: MATT FOWERS
TRANSPORTATION: KEVIN
THANK YOU ALL.
MONTECITO IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE CARED FOR. I WOULD GIVE 10 STARS IF I COULD!
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I would like to thank everyone at Montecito. They are the reason I’m back home & healthy. Especially the following workers who took care of me daily.
BRINKLEY- UNIT COORDINATOR,
ANGELA U.-NURSE
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I would like to thank everyone at Montecito. They are the reason I’m back home & healthy. Especially the following workers who took care of me daily.
BRINKLEY- UNIT COORDINATOR,
ANGELA U.-NURSE PRACTITIONER,
RN’S &LPN’S :
VIVIANA, KENNEDY, SUE, MICHELLE, NICKOLE, LESLIE, DAYRA, TONY, FUZZ, REMY, ANGELA.
CNA’S: BROOKLYN, LUZ, GLADYS, CONNIE, KRISTIN, NATONYA, CHRISTELLE, MCKENSIE, HEATHER, SANGWAN, LIZ.
WOUND NURSE’S: DENISE & HAILYES
SPEECH THERAPIST: STEPHANIE FELDMAN
PHYSICAL THERAPIST: BRADLEY
CASE MANAGER: PARIS
A.I.T.: MATT FOWERS
TRANSPORTATION: KEVIN
THANK YOU ALL.
MONTECITO IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE CARED FOR. I WOULD GIVE 10 STARS IF I COULD!
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433 E. 6th Street, Mesa, AZ, 85203
My husband is in Promise Nursing Center (Promise Hospital of Phoenix). The rooms were very nice and very clean. It is a nursing home, but it is more of a hospital setting. I am impressed that the staf
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My husband is in Promise Nursing Center (Promise Hospital of Phoenix). The rooms were very nice and very clean. It is a nursing home, but it is more of a hospital setting. I am impressed that the staff is very helpful and very attentive, and they respond right away.
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My husband is in Promise Nursing Center (Promise Hospital of Phoenix). The rooms were very nice and very clean. It is a nursing home, but it is more of a hospital setting. I am impressed that the staf
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My husband is in Promise Nursing Center (Promise Hospital of Phoenix). The rooms were very nice and very clean. It is a nursing home, but it is more of a hospital setting. I am impressed that the staff is very helpful and very attentive, and they respond right away.
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3130 East Broadway, Mesa, AZ, 85204
My daughter-in-law was in Symphony for rehab. The care was not that good, she was in a lot of pain, and she was upset by waiting for hours before she was able to get her medication. The staff was not
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My daughter-in-law was in Symphony for rehab. The care was not that good, she was in a lot of pain, and she was upset by waiting for hours before she was able to get her medication. The staff was not all that attentive; however, the one we interacted with was nice. The rooms were a little messy and did not have enough storage.
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My daughter-in-law was in Symphony for rehab. The care was not that good, she was in a lot of pain, and she was upset by waiting for hours before she was able to get her medication. The staff was not
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My daughter-in-law was in Symphony for rehab. The care was not that good, she was in a lot of pain, and she was upset by waiting for hours before she was able to get her medication. The staff was not all that attentive; however, the one we interacted with was nice. The rooms were a little messy and did not have enough storage.
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330 South Pinnule Circle, Mesa, AZ, 85206
MY wife when their for one day and during the nite they never check on my wife i call her 4 time NO ANSER i then call the main office they said they would call back not till the next DAY . My wife fi
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MY wife when their for one day and during the nite they never check on my wife i call her 4 time NO ANSER i then call the main office they said they would call back not till the next DAY . My wife first meal was if for a dog with the money we had to pay if you have a choise 3 or 4 CENTERS to go MAKE THEM THE VERY LAST ONE YOU CHOUSE OR DONT CONSIDER CASA AT ALL FOOD BAD ,NO GOOD AT ALL CAN,T REACH THEM SERVICE AFTER HRS THEY WILL CALL BACK ????? . THEIR A LOT OF BETTER ONES OUT THEIR in MESA .
