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With 300 sunny days a year and a laidback personality, Phoenix has long been a top destination for retirees. Because of its history as a retirement haven, Phoenix has a particularly high concentration of assisted living options. This means most people can find a quality assisted living option within a 10-mile radius of downtown Phoenix.
Phoenix has 124 traditional assisted living communities, but by far, the most common type of senior care in Phoenix is board and care homes. While these residential care homes differ from assisted living communities in size, many are licensed as assisted living communities and offer the same services in a smaller package. If you include these residential care homes, the number of facilities offering assisted living services in Phoenix jumps to 215, which far exceeds most similarly sized cities. In recent years, more luxury assisted living communities have also opened their doors, offering resort-like amenities and age-in-place programs.
This guide will help you pick the right Phoenix assisted living community for you. Below, you’ll find listings of the top-rated Phoenix assisted living facilities, ranked by categories that are important to families and their loved ones.
Types of care available in Phoenix, AZ
Assisted Living
Best is the staff is great and friendly, they care about the residents. Also the rooms are very good sizes. Worst is it's expensive, worth the money as far as value but still expensive.
I would say it is definitely a community you should consider. The evening and night staff were not as attentive as they should have been. They were not consistent with a night-time regiment and did not check on him enough during the night.
The facility was a good place. It was very clean. The staff wasn't extremely friendly at first, but they warmed up to us. Mom was a tough cookie, but they got to know her and took good care of her. We were very happy with the care she received here. Communication with the family was good, they called often. Housekeeping was great and her room was always very clean and smelled good. The food seemed ok. I would recommend them to family and friends.
18610 N. 30th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85050
My mom is there she gets the best care ever. It's all about them been loved and happy. I would recommend it 10 times over. ??????
14414 North 29th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Loving Kind Care Home, Too is a residential care home located in the beautiful state of Phoenix, AZ in Maricopa County. Phoenix, which is part of the Salt River Valley, is home to a rich cultural scene and a vibrant tourism industry. Visitors and residents alike delight in exploring the...
This home was spacious and Monica is very knowledgeable and professional. The fact that both homes currently have only women in them would be a challenge for my father-in-law.
5582 W. Becker Lane, Glendale, AZ 85304
We are a licensed Assisted Living Group Home. We provide Affordable, Top Quality Care for your loved ones, in a safe, friendly loving family setting. Our goal is to bring back independence, dignity and the quality of life, and to preserve the well beings of the ones we care for. Quality Care Is...
The home is always clean. They have the friendliest staff and treats us like family. They also have daily activities and my dad is very happy living in this place. He always compliments the cook they have...
350 East Eva Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Our vision at Avista North Mountain is family, and we want our residents to feel right at home. We strive every day to provide the care our residents need, and the peace of mind their family members desire. We invite you to visit our community and see why we stress the importance of kindness in...
I've lived here for 4 months now. The facility is always clean and the staff is very friendly. I thought the facility came furnished and it didn't but the maintenance crew helped furnish my apartment. ...
3100 N 91st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Mariposa Point at Algodón Center is a unique community designed for seniors who need help with daily tasks, but who wish to live as independently as possible in a homelike setting. We are dedicated to ensuring that this new chapter in your life is happy and fulfilling. With a holistic approach to...
When you walk in to the community it has a great overall atmosphere, there is a lot of nice décor and it is clean. The staff members are very friendly and our mother liked it right away.
6452 South 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Toured the facility on 1/8/14 at 6:00 pm and liked the place but had a few apprehensions. Would like to check out a few more facilities before make final decision. Thank you Kevin for the tour!
31 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
We absolutely loved this place. We are in the process of having her moved here. Thank you for your help in alerting us to this place.
10030 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Shadow Mountain Memory Care is a brand-new, physician owned, charming and safe memory care community that is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Conveniently located in North Phoenix Arizona, just off of Highway 51, Shadow Mountain...
We moved my father from another memory care facility to Shadow Mountain this past spring. The staff and facilities are the best I have ever encountered!! The director cares for each resident as though they...
