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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Quiet and very personal. Our homey residence is open for all special people – our seniors. Individual care is also part of our wonderful care. Hospitals are close, and our caregivers are permanent fixtures, 5 years plus. The owner/manager also works on premises 6 days a week. We have 24 hour...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Carmen's Senior Care Home is located in the tranquil and attractive Surprise City, Arizona in Maricopa County. Our residential care home has a contemporary look coupled with a state of the art design to provide a classy living place for the seniors. Our location is perfect for quick access to...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Advance Assisted Living Home, LLC is a cozy and comfortable assisted living facility located in Sun City, Arizona. As a small, family-operated assisted living facility, weÆre committed to providing personalized care in a home-like, secure environment, complete with all necessary health services...
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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: 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.
Surprise Assisted Living LLCSurprise Assisted Living LLC is a senior care home that is situated in Maricopa County in the lovely city of Surprise, Arizona. Surprise is a city that lives up to its name, having a surprising number of recreational and cultural activities to choose from. The Sonoran...
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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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
132 bed Skilled Nursing FacilityMedicare & ALTC certifiedMany Insurances AcceptedLocally Owned & OperatedComprehensive Rehabilitation ProgramSecure Wing for Memory Impaired24 Hour Nursing CareRated "Excellent" by the AZ Department of Health Services 5 consecutive years.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
The Moon Valley Assisted Living LLC is a residential care home located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona in Maricopa County. The city of Phoenix is an active metropolitan area with an active lifestyle and plenty of recreational opportunities to enjoy. The city gets about 300 days of sunshine each year,...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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My mom probably would not participate in any activities anyway, but I do wish they had some available just in case. The primary caregiver there is awesome! He is very funny and genuinely cares about the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
The Sanctuary of MontereyThe Sanctuary of Monterey is located in sunny Phoenix AZ., county of Maricopa. This is a senior care home within the vicinity of the Sonora Desert. The climate is arid providing mild winters and hot summers with both seasons being marked by numerous days of sunshine. A...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood Ranch is $3,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,135 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
$3,723/mo
$3,706/mo
$3,725/mo

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

Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
$3,723/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,723/mo
$4,661/mo

Assisted living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,786/mo
Private
$3,983/mo
Studio
$4,243/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,735/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,473/mo

Senior living costs in Cottonwood Ranch 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: Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCottonwood Ranch, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,723/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,661/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,803/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ:$3,723/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ:$4,661/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ:$3,803/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cottonwood Ranch 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ$4,447/mo$4,306/mo+3.3%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,447/mo
2023 average cost:$4,306/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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 Cottonwood Ranch, AZ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cottonwood Ranch.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cottonwood Ranch

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cottonwood Ranch

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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Rody's ACH in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
The care my loved one is receiving is better than I could ask for. The caregivers are compassionate and loving. My loved one is receiving a lot of one on one care. Rodica is wonderful and definitely suits all of the patient's needs. The food they provide is good, but my loved one is not eating ...
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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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Cottonwood Ranch review score based on 440 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 440 reviews of 196 Cottonwood Ranch assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cottonwood Ranch review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cottonwood Ranch review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ196 facilities
7.9
Glendale, AZ259 facilities
8.4
Youngtown, AZ234 facilities

Review subcategories for Cottonwood Ranch 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 440 reviews of 196 Cottonwood Ranch assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cottonwood Ranch 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
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Cottonwood Ranch assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood Ranch assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood Ranch, 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 Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch 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
43.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cottonwood Ranch, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch 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
12.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cottonwood Ranch

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 Cottonwood Ranch protect seniors.
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The Auberge at Peoria, The Forum at Desert Harbor and Pacifica Senior Living Peoria are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cottonwood Ranch, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Cottonwood Ranch, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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