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Horse Mesa 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Horse Mesa, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Horse Mesa is about $4,105, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 265 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Horse Mesa, AZ

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Photo of Brookdale Apache Junction
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33 Floor plans available
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9.6
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109 reviews
9.6
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109 reviews
5 star
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Everything that we wanted in community living for our uncle. The food was amazing. The involvement of residences interacting with each other and assisting each other was awesome. The staff is very helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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88 Floor plans available
9.4
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82 reviews
9.4
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82 reviews
5 star
76%
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They had a big staff change in memory care dept a week after we moved in. Positions were not filled promptly Communication is poor. Maint dept not responsive New people joining staff now Hopefully...
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.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
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71%
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21%
3 star
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After looking at several places, this one was so clean and pretty. My husband had to be admitted to memory care. This area is locked off. But it was so nice and staff was so sweet to all these people. My...
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.
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Photo of Avista Apache Junction
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8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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The staff was excellent. My husband didn't eat much because he was sick , what I witnessed the food was good. My husband passed away 9 months ago! Yes, I would recommend this facility to others who may be...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Avista Apache Junction is located in Apache Junction Arizona, just one mile west of Northern Arizona University. Our residents and their families enjoy easy access to Apache Junction's many special events as well as nearby recreational opportunities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.Our...
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Canyon Winds is truly one of a kind. My mom has been a resident for 4 years now. We couldn't be happier. The staff feels like family. They keep her busy with fun activities. The facility feels more like a...
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.
Beautiful Canyon Winds opened up in July 2018. We provide both assisted living and secure Memory Care for seniors 55+. We have an all inclusive approach for care. Our community has Alcove, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Assisted Living. We have private and shared rooms in Memory Care.Hampton...
Photo of Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Horse Mesa, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Horse Mesa is $4,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Central Heights-Midland City, AZ with an average of $3,872 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Horse Mesa, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Horse Mesa, AZ
$4,105/mo

Nursing homes costs in Horse Mesa, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Horse Mesa, AZ
$4,105/mo
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Horse Mesa, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,092/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,105/mo

Nursing homes costs in Horse Mesa, AZ, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,601/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,743/mo

Senior living costs in Horse Mesa 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: Horse Mesa, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHorse Mesa, AZArizonaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,105/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,626/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,092/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Horse Mesa, AZ:$4,105/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Horse Mesa, AZ:$3,626/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Horse Mesa, AZ:$4,092/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Horse Mesa, AZ:$3,405/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Horse Mesa, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Horse Mesa 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.

Horse Mesa, AZAZ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Horse Mesa, AZ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Horse Mesa 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
Horse Mesa, AZ$5,636/mo$5,303/mo+6.3%
Arizona$5,097/mo$4,807/mo+6.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Horse Mesa, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,636/mo
2023 average cost:$5,303/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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 Horse Mesa

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Horse Mesa

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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Mission Palms of Mesa

5.0
My loved one enjoyed it and they treated him well. The staff were very responsive. He said the meals were pretty good. It was kind of bland but not everybody wants spices. They did not contact me but he wasn't there all that long.

The Citadel in Mesa, AZ

4.6
It's excellent here. The staff are very concerned, very amicable, and very easy to deal with. Communication here definitely has a lack, and they don't seem to communicate well with each other. If you tell one that you need something and it's not their responsibility, it doesn't seem to get ...
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Horse Mesa nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Horse Mesa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Horse Mesa, 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 Horse Mesa 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 Horse Mesa 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
66.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Horse Mesa 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 Horse Mesa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Horse Mesa, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Horse Mesa 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 Horse Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Horse Mesa, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Horse Mesa 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 Horse Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Horse Mesa, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Horse Mesa 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 Horse Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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Brookdale Apache Junction, Las Palomas Senior Living and Sky Vista are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Horse Mesa, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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