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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 143 independent living facilities in Sun City, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Types of care available in Sun City, AZ
Independent Living
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very accommodating. My loved one is settling in and feels very safe and well cared for. I would recommend Legacy Village of Salt River to others.
Revel is warm and inviting. The Sales team is wonderful and goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and heard. I love the family style atmosphere with all the other residents and it's a very classy place. There is always something fun to do here.
Couldn't have asked for a better place for my mom. Administrative staff were so helpful throughout the whole process. Especially important as I live in New York State and trying to coordinate things long distance. I was with my mom during the move and had many opportunities to dine with her and interact with so many people. They really went above and beyond to welcome her and make her feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Thunderbird to anyone looking for independent living for their loved ones.
17225 N. Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373
Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...
Everyone has been helpful and caring. We love memory care and that they offer activities to meet the resident needs. They aren’t left out. They can participate in activities with the assisted living...
17207 North Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, AZ 85373
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
Great tour, answered all questions. Gave us opportunities to try the dining, chat with other residents. Loved the flexibility to stay in same room as long as possible. Felt brighter than other facilities...
18441 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
Good care but not an extravagant place. Staff is nice and this is a good group to work with that is not too large which is what we were looking for.
20025 N 81st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Arrowhead Valley offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Arrowhead Valley's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
What we like the most about the Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community is the staff. The staff members there are excellent and the other residents are very friendly. We would recommend this community to other...
5861 West Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
13840 N Desert Harbor Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381
The Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
They are very polite and they call the residents by name, so they really take the time to get to know the residents. The apartment sizes are very nice. There are many great amenities provided for the...
12322 N. 113th Ave., Youngtown, AZ 85363
Ventana Winds is a unique assisted living near Sun City Arizona. Our assisted living community has one and two bedroom apartments with ample space for furniture and personal items. Each spacious apartment has a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, extra storage and a kitchenette with a full size...
Ventana Winds is awesome, and I love being here. All the nurses are the best, and the caregivers are really nice. They care!
12917 W Las Cruces Dr, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Hacienda Del-Rey is a locally owned family company and professionally managed. We set our goal to offer the finest assisted living options in a residential community. Our directors have over 60 years experience in the senior care market. We have always believed that the home environment is the...
Everything was better than average. The cost for a level 3 assisted living tenant has risen to the more expensive side. Administration to care staff are all wonderful, properly trained and caring...
13810 W Sandridge Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
I would say that Sun City West assisted living center offers their residents a lot to do if residents choose to participate. They have a nice outdoor space to get fresh air and are very accommodating when...
2577 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023
I would tell them that it's the least expensive place out there and my mom has no complaints about it. Except that the closet's too small!
13619 North 94th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381
Vista del Rio provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a quiet campus in the heart of Peoria, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Phoenix, we offer a peaceful environment with access to all the convenience of a major metropolitan area. We're just...
I would also say that they are fair priced for all that it includes. The rooms are a little small, but that's ok. One person doesn't need much space especially when they encourage residents to socialize and...
17271 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
From the first day my sister went to the Montecito, [name removed] has been absolutely wonderful to her going above and beyond the expectation. Our experience with the entire staff, [names removed] (the...
15048 W Young St Bldg-B And Bldg-A, Surprise, AZ 85374
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
6735 W Golden Ln, Peoria, AZ 85345
We really enjoy living in a Casita with an attached garage. It is very roomy and accommodates wheelchairs and walkers very well.
8611 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Glencroft is an assisted living community located in the city of Glendale, Arizona in the county of Maricopa. Glendale is a city that is absolutely filled with both natural and architectural beauty. Glendale homes magnify the natural beauty of the desert landscape that surrounds the area. Nearby...
My dad is a resident at Glencroft Center For Modern Aging and he likes it there. We would recommend the facility to others. The housekeeping staff are very attentive. As for the meals, if you don't want to...
14630 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374
Distinctive Independent Living | Experience a Carefree LifestyleIf you are looking for a retirement community with just the right amount of amenities, an ample selection of senior-friendly floor plans or a social environment to spend more time with friends, The Park at Surprise can provide the...