3014 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Olive Grove Retirement Community encourages an active senior lifestyle that supports residents' privacy and dignity. We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Olive Grove provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's Care...
Hi! I have lived here for almost 4 years and I am 73 yo. I don't walk much anymore due to car and truck accidents over the years. Thank goodness I don't have to walk here. With the old Director Team we did...
10234 N 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021
The Park at 7th Avenue is a charming assisted living community located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, where warm weather abounds. Our serene, spacious community is located adjacent to a community park where residents may enjoy the fresh, desert breeze and mountain views. Phoenix is a historic...
He seems to be doing pretty well. I know he has had some difficulties adjusting initially, but things are working out pretty well so far. I just left him not too long ago and he was sitting in the dining...
14802 N 47th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Valencia at 47th is an MD Senior Living home. At MD Senior Living, we’re changing the way Assisted Living is provided. Owned by a small group of physicians, our homes are beautifully designed for comfort and safety. Our caring staff consists of clinical professionals including a retired nurse, a...
3901 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85009
4555 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to...
37509 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Grace Hill Adult Care Home Where Caring is our Priority This home is elegant Living with private rooms and semi-private,master suite and walk-in showers. Grace Hill Adult Care Home provide you the peace of mind you deserve. Our property offers, 24 hrs supervised, personal and...
Great and sincere people! Really helped my mom out.
830 W. Amelia, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Constant Care is a special memory care provider and assisted living conveniently located in Phoenix County, Arizona. We are a residential care home specially structured to facilitate homey ambiance. The beautiful and serene group home is strategically located near a hospital and is in a...
My family and loved one have enjoyed the community. The staff are very attentive to our loved one's needs all the time. The minute our loved one walked into the community, the staff bathed, and shaved our...
5934 W Villa Theresa Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308
Golden Years Assisted Living sits on an over sized lot with beautifully landscaped front and backyards. The outsides contain trees, grass, different kinds of plants and hard scapes like rock, pavers, and flagstone. The backyard also has a large covered patio with a table and...
The owner of Golden Years, [name removed], is very professional and goes above and beyond to provide great care for her clients. One of those clients which was my mom. She encouraged her independence,...
11002 N 66th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Sunrise Home Facility. A place to call home. For the past 5 years we have strive to offer the best care for elderly and disable people. Licensed as group home for 5 beds. Small enough to provide a unique and personalized care to each resident. Home-like meals are cook from scratch with wholesome...
It seems active and good energy from the tenants. They notice if something is off with the tenants and question them. If you don't show up for a meal they go to your suite and ask if want your meal brought...
17015 N. 58th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Golden Heritage Assisted Living Home is a senior care home located against the lovely backdrop of Scottsdale, Arizona in Maricopa County. Scottsdale is a city located in the beautiful and scenic Arizona desert and is full of amazing views and enjoyable recreational activities. Nature preserves,...
This home is cozy and warm. The staff have been incredible working with my father. This community is extremely clean and the owner is in constant contact with me
44 W. Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85023
Best Care Home of Moon Valley #4 is located in Deer Valley Village in the northern end of the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. It is surrounded by newer estate complexes and natural preserves. Best Care Home of Moon Valley #4 is a need-specific facility with a maximum occupancy of 10 residents. The...
They're doing a great job here with my loved one. The staff are all very caring, friendly, and patient. My loved one needs a lot of individual attention which they are more than happy to provide here....
3950 W. Mulberry Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85019
The owner is an angel, she has helped us so much. When we first went there, we told her my mother only gets so much money and she has accepted it and is still accepting it. They are just excellent there, I...
4509 East Acoma Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Shadow Ridge Assisted Living HomeShadow Ridge Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the vibrant city of Phoenix, Arizona in Maricopa County. With friendly staff and excellent amenities, Shadow Ridge Assisted Living is the perfect choice for your new home.Phoenix is an active city with...
It's very clean, tidy, and is a very nice home in a very nice neighborhood. The owner Dennis has chosen excellent, really warm, and attentive caregivers. The entire household has a feeling of warmth and...