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MY wife when their for one day and during the nite they never check on my wife i call her 4 time NO ANSER i then call the main office they said they would call back not till the next DAY . My wife fi
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MY wife when their for one day and during the nite they never check on my wife i call her 4 time NO ANSER i then call the main office they said they would call back not till the next DAY . My wife first meal was if for a dog with the money we had to pay if you have a choise 3 or 4 CENTERS to go MAKE THEM THE VERY LAST ONE YOU CHOUSE OR DONT CONSIDER CASA AT ALL FOOD BAD ,NO GOOD AT ALL CAN,T REACH THEM SERVICE AFTER HRS THEY WILL CALL BACK ????? . THEIR A LOT OF BETTER ONES OUT THEIR in MESA .
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255 W Brown Road, Mesa, AZ, 85201
The place is terrible, my Brother had a stroke and was sent here, never got a straight answer about my Brothers care, was in there 10 days for rehab, tried to talk with rehab, left my number several t
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The place is terrible, my Brother had a stroke and was sent here, never got a straight answer about my Brothers care, was in there 10 days for rehab, tried to talk with rehab, left my number several times never had a call and found out later there wasn’t any rehad done..Left with bed sores, a beard that covered his mouth and was not taken care of!!!
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The place is terrible, my Brother had a stroke and was sent here, never got a straight answer about my Brothers care, was in there 10 days for rehab, tried to talk with rehab, left my number several t
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The place is terrible, my Brother had a stroke and was sent here, never got a straight answer about my Brothers care, was in there 10 days for rehab, tried to talk with rehab, left my number several times never had a call and found out later there wasn’t any rehad done..Left with bed sores, a beard that covered his mouth and was not taken care of!!!
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60 South 58th Street, Mesa, AZ, 85206
Very unorganized, never saw caseworker unless I tracked her down. Never saw or heard directly from nurse practitioner only staff called to update. I had to wait four days to finally get a phone call
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Very unorganized, never saw caseworker unless I tracked her down. Never saw or heard directly from nurse practitioner only staff called to update. I had to wait four days to finally get a phone call from Dr. Qamar and he was very abrupt, abrasive and not helpful at all. My father’s room was filthy, toilet in his room was not working. I would not recommend anyone ever go there for care.
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Very unorganized, never saw caseworker unless I tracked her down. Never saw or heard directly from nurse practitioner only staff called to update. I had to wait four days to finally get a phone call
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Very unorganized, never saw caseworker unless I tracked her down. Never saw or heard directly from nurse practitioner only staff called to update. I had to wait four days to finally get a phone call from Dr. Qamar and he was very abrupt, abrasive and not helpful at all. My father’s room was filthy, toilet in his room was not working. I would not recommend anyone ever go there for care.
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5121 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ, 85206
This place was horrible! I stayed there 4-5 days before my wife saved me. The first night my wife had to come by at about 11:00 pm to give me my meds because they still weren’t available for me. The w
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This place was horrible! I stayed there 4-5 days before my wife saved me. The first night my wife had to come by at about 11:00 pm to give me my meds because they still weren’t available for me. The whole place went into COVID lockdown. My roommate tested positive for COVID. Sam is the greatest guy working there. There was no PT because we couldn’t leave our room. Food was horrible and small portions. I pushed the help button several times and never did get help. They just ignored it. I am being totally honest!
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This place was horrible! I stayed there 4-5 days before my wife saved me. The first night my wife had to come by at about 11:00 pm to give me my meds because they still weren’t available for me. The w
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This place was horrible! I stayed there 4-5 days before my wife saved me. The first night my wife had to come by at about 11:00 pm to give me my meds because they still weren’t available for me. The whole place went into COVID lockdown. My roommate tested positive for COVID. Sam is the greatest guy working there. There was no PT because we couldn’t leave our room. Food was horrible and small portions. I pushed the help button several times and never did get help. They just ignored it. I am being totally honest!
