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Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell average about $3,915 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Fort Mc Dowell. Our detailed directory has 170 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of North Scottsdale Retreat
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Very good overall. The staff is great and the facilities are very good. The workers are very attentive and are hard workers. Excellent Facility with great staff
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.
North Scottsdale Retreat is an MD Senior Living home. At MD Senior Living, we’re changing the way Assisted Living is provided. Owned by a small group of physicians, our homes are beautifully designed for comfort and safety. Our caring staff consists of clinical professionals including a retired...
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Photo of Sunrise of Scottsdale
11 Video available
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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9.8
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78 reviews
9.8
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5 star
63%
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It was a safe place and all the staff cared for my mom. They were available when she needed them and always showed care and concern and compassion
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Andara by Cogir
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77 Floor plans available
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I came to Andara 4 years ago and each year has better than the previous. I am very impressed with the quality of people including the staff,. I highly recommend Andara to many people. I have been an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Andara by Cogir, a relaxing desert retreat located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Located on the outskirts of the Tonto National Forest, Andara by Cogir is an assisted living community geared towards residents aged 62 and above. Built in 2009, our community offers numerous perks and...
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Photo of MorningStar of Fountain Hills
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66 Floor plans available
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57 reviews
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We have had mom at Morningstar for 2 months. Pros: right size community with attentive and compassionate people. Apartments are well maintained, modern and clean. Many options for activities and physical...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Assisted LivingFor our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs.It is our staff's...
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Living at Fountain View Village has been a great choice for us. We are getting the best of everything: facitilities, location, good food, and super great service. We have great experiences from the front...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Fountain View Village opened our doors in 2001. We have provided services to the senior community for over 25 years. 5 years ago we were purchased by Focus Healthcare Partners out of Chicago and Life Care Services out of Des Moines. Life Care Services (LCS) is the management company overseeing...
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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.
Sunrise Assisted Living Facility Sunrise Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the picturesque town of Fountain Hills, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our unique home has so much to offer our residents and their loved ones. With beautiful clear blue skies and warm weather all year...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Fort Mc Dowell is $3,915 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweet Water Village, AZ with an average of $3,437 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
$3,915/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
$3,915/mo
$3,910/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,915/mo
$4,682/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,700/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,652/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,950/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Mc Dowell 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: Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Mc Dowell, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,915/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,682/mo$4,623/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,884/mo$3,910/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ:$3,915/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ:$4,682/mo
Arizona:$4,623/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ:$3,884/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ$7,170/mo$6,832/mo+4.9%
Arizona$4,570/mo$4,280/mo+6.8%
National$5,129/mo$4,834/mo+6.1%
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
2024 average cost:$7,170/mo
2023 average cost:$6,832/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,570/mo
2023 average cost:$4,280/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell, 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 Fort Mc Dowell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell

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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Rody's ACH in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
The care my loved one is receiving is better than I could ask for. The caregivers are compassionate and loving. My loved one is receiving a lot of one on one care. Rodica is wonderful and definitely suits all of the patient's needs. The food they provide is good, but my loved one is not eating ...
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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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Fort Mc Dowell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Mc Dowell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Mc Dowell, 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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
60%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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
80%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell

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 Fort Mc Dowell protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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North Scottsdale Retreat, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Andara by Cogir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Mc Dowell, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Fort Mc Dowell, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Mc Dowell, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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