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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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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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 it comes to senior living, one retirement and assisted living community stands out above the rest. Noble Senior Living is a retirement community that delivers unprecedented levels of service to our residents. Noble Senior Living is located in beautiful Surprise, Arizona. Noble Senior 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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Under Angel Wings Care Home Assisted Living facility is hands down the absolute BEST care home in Arizona! My mom was in the hospital for a while, then went to Hospice of the Valley (HOV) and then she needed...
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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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Advance Assisted Living Home, LLC is a cozy and comfortable assisted living facility located in Sun City, Arizona. As a small, family-operated assisted living facility, weÆre committed to providing personalized care in a home-like, secure environment, complete with all necessary health services...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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, 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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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.
At The Inn, we provide care that balances independence with assistance and delivers service with compassion, understanding and respect. With comfortable, elegant accommodations and an impressive line of features and amenities, residents enjoy life with the confidence of knowing we are here,...

Cost of assisted living in Waddell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Waddell is $3,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,135 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waddell, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Waddell, AZ
$3,484/mo
$3,485/mo
$3,683/mo

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

Waddell, AZ
$3,484/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Waddell, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,484/mo
$4,283/mo

Assisted living costs in Waddell, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,526/mo
Private
$4,143/mo
Studio
$3,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,733/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,495/mo

Senior living costs in Waddell 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: Waddell, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaddell, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,484/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,283/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,282/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Waddell, AZ:$3,484/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Waddell, AZ:$4,283/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Waddell, AZ:$3,282/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waddell, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waddell 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waddell, AZ$4,322/mo$3,953/mo+9.3%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waddell, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,322/mo
2023 average cost:$3,953/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waddell, 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 Waddell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waddell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waddell

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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Constant Care in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
We chose Constant Care because the house itself was beautiful and small, there were only like 5 residents there. It is also by the VA so it is a good location for veterans. The minute our loved one got dropped off they bathed him, cleaned him up, shaved him and he was very comfortable. They take ...
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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

Waddell review score based on 203 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 87 Waddell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waddell 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

Waddell review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Waddell, AZ87 facilities
7.5
Surprise, AZ84 facilities
8.5
El Mirage, AZ206 facilities

Review subcategories for Waddell 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 203 reviews of 87 Waddell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waddell 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Waddell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waddell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waddell, 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 Waddell 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 Waddell 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
46%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.9%
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
50.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waddell 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 Waddell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waddell 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 Waddell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waddell 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 Waddell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waddell 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 Waddell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
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
32.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waddell

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

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Dolce Vita Assisted Living, Surprise Farms Assisted Living LLC and Pacifica Senior Living Peoria are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 111 assisted living facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Waddell, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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