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6458 EAST BROADWAY ROAD, Mesa, AZ, 85206
This is the worst facility you could bring your loved ones to. My Aunt was threatened by one of the nurses that she was going to call the cops and make it so she couldn’t come see my grandmother. They
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This is the worst facility you could bring your loved ones to. My Aunt was threatened by one of the nurses that she was going to call the cops and make it so she couldn’t come see my grandmother. They told her they don’t change diapers at lunch. They refused to take my grandmother the the bathroom told her to shit in her pants. To top it all off when we were putting my grandmother things away there was a back of poopy diapers that were not the ones we bought for my grandmother
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This is the worst facility you could bring your loved ones to. My Aunt was threatened by one of the nurses that she was going to call the cops and make it so she couldn’t come see my grandmother. They
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This is the worst facility you could bring your loved ones to. My Aunt was threatened by one of the nurses that she was going to call the cops and make it so she couldn’t come see my grandmother. They told her they don’t change diapers at lunch. They refused to take my grandmother the the bathroom told her to shit in her pants. To top it all off when we were putting my grandmother things away there was a back of poopy diapers that were not the ones we bought for my grandmother
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215 SOUTH POWER RD, Mesa, AZ, 85206
Trillium SUCKS! We were lined up to go to Trillium when my mother was severly ill. My family was a bit concerned that Trillium had recieved poor marks from consumers so we decided to go to Selective S
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Trillium SUCKS! We were lined up to go to Trillium when my mother was severly ill. My family was a bit concerned that Trillium had recieved poor marks from consumers so we decided to go to Selective Specialty Hospital and would then have her transferred to Trillium once she advanced to the next level of care. So, everything went well and we were going to have her transferred to Trillium. But guess what??? Because we did not take her directly to Trillium for the higher care level, they will not take her now. They got their feelings hurt and now they are taking it out on a helpless patient giving the excuse that she is not "sick" enough. Very professional people. Yeah, right! If I could put a "0" star rating on this facility, I would. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. They are immature and very unprofessional.
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Trillium SUCKS! We were lined up to go to Trillium when my mother was severly ill. My family was a bit concerned that Trillium had recieved poor marks from consumers so we decided to go to Selective S
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Trillium SUCKS! We were lined up to go to Trillium when my mother was severly ill. My family was a bit concerned that Trillium had recieved poor marks from consumers so we decided to go to Selective Specialty Hospital and would then have her transferred to Trillium once she advanced to the next level of care. So, everything went well and we were going to have her transferred to Trillium. But guess what??? Because we did not take her directly to Trillium for the higher care level, they will not take her now. They got their feelings hurt and now they are taking it out on a helpless patient giving the excuse that she is not "sick" enough. Very professional people. Yeah, right! If I could put a "0" star rating on this facility, I would. STAY AWAY FROM THEM. They are immature and very unprofessional.
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2620 NORTH 68TH STREET, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
My dad has been in the skilled nursing unit for almost 3 years. The care he gets is really good. The facility is clean and well maintained. I have enjoyed meals with him in the dining room. Before Cov
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My dad has been in the skilled nursing unit for almost 3 years. The care he gets is really good. The facility is clean and well maintained. I have enjoyed meals with him in the dining room. Before Covid I would take him for walks down the street to Burger King or Echo coffee. He enjoys just going outside for the fresh air.
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My dad has been in the skilled nursing unit for almost 3 years. The care he gets is really good. The facility is clean and well maintained. I have enjoyed meals with him in the dining room. Before Cov
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My dad has been in the skilled nursing unit for almost 3 years. The care he gets is really good. The facility is clean and well maintained. I have enjoyed meals with him in the dining room. Before Covid I would take him for walks down the street to Burger King or Echo coffee. He enjoys just going outside for the fresh air.
