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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Agape Assisted Living Home, LLCWith a focus on comfort, care and privacy Agape Assisted Living Home is a modern senior care home in Mesa, AZ. in Maricopa County. Inspired by the serene surroundings, our group home is as beautiful and intimate as its desert backdrop.The Agape Assisted Living Home...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I can’t say enough wonderful things about Castle Canyon Assisted Living. My father, whom had Alzheimer’s, was a resident of their home. The couple who lives there and takes care of the residents are like...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Castle Canyon Assisted Living II is located in Maricopa county, Chandler, AZ. It is a residential care home. The city became successful through the initial industry which was agriculture. Chandler is well known for its ostrich festival. Ostriches used to be farmed to sell their plumes for...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff here is very helpful and caring, I really like all of them . They are always very helpful and professional. We are happy.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Emerson Assisted Living HomeEmerson Assisted Living Home is a residential care home located in the lively city of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. We have a beautiful natural landscape with dessert and mountainous regions. We also have perfect warm weather all year round, great for outdoor...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
IGH Adult Care, An Assisted Living Home Is Truly A Local Family Owned And Locally Operated Business. With The Vision of Mother And Daughter Team Of Rebecca & Batrice, And A Combined 30 years' Experience In The Health Care Field You Can Rest Assured Your Family Member Will Receive The Best...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunbeam Oasis is a senior care home located in the county of Maricopa in Chandler, Arizona. Sunbeam Oasis is located in a heavily residential section of the city that is within easy walking distance of Pima Park and Tibshraeny Family Park. The lack of local industry or commercial business makes...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Aging With DignityAging With Dignity, located in Chandler, Arizona, Maricopa County, is a senior care provider for people needing a memory care program. Chandler is a suburb outside of Phoenix with Mesa and Tempe on its borders. It is a culturally diverse city with many parks, recreational...
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After having rocky start things have settled down. Moms quality of life has improved she is walking more socializing more with people who are her own age. She seems to be happier she really likes the staff...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our family style facility is warm and 'homey'. It's state license for ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. We are trained in providing care for residents in different level of care. Very nice and quiet neighborhood conveniently located near parks and shopping centers. Facility has safety...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I believe my grandfather is get good care and is in a safe community. His son sees him often but from i hear he really enjoys the community. When I visit I have seen the facility clean. The staff are nice...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Santo Nino Villas 2 The Santo Nino Villas 2 is located in the ever sunny town of Chandler, Arizona. You will find this residential care home in Maricopa County, which is framed by Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix. This is a sun lovers dream. Chandler is ideally situated as it has easy access to large city...
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My wife was a resident with Villa Jean on West Boston Street, Chandler, Az, for 5 years. She passed away in early December, 2017, after being diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago. Her primary admission was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Jean and Noel have been doing Adult Care for over 20 years now. We believe that the only way you can give good care is by treating our residents as our own family in a home environment. We specialize in dementia and have had experience in handling other medical ailments. Besides 3 meals a day and...

Cost of assisted living in Buckhorn, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Buckhorn is $3,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maricopa, AZ with an average of $3,257 per month.

Assisted living costs in Buckhorn, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Buckhorn, AZ
$3,696/mo
$3,688/mo
$3,643/mo

Assisted living costs in Buckhorn, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Buckhorn, AZ
$3,696/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Buckhorn, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,696/mo
$4,609/mo

Assisted living costs in Buckhorn, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,612/mo
Private
$3,933/mo
Studio
$4,468/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,321/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,243/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,193/mo

Senior living costs in Buckhorn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buckhorn, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckhorn, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,696/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,609/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,939/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buckhorn, AZ:$3,696/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buckhorn, AZ:$4,609/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buckhorn, AZ:$3,939/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Buckhorn, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buckhorn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Buckhorn, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buckhorn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buckhorn, AZ$5,299/mo$4,982/mo+6.4%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Buckhorn, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$4,982/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckhorn, AZ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Buckhorn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckhorn

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

The Auberge at Scottsdale

5.0
My husband has been in residence for one year and I have been there almost every night to sit with him and put him to bed. For the last 11 weeks I have not been able to be with him and at first I thought know one could take my place. I do Skype him twice a day and he is very happy. I watch ...
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House of Dignity Assisted Living in San Tan Valley, AZ

5.0
I love them. I am very happy with it. The communication with me is very good, and they keep me informed. They take good care of her, and the food looks good and is appealing, when I have seen it.

Buckhorn review score based on 366 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 366 reviews of 115 Buckhorn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Buckhorn review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Buckhorn, AZ115 facilities
8.7
Mesa, AZ161 facilities
8.4
Gilbert, AZ226 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckhorn assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 366 reviews of 115 Buckhorn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckhorn resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Buckhorn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckhorn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckhorn, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Buckhorn assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buckhorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buckhorn assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Buckhorn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckhorn, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckhorn assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buckhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckhorn assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckhorn assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buckhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckhorn, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckhorn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buckhorn protect seniors.
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Brookdale Baywood, Brookdale Springs Mesa and Brookdale East Arbor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buckhorn, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Buckhorn, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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