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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Desert Pines, AZ

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Assisted living costs in Desert Pines average about $5,073 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 684 communities in Desert Pines. Our detailed directory has 8863 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Scottsdale and Peoria.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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I highly recommend this facility providing superior care to residents. This is a beautiful place, and the grounds are well maintained also. They treat you like family here and are very caring and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Set in a remote area of Apache Junction, Arizona, the ALOTT of Care Superstition assisted living home drastically reduces the anxiety of aging. Elderly individuals will actually look forward to their time here instead of dread it. We provide all our residents with the highest level of senior care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bill and Brenda Cowles established My Father's Retirement Ranch in 1979 to offer a warm family living environment to a select number of seniors. Having celebrated their 25th Anniversary in October of 2004, the Cowles family is proud to offer a wider variety of living options than ever before. ...
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It's a wonderful place. They're so caring. It's a night and day difference compared to the place my loved one came from. The staff are right there with the residents if they need anything. They take such...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Very happy with the care they have given my husband. He can be a challenge at times. Facility is very clean and pleasant. They are very good at letting me know when he is having a good day, and also if he...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The San Tan Assisted Living Center for senior citizens is located in the San Tan Valley of Arizona, where each resident home is able to offer services to five residents. Built on the foundation of assisted living in small numbers, with the best doctors, staff and modern medicine available, San...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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They seem to be very friendly. My aunt was there and she seemed to like it. She didn't participate in the activites but she said there was a television in her room and she liked that. I thought it was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to our family style home, which is very warm and homey.  It's licensed for personal, supervisory and directed care,with 4 private rooms. We strive to provide luxury assisted living care.  We welcome senior, hospice and respite patients. I have over 30 years...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Desert Pines, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Desert Pines is $5,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Tan Valley, AZ with an average of $4,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Desert Pines, AZ
$5,073/mo
$5,119/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,073/mo
$5,789/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,513/mo
Studio
$4,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,378/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Pines vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Desert Pines, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Pines, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,073/mo$5,119/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,789/mo$5,890/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,056/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Pines, AZ:$5,073/mo
Arizona:$5,119/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Desert Pines, AZ:$5,789/mo
Arizona:$5,890/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Desert Pines, AZ:$3,056/mo
Arizona:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Pines and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Desert Pines, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Desert Pines have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Desert Pines, AZ$4,952/mo$4,838/mo+2.4%
Arizona$4,956/mo$4,824/mo+2.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Desert Pines, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,952/mo
2023 average cost:$4,838/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,956/mo
2023 average cost:$4,824/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Pines, AZ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert Pines.

What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Pines

Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Pines

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

The Auberge at Scottsdale

5.0
My husband has been in residence for one year and I have been there almost every night to sit with him and put him to bed. For the last 11 weeks I have not been able to be with him and at first I thought know one could take my place. I do Skype him twice a day and he is very happy. I watch ...
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House of Dignity Assisted Living in San Tan Valley, AZ

5.0
I love them. I am very happy with it. The communication with me is very good, and they keep me informed. They take good care of her, and the food looks good and is appealing, when I have seen it.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and friendliness of the staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Scottsdale and Brookdale Central Paradise Valley, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents and their families.
Varied activities for social engagement. Communities like Sunrise of Scottsdale and The Gardens of Sun City offer a wide range of engaging activities, including music nights, movie screenings, and group exercises, allowing residents to socialize and stay active.
Improved communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication they receive from communities like Garden Ridge and Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, ensuring that everyone is informed about care and updates.
Home-like environments with private apartments. Residents at communities such as The Palazzo and Sunrise of Scottsdale enjoy living in private apartments that feel like home, providing them with a sense of independence and comfort.
Quality meals and attentive dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at facilities like Orchard Pointe at Glendale and The Gardens of Sun City, where personalized attention and dietary accommodations are prioritized.
Secure and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Sunrise of Scottsdale and Bethesda Gardens, ensuring residents live in a safe and comfortable living environment.
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Desert Pines review score based on 1,365 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1365 reviews of 684 Desert Pines assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Pines review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Desert Pines review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Desert Pines, AZ684 facilities
8.2
San Tan Valley, AZ537 facilities
8.5
Payson, AZ26 facilities

Review subcategories for Desert Pines assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,365 reviews of 684 Desert Pines assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Pines resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Desert Pines assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Pines assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Pines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Desert Pines assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desert Pines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Pines assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Desert Pines Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Pines assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Pines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Pines assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Pines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Pines assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desert Pines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Pines

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert Pines protect seniors.
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Beverly Assisted Living, Caring for Loved Ones 1 and Cottages at Peoria are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert Pines, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 684 assisted living facilities near Desert Pines, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Desert Pines, Arizona are Cottages at Peoria, The Oaks and Bella Vista Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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