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2645 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE, Tempe, AZ, 85282
Friendship Village Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona, just a short drive from Banner Desert Medical Center, Ehrhardt Park, and Superstition Freeway, as well as several restaurants and shopping center
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Friendship Village Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona, just a short drive from Banner Desert Medical Center, Ehrhardt Park, and Superstition Freeway, as well as several restaurants and shopping centers. Residents and visitors give the community high marks for its pleasant, caring staff members, large campus and beautiful decor. The community also receives approval for its wide range of amenities such as the spacious common areas, family fitness center, recreation center, computer lab with training classes, three libraries, woodworking shop, auditorium for performances and events and on-site ATM banking.
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Friendship Village Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona, just a short drive from Banner Desert Medical Center, Ehrhardt Park, and Superstition Freeway, as well as several restaurants and shopping center
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Friendship Village Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona, just a short drive from Banner Desert Medical Center, Ehrhardt Park, and Superstition Freeway, as well as several restaurants and shopping centers. Residents and visitors give the community high marks for its pleasant, caring staff members, large campus and beautiful decor. The community also receives approval for its wide range of amenities such as the spacious common areas, family fitness center, recreation center, computer lab with training classes, three libraries, woodworking shop, auditorium for performances and events and on-site ATM banking.
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2555 North Price Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85224
Father in law stayed here and was transported by emergency to Chandler Regional hospital by ambulance. The following day family went to this place to collect his wedding ring, watch, cell phone and w
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Father in law stayed here and was transported by emergency to Chandler Regional hospital by ambulance. The following day family went to this place to collect his wedding ring, watch, cell phone and wallet (cash, credit cards and drivers license). None of this or his belongings were here nor did ANYONE have a process or procedure to secure personal possessions when residents are transported away in an emergency. My father in law passed away days later and still no one at this place has any procedure for this tragedy should this occur again.. If your loved ones stay here, watch your valuables.
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Father in law stayed here and was transported by emergency to Chandler Regional hospital by ambulance. The following day family went to this place to collect his wedding ring, watch, cell phone and w
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Father in law stayed here and was transported by emergency to Chandler Regional hospital by ambulance. The following day family went to this place to collect his wedding ring, watch, cell phone and wallet (cash, credit cards and drivers license). None of this or his belongings were here nor did ANYONE have a process or procedure to secure personal possessions when residents are transported away in an emergency. My father in law passed away days later and still no one at this place has any procedure for this tragedy should this occur again.. If your loved ones stay here, watch your valuables.
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6001 East Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
825 S 94th Street, Chandler, AZ, 85224
My mother was in Sante for two weeks. PT was great. The kitchen staff. The problem was the lack of attention. Several times we waited an hour or more for a response to her nurse alert. I stayed with m
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My mother was in Sante for two weeks. PT was great. The kitchen staff. The problem was the lack of attention. Several times we waited an hour or more for a response to her nurse alert. I stayed with my mother because I feared she wouldn’t get the care she needed. It is unacceptable for a 98 year old person to sit on the floor or toilet for 30+ minutes.
I would not send a person I care about to this place.
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My mother was in Sante for two weeks. PT was great. The kitchen staff. The problem was the lack of attention. Several times we waited an hour or more for a response to her nurse alert. I stayed with m
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My mother was in Sante for two weeks. PT was great. The kitchen staff. The problem was the lack of attention. Several times we waited an hour or more for a response to her nurse alert. I stayed with my mother because I feared she wouldn’t get the care she needed. It is unacceptable for a 98 year old person to sit on the floor or toilet for 30+ minutes.
I would not send a person I care about to this place.
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1750 W FRYE RD, Chandler, AZ, 85224
I was released from the hospital to this nursing home. They were not ready to except me, the bed wasn’t made and they had no idea I was coming, they said. My car there was marginal at best. The car li
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I was released from the hospital to this nursing home. They were not ready to except me, the bed wasn’t made and they had no idea I was coming, they said. My car there was marginal at best. The car light could be on for 45 minutes before anyone would come and see me. I had two great nurses while I was there but that was it. Most of the staff could care less about patients . If you love your family member, don’t let them be sent here.
