Worth Considering
7
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Scottsdale, Arizona
7 of 11 nursing homes in Scottsdale (64%) meet our strict criteria. The Arizona statewide average is 29%.
7 recommended · 3 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,036
across 11 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$205,758 in combined fines
Zero Fines
9
/11
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 7?
The nursing home market in Scottsdale, Arizona, is strong, with 11 facilities and 64% recommended. Families should note the top-rated facility, VI AT GRAYHAWK, and be aware of one facility in the avoid tier with significant fines totaling $199,344.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 VI AT GRAYHAWK, A VI AND PLAZA COMPANIES COMMUNITY (93) — VI at Grayhawk stands out with a perfect 5-star CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 93/100. With only 36 beds, this facility offers a personalized approach to care, making it ideal for those seeking a supportive community environment.
- 2 VI AT SILVERSTONE, A VI AND PLAZA COMPANIES COMMUN (93) — With a stellar 5-star CMS rating, VI at Silverstone delivers exceptional care backed by a Trust Score of 93/100. This intimate 24-bed community focuses on individualized service, ensuring residents receive the attention they deserve in a nurturing setting.
- 3 PLAZA HEALTHCARE (90) — Plaza Healthcare shines with a perfect 5-star CMS rating and a robust Trust Score of 90/100. The facility's 179 beds allow for comprehensive care while maintaining high standards, making it a reliable choice for those in need of rehabilitation services.
- 4 SHEA POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER (90) — Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center boasts an impressive 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. This facility, with 120 beds, is committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation in a supportive environment, ensuring residents receive optimal care.
- 5 ADVANCE HEALTH CARE OF SCOTTSDALE (90) — Advance Health Care of Scottsdale features a commendable 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. With only 38 beds, this facility offers a close-knit community where personalized care is prioritized, making it a fantastic option for recovery.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 6 OSBORN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (80) — Osborn Health and Rehabilitation has earned a solid 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 130 beds, it provides a range of rehabilitation services, although the grade of B+ indicates room for improvement in certain areas of care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 7 HERITAGE COURT POST ACUTE OF SCOTTSDALE (70) — Heritage Court Post Acute of Scottsdale, while holding a 4-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, focuses on delivering quality care in a 108-bed facility. Though it has a solid reputation, the B grade suggests potential for enhancement in service delivery.
The other 4 Scottsdale facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $205K.
Recommended
VI at Grayhawk stands out with a perfect 5-star CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 93/100. With only 36 beds, this facility offers a personalized approach to care, making it ideal for those seeking a supportive community environment.
With a stellar 5-star CMS rating, VI at Silverstone delivers exceptional care backed by a Trust Score of 93/100. This intimate 24-bed community focuses on individualized service, ensuring residents receive the attention they deserve in a nurturing setting.
Plaza Healthcare shines with a perfect 5-star CMS rating and a robust Trust Score of 90/100. The facility's 179 beds allow for comprehensive care while maintaining high standards, making it a reliable choice for those in need of rehabilitation services.
Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center boasts an impressive 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. This facility, with 120 beds, is committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation in a supportive environment, ensuring residents receive optimal care.
Advance Health Care of Scottsdale features a commendable 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. With only 38 beds, this facility offers a close-knit community where personalized care is prioritized, making it a fantastic option for recovery.
Osborn Health and Rehabilitation has earned a solid 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 130 beds, it provides a range of rehabilitation services, although the grade of B+ indicates room for improvement in certain areas of care.
Heritage Court Post Acute of Scottsdale, while holding a 4-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100, focuses on delivering quality care in a 108-bed facility. Though it has a solid reputation, the B grade suggests potential for enhancement in service delivery.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Scottsdale Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $205,758
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Scottsdale Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Scottsdale's city average is 4.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 11 Scottsdale facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Scottsdale avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Scottsdale facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Scottsdale, AZ are recommended?
7 of 11 nursing homes in Scottsdale (64%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Scottsdale "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Scottsdale?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.