Assisted Living Communities in Goodyear, Arizona

Q: How much do you pay for assisted living in Goodyear?

According to <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-living/">Caring&#8217;s 2022 Senior Living Report</a>, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Goodyear is $3333.

Q: What is the crime rate in Goodyear?

The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Goodyear is 350, which is above the national average of 323.

Q: In Goodyear, what is the traffic like?

There is heavy traffic congestion with an about average crash rate of 8.

Q: How much do you pay for housing in Goodyear?

At $1,475, the average cost of housing in Goodyear is above the nationwide average of $1,442

Q: Is there a good job market in Goodyear?

Goodyear offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.46.

Q: How accessible is Goodyear for people without a vehicle?

In Goodyear, 73.2% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 1 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.

Q: Does Goodyear offer good health care?

Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 70.9% in Goodyear – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 71 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is less the national average of 82.

Q: Is Goodyear a good place to live for people who are retired?

According to Caring.com&#8217;s <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-living/">2022 Senior Living Report</a> which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Goodyear ranked in the bottom of the pack. It&#8217;s overall rank was 241st, and it scored the best in Senior Living &#038; Housing, while it&#8217;s lowest score was for Quality Of Life.

Q: Does Goodyear have fun activities for people who are retired?

In Goodyear, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.

Goodyear sits near the Gila and Salt River valleys and the Estrella Mountains in the heart of Arizona, where 747 assisted living communities provide housing and personal care for seniors. In...

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nicole

1.0

April 18, 2025

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Park Senior Villas - Goodyear

I went to visit a family friend and was totally taken back at the lack of care of this facility. I had heard some things about the staff not giving our friend her medications on time and helping...

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Themis

5.0

September 7, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Home Of Helping Hands Assisted Living, Llc

My husband is a resident of the Home of Helping Hands Assisted Living. My experience with them has been very positive. I mean, they care for my husband. They love my husband. My husband loves them....

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Darlene

5.0

July 8, 2024

I visited this facility

Review of The Groves

The Groves is beautiful and relatively new. The staff was very personable. They have many activities. They can accommodate individuals who are independent in apartments or may need some occasional...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Goodyear, AZ and Nearby Cities

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Goodyear pay about $5,500 per month for assisted living. Although this tracks a little higher than the U.S. median of $5,350, it aligns with Arizona’s norm. While local rates run higher than costs in Tucson, where seniors pay about $4,575, facilities in Prescott charge approximately $1,000 more.

Goodyear

$5,500

Arizona

$5,500

United States

$5,350

Prescott

$6,450

Lake Havasu City

$4,925

Tucson

$4,575

Sierra Vista

$5,600

Paying for Assisted Living in Goodyear, AZ

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Goodyear

Low-income seniors residing in Goodyear have access to three programs that could help pay for assisted living, including Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services, Supplemental Security Income and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which is Arizona’s Medicaid program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Goodyear, AZ

In Goodyear, assisted living communities charge around $5,500 per month, making it the most budget-friendly senior care option surveyed in the city. By comparison, seniors pay about $3,170 more for adult day health care. Nursing home rates also run higher at about $7,984, and those who arrange home health care pay approximately $7,055.

In-Home Care

$6,197

Home Health Care

$7,055

Adult Day Health Care

$8,667

Assisted Living Facility

$5,500

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$7,984

Note: Since data for Goodyear is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Phoenix, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Goodyear

The following resources can help seniors and their families cover some or all of their assisted living costs and get help if they have concerns about care standards.

Resource	Contact	Service
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits	(623) 856-9379	The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly payment included in the VA pension to U.S. military veterans residing in senior living communities. The purpose of the benefit, which is also available to veterans’ spouses, is to help cover some of the costs of their care. Payments are unique to each vet, with the maximums being $1,881 for a single veteran, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse. VeteranAid.org provides a free tool on its website for vets to check if they qualify.
Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman	(602) 264-2255	Seniors in residential care facilities who have issues with their standard of care can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will investigate their complaints and seek resolutions with the owners and managers of the facilities. The families of residents and third parties can also register complaints with the ombudsman. Additionally, families comparing assisted living communities for loved ones can request information held about them by the ombudsman. There’s no cost to families for the information.
Medicare – State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)	(623) 930-4321	SHIP is a program administered state-wide by the Arizona Department of Economic Security and administered in Goodyear by the Area Agency on Aging for Region One. It’s a free service for Medicare beneficiaries and seniors who need assistance with enrolling. Counselors inform and advise seniors about Medicare coverage, which can include private health care plans. However, the counselors are unbiased, so won’t try to sell insurance.
Medicaid – Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS)	(800) 654-8713	Arizona’s Medicaid includes the ALTCS program, which allows it to help pay some or all of the costs for low-income seniors who are best served in assisted living facilities. Each senior is assigned a case manager to coordinate their care. To be eligible, the senior must be aged 65 or older, be in possession of a social security number, have resources of no more than $2,000 and a monthly income below $2,250. The program can also pay for limited dental treatments.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Goodyear

Goodyear-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do you pay for assisted living in Goodyear?

What is the crime rate in Goodyear?

In Goodyear, what is the traffic like?

How much do you pay for housing in Goodyear?

Is there a good job market in Goodyear?

How accessible is Goodyear for people without a vehicle?

Does Goodyear offer good health care?

Is Goodyear a good place to live for people who are retired?

Does Goodyear have fun activities for people who are retired?

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