6008 W. Paradise Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
Golden Age II is a fully fenced residential care home located in the serene town of Glendale, AZ in Maricopa County. The community is bordered by three beautiful parks the Tierra Buena Park, Kings Park and Chaparral Park. These surroundings provide a peaceful environment that allows the seniors...
Lovely home, bright/cheery. Owner professional. Gave out useful information. Saw two residents. One working on puzzle, interactive.
6426 W Del Mar Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306
Miriam's Adult Care Home is a place that specializes in helping those suffering with dementia and other memory problems. A loved one that has memory problems can present a challenging situation for a family. We can provide a home like setting in Glendale that can give your loved one the care and...
This group home has been wonderful we could not be happier. My loved one has learned how to make 3 healthy meals for himself and has been able to loose weight. Everyone is very nice an patient. I would...
4358 E. Danbury Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032
As a quality care home, we are dedicated to providing you with the best care along with courteous, understanding and friendly attention to allow you to enjoy a high quality of life. Our caring staff is committed to helping maintain your health and dignity and ensure that your time with us is as...
At River of Love ACH LLC the care is excellent. It could not be any better. The only down side I would mention is my moms location is in the front of the house and it's perfect but it tends to be warm...
5528 E Calle Tuberia Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018
At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
While the actual cost of assisted living in Phoenix is influenced by the floor plan, level of care, and amenities, Phoenix’s assisted living communities cost an average of $4,080 a month, [01] which is just below the national average of $4,500.[02]
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It’s possible to pay for assisted living in a variety of ways, private or public. While some families pick one or the other, many use a combination of private and public means to fund their assisted living costs. In this section, you’ll find resources to help you make a payment plan for assisted living in Phoenix. You can also check out this guide to paying for long-term care for more information.
Private funds to pay for assisted living can come from many sources, like personal savings, pensions, investment returns, or any of the following:
All assisted living facilities in Arizona must undergo a robust licensing process through the Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing before opening. This process is overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services and includes standard safety checks and quality-of-life measures, such as requiring mirrors in the bathrooms, sufficient hot and cold water, and good interior lighting.
Before obtaining a license to operate, all assisted living facilities must meet the state requirements during an inspection. After getting a license, assisted living facilities should pass one unannounced inspection a year to continue operating. Arizona makes the results of all assisted living inspections public through its Residential Facilities Provider Search Form — where you can search by facility or provider name and address.
Recently, Arizona strengthened its background check requirements for assisted living facility employees. This move now prohibits those with felony convictions involving violence or financial fraud from working in assisted living communities. All of these requirements and regulations add more layers of protection to a facility’s senior residents.
To review all of the state’s requirements for assisted living facilities, see:
All assisted living facilities in Phoenix are expected to follow Arizona state guidelines to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the residents and staff members.
Following federal guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), all visitors to Phoenix assisted living communities are allowed regardless of vaccination status.
Phoenix’s COVID-19 guidelines for assisted living communities include the following:
Vaccinations. All staff members and residents are encouraged to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, and vaccinations should be available to all residents.
Masking. Staff members are required to wear masks while in the facility, and residents are encouraged to mask when receiving unvaccinated visitors.
Testing and screening. New residents should be screened for symptoms of COVID-19.
Quarantine. Each assisted living facility is encouraged to have a wing for COVID-positive residents. If exposed to someone with COVID-19, unvaccinated residents should be quarantined, but vaccinated residents do not need to quarantine.
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Phoenix has long been a relaxed retiree’s paradise, and consequently, it has some of the highest numbers of seniors in America. The Valley of the Sun has seen some of the highest population growth in the nation, which has also created a few problems. Once known for its low cost of living, Phoenix’s rising housing prices have increased the cost of assisted living for its retirees. Although, residents can still expect to find a range of affordable assisted living communities in Phoenix simply because there are so many options.
A warm, dry climate and beautiful scenery are part of Phoenix’s appeal. Winter in Phoenix averages a high of 68 degrees and a low of 48 degrees, and summers are often over 100 degrees. While high temperatures may make hiking a challenge, many seniors enjoy the warmth from a shaded patio.
