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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"I toured Thunderbird Senior Living. I did see their menu and everything seemed good. It's like an all-day kind of thing. It's open all day. The facility was clean and nice. I was impressed. It was very well-maintained. The rooms were nice. I'm intere..."
16800 E. Paul Nordin Parkway, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We put a deposit down on MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Fountain Hills. We looked at their assisted living, and the place is clean, well-appointed and accommodating to the residents. They have nice activities and the staff was very frie..."
"PARK Senior Villas - Chandler was very clean and open. There's a huge outdoor area for the residents to be in. The rooms were large. The staff was very friendly. They had several dining rooms. Emily was delightful to talk to, was very patient with my..."
"The first place we visited was Grace Assisted Living. We didn't see anything we didn't like. It was a nice home. It was well-kept. There weren't any undue odors. They only take a small number of patients in that home. Everybody had a private room and..."
"My father has moved into Compassionate Senior Care LLC. It's an exceptionally good place. He's in memory care. It was the first one that we went to, and when we stepped in the door, it was like the message that you got that this is the place to be. T..."
"We toured The Montecito. We liked the fact that it's a transitional place. We could start in independent living and then we could actually go into the larger facility and have a place there for assisted living. The people were very kind and very grac..."
"Eden Adult Care Facility, Inc is very nice and very well done. The staff is very good, helpful, and friendly. The dining area and the food are very good. They were watching TV when I was there. My mother-in-law's room is clean and very nice...."
"I toured Inspirations of Tempe. They have a front desk lady who was very lovely. I walked in without an appointment. I was just around the area and swung on in, and they were very accommodating. Tracy was the lady that I toured with, and she was very..."
"We were blessed to have our brother in sunrise senior living. They worked with us on getting him in with short notice. The facility is nice and clean. They took excellent care of my brother, he was always clean, his clothes didn’t smell, his room wa..."
"I placed my wife in BeeHive almost 6 months ago. She is in the late middle stages of Alzheimer's disease. When I realized I could no longer care for her at home, I used a recommended service to help locate an appropriate facility for her. BeeHive w..."
"Clarendale of Chandler is a lovely facility. There is senior living, assisted living, and memory care. My in-laws are in the assisted living. It's very clean and the rooms are very well taken care of. The staff is really great. They are very helpful ..."
"We like Sky Ridge Senior Living. Whoever gave us the tour was very thorough. We liked what we saw. She took us to both sides of the facility. The food looked appetizing. Everything was clean and nice. We liked everything about it. They had a very nic..."
"My husband moved to The Village at Ocotillo. There were several things why we chose this place. It was very clean. The staff was very friendly and inviting. Every room is nice. There were a variety of things available. There was an in-house PT, there..."
"I just moved my wife to Inspira at Arrowhead and the level of care that I've seen and the ratio of caregivers to residents surpasses all the other facilities I've been to. The layout of the facility for memory care is very conducive to observation an..."
2080 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
4.3
(41 reviews)
"My father-in-law happily chose Brookdale Apache Junction, and he's very excited about moving in. It's just been a positive experience. It is a multi-storied community, and my father-in-law happened to like the third floor. The other thing he liked wa..."
"The Palms at Sun City was like a fancy hotel. It was very plush. The food was great. It was fantastic. The facilities were wonderful. They had everything there. They have exercise, and they have all the equipment. They had all of the different places..."
"My friend was placed in Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, but her dementia was too bad for her to live there. So we had to get her into a group home. This community was very good, I would recommend them. The interior of her apartment was very nice. I ..."
"I moved to Glencroft Center for Modern Aging. The people are so patient and understanding. They were so patient with me and helped me out and explained everything. So it was a very good experience. I've just been in my room. I'm still putting things ..."
"My father is a resident of Woodmark and has been for two years. Woodmark is clean and very well taken care of. The rooms are spacious and inviting. The dining room is well staffed and the food is great. The nursing/care staff is wonderful. They ..."
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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...