Just northwest of Tucson, Marana is one of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities, home to nearly 52,000... residents. Over 21% of the population is seniors aged 65 and older — no surprise, as it’s one of the best cities for a healthy and affordable retirement. From top health care facilities to abundant recreation and long-term care options, Marana has plenty to offer seniors as they age.
Assisted living is a great choice for aging adults who need a bit of daily assistance but want to maintain a sense of independence. At an assisted living facility, trained caregivers offer help with day-to-day tasks and personal care services, along with housekeeping, meal preparation and social programming. In Marana, the average cost of care at these communities is $4,050 per month, which is $450 less expensive than the average American city.
This guide provides information for seniors considering moving to an assisted living facility in Marana. It outlines the cost of assisted living care, comparing it to other cities across the state, and options for financial assistance. It also features some of the benefits and drawbacks of retiring to Marana and some of the local support services available.
710 N. Mann Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85710
4.8
(6 reviews)
I used to work in an assisted living and let me tell you I am impressed with this place. The Bradford Home is immaculately clean. Good home cooked meals were always served daily; the style of food that my mom's generation liked. Single and double ro...
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102 S Sherwood Village Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710
4.6
(3 reviews)
Mom just moved into Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care. Their maintenance was prompt. They hooked up her TV, decorated her room, and hung things on the walls. That was huge. Also, the housekeepers and everyone came to introduce themselves...
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8689 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
4.6
(3 reviews)
My mother went to Watermark in March of 2023. I have to honestly say that I never worried one moment at all about her safety and care in this senior living facility. The staff is all fantastic. Over the year, we got to know several of the staff pe...
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6021 North la Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
4.5
(2 reviews)
My Mom is at this Adult Care Home which incorporates the love and support of extended families. Named after the Mother of one of the two owners of this home, La Casa de Stella treats its residents with the respect due to them for the lives they have...
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5242 N. Genemata Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
4.5
(2 reviews)
My wife is living in the Crossroads Adult Care Community, and it is very nice. They have a very helpful group of people. The place is clean and doesn't smell. The staff is very competent, friendly, and helpful. They have a nice courtyard and a good p...
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2001 WEST CASSIM LANE, Tucson, AZ 85704
4.5
(2 reviews)
My mom was residing at this facility for 2 yrs, and she was taken very good care of while living there. I would highly recommend this assisted living, because of the owner and her staff. They are caring people with the utmost respect for their client...
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400 S Broadway Place, Tucson, AZ 85710
4.4
(38 reviews)
I visited Broadway Proper. The decorating style was a little bit of 50s and 60s decor. It's been updated, so it looks very nice. They have a wonderful pool area. There was activity in the lobby, so it was very nice. It was very active. Lots of people...
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2001 West Rudasill Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
4.3
(53 reviews)
I chose The Fountains at La Cholla. It had the best depth of menu selection and excellent quality of food and service. A very active activity schedule, very deep participation in activities, lots of engagement from the residents, professional, and fr...
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10701 N. La Reserve Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85737
4.3
(27 reviews)
Everything we saw at Fairwinds-Desert Point, including the person who toured us around, looked superior. It's a beautiful place. It was very well-maintained. The apartments were bigger. I believe it's newer so it's just very, very nice. If I was goin...
$2,720
8111 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710
4.2
(41 reviews)
I was surprised with Fellowship Square Tucson because it was beautifully kept. I had driven past that building many times, and it didn't seem to be anything special, but when I got inside at what they call the quad, it was beautiful. We met Kathy, an...
$1,380
3900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750
4.2
(8 reviews)
As people grow older it is not uncommon for them to need some help and assistance with their lives. Living a continent away our sons expressed their concerns for us since they would not physically be in a position to help when needed. Thus, we hav...
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6300 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710
4.2
(24 reviews)
I went to see Villa Hermosa, and it was first class. It had everything. I like the way it was designed and the way it was built, it's a very high-quality property. Everything was done to a T beautifully, with high-quality materials. Just the whole fe...
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6505 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
4.1
(11 reviews)
I toured Bridgewater Assisted Living Tucson. What I liked most about it was the little patio outside. Each living area had a patio. I liked their room arrangement. I also liked that it was all one story. They had nice sidewalks outside where you coul...
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615 EAST ADAMS STREET, Tucson, AZ 85705
4.1
(6 reviews)
My aunt is choosing St. Luke's Home. It seemed like everybody cared for the residents there. The place was very nice. It was an old building, which was kind of nice. It was a little smaller than most of them. They had renovated the rooms and the othe...
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7900 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
4.1
(23 reviews)
I'm in independent living at Mountain View Retirement Village. I love it here. It's very nice. I have a nice big apartment. The dining room is huge. I made a lot of friends. They have a huge meeting room with a fireplace. I like it here. The staff is...
