Who owns Arizona nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Arizona nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 120 | 3.4 | 3.65 hrs | 28% |
| Non profit | 16 | 3.1 | 4.56 hrs | 25% |
| Government | 4 | 2.3 | 5.32 hrs | 50% |
Largest chains in Arizona
80% of Arizona nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Arizona.
- The ensIgn group40 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Haven health20 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Life care centers of america10 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Pacs group7 homes · average 3.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Sante4 homes · average 4.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Circle b enterprisEs4 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Opco sKilled management3 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Veritas management group3 homes · average 5.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Advanced health care3 homes · average 5.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Atied asSociates2 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- The goodman group2 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- CasCadia healthcare2 homes · average 4.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- SandsTone healthcare group2 homes · average 1.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Life care sErvices2 homes · average 4.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Vi living2 homes · average 3.5 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.