Friendship Village Tempe sits in Maricopa County and is known for its caring teams and many options for senior living and care, so folks can find independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, palliative care, and hospice care all in one place, and because everything's connected, residents can move to a higher level of care if and when they need to. You'll find a skilled nursing facility here with 128 beds, and as of June 2025, 66 of those are open. The Health Care Center at Friendship Village holds the Friendship Village PCU (Palliative Care Unit) and the Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home, which offers special support for those needing comfort and dignity near the end of life, and those inpatient care homes include private rooms and bright, comfortable shared spaces with modern chairs and couches. The bridge over water with green plants stands out at the entry to the inpatient unit, where family is always welcome around the clock.
Hospice of the Valley, which is Arizona's largest not-for-profit hospice, works right on site to provide expert hospice care and 24/7 nursing support, along with extra help like dementia support, grief counseling, caregiver services, pediatric care, and therapy options such as music, massage, and aromatherapy. Families can meet caring nurses, dementia specialists, and grief counselors who help both patients and loved ones through tough times. There's a Dementia Care and Education Campus, plus support groups, classes, resource videos, and special training for families and professionals dealing with dementia. The community shapes care around each person, with memory care, help with dressing, bathing, medication, 24-hour supervision, and a full emergency alert system in place.
Meals are served all day, with restaurant-style dining and careful attention to special dietary needs like diabetes or allergies, and there are housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help services too. Residents have access to a barber/salon, library, garden, arts room, and scheduled activities, along with movie nights and a walking path. There are community and resident councils to make sure concerns get heard and residents feel involved, plus accessible transportation and close public transit.
Friendship Village Tempe does more than look after medical needs because it runs many community programs, so you'll see events for art, wine, and food, golf tournaments, tributes, and fundraisers, all of which bring people together. Volunteer opportunities abound, including for college students, teens, corporations, and folks interested in pet therapy, honoring veterans, or befriending patients. The hospice programs also run nine inpatient care homes across the Valley, keeping a home-like setting where families can visit any time. If somebody's looking to see how things work, there are short-term stays for rehabilitation or for those needing help before going home or choosing a longer care setting.
Administration works out of Phoenix, and there are four main clinical offices serving families in the region. Medicare is accepted, and Friendship Village Tempe runs as a non-profit and has a reputation for genuine, quality care. The amenities and services focus on letting residents enjoy what matters most to them, whether that's a quiet afternoon in the garden or joining friends for community classes or outings. For those with memory challenges, there's a dedicated memory care program, respite care for caregivers, and thoughtful support for mild cognitive impairment. The community's designed for people who want to feel safe, cared for, and part of a lively, respectful place that meets their needs through every stage of aging, whether it's practical help with meals and cleaning or compassionate comfort at life's end.
