Assisted Living Communities in Scottsdale, Arizona

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

• 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. 
• HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center has been ranked by U.S News & World Report as a high performing general medical and surgical facility.
• Arizona provides a tax-friendly environment for seniors, with no inheritance taxes and no state withholding for Social Security payments. 
• 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.