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Sun City is a unique suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, one dedicated to creating a vibrant retirement lifestyle for active seniors. In fact, 75% of the town’s population of 38,000 are aged 65 and older. Sun City is a Master Planned Community, with small neighborhoods that combine independent living retirement cottages and luxurious assisted living communities, allowing seniors to age in place without leaving their sunny enclave. Sun City has several different neighborhood districts, with walking trails, golf courses and “town squares” consisting of walkable shopping and dining destinations and larger open spaces for community celebrations, live music or holiday celebrations. Seniors who choose to live in Sun City can reap the benefits of both a close-knit community and the amenities that nearby Phoenix offers, such as world-class health care, a major airport hub and proximity to many major highways. Living in this part Arizona may be especially attractive to seniors who have health conditions aggravated by cold weather, as Sun City is warm and sunny year-round, with dry air.
Assisted living provides seniors who don’t need a clinical level of care with the help they need to remain as independent and active as possible. Services include everyday household tasks such as cleaning, meals, laundry, household maintenance, wellness checks and scheduled transportation. The average cost of assisted living in Sun City is $3,975 per month, which is lower than the national and statewide averages.
This guide to assisted living in Sun City includes cost comparisons, how to pay for it and a list of local services designed for seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Arizona. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Sun City, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, is $3,975.
At a monthly average of $3,975, assisted living in Sun City is slightly less than Arizona’s statewide monthly average of $4,000 and $525 less than the national average of $4,500 per month.
Sun City residents pay more for assisted living than their counterparts in Yuma, who pay an average of $3,800 per month. In the Northern Arizona community of Flagstaff, costs are higher at $5,000 per month, but drop to $4,700 in nearby Lake Havasu City. Costs in Prescott Valley mirror the national average of $4,500. Expenses are higher than Sun City south of the Phoenix Metro Area in Tucson and Sierra Vista, where the average cost of assisted living is $4,050 and $4,150, respectively.
Note: Data for Sun City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Arizona.
| Contact | Description | |
| VA Phoenix Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | Military veterans can receive help accessing VA benefits here, including medical care, pensions, disability benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation. Surviving spouses may also receive assistance with benefits and counseling as well as survivor benefits. |
| Area Agency on Aging, Region One | (602) 264-4357 | The AAA offers programs designed to enhance the lives of seniors and their caretakers, including counseling, social engagements such as games and lunches and help to access benefits, including healthcare, social security and other needs. |
| City of Phoenix Public Transit Department | (602) 253-5000 | The City of Phoenix operates a fixed route bus system and light rail transportation throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Seniors may be eligible for reduced fares for both. Handicapped shuttles and paratransit services are available by appointment. |
| Banner Olive Branch Senior Center | (623) 465-6000 | Banner Olive Branch gives Sun City seniors a place to gather, make new friends and engage in different social, physical and educational activities. Card games and Bingo are scheduled regularly as are gentle fitness classes. Holiday celebrations and dances are scheduled throughout the year. |
| Arizona Senior Citizens Law Project | (602) 264-HELP | Local attorneys provide pro bono legal aid for seniors who meet income eligibility guidelines. These are mainly civil cases, including divorce and bankruptcy and drafting wills, as well as the pursuit of claims of elder abuse or complaints against a senior care home. |
| Corporation for National and Community Service AZ | (800) 942-2677 | Seniors aged 55 and older have the opportunity to volunteer locally according to their levels of independence and skills. |
| Ability 360 Loan Closet | (602) 296-0536 | Sun City seniors may borrow durable medical equipment such as walkers and canes, manual wheelchairs and chair cushions or toileting chairs. Some communications equipment like TTY may also be available. Eligibility is need-based, and items are donated, so the loan closet offerings can vary. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Sun City area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
