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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cactus Forest, AZ

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Cactus Forest is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 233 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cactus Forest, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cactus Forest is about $4,453, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3722 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cactus Forest, AZ

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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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 nursing homes in Cactus Forest, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Cactus Forest is $4,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eloy, AZ with an average of $3,981 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cactus Forest, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Cactus Forest, AZ
$4,453/mo
$4,663/mo
$5,043/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cactus Forest, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Cactus Forest, AZ
$4,453/mo
$4,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cactus Forest, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,450/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,453/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cactus Forest, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,352/mo
Studio
$4,759/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,767/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,169/mo

Senior living costs in Cactus Forest vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cactus Forest, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCactus Forest, AZArizonaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,453/mo$4,630/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$2,975/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,450/mo$4,630/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$1,167/mo$3,919/mo$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
Cactus Forest, AZ:$4,453/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Cactus Forest, AZ:$2,975/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Cactus Forest, AZ:$4,450/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Cactus Forest, AZ:$1,167/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cactus Forest, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cactus Forest 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Cactus Forest, AZ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cactus Forest 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
Cactus Forest, AZ$5,446/mo$5,094/mo+6.9%
Arizona$5,097/mo$4,807/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cactus Forest, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,446/mo
2023 average cost:$5,094/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$5,097/mo
2023 average cost:$4,807/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Cactus Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cactus Forest

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

4.0
My loved one was only here for a short respite stay. The only thing that she really complained about is that they didn't always knock before they came in. We had arranged for a female to come and do the shower on a certain day, and a male showed up on a different day to help her. She liked the ...
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Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mesa, AZ

5.0
My father used to live in independent living for three months with his dog before finally transferring at [removed]. I simply cannot say enough good things about this location. It's a sophisticated, lovely location with exquisitely tasteful apartments. The entire team is outstanding! The chef is ...
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Cactus Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cactus Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cactus Forest, 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 Cactus Forest nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cactus Forest 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
49.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cactus Forest nursing homes

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 Cactus Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cactus Forest nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cactus Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cactus Forest, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cactus Forest nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cactus Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cactus Forest, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cactus Forest nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cactus Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
0.4%
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McDowell Village, The Oaks and Mountain Park Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cactus Forest, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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