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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.
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This is a nice community for my brother. The staff is very good and caring. The food is good and he seems happy with the variety. Families would like the care at this community.
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.
Baraka at Parkwood Ranch is a senior care home in beautiful Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Our comfortable home is situated in a quiet residential area. Baraka is close to beautiful parks and offers perfect weather with a spacious backyard. Mesa is a wonderful place to live and a great place...
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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.
Yashua Cedar Assisted living is situated in the friendly, sunny town of Gilbert, AZ, just twenty-two miles from downtown Phoenix. Our home faces a cul-de-sac and is set in a lush, gorgeous area that is professionally landscaped with a beautiful backyard. Convenient to shopping and hospitals,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Mama Care Assisted LivingMama Care Assisted Living is a residential care home located in Mesa, Arizona in Maricopa County. Mesa is known for outstanding year-round weather, and the neighborhood surrounding our community is vibrant and friendly. Join friends at the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet or...
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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.
Desert HouseDesert House is a senor care home that is situated in the gorgeous city of Palm Springs, California in Riverside County. Our vibrant community is strategically located to best capture views of the magnificent San Jacinto peak and other surrounding mountains. The stunning Atria Palm...
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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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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.
Arizona Senior Homes has been providing assisted living services since 1985. Our goal has always been to maintain the dignity and self sufficiency of our residents in a ‘home-like’ environments. We provide a campus of care. With six homes in one location it is possible for us to offer multiple...
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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.
When you are looking for a wonderful living facility for the one that you love, there are so many factors that you have to satisfy in your own brain before moving forward. As an adult of a parent in need, you are naturally going to feel guilt at not being able to properly care for the one that...
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I want to thank A Place for Mom for helping me find this caring residential home for my mom. The community is caring, patient, attentive and treat the residents with kindness, dignity & respect. It gives me...
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.
When it comes to adult care, quality is of the utmost importance . At Arizona Premier Adult Care II, we offer a comfortable family home environment for your loved own. We are a premium assisted living facility located in Mesa Arizona. We are dedicated to providing the highest levels of...
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.
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...
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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.
Melody Care Home LLC Melody Care Home LLC is a residential care home is located in the stunning town of Phoenix, AZ in Pima County. Our friendly community is situated near attractive and lovely mountain ranges. Offering the perfect setting and environment, Phoenix is an amazing place to live in....

Cost of assisted living in Sunshine Acres, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Sunshine Acres is $3,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sacaton Flats Village, AZ with an average of $3,367 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sunshine Acres, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Sunshine Acres, AZ
$3,701/mo
$3,688/mo

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

Sunshine Acres, AZ
$3,701/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Sunshine Acres, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,701/mo
$4,624/mo

Assisted living costs in Sunshine Acres, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,856/mo
Private
$3,817/mo
Studio
$4,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,496/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,753/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,990/mo

Senior living costs in Sunshine Acres 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: Sunshine Acres, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunshine Acres, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,701/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,624/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,946/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sunshine Acres, AZ:$3,701/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sunshine Acres, AZ:$4,624/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sunshine Acres, AZ:$3,946/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sunshine Acres, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sunshine Acres 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
Sunshine Acres, AZ$5,516/mo$5,170/mo+6.7%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sunshine Acres, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,516/mo
2023 average cost:$5,170/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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 Sunshine Acres, AZ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Sunshine Acres

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunshine Acres

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

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

The Auberge at Scottsdale

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

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

Sunshine Acres review score based on 218 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 218 reviews of 87 Sunshine Acres assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunshine Acres 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

Sunshine Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sunshine Acres, AZ87 facilities
8.7
Mesa, AZ161 facilities
8.3
Fountain Hills, AZ38 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunshine Acres 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 218 reviews of 87 Sunshine Acres assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sunshine Acres 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
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Sunshine Acres assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunshine Acres assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunshine Acres, 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 Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres 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
51.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunshine Acres, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunshine Acres

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 Sunshine Acres protect seniors.
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Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa, McDowell Village and Christina's Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sunshine Acres, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 109 assisted living facilities near Sunshine Acres, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sunshine Acres, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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