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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Payson, AZ
If you’re looking for assisted living in Payson, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Payson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Payson.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Payson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 23 assisted living facilities in the Payson area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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8.0
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17 reviews
Avista provided end of life care for my father. They did a wonderful job managing his care in cooperation with hospice. He did not like the food but he was a picky eater and also didn't want to eat very much...
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.
Avista Payson is an award winning assisted living community in Payson, Arizona. With access to shopping, dining, and exclusive activities both on and off site, it’s easy for residents to find their niche. Residents are encouraged to socialize and pursue their interests while enjoying a full range...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 reviews
The whole facility, including all the common areas, is quite clean and always smells good. My mom gave it a 4 only because the cleaning people seem to ignore my Dad's floor in his room.) My dad requires a...
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.
Assisted LivingFor our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs.It is our staff's...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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33 reviews
The community and apartments are beautiful, the staff is very friendly and helpful. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Fountain View Village opened our doors in 2001. We have provided services to the senior community for over 25 years. 5 years ago we were purchased by Focus Healthcare Partners out of Chicago and Life Care Services out of Des Moines. Life Care Services (LCS) is the management company overseeing...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
8.4
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24 reviews
Superb personalized care. They made my mom happy & feel like she was home. She passed way but we felt she received the best care possible.
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.
The premier senior living community in Scottsdale, Arizona, Lone Mountain Memory Care is a new community known for its high-quality care. We are privately owned and operated by Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC. That means we design, build and run all of our communities ourselves, so when you...
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.
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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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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
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.
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 selected this community because the facility is extremely clean and the people were very nice. The director is a nice young man who is trying to improve the facility at every turn. My only complaint is...
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 loved one has been living there for the last 2 years and staff are fantastic. The care is excellent and we are very happy with her there.
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.
The Heritage at Carefree is an assisted living community located in Carefree, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to just over 3,300 people. Carefree is a small town that was the former home to Southwestern Studios where several movies and shows were filmed. Residents will love the quiet and...
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7 reviews
Sedona Winds is a people-centered organization. A healthy and supportive lifestyle for its residents. The staff is well trained and dedicated to providing an excellent pgm. The beautiful location enriches...
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.
Our beautiful Assisted Living Community provides large studio & one bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal decorating items.The two-story Assisted Living building provides beautiful views from the apartments looking out at the Red Rocks of...
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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We chose Carefree Manor because the amount of care we were able to see from the staff. We are super happy with them. It gives us peace of mind knowing dad is safe here. It feels more like family rather than...
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.
Carefree Manor is a family-owned & operated Assisted Living Facility founded to create a comfortable home environment for your loved ones that need our assistance. We offer long-term care for all levels, as well as respite care. Located in the beautiful hills of Carefree, this luxurious...
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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Dixileta A.C.H. was referred to me by 2 of my trustworthy friends. The owners take pride in their home and provide excellent service along with taking care of the residents in the group home. The home is...
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.
Dixileta A.C.H. is located in Maricopa county, Scottsdale AZ. This is a residential care home that provides lifestyle assistance to senior residents in a group home setting. Scottsdale is arid as it lies within the vicinity of the picturesque Sonoran Desert. The desert provides a habitat to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living Facility Sunrise Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the picturesque town of Fountain Hills, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our unique home has so much to offer our residents and their loved ones. With beautiful clear blue skies and warm weather all year...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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Cost of assisted living in Payson, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Payson is $4,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Heber-Overgaard, AZ with an average of $3,217 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Payson vs. other types of senior living
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Payson, AZ
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What families are saying about assisted living in Payson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Payson
Avista Payson
4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Dixileta A.C.H. in Scottsdale, AZ
4.5
My Father has unfortunately passed away, but while he was here I felt the staff members were extremely attentive to his needs. Every time I went to visit him, the staff was very professional and I could tell they cared a lot. The atmosphere here is very warm, inviting, and bright. I would ...
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Carefree Manor Assisted
4.5
This a very nice home. It definitely does not feel like a retirement community. It feels comfy and cozy. They have been very nice and answered all our questions. The place is always clean and nice smelling. There are plenty of things to keep the residents here active.
Payson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Payson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Payson, 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 Payson 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 Payson 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
39.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Payson 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 Payson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Payson 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 Payson 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
21.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Payson 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 Payson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
13%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Payson 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 Payson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Payson
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Payson protect seniors.
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MorningStar of Fountain Hills, Fountain View Village and Lone Mountain Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Payson, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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