Assisted Living Communities in Scottsdale, Arizona
Explore listings in Scottsdale, Arizona including 3140 authentic reviews covering 955 of Scottsdale facilities, and find details such as base pricing, room types and more. The average the cost of facilities in Scottsdale depends on many factors and your loved one's required level of care.
The average rent for Assisted Living communities in Maricopa County is $3,546 per month, according to Caring's proprietary data on verified Assisted Living communities.
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"My best friend was at Sunrise of Scottsdale for 7 years. 4 years in Assisted Living then 3 years in Memory Care. I have never met a group of more caring people. They loved her like she was part of their family...."
"We have lived at Vi at Silverstone for 5 years and are very happy with our decision to move here. We live in a villa so we have our own space but have easy access to the main building with excellent dining options, activities for every interest and m..."
"We went to Brookdale North Scottsdale. Kimberly, the sales and marketing lady, did a fantastic job. I feel like she is a friend. She was so nice. She was awesome. She was great. She made you feel so welcome. There were a lot of people coming to say h..."
13850 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blv, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Everyone I met at Belmont Village Scottsdale was very pleasant, seemed knowledgeable, and very cordial. They greeted everybody. The rooms that I saw were very small, but it had a courtyard view from the inside. They gave us a sandwich and some food t..."
"We toured McDowell Village. The tour was excellent. The community was friendly. There were a lot of activities for the tenants. The dining area was amazing. The menus were great. We loved everything about the place. The person who gave us the tour wa..."
14500 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
4.0
(38 reviews)
"I have moved into Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. The place is very well-designed, and it's kept up to date. It has everything a person would want in a facility like this. The staff is very courteous and very friendly, and they are very good at what the..."
7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
4.2
(15 reviews)
"We went to Vi at Grayhawk. We liked it the most, but they didn't have big enough rooms. They had casitas, but we didn't want a casita. We want to be where we'll meet lots of people and walk out the door and bump into somebody. The staff were all very..."
"Legacy Village of Salt River is very nice. It is very clean and well taken care of. Kris toured me around and she was great. The facility has a little better setup. The memory section is a very specialized section with a 6 to 1 ratio per staff. So, t..."
"My tour of the Manor on Paradise was excellent. Diane is the owner and she's a nurse, she's excellent. It's a beautiful older home from the 50s' but they've remodeled it and updated it to accommodate 10 bedrooms. My overall excellent of them was exce..."
"What a wonderful home! We are so grateful to Blue Lakes Assisted Living for the care and love they gave our Mom. She lived with them for seven years and was very comfortable and happy in her new home. Ben and his staff became family to her and our fa..."
9160 East Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
3.7
(8 reviews)
"The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale is very welcoming and very efficient. They had availability when we needed it for my mom-in-law so we moved her in. We liked that their location was closer to where her daughter lives and where some of her doctors are ..."
"My mom was in two large facilities before Oakmont. Both were bad choices. Finally, at Oakmont she was given the care I wanted for her. She had a lot if attention and I was eased with her care. It was the closest to being in a home because of the smal..."
"The most caring and loving staff I have found during this journey to find a home for my active 92 year old father. They have exceeded all expectations. I’m kept well informed, and am always welcome during my drop in visits. He is clean, very well ..."
"My mother is in Tranquility Assisted Living. It is brand new. There aren't many amenities because it's a group home. They have three meals a day. The help is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive. They dote over the people, and I love it. ..."
"My friend is in ACOYA Shea. It's fabulous. We chose it because it was new. The staff is very helpful. The food is a five. They have movie nights, trivia, a beauty salon, a gym, and a fitness center...."
10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3.6
(3 reviews)
"We went to ACOYA Troon. I liked that the decor was modern. It had high 16-foot ceilings in the apartments, which was very nice. It feels more spacious. It's in the desert, so because of its location, it's smaller. It didn't have as much landscaping b..."
"We chose Liann's Homes - La Jardin for my mom. It is perfect for her, she is doing well there and she's happy. They seem to enjoy their company as well, which is nice. It's a good environment for her. Her room is very nice. They fixed it up very nice..."
"I am SO happy that I found this place for my mom. My mom is so happy here. Her room is great. In fact the whole place is nice, and they're doing everything for her. I recommend this place to anybody in Scottsdale area...."
"It was very, very caring and very gracious. The couple of different people we talked to seemed very knowledgeable. The rooms seemed very adequate. Right now, they're being revamped with new paint, new carpeting, and stuff.
The grounds seemed very..."
