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Assisted living costs in Sun City average about $3,890 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 243 communities in Sun City. Our detailed directory has 2464 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 Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
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They are better suited for stable patients rather than more unpredictable ones. Limited ability to handle psychotic episodes.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise provides the highest quality of care and support to those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments as well as their families.Our specialized programming is an innovative and progressive approach to the care of dementia founded on more than a...
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My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
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.
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
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The staff during the day is a 5. Night crew needs work. I would say a 4. I know there is food that [name removed] doesn't like and it would nice to always get him something we know he would eat. They sent...
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.
Hacienda Del-Rey is a locally owned family company and professionally managed. We set our goal to offer the finest assisted living options in a residential community. Our directors have over 60 years experience in the senior care market. We have always believed that the home environment is the...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, friendly staff, modern facility and yes we would recommend the community to other families.
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.
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state-of-the-art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy, and a future...
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My loved one is a resident at Senita Ridge. I can't say enough about the facility. It is very clean, always. The staff is friendly and kind.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Situated in the heart of Peoria, on the beautifully landscaped Amethyst campus, Inn at the Amethyst Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the Arrowhead Town Center and the Challenger Space Center, this serene community is an...
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Food is EXCELLENT. Homemade from scratch- excellent variety and quality. My loved one talks about the food constantly. The Staff has been very attentive.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Joy Without SacrificeFor our memory care residents in Peoria, Arizona, life has never been sweeter. With endless activities, events, and programs that foster social interaction and provide daily moments of joy and success, your family member will soak up every moment of their life here—and...
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They were very , helpful , attentive and friendly . The facility was always clean and well maintained. The lunches were mainly canned soup. Meals were plain and repetitive.
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.
If you or your loved one is looking for care, we welcome you to Surprise Farms Assisted Living, where we provide excellent care, love, respect and companion to all residents. Our warm and safe home can accommodate up to 10 residents. Each bedroom is equipped with TV, wireless internet; most of...
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Five for all of them! The local area? The climate it sure beats the valley climate. Everything is close by and convenient and I like trees.
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.
Compassionate Senior Care LLC is not a one size fits all facility. We personalize each resident care to fits there needs with activities and events that keep resident vibrant and healthy. We provides the perfect blend of comfort. We served 3 healthy cook meal per day with 3 snacks in between. Our...
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This is a beautiful Memory Care facility! I placed my Mom here in November and have no regrets. I searched alot of places and this one is by far the best. Clean place, alot of caring staff, Daniel the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We are a unique, memory care community located in Peoria. Fairmont Village offers a family style environment that provides comfort to individuals with memory loss. With an emphasis on the safety and security of our residents, Fairmont Village supports residents to live the day to day routines of...
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Avista Sun City West is an excellent change from our previous facility experience. The staff is super communicative and lets us know how Dad is doing during the week and if anything is needed. They truly...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Avista Sun City West is a locally-owned memory care community dedicated to serving residents with dementia and cognitive loss in the west valley.Avista Memory care in Sun City, AZ is committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents and their families. Avista strives for the highest...
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Photo of Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
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My wife is a resident at Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care and this facility is great. I've never seen a more passionate and compassionate group of caregivers and nurses.... from the front desk to the...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
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.
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
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Ventana Winds is awesome, and I love being here. All the nurses are the best, and the caregivers are really nice. They care!
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.
Ventana Winds is a unique assisted living near Sun City Arizona. Our assisted living community has one and two bedroom apartments with ample space for furniture and personal items. Each spacious apartment has a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, extra storage and a kitchenette with a full size...
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All the criteria were met when I found Ilona's family home. I was looking to place my mother in a group home setting after she had suffered a second stroke greatly affecting her vision. With the loss of...
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.
Specializing in geriatric rehabilitation, Ilona’s Family Home has been operating under Registered Nurse supervision for fifteen years. We are committed to providing your loved one with an alternative to nursing home care. It is our heart’s desire that the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical...
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This place is the biggest fraud act ever they treat disabled people like they are nothing. If you are not mentally strong you will end up borderline crazy from all the unnecessary stress from management the...
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.
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today’s seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
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First visit with my nephew there as a resident. His attitude was so much better than the last place he was. I BELIEVE IT IS DO TO THE ACTIVITY Director and all the staff back there. All so caring! Great...
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.
Paseo Village has assisted living and secure memory care accommodations and amenities for individuals who love open courtyards and spacious private rooms. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care have certified caregivers and medication technicians that are available to assist in personal care for...
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The home was sold right after my mom passed away in [name removed], I can only comment on our experience with that management team and the caregivers at the time. The home, staff and management were perfect...
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.
D&L Adult Care Home is a residential assisted living facility. We provide supervision, assistance and personal care services to senior citizens looking for an intimate home setting. Our home is tailored to helping the elderly who need assistance with activities of daily living, those that are...
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the overall feel of this community just felt right, and everyone there was super friendly. The activities were pretty good, our loved one didn't always participate in them, but they had wine tastings, movie...
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.
We're now open as of September 4th 2018. We will offer a large memory care and assisted living apartments. Call for more information about our exceptional living lifestyle:Three chef prepared meals a dayWeekly housekeepingWeekly laundryUtilitiesWIFI and CableScheduled transportation Full...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
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.
Desert Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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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.
Ambience Care Home II is a brand new assisted living home located in a brand new gated community called Crosspointe in Peoria, Arizona. Conveniently located at the intersection of 91st Ave. and Olive Ave, right off 101 at Olive Ave., Ambience Care Home II is a wonderful home with caring staff and...
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She’s amazing. I would recommend this community. Daniela makes the place look very nice and clean. There is always enough parking. We had looked at other communities before selecting this one, but it...
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.
Legacy Assisted Living Home is a senior care home that can be found in Maricopa County in Surprise, Arizona. Surprise is a city that lives up to its name in the wide variety of activities and opportunities. It is home to many different parks for enjoying the vast and interesting desert...
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I didn't have any idea what a group home was until I contacted "A Place for Mom". They contacted me immediately to find out what the needs were and set up tours. We found the perfect place for her on the...
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.
Location: Phoenix, ArizonaCurrent Residents: 5Home Manager: AnetteFood Services: Designed around maintaining and improving the life of our residents, we offer a flexible dining schedule, where our healthy culinary menu is served for breakfast, lunch, dinner—and even snacks. Tasty, nutritious...
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This is the perfect place for my mom. It’s like being home to her with all the help she needs. The care is excellent and she is being spoiled. She loves it there. All her needs and some she don’t is being...
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.
Combine over 20 years of intense nursing Experience with high leveled training, sprinkle Love, Joy, Humanity, Dedication and Devotion, add some social behavior analysis supported through Naomi Feil’s Validation Techniques developed especially for Seniors with Memory Impairments, wrap up all...
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Some of the lower ratings were patient fault. Patient did not choose to participate in activities and had poor appetite. Also my friend was only a resident for a few months and then required transfer to...
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.
Welcome to Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Glendale, Arizona, that embraces individuality, encourages independence, and provides the care you need to live the life you want. Enjoy thoughtfully-designed living spaces, delicious meals served...
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Ambience Care Home on Adam Ave was the perfect place for my mom. Had the opportunity to know the manager who is nothing less than the ideal professional to take care of your loved ones. The perfect care...
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.
At Ambience Home Care, a small home-like assisted living facility, located in Fletcher Heights Community,your loved one will find a little piece of paradise. Our professionally trained, certified and experienced staff's first goal is to help seniors continuing a healthy and happy life. Situated...

