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Assisted living costs in Sun City average about $3,852 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 245 communities in Sun City. Our detailed directory has 2288 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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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: 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.
Quiet and very personal. Our homey residence is open for all special people – our seniors. Individual care is also part of our wonderful care. Hospitals are close, and our caregivers are permanent fixtures, 5 years plus. The owner/manager also works on premises 6 days a week. We have 24 hour...
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My experience with Daniela's Assisted Living has been great. I really, really like Daniela's. I would live there if I ever had to move into an assisted living facility. The food is excellent. I'd have to...
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.
Daniela's Assisted Living Daniela's Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the beautiful Glendale City, Arizona in Maricopa County. Our senior home is situated in a quiet but lively neighborhood in the most serene section of the city. We are strategically placed near major hospitals,...
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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.
MariaÆs Garden Care Home is located in Phoenix, Arizona in a beautiful location that is close to Cortez Lake. Specializing in senior care for those with AlzheimerÆs, we pride ourselves in providing a family-like environment for every guest in our facility. Our friendly and helpful staff...
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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.
A quiet, personalized care home where you’re not just a resident, you’re a member of the family. Our family environment is unmatched by anyone else. Give us a try.
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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.
Silver Sunset Home Care is located in Maricopa county, Phoenix AZ. This is a residential care home within the northwestern part of the Sonoran Desert. This unique desert is habitat to hundreds of species of native flora and fauna, the most famous being the saguaro cactus. Phoenix AZ. has a desert...
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
All Roses Adult Care Home is located in Phoenix, Arizona within one mile of John C Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital. We are known for our personalized care in a small community atmosphere. We strive to make residents feel like they are at home and part of the family. All Roses ACH provides assisted...
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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.
Autumn Glen Elderly Care opened their doors in the Phoenix area as of December 2013. We are licensed for 3 Directed Care residents, which allows the maximum level of one on care. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care to each resident and help to rehabilitate the residents so that they...
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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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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.
Arizona Comfort Care Arizona Comfort Care is located in Maricopa county, Surprise AZ. This is a residential care home assisting residents in a group home setting. The city of Surprise is a perpetually sunny community that is located in the Sonoran Desert. The desert creates an arid climate...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Sun City, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Sun City is $3,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,214 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sun City, AZ vs. nearby cities

Sun City, AZ
$3,852/mo
$3,835/mo
$3,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sun City, AZ vs. the state and national average

Sun City, AZ
$3,852/mo
$3,835/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sun City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,852/mo
$4,893/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sun City, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$3,914/mo
Private
$4,283/mo
Studio
$4,384/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,909/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,205/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sun City over time

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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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Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise

5.0
Love, love, love Avenir Memory Care of Surprise. My grandfather has lived here for 3 years and he gets the best care. So many activities. The food is great, fresh fruit daily and quality meals. I love the staff, so caring and attentive. I have no complaints, would highly recommend!

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 MorningStar at Arrowhead, families appreciate the attentiveness of the staff in addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about their loved ones' care. At The Woo ...
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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 Brookdale 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, the sta ...
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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 MorningStar at Arrowhead, the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring residents enjoy their meals. Similarly, MorningStar at Golden Ridge notes that the ...
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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 402 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 402 reviews of 192 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, AZ192 facilities
8.3
Youngtown, AZ223 facilities
8.3
El Mirage, AZ197 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 402 reviews of 192 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
43.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
53%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.7%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
14.3%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
45.4%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sun City protect seniors.

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North Scottsdale Retreat, Marigold Assisted Living and McDowell Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sun City, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 245 assisted living facilities near Sun City, Arizona. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Sun City, Arizona are North Scottsdale Retreat, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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