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6330 South Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85706
4.0
(2 reviews)
and found it to be a very comforting and clean home. The caregivers were very friendly and showed me around the home. I showed up for an unscheduled visit and found the home to be clean, residents happy and enjoying movie time with several laughte...
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CARING STARS WINNER
2500 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712
4.0
(63 reviews)
I'm moving into The Forum at Tucson. My daughter did all the tours, so I didn't look anywhere else. She loved it, and I thought it was very, very nice when I went there. The woman who showed us around, Leslie, was wonderful. She spent a lot of time w...
$2,300
2641 NORTH BAHANA DRIVE, Tucson, AZ 85715
4.0
(1 reviews)
The caring at this home is tremendous. Because it is small it truly is more homey, but also cannot provide the activities of a larger place such as outings. My friend had been at good facilities, but because she was docile was considered easy and s...
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5705 EAST FT LOWELL, Tucson, AZ 85712
4.0
(1 reviews)
This facility is two large homes that is on 10 acres about a quarter mile from paved road. One home has 7 and other 10 residents. The homes are very nice. The landscaping is desert scenery. They have birds, squirrels, rabbits, and small animals right...
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2721 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
4.0
(9 reviews)
I love The Oasis at El Corral. I love their staff. My husband's uncle is not happy, but he has no choice since his dementia is that bad, so I just know that it's going to take a while for him to get accustomed to the new place. The staff members are ...
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Assisted Living
Concerned
1.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Marana
My mom has been at this facility for almost a year. We received a 30-day vacate notice from the manager yesterday. Her reason for the vacate was due to my mom's level of care and their inability to...
Assisted Living
NancyC
5.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Marana
Beehive Homes of Marana is a wonderful assisted living facility where my mom has been a resident since Aug 2022. This homes is well managed, staffed, and impeccably clean. The manager Joey is very...
Assisted Living
David
4.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Marana
We visited BeeHive Homes of Marana for my mom, and it was very pleasant. The rooms had a very homey feel, very clean, and very pleasant. The staff was very friendly and very welcoming.
Services in the Phoenix area are similarly priced at an average of $3,975 per month. Yuma is even less expensive at $3,800. Seniors in the Sierra Vista area can expect to pay slightly more for assisted living at rates of $4,150 per month; however, it’s still much less expensive than Flagstaff — the state’s most expensive option at $5,000.
Marana
$4,050
Arizona
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Phoenix
$3,975
Yuma
$3,800
Sierra Vista
$4,150
Flagstaff
$5,000
As reported in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in the Marana area is $4,050 per month, which is only slightly higher than the statewide median of $4,000. Care in Marana is $450 more affordable than the U.S. national average.
There are three programs that can help low-income seniors in Marana 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
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
Seniors in Marana have several care options to choose from, depending on their needs and preferences. At $2,058 per month, adult day health care is the most affordable option and ideal for those who don’t need full-time supervision. Seniors who wish to age in place may opt for in-home care or home health care, which cost $5,434 and $5,482, respectively. Nursing homes, which provide the most comprehensive level of care, cost $6,601 per month for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$5,434
Home Health Aide
$5,482
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$4,050
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,601
Note: Data for Marana was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tucson, was used instead.
Seniors in Marana have access to a wide range of resources to support their needs as they age, ranging from care coordination to benefits counseling, legal aid and recreational programming. Provided by local nonprofits and government agencies, most of these services and programs are free or offered at little cost.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Pima Council on Aging | (520) 790-7262 | The Pima Council on Aging provides services, advocacy and information for seniors. The nonprofit organization helps connect aging adults with programs and services. Offerings include caregiver support, budgeting assistance, transportation, healthy living classes and Medicare counseling. Seniors can contact the PCOA's helpline to get information and referrals to services that suit their needs. |
| Marana Senior Program | (520) 382-1950. | The Marana Senior Program helps seniors aged 50 and older stay healthy, active and engaged through services and recreational programs, including yoga, painting classes, potluck lunches, games and support groups. A small annual membership fee provides access to activities and classes, organized day trips and use of the community center's fitness facilities. |
| The Katie | Online | Sponsored by the PCOA, this virtual community center provides comprehensive online resources for seniors. It offers a library of informational videos on topics such as Medicare, scams and fraud, legal counseling, technology and healthy living. Seniors can also sign up for remote exercise classes and fall prevention workshops and enjoy virtual experiences at local attractions. |
| Tucson Vet Center | (520) 882-0333 | Veterans and their dependents have access to a wide range of free assistance through the Tucson Vet Center, including help accessing benefits such as disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance payments. It also provides counseling, support groups and workshops and offers referrals to other VA health services. A 24/7 helpline is available for information and emergency assistance. |
Marana Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
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