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Learn More About Care Homes in Surprise, AZ

Expect an unexpected retirement in this northwestern suburb of Phoenix. With easy access to shopping and dining options and health care facilities, Surprise offers residents a relaxing life of convenience if they choose — but all the wonders and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Central Arizona wilderness are always close by. Within town, local festivals, parks, and historic sites combine to give Surprise a well-rounded identity and distinctive culture.

In Surprise, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Surprise, AZ

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home in 2019 was about $3,000 in Surprise, $3,100 in the metropolitan area, and $3,000 in the state of Arizona. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

Learn More About Surprise, AZ

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Surprise are rated three points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs fluctuate around the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
103	111	97	99	104	98

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$65,348 per year	$49,863 per year	$61,230 per year	$26,088 per year	$40,823 per year	$1,706 per year	$757 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Surprise include:

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 390+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Banner Boswell Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 520+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

Surprise lies in a hot desert climate, experiencing long, dry summers with exceptionally high temperatures and mild winters. The average humidity level is 35%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 51%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
55°F	68°F	41°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
94°F	108°F	79°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 159

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
40	22.6%	136,772	1,270 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	2.8%	6.4%	19.6%	0.1%	2.9%	68.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Peoria: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 23/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County

Democratic	Republican	Other
45.7%	49.1%	5.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Surprise include:

• City of Surprise Art Gallery
• Desert Caballeros Museum
• The Original Townsite
• Surprise Women’s Heritage Trail

Outdoor attractions in Surprise:

• Tennis & Racquet Complex
• Surprise Community Park
• Stonebrook Park
• Lake Pleasant Regional Park
• White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Surprise’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• The Vista Center for the Arts
• Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
• Ghostlight Theatre
• Sunday in the Park Food Truck Festival
• Surprise Stadium
• Surprise Town Center
• Surprise Village Shopping Center

Transportation

Valley Metro Bus Service offers bus transportation on fixed routes in the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Surprise. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Surprise.