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Photo of Central Scottsdale Assisted Living
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We had our Mom at a large assisted living facility in ahwatukee and I can't begin to express how much better she has done since moving to Central Scottsdale MD assisted living. The caregivers are so friendly...
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.
Central Scottsdale Assisted Living is an MD Senior Living home. At MD Senior Living, we’re changing the way Assisted Living is provided. Owned by a small group of physicians, our homes are beautifully designed for comfort and safety. Our caring staff consists of clinical professionals including a...
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The staff at Brookdale East Arbor has been extremely helpful and responsive to the needs of my 102 year old Mother. On one occasion a late evening phone call to [name removed] solve a problem quickly. And...
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.
There’s A Reason They Call Them Golden YearsIf you’re ready to make the most of your golden years, our assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona could be the place for you. Surrounded by a warm and friendly community of seniors and a dedicated care team, you can have the care you need while...
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88 Floor plans available
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[name removed] at Enclave Anthem was amazing! Facility was clean, bright and all the employees were very friendly. Room was nicely updated, bathroom was big with enough room for a walker. Activities looked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
We can't wait for you to call The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living, in Anthem, Arizona, home. This small-town packs a punch when it comes to majestic vistas, massive open space areas, and best-in-class shopping. With nearly 200 golf courses in the area it's a golfer's dream. In addition, you're...
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Photo of Clarendale of Chandler
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It's a little on the expensive side, but it's fairly new. I feel that some of these places are a little expensive bc they have a lot of highly paid administrative staff that I'm not sure what they actually...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
At Clarendale of Chandler, you’ll find the lifestyle options you want now and in the future, so you or a loved one won’t have to leave the community should your health needs change. In addition to the freedom and flexibility of independent senior living in a villa or apartment home, when more...
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I give them a 5 because Exec. Dir.[name removed] and Sales Mgr. [name removed] work with you on any issues you may have. Staff are friendly and courteous as are the residents. I visit my sister in law at...
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.
Embrace Your CommunityIf you’re ready to shed the burdens of everyday life and focus on the activities and relationships that bring you joy, our vibrant and active assisted living community in Chandler, Arizona might be the place for you.Surrounded by warm and welcoming residents, you will...
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Staff has been fantastic, food is great with lots of choices, very good dining room hours, variety of activities. Newly remodeled building and everything is so clean. All of the residents seem very nice and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Springs is a beautiful property where you could be proud to call it 'home' with lovely furnishings throughout and an elegant dining room with delicious meals served. Affordable too! The Springs of Scottsdale is known for it's cleanliness and it's caring staff. Our Food Director prepares a...
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Photo of Sunrise of Gilbert
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The facility and staff make everyone feel important and it is a very home like feeling. The chefs seemed to change often, so the taste of the food was inconsistent. They routinely ran out of staples. If...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Sunrise of Gilbert is located in Gilbert, AZ, which was ranked 16th by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in 2006. With nearby restaurants, museums and golf courses, this site is located in the heart of Maricopa with easy access to major routes (Route 101 and of Route 60) and...
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Photo of The Gardens of Scottsdale
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The staff treats the residents like family. They are very close knit. The new management seems to be making positive changes and refreshing by the place. Food has always been good there. It's not too big and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Located just minutes from historic Old Town Scottsdale, The Gardens of Scottsdale sits in the heart of one of 'America's Most Livable Cities' near two major Arizona State Routes. We pride ourselves in our commitment to preserve dignity, nurture the spirits of our residents, celebrate...
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Photo of The Palms at Sun City
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We would rate the overall experience a 4.5. Although we only stayed at The Palms for 2 months, we did like it pretty well. The apartment had good storage and a laundry on the balcony. The management kept the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Situated in the heart of Sun City, just one block north of Bell Road and one block west of 99th Avenue, The Palms at Sun City is a vibrant community designed to help our seniors enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting resort style residence...
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Photo of Las Palomas Senior Living
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They had a big staff change in memory care dept a week after we moved in. Positions were not filled promptly Communication is poor. Maint dept not responsive New people joining staff now Hopefully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
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Photo of Brookdale Springs Mesa
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9.4
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I like the home feeling you have. The apartments are just a nice size especially for someone who is coming from their own family home. All the food I had there was good. The entertainment is thought out and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Luxury Living, Resort SettingsWhen you walk through the front door of your new independent and assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona, you might feel relief wash over you. You may even feel a little giddy. Maybe it’s the stunning resort-like environment, the warmth and friendly nature of the...