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they...
13617 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304
LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...
The main thing that upset me was trying to leave. I told them when my parents planned to leave and they said to have them inform them 30 days prior. I had my father show up on the 30 day prior at the desk...
18170 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
The Amethyst Gardens offers a plethora of activities that range from daily exercise classes and pool activities to mall shopping, casino day trips, and cultural events. Join us for bingo, bridge, or live musical entertainment in our spacious, formal great room. The Amethyst Garden's mission is to...
I would say it is a nice place to live, staff needs to lusten more to the residents, install automatic doors that lead to other areas and outside and work on better menus. Food is fair at best.
8989 West Greenbrian Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382
Embrace These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
I would give them all 5s. It's not a new facility but it was perfect for us. The staff that work there have been there awhile and are easy to work with. The location and the size of the facility were the...
18616 N 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85381
Wooddale Village offers an independent lifestyle with the services today’s senior adults desire, including available access to all to the exciting recreational amenities of Sun City. A full time activity director coordinates social events on campus such as arts and crafts, movies, exercise...
I would recommend this place without reservation. The people who work here are fantastic. Picked it for the atmosphere. Haven't met any discontented residents yet.
8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...
My Mom tells me every time I visit her how much she loves her new home at Westgate. ?? She has everything she needs and quickly made friends with her lovely neighbors. The swim classes are her favorite...
18626 North Spanish Garden Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West boasts a resort-style setting surrounded by golf courses in Sun City West, where our residents enjoy easy access to community centers, pools and sports courts. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
Our mother left Solstice last December to live with my sister in Flagstaff. We thought Solstice was a great place... we as a family were very happy with them and their services. We thought all staff were...
21432 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
MorningStar at Arrowhead offers premier assisted living and memory care for adults 62 years and older who need some measure of help with the activities of daily living. While its subtle elegance and features are reminiscent of a luxurious resort, every detail of MorningStar at Arrowhead is...
Great communication especially with the nurses and care givers. A lot more activities and interaction with the residents and the employees than other places.
7460 N Zanjero Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
Mera Westgate is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Glendale, Arizona, a northern suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a...
I've had a good experience with Mera Westgate. This is a great senior community. The staff are helpful, kind, and caring. They keep the community clean. Everyone is friendly. There are activities for...
20240 N 78th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state of the art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy and a future...
We truly love this place. It's relatively new, contemporary in decor, super clean, stellar food quality, very friendly staff. It gives a 5 star hotel experience. The perfect place! Room layout was best;...
The average cost of senior living in Sun City is 3,777 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wickenburg, AZ with an average of 1,737 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Originally designed in 1960 as a seniors-only suburb, Sun City has continued to thrive as an oasis for active retirees to spend their golden years. Residents have all conveniences and necessities immediately available to them within Sun City’s limits, such as unique shopping and dining, healthcare facilities, community parks, and more.
Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Sun City are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Sun City retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,200 in Sun City and $2,300 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Arizona is around $2,300.
The total household expenses associated with living in Sun City are rated 43 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below 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 | Grocery | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 70 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,420 per year | $36,161 per year | $37,220 per year | $29,035 per year | $41,529 per year | $882 per year | $757 per month |
The top hospitals that service Sun City include:
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Sun City’s climate is classified as a hot desert, meaning hot, dry summers and mild winters with very little precipitation throughout the year. The average humidity level is 31%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 44%.
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
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
Population Statistics
| Median age | Percent of population over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 75.9% | 40,073 | 2,785 per square mile | 1.6 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% | <0.1% | 0.5% | 92.2% |
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.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7% | 49.1% | 5.2% |
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Sun City include:
Outdoor attractions in Sun City:
Sun City’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
Transportation
Sun Cities Area Transit operates bus routes throughout the city and offers wheelchair-friendly transportation for residents. Ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Sun City.
Atria Chandler Villas, Verena at Gilbert and McDowell Village are the top rated independent living facilities near Sun City, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 143 independent living facilities near Sun City, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sun City, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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