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Assisted Living Communities in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear sits near the Gila and Salt River valleys and the Estrella Mountains in the heart of Arizona, where 744 assisted living communities provide housing and personal care for seniors. In 2024, facilities in this region charge around $5,500 monthly, which aligns with Arizona’s median but exceeds the national baseline rate of $5,350.
In this guide, we feature 1657 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities to help you determine whether care in this region fits your lifestyle. On average, these facilities earn 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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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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Themis
5.0
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
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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Michael
5.0
Review of The Groves
The thing that stood out the most about The Groves was their chef and their dining room. It was way over the top. It was so neat. They have fresh linen on every table and their chef comes out and...
