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Situated in a low desert valley, Scottsdale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with around 258,000 residents, roughly 23% of whom are seniors. Nearby Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport receives direct flights from around the world, making it convenient for friends and family to visit. Scottsdale’s water and air quality beat the majority of the United States, and its violent crime rate is less than half the national average. Despite the occasional heatwave, the city’s weather is relatively pleasant year-round, encouraging seniors to stay active outdoors.
On average, seniors in Scottsdale pay $3,500 a month for assisted living. Depending on a senior’s required level of care and the community’s amenities, the price may vary substantially.
Note: Data for Scottsdale alone was not available, so data for the nearest metro area, Phoenix, was used.
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Compared to the $4,051 national median cost of assisted living, and the $3,750 a month average that most Arizona seniors are paying, this type of long-term care is relatively affordable in Scottsdale. Additionally, Scottsdale seniors spend less on assisted living than what the majority of seniors in three out of Arizona’s five neighboring states pay. In Nevada and Utah, the only states with assisted living costs below Scottsdale, seniors save around $100 a month.
The monthly costs of care in assisted living facilities across Arizona range between $3,475 and $5,000 a month, with Flagstaff at the top and Yuma at the bottom. Tucson, Flagstaff and Sierra Vista are the only areas above the national average of $4,051.
Arizona’s state Medicaid program, the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System (AHCCS), offers long-term care coverage for qualified applicants in addition to standard Medicaid services, such as doctor’s visits and podiatry services. Costs associated with assisted living communities, nursing facilities and hospice are included in Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS) coverage.
Find out more about available government programs for seniors in Scottsdale and each program’s eligibility requirements on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
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| Area Agency on Aging, Region One | (602) 264-4357 | The local Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with a host of services to help resolve issues at assisted living facilities and understand their long-term care benefits. Its AgeWorks program helps older job seekers obtain employment and the agency’s Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) offers supervised care and activities for disabled seniors. |
| Adult Protective Services | (877) 767-2385 | APS is the agency within the Department of Economic Security responsible for investigating allegations of elder abuse occurring at long-term care facilities. |
| Scottsdale Senior Services | (480) 312-1700 | The city of Scottsdale operates two seniors centers where older adults can get information about health and wellness services as well as take advantage of opportunities to socialize and work on their fitness. |
| Northeast Phoenix VA Clinic | (480) 579-2200 | The Northeast Phoenix VA Clinic provides seniors who have served in the military with numerous health care resources, including in-home caregivers and ambulatory care services. |
| ElderVention | (602) 264-4357 | Area Agency on Aging, Region One oversees the ElderVention program, which strives to help older adults identify and overcome the challenges of declining mental health through support groups and in-home counseling conducted by licensed social workers. While it focuses on depression, the program can assist seniors with a range of issues related to mental and emotional well-being. |
| Mosaic Center | (602) 264-4357 | The Mosaic Center houses the Native American Senior Center, a community space where the indigenous people of Maricopa County socialize and connect with their peers. The center also offers housing assistance, limited transportation and educational classes. |
Assisted living communities in Scottsdale must abide by laws set forth by the State of Arizona. The federal agency Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) also regulates some long-term care facilities. Check out our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more detailed information about these laws and regulations.