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Situated on the banks of Arizona’s idyllic Verde River and occupying a prominent spot on the Verde Valley Wine Trail, Cottonwood offers a four-season climate with warm summers, cool winters along with plenty of opportunities for retirees who appreciate abundant natural beauty and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation. Birding, hiking, golfing and fishing are all popular activities here, while those who appreciate arts, culture and shopping can enjoy spending time in Cottonwood’s Old Town district.
Cottonwood is a small town with a population of slightly more than 12,000 citizens. Retirees are well-represented in Cottonwood, with those aged 65 and over comprise approximately 27.6% of the town’s overall population. The average cost of assisted living is $4,450 per month, although it’s important to keep in mind that costs of individual assisted living facilities may vary significantly depending on location, amenities and services.
Note: Data for Cottonwood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Prescott Valley, was used instead.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Cottonwood ($4,450) is higher than the national average ($4,300) and the overall average for the state of Arizona ($3,900). Prices are higher in the neighboring states of New Mexico ($4,050), Colorado, ($4,575) and California ($5,000) but are lower across Arizona’s northern border in Utah ($3,400) and Nevada ($3,595).
Flagstaff ($4,875) is the only Arizona community with higher assisted living costs than Cottonwood. The lowest prices are found in Lake Havasu City ($3,650) and the Phoenix Metro Area ($3,700). Prices are higher than the Arizona average in the southern part of the state in Yuma ($4,025), Tucson ($4,075) and Sierra Vista ($4,000) but are still lower than the national average.
Those aged 65 and over who need a nursing home level of care but would prefer to live in an assisted living facility may be able to receive assistance through the Arizona Long-Term Care System. For more information on this program, including eligibility requirements, please see our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Cottonwood Area Agency on Aging | (928) 774-1895 | Cottonwood seniors, their caregivers and families can access a variety of indirect and direct services through the Cottonwood Area Agency on Aging. Direct services include balance workshops, Medicare and Medicaid benefits counseling, caregiver support groups and case management. Indirect services include referrals to community-based services and organizations that provide assistance to seniors and help navigating the red tape involved in applying for age-based benefits and entitlements. |
| Verde Valley Senior Center | (928) 634-5450 | Seniors in Cottonwood and other Verde Valley Communities can enjoy hot, nutritious congregate meals, social activities such as bingo, cards and group outings and health and wellness screenings. Seniors can also access relevant AARP services at the center such as their driver safety and tax preparation assistance programs. |
| Cottonwood VA Clinic | (928) 649-1532 | Veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces can access outpatient and referral services through the Cottonwood VA Clinic. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. |
| Cottonwood Area Transit | (928) 634-2287 | Cottonwood Area Transit offers reduced fairs for seniors on both fixed-route and paratransit services. The hours of operation for fixed-route services are from 6:45 a.m until 6:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and paratransit is available from 8 a.m, until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
| Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (877) 521- 3500 | The Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocacy and investigative services designed to protect vulnerable seniors and ensure that their legal rights are not being violated. The program also helps residents of assisted living facilities, senior foster care homes and nursing homes obtain necessary services. All services provided are completely confidential. |
All assisted living facilities located in Arizona must be in compliance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations. The Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing regulates these facilities to ensure compliance. Our Assisted Living in Arizona page has more information on applicable rules and regulations.
