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
Brookdale Union Hills
Our Rating:
of 5
7.1

Brookdale Union Hills

9296 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 (5.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.1
Senita Ridge
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Senita Ridge

18172 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 (5.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Ventana Winds
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Ventana Winds

12322 N. 113th Ave., Youngtown, AZ 85363 (5.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Garden Ridge
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Garden Ridge

18170 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 (5.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Hummingbird Grove Peoria
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Hummingbird Grove Peoria

22834 N 90th Dr, Peoria, AZ 85383 (6.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Pacifica Senior Living Peoria
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Pacifica Senior Living Peoria

9045 West Athens Street, Peoria, AZ 85382 (6.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
Feels Like Home Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Feels Like Home Assisted Living

18003 West Mauna Loa Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388 (6.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
Brookdale Peoria
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Brookdale Peoria

8989 West Greenbrian Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 (6.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
Surprise Farms Assisted Living LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Surprise Farms Assisted Living LLC

18260 West Beck Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388 (6.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living and Memory Care

18175 W Banff Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388 (6.3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Care Minders Home Care - Sun City, AZ
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Care Minders Home Care - Sun City, AZ

10240 West Bell Road, Suite F, Sun City, AZ 85351 (6.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Meadow Assisted Living Care LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Meadow Assisted Living Care LLC

16610 N Meadow Park Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351 (6.3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Sunshine Adult Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Sunshine Adult Care Home

15341 N 183rd Dr., Surprise, AZ 85388 (6.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Sun Health
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Sun Health

10448 W Coggins Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351 (6.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Adultcare Assistance Homecare
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Adultcare Assistance Homecare

10404 West Coggins Drive Suite 101, Sun City, AZ 85351 (6.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Avanti Senior Living at Peoria
Our Rating:
of 5
5.5

Avanti Senior Living at Peoria

26850 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383 (6.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
5.5
Palos Verdes Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Palos Verdes Senior Living

18441 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 (6.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Paradise Assisted Living Home
Our Rating:
of 5
6.5

Paradise Assisted Living Home

8855 W. Calle Lejos, Peoria, AZ 85383 (6.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
6.5
The Montecito
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

The Montecito

17271 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 (6.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Arrowhead Shore Senior Living, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Arrowhead Shore Senior Living, LLC

16124 N 87th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 (6.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
LifeStream at Youngtown
Our Rating:
of 5
7.1

LifeStream at Youngtown

11555 W Peoria Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363 (6.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.1
Home Helpers
Our Rating:
of 5
7.1

Home Helpers

20783 North 83rd Avenue #103-272, Peoria, AZ 85382 (6.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.1
Holiday Vista del Rio
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Holiday Vista del Rio

13619 North 94th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381 (6.9 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
Adams Manor Assisted Living Home, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Adams Manor Assisted Living Home, LLC

8262 West Adam Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 (7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
The Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

The Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care

13725 N 93rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381 (7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Map of Assisted Living in Sun City West

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Brookdale Union Hills
  • Senita Ridge
  • Ventana Winds
  • Garden Ridge
  • Hummingbird Grove Peoria
  • Pacifica Senior Living Peoria
  • Feels Like Home Assisted Living
  • Brookdale Peoria
  • Surprise Farms Assisted Living LLC
  • A Paradise for Parents Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Care Minders Home Care - Sun City, AZ
  • Meadow Assisted Living Care LLC
  • Sunshine Adult Care Home
  • Sun Health
  • Adultcare Assistance Homecare
  • Avanti Senior Living at Peoria
  • Palos Verdes Senior Living
  • Paradise Assisted Living Home
  • The Montecito
  • Arrowhead Shore Senior Living, LLC
  • LifeStream at Youngtown
  • Home Helpers
  • Holiday Vista del Rio
  • Adams Manor Assisted Living Home, LLC
  • The Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care

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.