Assisted living in Arizona provides long-term housing and care for generally active seniors. The median cost of assisted living in Arizona is $4,406 per month or $52,872 annually, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data from its brand partners. Assisted living in Arizona can be a good fit for seniors looking for a warm, dry climate with year-round access to outdoor spaces and activities.
My mother has Alzheimer's and has been in Marigold Assisted LIving for two years. The experience has been amazing. The daily care and empathy provided to is top notch as is the medical care and staff. I live...
I would recommend Golden Touch One Adult Care Home. The staff is easy to work with. They are very attentive to my loved one. Communication with the family is great, they do very well. The facility has a very...
I have been at this home for a while now and the owner came in the other day to introduce himself. [name removed], he said his name was, is a Kind hearted gentleman. That really made my day meeting him.
My mother has Alzheimer's and has been in Marigold Assisted LIving for two years. The experience has been amazing. The daily care and empathy provided to is top notch as is the medical care and staff. I live...
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...
Pacifica has been a great facility. If there was a section titled Communication I would have given it a 4 but that’s really been my only issue. They were 5 star communicators before we signed. It’s been...
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...
I can not say enough about how appreciative I am of the care and compassion Quail Manor staff and the owner Colleen provided my mom for the past 5 years. I have been an ER nurse for 20+ years and have seen...
It is a small community, extremely clean and quiet. The staff is kind and caring. They keep the POA updated on any changes. My mother in law is clean and dressed appropriately. There are always activities. A...
I have been at this home for a while now and the owner came in the other day to introduce himself. [name removed], he said his name was, is a Kind hearted gentleman. That really made my day meeting him.
I would give a 5 on all categories. It was an amazing experience. My dad was only there for 4 months. Just well run and everyone who worked there, cared and were so kind. They are very organized and help...
Please look at the years that the staff have been working at the facility. This shows the dedication and care that the facility not only has for its residents but the staff as well. I would absolutely...
I am sooo happy with the staff and facilities. The staff is so caring and concerned That was my first impression and my impression is even more accurate
She was independent living so didn't really receive care. We were quite satisfied. She just needed assisted living and though she could have transitioned to that care at Brookdale Springs, we felt like she...
Very friendly staff that knows all the residents by name. They plan so many activities for the residents and it is a beautiful facility.
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Arizona is $4,406, which is less expensive than the national median monthly cost of assisted living ($4,807), according to A Place for Mom’s internal data from its brand partners. For budget-conscious Arizonans, this is a respective savings of $401 a month compared to the national median.
It’s a good idea to look at median costs instead of average costs because they are not normally influenced by extreme values, such as luxury communities or ultra-budget communities. In Arizona, the 10th percentile monthly cost is only $2,995, while the 90th percentile monthly cost is $6,812.
The cost of assisted living varies from community to community. However, pricing generally takes into account the level of care required by a resident in addition to the community’s location, floor plans, services, and amenities. In Arizona, communities located in major metros tend to be more expensive than those in smaller cities and towns. While these costs may feel expensive, some residents may qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. These programs can cover some costs associated with senior living.
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It’s important to plan ahead to pay for assisted living. Your loved one may be able to pay for assisted living through a combination of private and public pay options. In the section below, you’ll find a variety of options that can be used to cover assisted living costs in Arizona. To learn more about payment resources, visit our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay options can help seniors afford the costs related to assisted living in Arizona.
Many veterans, veteran spouses, surviving spouses, and other military-connected individuals may be unaware that they are eligible for VA benefits that can help cover the cost of assisted living in Arizona.
It can be helpful to seek benefits counseling to learn about the benefits available to your family member. The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) offers benefits counseling to those wanting to learn more. The ADVS is headquartered in Phoenix. It also has state veterans homes in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff that offer senior living options.
Local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs locations, Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, DAV locations, and other veteran-focused organizations in Arizona can provide veterans with support and information.
Medicaid in Arizona is referred to as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As a state and federal program, AHCCCS provides health care insurance to eligible low-income Arizonans. It may cover some costs associated with assisted living. Arizonans can apply online for AHCCCS through the Health-e-Arizona Plus portal. Some states offer waiver programs that expand what Medicaid is able to cover.
In Arizona, the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) offers coverage for assisted living facility expenses in some circumstances. Seniors can apply for ALTCS through their local ALTCS office or by calling 888-621-6880.
Medicare is a federal health care program that covers eligible health care costs for qualified individuals 65 or older. While this program doesn’t cover room and board assisted living costs in Arizona, it may help pay for other costs associated with assisted living, which typically include medically necessary care as determined by a doctor and Medicare.
Arizonans can contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security’sState Health Insurance Assistance Program to utilize Medicare benefit counseling. If your loved one has questions or needs further assistance, they can reach out to the Arizona Ombudsman for additional information.
In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) provides licensure and oversight for assisted living facilities. Generally, facilities have to meet state requirements to receive initial licensing, then renew their license periodically. ADHS conducts inspections of assisted living facilities and makes inspection records available to the public.
Caregivers in Arizona’s assisted living communities must also meet specific requirements through ADHS’s Article 8 regulations. Typically, to work in an assisted living community, a caregiver must pass a state-approved training program, must complete first-aid and CPR training, and must be up to date on tuberculosis immunizations.
If you’re interested in learning more about the qualifications of caregivers, ask prospective communities about their training protocols, staff expertise, and staff certifications as these may vary beyond state minimums.
ADHS’s Article 8 regulations outline the rights of residents of assisted living communities in Arizona. These rights, as outlined in Article 8, include but are not limited to the following:
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Arizona is high. Here are some key findings that informed this rating:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
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