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.
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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6072 E 28th St, Tucson, AZ 85711
4.0
(1 reviews)
We decided to stay here at Provencio Hope Assisted Living. It's a house that's been converted into an assisted living place, and there are only 10 residents here. It used to have a patio but they closed that in and made a large room, and that's where...
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6432 North Treasure Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
4.0
(1 reviews)
I recently had to put my mother in a care home and chose Desert View Residence. I could not have asked for more caring and kind attention for her, even though she could be difficult at times. I also have a very dear friend in this same home. I am...
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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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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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7749 NORTH PASEO MONSERRAT, Tucson, AZ 85704
4.0
(1 reviews)
This is a large home with 10 residents. There is an enclosed yard with greenery and desert landscape, paio, and bbq. The grounds are well maintained. The interior is nice and clean with a living room, dining room, beauty salon, small library, and Ar...
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617 South Desert Steppes Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710
4.0
(1 reviews)
My mother is in Desert Steppes. It's a small group home with room for only ten people and they're all women, mostly with Alzheimer's or dementia. It's a private home and the staff is on a rotating basis. One or two of the women have private rooms, bu...
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8151 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
3.7
(22 reviews)
We didn't know at the time that Sierra Del Sol Senior Living is assisted living, and you had to eat at a certain time and it wasn't going to work for my mom. The person we talked to was great. They treated us nicely. She even gave us a pie when we le...
$2,600
6150 EAST GRANT ROAD, Tucson, AZ 85712
3.7
(18 reviews)
I just want to say to DGRC . Thank you, our mother was treated with respect , love and a really happiness every day , all the staff in general are excepcional great, a very clean place every single room have acces to the beautiful patio. You can c...
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4106 EAST 5TH STREET, Tucson, AZ 85711
3.7
(4 reviews)
My mother (87) was a resident of All Comforts of Home. You couldn't ask for better care. Irene and Daniel along with their two daughters run a very tight ship with warm and compassionate care to every resident's needs. They are highly in tune with...
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5660 North Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85750
3.7
(27 reviews)
I found Tucson Place for my husband. It's a very nice facility. While others had waiting lists, they had an opening. My husband will move in within the next couple of weeks. It's very clean and lovely, and the staff members are very nice, too. The r...
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6231 North Montebella Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
3.7
(18 reviews)
My sister has been living at Amber Lights for 2 years now. It is a very nice place. She's happy where she is and she's doing well. She likes the climate there. She's in a well-cared-for place. They have a nursing staff that takes people that can stay...
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4110 E. Spring St. Unit 1-3, Tucson, AZ 85712
3.6
(5 reviews)
I was able to see The Groves on Spring St. and it was a very nice community with several buildings. I thought everything about the place was very good. There was no odor or anything, there was just a slight scent that my sister usually can't handle. ...
$3,400
250 SOUTH VOZACK LANE, Tucson, AZ 85748
3.5
(2 reviews)
Desert Villa has been in business for about 19 years they are owned and family run. The majority of their caregivers have been their 4 years and longer. The provide excellent, loving, care for all their residents. They take all 3 levels of care. Th...
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662 S. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711
3.5
(6 reviews)
My mom will be moving into The Villas at Wilmot. They are small little casitas with eight people in each casita and two caretakers per unit. They're small and quaint. They have a happy dog that's friendly. It's just perfect for my mom. My mom's got a...
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321 W. Limberlost Dr., Tucson, AZ 85705
3.5
(2 reviews)
Carlton Village Senior Assisted Living is a beautiful close to home place that you can trust. I just toured the facility and it is truly a gem in the desert. This is one of the most affordable place with quality food, clean and the staff is great. ...
$4,000
4310 EAST GRANT ROAD, Tucson, AZ 85712
3.5
(6 reviews)
I honestly thank God when I toured this place! Their receptionist was super kind and friendly. Their tour guide or admissions rep was so genuine and caring and it was really obvious how much she loved their patients. No matter who we passed by, staff...
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5644 N. Via Latigo, Tucson, AZ 85704
3.3
(3 reviews)
Upon touring this assisted living facility, we pulled up into a custom home site. The view from pulling up on the site was gorgeous. You can see the best view of the Catalina mountains as well as pretty sunsets. In this home, there were ten privat...
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3410 West Ruthann Road, Tucson, AZ 85745
3.3
(3 reviews)
I placed my Alzheimer's/dementia husband there. It is a spacious, formerly residential home with an acre of (fenced-in) land right in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The place is bright, very clean, the food is great, and the owner is very caring and l...
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5420 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735
3.3
(9 reviews)
I really felt blessed to have found this facility for my mom. It's small, family-based and not at all "institutional". The grandkids were there to keep my mom company, which she delighted in, the caregivers were knowledgeable and kind, the food good,...
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Assisted Living
Nancy
5.0
Review of BeeHive Homes of Marana
Beehive Homes of Marana is a wonderful Assisted Living Home, my mom has been at Beehive for almost 3 years. This home is professionally staffed with only caring and concerned management and staff...
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...
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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