Due to the year-round sunshine, Phoenix has its share of snowbirds each winter who enjoy the many golf courses and spas. Many of the newer assisted living communities incorporate this resort-like atmosphere into their own amenities, including luxurious pools, in-house beauticians, and happy hours.
In keeping with Phoenix’s love for spas, there are plenty of luxury assisted living options. These often include resort-like amenities, such as fitness centers, outdoor pools, and immaculately landscaped grounds. Though, they do come with a higher price tag and a hefty one-time fee. For example, in Paradise Valley, the average cost of luxury assisted living is $5,750 a month. Because of the growing population, there are many brand-new or soon-to-open luxury assisted living facilities in Phoenix. Most are continuing care facilities, with tiered care levels that include independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on one site.
Offering assistance with daily activities, housekeeping, and at least three meals a day, traditional assisted living communities in Phoenix are more cost-effective than luxury options but retain many of the same benefits.
Board and care homes, or residential care homes, offer assisted living-type care in a residential home setting with under 10 residents. With 91 communities within the Phoenix city center, they are the second most common type of assisted living in Phoenix. Many residents choose a board and care home because they prefer being in a homey environment. These communities also tend to be less expensive than traditional assisted living communities while offering the same level of care.
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Phoenix has a high concentration of healthcare providers, and some of them are nationally ranked.
Mayo Clinic – Phoenix is rated No. 1 in the Phoenix metro area and is No. 13 in the nation for excellent geriatric care. It is also nationally ranked in 10 specialties, according to US News and World Report.
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is nationally ranked in geriatrics and neurology/neurosurgery.
To get around Phoenix, most residents use a car. However, the city does provide some public transportation options. The Valley Metro Transit System, known as Valley Metro, is the regional train system that operates throughout the city between 18 and 22 hours a day. Seniors over 65 can receive reduced fare by filling out the application on the Valley Metro website. While very affordable, wait times for the train are typically around 20 minutes or longer, which is why many residents choose to drive.
For only $1, seniors in Phoenix can use the Senior Center Shuttle Program, which provides residents of participating senior centers with flexible transportation to and from their senior living community and off-site activities. Seniors can also use Dial-a-Ride to receive transportation to and from appointments.
Residents of Phoenix enjoy year-round sunshine and dramatic desert vistas paired with a local preoccupation for chilled-out hobbies, exciting events, and tasty food. Phoenix is a golf lover’s paradise, with over 200 golf courses within the city limits. Tee off at Papago Golf Course, which is one of the most popular public golf courses in the city due to its picturesque backdrop of the Papago Buttes and its mid-century inspired bar and grill.
Outdoorsy residents can enjoy the Desert Botanical Gardens, and architecture buffs can explore Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s former home. Phoenix has one of the best musical instrument museums in the nation, and nearby sits the Heard Museum, which has some of the most comprehensive and respected exhibitions on Native American art and culture in the United States.
Phoenix also has a strong spa culture, with budget-friendly to luxury options. Resorts like The Phoenician offer the full package: golf courses, fine dining, pools, massages, and other spa services. The Phoenician, among many other local area spas, offer exclusive rates for AAA members.
While the local sports teams no longer offer senior discounts, Suns fans can watch their beloved NBA team play at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. Locals can also catch an NFL game at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, home of the Arizona Cardinals, or an MLB game at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Some senior living communities even organize group outings to local games.
The Phoenix area has plenty of casinos, with gaming and world-class events. The largest is Talking Stick Resort and Casino, with 240,000 square feet of gaming space along with a luxury hotel, theater, spa, and museum of Native American art. This casino, along with Casino Arizona and Gila River Casino, offers a shuttle service to and from various Scottsdale locations. Many local senior living communities also organize day trips to these casinos for their residents.
Long known as a steakhouse and Mexican food destination, Phoenix’s food scene is exploding with culinary talent. From quick and easy joints to fine dining, Phoenix has great food options for any taste and any budget.
McDowell Village, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Palos Verdes Senior Living are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Phoenix, AZ. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Phoenix is 3,674 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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