Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sun City West, AZ

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Sun City West, AZ area.

Sun City West, Arizona, presents an idyllic setting for seniors seeking quality living, with a staggering 98.2% of the population in their golden years. The community offers six senior living facilities providing a range of choices—from independent and assisted living to memory care and nursing homes. Assisted living costs average $3,645 per month, underscoring Sun City West's affordability and appeal. In this article, we’ll delve into the best senior living facilities in Sun City West, offering insight to help you find the perfect community where your loved ones can enjoy their golden years in comfort and care.

100 Communities were found near Sun City West, AZ
Heritage Tradition

Heritage Tradition

19303 North New Tradition Road, Sun City West, AZ 85375 (0.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Brookdale Camino del Sol
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Brookdale Camino del Sol

14001 West Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, AZ 85375 (0.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care

13810 W Sandridge Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375 (0.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West

18626 North Spanish Garden Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375 (1.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Avista Sun City West
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Avista Sun City West

12820 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West, AZ 85375 (1.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Holiday Vista de la Montaña
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Holiday Vista de la Montaña

18510 North Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374 (1.5 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
Solana at the Park
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Solana at the Park

14581 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 (1.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Parkview Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Parkview Assisted Living

18208 N 145th Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374 (1.7 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
The Park at Surprise
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

The Park at Surprise

14630 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 (1.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Brookdale Trail Ridge
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Brookdale Trail Ridge

21739 N 151st Ave, Sun City West, AZ 85375 (1.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care

14552 W Parkwood Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 (1.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Chaparral Winds Retirement Community
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Chaparral Winds Retirement Community

16617 N. West Point Parkway, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.4 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Desert Palms Adult Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Desert Palms Adult Care

13535 W Canyon Creek Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Gentle Care Assisted Living, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Gentle Care Assisted Living, LLC

15240 W Doll Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Legacy Assisted Living Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Legacy Assisted Living Home

13464 West Cottonwood Street, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place

15155 W. Mondell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Vineyard Park of Surprise
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Vineyard Park of Surprise

16650 N Stadium Wy, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
Caring Hearts Senior Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Caring Hearts Senior Care

15363 W Memory Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.7 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
Where There Is Home, There Is Us Senior Care, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Where There Is Home, There Is Us Senior Care, LLC

17135 N Larkspur Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
Orchard Pointe at Surprise
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Orchard Pointe at Surprise

15048 W Young St Bldg-B And Bldg-A, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise

16465 N Parkview Pl, Surprise, AZ 85374 (2.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Damaris Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Damaris Assisted Living

15243 W Post Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374 (3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Brookhaven Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Brookhaven Assisted Living

15358 W. Post Cir., Surprise, AZ 85374 (3.1 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
AA Love Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

AA Love Care Home

13401 West Saguaro Lane, Surprise, AZ 85374 (3.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
The Sanctuary of Sunrise
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

The Sanctuary of Sunrise

13616 West Acapulco Lane, Surprise, AZ 85379 (3.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Map of Assisted Living in Sun City West

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Heritage Tradition
  • Brookdale Camino del Sol
  • Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West
  • Avista Sun City West
  • Holiday Vista de la Montaña
  • Solana at the Park
  • Parkview Assisted Living
  • The Park at Surprise
  • Brookdale Trail Ridge
  • Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care
  • Chaparral Winds Retirement Community
  • Desert Palms Adult Care
  • Gentle Care Assisted Living, LLC
  • Legacy Assisted Living Home
  • Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place
  • Vineyard Park of Surprise
  • Caring Hearts Senior Care
  • Where There Is Home, There Is Us Senior Care, LLC
  • Orchard Pointe at Surprise
  • Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
  • Damaris Assisted Living
  • Brookhaven Assisted Living
  • AA Love Care Home
  • The Sanctuary of Sunrise

Senior Living Statistics for Sun City West, Arizona

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Average senior living costs in Sun City West, Arizona, range from $3,158 per month for a detached cottage to $5,029 for a two-bedroom room in a nursing home. There are plenty of options in between, including assisted living at $3,645 per month and independent living at $3,719. For those needing more specialized care, memory care is available at $4,661 per month. Various nursing home options include a semi-private room for $3,777, a private room for $3,950, a studio for $4,412, and a one-bedroom unit at $4,370, offering a broad spectrum of living arrangements.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $3,645
Memory Care $4,661
Independent Living $3,719
Nursing Home: Private Room $3,950
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $3,777
Nursing Home: Studio $4,412
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $4,370
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $5,029
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $3,158

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Sun City West


The average cost of assisted living communities in Sun City West is $3,645 per month. For comparison, nearby cities Goodyear and Sacate Village cost $3,181 per month and $3,481 per month, respectively. Sun City West falls below the statewide average of $3,787 in Arizona and the nationwide average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Sun City West $3,645

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Sun City West compares to Arizona and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Sun City West $3,645
Arizona $3,787
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Sun City West


In Sun City West, there are 6 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Sun City West, there are 484 facilities in the surrounding area and 610 in the state of Arizona.
6

Sun City West

484

Surrounding Area

610

Arizona

Sun City West Senior Demographics


In Sun City West, Arizona, an astonishing 98.2% of the population, with a total of 26,639 residents, are seniors, highlighting its strong reputation as a retirement hotspot. Among these seniors, 5.8% are in their 50s, 20.9% in their 60s, 43% in their 70s, and a significant 28.5% are aged 80 and over. The community is predominantly female, with women making up 54.9% and men 45.1% of the population. Marital status shows that 67.3% of seniors are married, 11.7% are divorced, only 4.7% have never married, and 16.3% are widowed. In terms of diversity, 95.9% of the population is White, 1.4% are both Hispanic and mixed race, with a small representation of other groups, including Asian, Black, and Native American, giving a picture of the town's ethnic makeup.

Population

Sun City West has a population of 26,639.
  • 45.1% Male
  • 54.9% Female

Marital Status

  • 67.3% Married
  • 11.7% Divorced
  • 4.7% Never Married
  • 16.3% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 98.2% of the population.
  • 5.8% in their 50s
  • 20.9% in their 60s
  • 43% in their 70s
  • 28.5% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 95.9% White
  • 0.7% Black
  • 1% Asian
  • 0.1% Native
  • 0.8% Identifying as Other
  • 1.4% Mixed Race
  • 1.4% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Sun City West

The most affordable senior living options near Sun City West, Arizona, can be found in Surprise, which average $3,501 per month. Costs vary widely throughout nearby cities, with prices reaching up to $3,797 per month in Gilbert. Other nearby options include Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, and Youngtown.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Scottsdale $3,759
Phoenix $3,789
Mesa $3,697
Chandler $3,759
Surprise $3,501
Glendale $3,715
Peoria $3,761
Gilbert $3,797
City Average Monthly Cost
Sun City $3,755
Paradise Valley $3,780
Tempe $3,619
Avondale $3,588
Casa Grande $3,693
Apache Junction $3,534
Youngtown $3,738
Litchfield Park $3,611

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.