Cost of assisted living in Sun City, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Sun City is $3,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,182 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sun City, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Sun City, AZ
$3,890/mo
$3,870/mo
$3,825/mo

Assisted living costs in Sun City, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Sun City, AZ
$3,890/mo
$3,910/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Sun City, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,890/mo
$4,858/mo

Assisted living costs in Sun City, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,021/mo
Private
$4,469/mo
Studio
$4,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,523/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,232/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,900/mo

Senior living costs in Sun City 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: Sun City, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSun City, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,890/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,858/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,967/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sun City, AZ:$3,890/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sun City, AZ:$4,858/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sun City, AZ:$3,967/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sun City, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sun City 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
Sun City, AZ$4,441/mo$4,285/mo+3.7%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sun City, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,441/mo
2023 average cost:$4,285/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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 Sun City, 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 Sun City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sun City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sun City

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and responsive staff. Many reviews express satisfaction with the kind and helpful nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Orchard Pointe at Glendale Assisted Living and Memory Care, families appreciate the attentiveness of the staff in addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about t ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of engaging activities in keeping residents active and social. For example, at Inspirations of Peoria, residents enjoy a range of activities like arts and crafts, games, and fitness classes, while at Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care, t ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families frequently commend the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they've chosen. In cases like The Groves, the staff takes pride in ensuring the living spaces are neat and tidy, while at Garden Ridge, the facility's spacious studios and large walk-in closets are ...
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Dedicated caregivers and consistent communication. Families value the care their loved ones receive from the committed caregivers at their communities. For instance, The Montecito by Cogir highlights the exceptional care provided by the nursing staff, while The Forum at Desert Harbor notes the responsiveness of the caregivers and the frequen ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living experience. At Orchard Pointe at Glendale Assisted Living and Memory Care, the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring residents enjoy their meals. Similarly, MorningSt ...
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Home-like atmosphere and sense of community. Many residents find comfort in the homelike atmosphere and strong sense of community at their senior living facilities. For instance, Hacienda Del Rey praises the house-like manner of Hacienda Del Rey, while Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care mentions the friendly and welcoming en ...
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Sun City review score based on 438 family reviews

8.1
Review score191 facilities438 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 438 reviews of 191 Sun City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sun City 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

Sun City review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Sun City, AZ191 facilities
8.4
Youngtown, AZ232 facilities
8.5
El Mirage, AZ203 facilities

Review subcategories for Sun City 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 438 reviews of 191 Sun City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sun City 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.
Sun City, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Sun City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sun City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sun City, 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 Sun City 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 Sun City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sun City, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.7%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sun City 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 Sun City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sun City, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sun City 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 Sun City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sun City, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Sun City 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 Sun City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sun City, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sun City 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 Sun City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sun City, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sun City

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