"I’ve experienced firsthand knowledge of this place and the owner does NOT provide anywhere near the hands on care he claims to provide. Very short staffed, patients left unattended at all hours…day and night. This is mostly due to the owner not being..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Scottsdale, AZ and Nearby Cities
The average costs of assisted living throughout Arizona range from a low of $3,800 in Yuma the southwestern part of the state to a high of $5,000 per month in the Northern Arizona community of Flagstaff. Those in Arizona’s southeastern corner in Sierra Vista pay an average of $4,150 per month, while their counterparts in the center of the state in Prescott pay $4,500. Residents of assisted living facilities in Arizona’s second-largest city, Tucson, pay an average of $4,050 per month.
Scottsdale
$3,975
Minnesota
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Yuma
$3,800
Flagstaff
$5,000
Sierra Vista
$4,150
Prescott
$4,500
Tucson
$4,050
Paying for Assisted Living in Scottsdale
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Scottsdale is $3,975. However, the costs of individual facilities vary depending on location and the services and amenities they offer.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Scottsdale
Seniors who qualify for long-term care can receive financial help for assisted living through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). The Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) assigns a case manager to help coordinate plans. Financial assistance may be offered through a health plan similar to an HMO or through a Medicaid demonstration waiver. Residents may be required to pay the room and board expenses out of pocket.
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 Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale seniors pay an average of $5,958 per month for in-home care and home health care, which provide similar services to assisted living facilities. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $2,167, but it may not be appropriate for those who shouldn’t be left alone during the evening. Nursing home care is the most expensive care option at $6,418 per month in Scottsdale for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$5,958
Home Health Aide
$5,958
Adult Day Health Care
$2,167
Assisted Living Facility
$3,975
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,418
Note: Care cost data for Scottsdale was not available, so data for the closest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Scottsdale
Seniors in Scottsdale have numerous resources for information on community-based programs and services designed for older adults. The following resources can be used to access recreation and social opportunities, complain about an assisted living facility or find assistance with applying for public benefits.
Scottsdale seniors can access a wide variety of activities and services at Scottsdale Senior Services. The organization administers two senior centers, the Via Linda Senior Center and the Granite Reef Senior Center, within the Scottsdale city limits. Both senior centers are equipped with state-of-the-art fitness centers where seniors can use stationary bikes, cardio equipment, treadmills, free weights and elliptical machines. Seniors can explore their creative sides by taking classes, workshops and art education seminars. Both of Scottsdale's senior centers have tournament quality billiards tables as well as a countless array of board games, badminton and Wii Games.
Area Agency on Aging Region One serves those over the age of 60 in the Phoenix Metro Area, which includes Scottsdale. Seniors, their families and caregivers can obtain a variety of direct and indirect services through this agency. Direct services include case management, balance workshops designed to minimize slip-and-fall events, diabetes management workshops and Medicare/Medicaid counseling. Indirect services include referrals to local, state and federal resources for older persons and assistance filling out forms and navigating the application process for public benefits.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman's office is designed to address concerns among residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, and their loved ones. Trained staff and volunteers investigate complaints of include abuse, neglect and exploitation of those in these facilities and work to resolve them. All services provided by this program are free of charge and completely confidential.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Scottsdale
Assisted living and other long-term care facilities in Arizona are overseen by the Arizona Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing. This agency maintains a searchable database of facilities in Arizona that lists their deficiencies and violations actions. There is also an online complaint form for suspected violations of these facilities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Scottsdale
With a daily high of 72 degrees, Scottsdale’s weather is ideal for six months out of the year. It receives significantly less precipitation than the national average and has far more sunny days. However, outdoor temperatures can soar well into the three digits in summer. Fortunately, assisted living and other senior facilities typically have state-of-the-art air conditioning units.
The cost of living in Scottsdale is substantially higher than the national average and the Arizona average. However, health care costs are 7.8% less than the national average, which is appealing to many seniors.
Scottsdale residents enjoy a great golfing scene, with six local golf courses making Golf Magazine’s list of the country’s top 100 courses.
Scottsdale and surrounding communities have long been traditional destinations for snowbirds, which means that the senior populations expands considerably during the winter months. Whether this is a plus or a minus depends on personal preference — some don’t like the crowded conditions snowbirds often bring to the picture, while others welcome the opportunity to make new friends
Seniors feel safe in Scottsdale because the city’s violent crime rate is far below the national average. On the other hand, the property crime rate is only just slightly below the national average.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Scottsdale
Scottsdale 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Deborah
3.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Scottsdale Village Square
My mom moved to Scottsdale Village Square. I ate with my mom and the food was great. We're happy with that. They keep it clean. No complaints. The landscapers are there often and the grounds look...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Blue Lakes Assisted Living
What a wonderful home! We are so grateful to Blue Lakes Assisted Living for the care and love they gave our Mom. She lived with them for seven years and was very comfortable and happy in her new...
We stayed at The Gardens of Scottsdale. The food was very good. The variety was also good. They had a choice of two entrees for each meal, which was nice. Our room was OK but the kitchen had no...
Provider response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food variety and found our team to be especially friendly. Providing a clean and welcoming environment is important to us, and we’re...