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Best places to open an assisted living home in Arizona

The top markets for residential assisted living in Arizona, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026
The top markets for assisted living in Arizona right now are Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 2,047 licensed assisted living homes serving 600,216 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $6,250/mo.
Licensed homes
2,047
state roster
Population 75+
600,216
ACS
Median AL cost
$6,250/mo
near the national median
Bed supply
41.5/1k
moderate supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Arizona

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

  1. Coconino County — opportunity 8.3/10 (Strong); 7,352 seniors 75+, growing 20.6%, with 12 licensed homes.
  2. Yavapai County — opportunity 8.0/10 (Strong); 34,209 seniors 75+, growing 22.0%, with 53 licensed homes.
  3. Navajo County — opportunity 7.9/10 (Strong); 8,229 seniors 75+, growing 10.1%, with 7 licensed homes.
  4. Pinal County — opportunity 7.8/10 (Strong); 42,984 seniors 75+, growing 28.2%, with 78 licensed homes.
  5. Cochise County — opportunity 7.7/10 (Strong); 13,287 seniors 75+, growing 14.5%, with 11 licensed homes.
  6. Gila County — opportunity 7.7/10 (Strong); 6,966 seniors 75+, growing 10.7%, with 12 licensed homes.
  7. Maricopa County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 317,736 seniors 75+, growing 18.5%, with 1,517 licensed homes.
  8. Apache County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 4,188 seniors 75+, growing -0.7%, with 2 licensed homes.
  9. Mohave County — opportunity 7.3/10 (Strong); 31,104 seniors 75+, growing 18.7%, with 26 licensed homes.
  10. Pima County — opportunity 7.3/10 (Strong); 100,947 seniors 75+, growing 18.7%, with 292 licensed homes.

All Arizona counties by market opportunity

CountyPop 75+DemandHomesMarketBand
Coconino7,3525.6128.3Strong
Yavapai34,2097.3538.0Strong
Navajo8,2294.477.9Strong
Pinal42,9847.9787.8Strong
Cochise13,2875.8117.7Strong
Gila6,9665.6127.7Strong
Maricopa317,7366.81,5177.4Strong
Apache4,1882.127.4Strong
Mohave31,1047.1267.3Strong
Pima100,9477.12927.3Strong
Santa Cruz4,0075.137.0Strong
Yuma22,3057.4216.6Moderate
Graham2,2283.146.3Moderate
La Paz4,1414.105.7Moderate
Greenlee5332.20——

Top cities for assisted living in Arizona

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

CityCountyHomesBedsAvg size
PhoenixMaricopa3516,41618.3
TucsonPima2665,90822.3
MesaMaricopa1894,28522.7
ScottsdaleMaricopa1704,28425.2
ChandlerMaricopa1482,31415.7
GlendaleMaricopa1402,11115.1
SurpriseMaricopa1371,92514.2
PeoriaMaricopa1193,05825.7
GilbertMaricopa802,00825.1
GoodyearMaricopa4166216.1
Queen CreekPinal232259.8
TempeMaricopa2249922.7
MaricopaPinal221406.4
PrescottYavapai191,00753.0
YumaYuma1975239.6
Paradise ValleyMaricopa1820011.1
Green ValleyPima1763137.1
Sun CityMaricopa1665841.1
AvondaleMaricopa1644627.9
San Tan ValleyPinal161106.9

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Arizona?
The strongest Arizona markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Coconino, Yavapai, Navajo, Pinal, Cochise counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.
Which Arizona city has the most assisted living homes?
Phoenix has the most, with 351 licensed assisted living homes (about 6,416 beds).
How much does assisted living cost in Arizona?
The median assisted living cost in Arizona is about $6,250 per month — near the national median.
How many assisted living homes are in Arizona?
Arizona has approximately 2,047 licensed assisted living homes serving 600,216 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Arizona state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.