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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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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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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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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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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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: 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.
Camino De Oro Senior Living is a residential care home located in Peoria, Arizona, which can be found in Maricopa County. This Phoenix suburb has been listed as one of the Top 100 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is the spring training home for both the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners....
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Photo of Northland Assisted Living
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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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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My mother spent her final10 weeks here under hospice care. The quality of care, especially the attentiveness and gentleness in her personal care needs, was very special. They got to know my mother and...
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.
Whitewing Mansion Assisted Living IIIWhitewing Mansion Assisted Living III is a senior care home located in Maricopa County in the capital city of Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is among the top ten largest cities in the United States and boasts a vibrant and exciting culture that can accommodate...
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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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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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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.
Photo of Angel's Adult Group Home
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.
Angel's Adult Group Home has been in the business for 4years we are located between 48th street and 46 street along Chandler Blvd we are across Apple bees and Ariba Resturant.. 24hours personalized care. Designed with safety and comfort with complete security entrance, enclosed patio. Caregivers...
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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.
Photo of Angel Care Home
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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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.
All Roses Adult Care Home is located in Phoenix, Arizona within one mile of John C Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital. We are known for our personalized care in a small community atmosphere. We strive to make residents feel like they are at home and part of the family. All Roses ACH provides assisted...
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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: 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.
Autumn Glen Elderly Care opened their doors in the Phoenix area as of December 2013. We are licensed for 3 Directed Care residents, which allows the maximum level of one on care. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care to each resident and help to rehabilitate the residents so that they...
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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 Maricopa County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Maricopa County is $3,630 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gila Bend, AZ with an average of $2,995 per month.

Assisted living costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Maricopa County, AZ
$3,630/mo
$3,135/mo
$3,575/mo

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

Maricopa County, AZ
$3,630/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,630/mo
$4,514/mo

Assisted living costs in Maricopa County, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,749/mo
Private
$4,159/mo
Studio
$4,685/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,796/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,554/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,857/mo

Senior living costs in Maricopa County 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: Maricopa County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMaricopa County, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,630/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,514/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,054/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,630/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Maricopa County, AZ:$4,514/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,054/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Maricopa County, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Maricopa County 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.

Maricopa County, AZAZ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Maricopa County, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Maricopa County 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
Maricopa County, AZ$4,842/mo$4,608/mo+5.1%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Maricopa County, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,842/mo
2023 average cost:$4,608/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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 Maricopa County, 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 Maricopa County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Maricopa County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Maricopa County

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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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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Maricopa County review score based on 1,377 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1377 reviews of 630 Maricopa County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Maricopa County 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

Maricopa County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Maricopa County, AZ630 facilities
9.3
Goodyear, AZ26 facilities
9.0
Avondale, AZ36 facilities

Review subcategories for Maricopa County 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 1,377 reviews of 630 Maricopa County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Maricopa County 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.
Maricopa County, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
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*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Maricopa County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Maricopa County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Maricopa County, 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 Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County 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
51.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Maricopa County

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 Maricopa County protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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North Scottsdale Retreat, Pacifica Senior Living Peoria and McDowell Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 848 assisted living facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Maricopa County, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and The Gardens of Sun City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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