These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Arizona based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $447,293. 14 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View Manor | Prescott | $7,443 | |
| 2 | Rim Country Health & Retirement Community | Payson | $10,358 | |
| 3 | Life Care Center of Tucson | Tucson | $0 | |
| 4 | Desert Peak Care Center | Phoenix | $64,873 | |
| 5 | Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx | Phoenix | $23,296 | |
| 6 | Dr Guy Gorman Sr Care Home | Chinle | $127,634 | |
| 7 | Winslow Campus of Care | Winslow | $117,139 | |
| 8 | Haven of Lakeside | Lakeside | $8,278 | |
| 9 | Springdale Village Post Acute | Mesa | $0 | |
| 10 | Handmaker Home for the Aging | Tucson | $4,194 | |
| 11 | Phoenix Mountain Post Acute | Phoenix | $8,018 | |
| 12 | Friendship Village of Tempe | Tempe | $0 | |
| 13 | Haven of Cottonwood | Cottonwood | $0 | |
| 14 | Haven of Sedona | Sedona | $0 | |
| 15 | Desert Cove Nursing Center | Chandler | $0 | |
| 16 | Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre | Tucson | $20,930 | |
| 17 | Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center | Prescott | $0 | |
| 18 | Haven of Show Low | Show Low | $46,852 | |
| 19 | Prescott Village Nursing & Rehabilitation | Prescott | $8,278 | |
| 20 | Sandridge Post Acute | Mesa | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.