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Legacy House was wonderful! The admin staff was kind and always very helpful. The facility was beautiful and so very affordable. The food was always delicious and my mom loved all the activities, they made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Welcome to Legacy House of Avondale. Legacy House of Avondale, Arizona’s newest senior living community is located in one of Avondale’s up and coming neighborhoods. Legacy House of Avondale is just minutes from Banner Estrella Medical Center, Arizona State University campus, physician offices,...
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Photo of Sunrise of Chandler
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The thing we like the most about the community is their staff members, they are very helpful and friendly. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of Chandler community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Broadway Mesa Village
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The staff is very friendly & they know each other (upper management included)& the residents. It seems like everyone likes their jobs (good environment)They have a lot of different activities. When I took my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Broadway Mesa Village is located nearby the Arizona Golf Resort, Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, and multiple antique malls and other shopping venues! With our on-site Active Living Director and scheduled transportation, it's extremely easy for our residents to continue to live the lifestyle they...
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Excellent location, clean facilities with happy residents that didn't just look like zombies, and they had an amazing price deal at that time. It came highly recommended.
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.
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...
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Photo of Sunrise of Scottsdale
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It was a safe place and all the staff cared for my mom. They were available when she needed them and always showed care and concern and compassion
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale
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This has been a great place since I moved in a for years back. The new owners are making great changes. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is in the vibrant heart of Scottsdale, with easy access to Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe, Arizona. It truly is at the center of it all, near shopping, restaurants, and world-class medical centers. Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is a beautiful place to live with a...
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I came to Andara 4 years ago and each year has better than the previous. I am very impressed with the quality of people including the staff,. I highly recommend Andara to many people. I have been an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Andara is the premier Scottsdale, Arizona 5-Star luxury community providing both Independent and Assisted Living. Featuring finely carved woods, rich carpets, custom furniture, and Art Deco designs throughout the community. Residents here are very active, enjoy Josephine’s Café Sunset Socials,...
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Everyone was very welcoming. Their facility is nice and clean. They have activities every day of the week and offsite trips. The apartment size for a one bedroom is a good size and the apartments are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Groves, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community located in Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to over 74,000 people. Goodyear is in a suburb of Phoenix and home to beautiful scenic areas such as South Lake Park in Estella with its water views and palm trees....
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Overall care is good. Staff very helpful except for a few. Food service falls short as meals are served cold or lightly warm and very little variety. Management easy to talk to regarding all concerns.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
All The Comforts Of HomeWhen you first encounter the seniors at our memory care community in Sun City West, you’ll notice the warm smiles, joyful laughter and genuine concern the care team shows to each man and woman who calls this place home. From the activities and programming to the fine...
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What we like the most about the community is that it overall is a very nice facility, plenty of things to do, art, library, movies, themed activities, entertainment and nice menu options. Yes, we would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Photo of Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
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They are better suited for stable patients rather than more unpredictable ones. Limited ability to handle psychotic episodes.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise provides the highest quality of care and support to those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments as well as their families.Our specialized programming is an innovative and progressive approach to the care of dementia founded on more than a...
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Since [name removed] has become the director of the facility it is much easier to communicate with them. The staff is friendly and I don't envy their job at all. It is a different job. I honestly don't know...
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.
When you trust us with the care of your family member at Brookdale North Glendale, you can rest easy knowing they will enjoy an elevated lifestyle above and beyond what you may expect at a memory care facility in Glendale, Arizona. All of the activities on our social calendar are inspired by our...
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My mother lives at Clarendale. Whenever she has requested a ride it never works out and she has always been disappointed. This was promised when we signed up. On a scale for 1-10 the food is a 3.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
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We would rate a 5 for all of them. Hawthorne Court has been an excellent location for my mother-in-law. We have seen a great deal of change in her abilities and happiness. The level of stimulation provided...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Nestled in Phoenix's Ahwatukee Foothills directly adjacent to Thomas Davis Medical Center, Hawthorn Court was specifically-designed to meet its residents' unique requirements and desires. Rustic, ranch-style architecture offers engaging, stress-free stimulation. Roomy suites set amidst inviting...
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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
$3,343/mo
Studio
$3,971/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,886/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$4,017/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.:$4,017/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$4,833/mo$4,605/mo+5.0%
Arizona$4,804/mo$4,568/mo+5.2%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Maricopa County, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,833/mo
2023 average cost:$4,605/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,568/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/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 1,385 family reviews

8.2
Review score630 facilities1385 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1385 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
8.8
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 1,385 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
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.9
3.9
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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.
Maricopa County, AZNational
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Pacifica Senior Living Peoria, Bella Vista Senior Living and The Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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