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I was released from the hospital to this nursing home. They were not ready to except me, the bed wasn’t made and they had no idea I was coming, they said. My car there was marginal at best. The car li
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I was released from the hospital to this nursing home. They were not ready to except me, the bed wasn’t made and they had no idea I was coming, they said. My car there was marginal at best. The car light could be on for 45 minutes before anyone would come and see me. I had two great nurses while I was there but that was it. Most of the staff could care less about patients . If you love your family member, don’t let them be sent here.
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Nursing Home Costs in Mesa, Arizona
Nursing homes in Mesa charge an average of $9,247 per month for semiprivate rooms. Private rooms are about 15% more expensive at $10,646.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Nursing home cost data for Mesa is included in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey’s monthly median costs for the Phoenix Area. According to this survey, seniors in the Mesa region pay approximately $9,247 monthly for semiprivate accommodations, which is well over the state median of $6,844 and the national norm of $7,756. In the Lake Havasu City Area, fees average $7,437 monthly, and in the Prescott Valley Area, nursing home costs are equal to the state median at $6,844. Seniors in Tucson pay $6,565 per month for care, and Flagstaff is the cheapest option at $5,627.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
On average, semiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost $9,247 per month, and seniors in private rooms pay $10,646. Depending on the individual’s care needs, other options may be more appropriate and cost-effective. For those who need short-term or intermittent skilled nursing services, assisted living, which costs $3,700 monthly, may be an option. Seniors who prefer to receive nursing services in their own homes may be good candidates for home health care, which averages $5,243 monthly. Home care, which includes personal care services without skilled nursing, is a little more affordable at $5,148. The most affordable senior care option is adult day health care at $867 per month.
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
Nursing home (private room)
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Mesa, Arizona
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Mesa, Arizona
The following resources from public or private nonprofit organizations offer services to help seniors live safely in their home or a residential care community. They may also provide financial advice and long-term care options counseling to help seniors avoid nursing home placement or identify programs to help them cover care costs when placement is necessary.
Resource | Contact | Service |
Area Agency on Aging Region One | (602) 264-4357 | The local Area Agency on Aging provides case management, personal care services, nonemergency medical transportation and home-delivered meals to qualifying seniors in the Mesa region. The Agency also has a long-term care ombudsman to advocate on behalf of seniors residing in long-term care communities and investigate reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes. |
State Health Insurance Assistance Program Helpline | (800) 432-4040 | SHIP is a free health benefits counseling program for Medicare-qualifying seniors in Mesa. Its confidential helpline is staffed by volunteers who are trained to answer questions about Medicare benefits, Medicaid waiver programs that may cover nursing home care and long-term care insurance. Volunteers can also help seniors understand medical bills and hospital charges and dispute denied insurance coverage. |
Maricopa County Senior and Adult Services | (602) 506-3011 | The County’s Senior and Adult Services Division provides case management for seniors aged 60 and over and adults aged 18-59 who have qualifying disabilities. Some services seniors may obtain include home-delivered meals, home nursing and assistance with identifying and applying for other community resources. While there are no income limits for services, priority is given to those who are the most economically vulnerable. |
Mesa Vet Center | (480) 610-6727 | The Mesa Vet Center assists qualifying seniors in the Mesa region through information, advocacy and outreach services. Through the Center, veterans can apply for programs and benefits that may help them cover nursing home care or skilled nursing services in the community, including the VA pension, Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit or service-related disability compensation. |
Aster Aging | (480) 964-9014 | Aster Aging is a local nonprofit organization that serves Mesa seniors through a broad range of services. Some services include home-delivered meals, in-home support and benefits enrollment assistance. It also operates several senior centers throughout the region that provide congregate meals, options counseling and wellness screenings and services. |