Assisted Living Communities in Sun City West, Arizona
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sun City West, AZ below include 781 Assisted Living facilities with 1669 reviews. On average in Sun City West, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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"From day one, we were treated like family. Mom had memory loss and sundowners, and was very difficult to deal with, especially in the evening. We were very impressed with how the staff interacted and took care of mom. We occasionally visited unann..."
"Vineyard Park of Surprise was nice. The place was very beautiful. Colette was great. She was very nice and very thorough. She did a great job. The tour was good. The architecture of the whole building was very, very pretty. The rooms were very genero..."
"Royal Oaks Lifecare Community was wonderful, but they don't take dogs. They've probably done some remodeling since we were there. The staff members were nice...."
"My dad has adjusted to his new home at the Park so well due to the excellent staff and owners. He is a 90 year old vet with dementia and paranoia but with the care he receives this is no longer a issue for my mom to have to deal with. If you need so..."
"We've been to this home numerous times and have always found it clean, bright, spacious and well-kept. The caregivers have always been friendly and are very active and busy tending to all of the residents. and their needs, personally and medically. T..."
"I've beena resident here at encanto palms for 4 years. when i first got to encanto i was a lost cause and on lots of meds now i am proud to say i am a changed person in many ways. I thank the staff for that if they would of never directed me in the r..."
"My husband is staying at Acacia Health Center at Sagewood. They're pretty attentive to him; the food is decent, it's very clean, and in a nice area. Those are the main things I like about it. The rooms are clean, well furnished, and bright; he's got ..."
"I am on the waiting list for Bridgewater Assisted Living- Midtown, PHX. The thing that I didn't like was that the apartments were pretty small. They serve three meals a day. They have lock boxes for our packages. They also have a variety of activitie..."
"Among the many assisted living homes I’ve toured, one of Violet’s group homes appealed to the type of care I wanted for my mother. Violet is a warm-hearted individual who will go above and beyond to make sure your loved one is well taken care of. I w..."
"I have visited Fellowship Square Surprise. They have graded care. People can come in and just rent an apartment or a studio apartment. and as they need more care, they have other areas within the facility where that care can increase. I noticed that ..."
"I was impressed with The Gardens of Sun City. The only reason we didn't go with that one was because my mother-in-law thought the apartment was too small. Otherwise, we would be moving her there. I liked it very much. When my mother-in-law looked at ..."
"They did an outstanding job of caring for my father in his final two months of life with Alzheimers. Ray and Arnell are wonderful, caring individuals. The owners were also kind and refunded some rent even though the contract allowed them to keep the ..."
"My sister will be moving into Bethesda Gardens. We chose it because of all the amenities that they offer. The room was big. It was just so much better than where my sister is. It was perfect for her. The staff members all seem very friendly. They rea..."
"I toured Ventana Winds. It was very clean. I talked to the director over there, and, when I came in, everybody was eating, and the food smelled good. I didn't try the food or anything, but everybody was happy eating, and they were all out on the tabl..."
"The Heritage Legacy was very well organized. The residents seemed happy there. I think the people that need assistance were being cared for. It's very positive from that standpoint. The staff members were very good at explaining the options. When I w..."
"The facilities in general were all very nice and clean. There were many people who worked there that were very friendly, and willing to help out in any way possible. Although the location was not my favorite (not that it wasn't nice), the other aspec..."
"I was a resident of White Orchid. It was very good. The place was clean, and the food was good and varied. The staff members there were nice. They knew what they were doing. The accommodations were just bedrooms. I had a bed. It wasn't anything speci..."
"This is the best home I have seen. I was a home health nurse for years and was in MANY homes all over the valley, this is the best. All rooms have their own TV and staff will help to find programs that the resident wants to watch. Very well maintaine..."
"My mother moved into Stetson Premier Care. They have a lady that comes in twice a week for games, they have music and all kinds of activities, so my mother is happy. You feel like part of the home and part of the family; they're very family-oriented...."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sun City West, AZ and Nearby Cities
Assisted living rates in Sun City West average $3,975 per month, which is consistent with the Arizona average of $4,000 and several hundred dollars below the national median of $4,500. In Prescott Valley, rates are considerably higher than in Sun City West at $4,500, and in Tucson and Sierra Vista, care costs are comparable at $4,150 and $4,050, respectively. Seniors may save money by choosing assisted living in Yuma, where average rates come in at $3,800.
Sun City West
$3,975
Arizona
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Yuma
$3,800
Prescott Valley
$4,500
Tucson
$4,050
Sierra Vista
$4,150
Paying for Assisted Living in Sun City West
In Sun City West, assisted living facilities charge average monthly rates of $3,957.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sun City West
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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 Sun City West, AZ
Assisted living is an affordable long-term care option for Sun City West seniors, with monthly fees coming in at $3,975. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more economically priced at $2,167. In-home care and home health care are much costlier than assisted living at $5,958, and nursing home residents pay even higher monthly rates of $6,418.
In-Home Care
$5,958
Home Health Care
$5,958
Adult Day Health Care
$2,167
Assisted Living Facility
$3,975
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,418
Note: Data for Sun City West was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sun City West
Sun City West seniors have access to options counseling, financial and legal assistance and social and recreational programs through numerous programs and organizations in the city. This table includes top resources for older adults in the region and can help those seeking local assisted living services to navigate the system and find the best care options for their needs.
Sun City West is home to four recreation centers with a variety of amenities for residents, including swimming pools, bowling, golf and art studios. These centers also have fitness centers, gardens and greenhouses, clubrooms and walking paths to help seniors maintain an active lifestyle.
The Area Agency on Aging provides information and referrals for local resources, including financial and legal advisors, benefits specialists and long-term care options counselors, giving seniors the information they need to make informed long-term care decisions. The agency also provides transportation services to supplement what seniors get through assisted living.
The Arizona Senior Citizens Law Project provides civil legal information and assistance to older adults in the Sun City West region and can help them apply for public and veterans’ benefits. The office also specializes in helping older adults navigate age-related issues such as wills and understanding power of attorney laws.
Seniors can contact the local long-term care ombudsman for help with comparing prices and amenities across assisted living facilities in the region and finding ways to pay for services. The ombudsman can also represent residents’ interests in cases such as inadequate or excessive care services or bills for undisclosed charges.
The Phoenix Regional Benefits Office is located about 25 miles from Sun City West and provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits counseling and application assistance. Through this office, older veterans can be screened for eligibility for VA medical care, Aid and Attendance benefits and veterans’ home placement.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sun City West
Sun City West 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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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Grandview Terrace
My mom needed a SNF after a brief hospitalization and Grandview Terrace was amazing. The place is beautiful and my mother received the best care, I couldn’t possibly recommend it more
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Sun City West
Sun City West Assisted Living is not all its cracked up to be. Looks good on the outside, but the care on the inside in not what they say it is going to be. And if we complain, they act like we are...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Sun City West
My dad was at Sun City West. We toured it pretty quickly, and then we just placed my dad because we just had to get him in somewhere. My first impression was that everything was nice. The residents...