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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pima County, AZ

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Assisted living costs in Pima County average about $3,696 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 98 communities in Pima County. Our detailed directory has 424 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as San Pedro, Nawt Vaya and Santa Rosa.

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After moving my mother twice in less than three months, I knew we had found her forever home after our long chat with the director, other employees, and tour of the homes. The welcoming kindness, warmth, and...
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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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Only good people can take care of ours lovely parents and they show me how careful and amazing with our precious mom. I highly recommend this place
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.
At Casa De Los Abuelos located in sunny Tucson, AZ we provide more than just supervision and meals for your aging or disabled family member, we provide reassurance to you and your family that they will have more than their basic needs met. We proudly offer adult day services, a residential care...
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They really care about their patients, seem like a loving environment....nice home too, i hope we can put my mom here soon.
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.
Christ & Candles Assisted Living Home is located in Pima county, Green Valley AZ. It is a residential care home within the vicinity of the Sonora Desert. The desert location of the home makes for sunny days most days of the year. This is a mining community located near the Santa Rita...
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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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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.
For an assisted living experience unlike any other, look no further than San Nicolas II. This facility is only for elderly women, and only 10 patients are accepted at a time to provide individualized care to each woman. Located in Tuscon, Ariz., San Nicolas II offers one-of-a-kind senior care and...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Pima County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Pima County is $3,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sells, AZ with an average of $1,900 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pima County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Pima County, AZ
$3,696/mo
$3,765/mo

Assisted living costs in Pima County, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Pima County, AZ
$3,696/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Pima County, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,696/mo
$4,669/mo

Assisted living costs in Pima County, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,354/mo
Private
$5,875/mo
Studio
$5,262/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,957/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,839/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,320/mo

Senior living costs in Pima County 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: Pima County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePima County, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,696/mo$3,912/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,669/mo$4,626/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,076/mo$3,913/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Pima County, AZ:$3,696/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Pima County, AZ:$4,669/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Pima County, AZ:$4,076/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pima County, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pima County 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
Pima County, AZ$5,081/mo$4,916/mo+3.4%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Pima County, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,081/mo
2023 average cost:$4,916/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pima County, 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 Pima County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pima County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pima County

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Grama's Home in Oro Valley, AZ

5.0
It is a smaller community and it ended up being just what we were looking for. It has been a good experience and I would recommend Grama's Home to other families who are looking.

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

Pima County review score based on 76 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 65 Pima County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pima County 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

Pima County review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Pima County, AZ65 facilities
7.0
Valencia West, AZ90 facilities
8.6
Marana, AZ18 facilities

Review subcategories for Pima County 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 76 reviews of 65 Pima County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pima County 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
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Pima County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pima County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pima County, 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 Pima County 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 Pima County 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
53.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pima County 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 Pima County 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
50.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pima County 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 Pima County 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
4.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pima County 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 Pima County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pima County 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 Pima County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pima County

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 Pima County protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arroyo Gardens, The Ranch Estates of Tucson and Oak Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pima County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 98 assisted living facilities near Pima County, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Pima County, Arizona is Arroyo Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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