Memory Care Communities in Sun City West, Arizona

Memory Care costs in Sun City West start around $5,743 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Sun City West and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Arizona page.

Currently, the state of Arizona has around 140,000 residents with an Alzheimer's disease or dementia diagnosis. As the senior population in Sun City West is high with 82 percent of 24,535 people being over 65, the number of seniors with memory-related illnesses in the city is expected to grow. Sun City West currently meets this demand with 18 assisted living facilities offering directed care services to meet the needs of these residents. Arizona considers directed care services to be those offered by qualified staff to aid individuals who cannot make basic care decisions or are incapable of recognizing their needs.

• The Sun City West area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Banner Sun Health Research Institute’s Cleo Roberts Memorial Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Sun City West is located in Arizona’s Valley of the Sun, an area known for being hot and dry. Seniors should keep cool in the harsh summers that average a high of 105 in July. The winter is mild, however, with January lows of 40 degrees and no annual snowfall.
  
• Caretakers of seniors should consider how living in Sun City West, which is located in Maricopa County, might affect their loved one's health. This city is located within the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area, the eighth most polluted city in the U.S. according to the American Lung Association.
  
• Families looking for a memory care facility in Sun City West may be pleased to know that this area has a low rate of violent crime. At a rate of 17.2 out of 100 (one being safest), Sun City West is over 10 points below the U.S. average of 31.1. Property crime is also lower with a ranking of 26.1 to 38.1.