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[names removed] were great to my Father during his stay. My Father had a terminal illness so I was confident that he was receiving the best care possible for the duration of his life and I know he was...
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.
Is owned and operated by Health care professionals dedicated in providing the best care to our residents. It is located near great recreation and shopping centers in the beautiful city of Surprise. We offer a team of Registered nurses, Dietitians, Certified nursing assistants and great Caregivers...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Photo of Heaven On Earth
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.
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.
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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.
Surprise Assisted Living LLCSurprise Assisted Living LLC is a senior care home that is situated in Maricopa County in the lovely city of Surprise, Arizona. Surprise is a city that lives up to its name, having a surprising number of recreational and cultural activities to choose from. The Sonoran...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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Photo of Carmen's Senior Care Home
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.
Carmen's Senior Care Home is located in the tranquil and attractive Surprise City, Arizona in Maricopa County. Our residential care home has a contemporary look coupled with a state of the art design to provide a classy living place for the seniors. Our location is perfect for quick access to...
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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.
Photo of Roseview Gardens Care Home
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I needed a place for my mom after a hospital stay followed by several weeks in a skilled nursing facility. Prior to these events, she was staying in an independent-living studio, but on discharge was...
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.
Roseview Gardens Care Home is located in sunny Maricopa county, Surprise AZ. It's a residential care home that provides assistance to residents in a group home setting. Located within the Sonora Desert, the climate is arid creating hot summers with low humidity levels and mild winters. Home to...
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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.
The ' AA Love Care Home ' is a residential care facility for older adults located in the heart of City of Surprise . For an affordable, all inclusive monthly fee, we offer a comprehensive package of services including all meals, daily housekeeping, medication supervision, laundry, personal care,...
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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.
Photo of Golden Generation/Times Adult Care Home
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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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
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.
Chaparral 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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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.
Olive Manor Assisted LivingWith an emphasis on living beautifully, Olive Manor Assisted Living is a premier senior care home in the picturesque setting of Surprise, Az. in Maricopa County. The area’s rivers and lush valleys, peaks and arroyos have inspired a program rich with activities at our...
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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.
Photo of Sunrise Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Sun West Choice Healthcare and Rehab
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
132 bed Skilled Nursing FacilityMedicare & ALTC certifiedMany Insurances AcceptedLocally Owned & OperatedComprehensive Rehabilitation ProgramSecure Wing for Memory Impaired24 Hour Nursing CareRated "Excellent" by the AZ Department of Health Services 5 consecutive years.
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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.
Photo of Heritage Legacy
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.
Photo of Cypress Court of Sun City West
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...

Cost of assisted living in Waddell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Waddell is $3,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,280 per month.

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

Waddell, AZ
$3,611/mo
$3,511/mo
$3,701/mo

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

Waddell, AZ
$3,611/mo
$3,779/mo
U.S. national average
$4,577/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,611/mo
$4,390/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,648/mo
Private
$4,143/mo
Studio
$4,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,069/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,818/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,495/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Waddell over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in Waddell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waddell

Brookdale Trail Ridge in Sun City West, AZ

4.3
The facility was a good place. It was very clean. The staff wasn't extremely friendly at first, but they warmed up to us. Mom was a tough cookie, but they got to know her and took good care of her. We were very happy with the care she received here. Communication with the family was good, they ...
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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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Constant Care in Phoenix, AZ

3.8
We chose Constant Care because the house itself was beautiful and small, there were only like 5 residents there. It is also by the VA so it is a good location for veterans. The minute our loved one got dropped off they bathed him, cleaned him up, shaved him and he was very comfortable. They take ...
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Waddell review score based on 174 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 91 Waddell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waddell 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

Waddell review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Waddell, AZ91 facilities
7.4
Surprise, AZ84 facilities
7.9
El Mirage, AZ207 facilities

Review subcategories for Waddell 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 174 reviews of 91 Waddell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waddell 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
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Waddell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waddell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waddell, 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 Waddell 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 Waddell 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
44%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waddell 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 Waddell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.5%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waddell 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 Waddell 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
15.4%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waddell 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 Waddell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.4%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waddell 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 Waddell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.4%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waddell

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 Waddell protect seniors.

Learn about Arizona Assisted Living regulations

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