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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Tucson, Arizona

17 of the 296 places in Tucson work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 296 places in Tucson.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Arizona’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Arizona

It is run by Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). (888) 621-6880 · Apply for Medicaid. ALTCS (long-term care) toll-free line. For other AHCCCS questions: 1-800-654-8713.

  • Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS): AHCCCS coverage for older adults or people with disabilities who need a nursing home level of care; services can be provided in a nursing home, at home, or in assisted living (not including room and board).

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Tucson?
In our directory, 17 of the 296 places in Tucson, Arizona, work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Arizona?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Arizona: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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