Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sun City, AZ

Sun City, Arizona, offers several types of senior living at various price points. The least expensive option is a detached cottage, averaging $3,158 per month, while the most expensive option is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, averaging $4,863 per month. Other relatively affordable choices include assisted living at $3,755 per month and independent living at $3,855 per month, as well as a semi-private room in a nursing home costing $3,753. With a wide array of options, Sun City is well-equipped to meet diverse senior living needs and preferences.

When compared to the nationwide average for assisted living costs ($4,546 per month), Sun City is less expensive at $3,755 per month. On the other hand, assisted living in Sun City is more expensive than other nearby cities, such as Goodyear ($3,181 per month) and Sacate Village ($3,481 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Sun City compares to Arizona and the national average:

In Sun City, there are 11 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Sun City, there are 484 facilities in the surrounding area and 610 in the state of Arizona. With these options, finding the right community is well within reach.

In Sun City, Arizona, an overwhelming 94% of the population, amounting to 37,748 residents, are seniors. The gender distribution in this senior-heavy community skews toward females, with women making up 58.3% and men 41.7%. Breaking down the age groups, 7.8% of seniors are in their 50s, 25.8% in their 60s, 36.3% in their 70s, and a significant 24.1% are 80 and over. Marital status shows that 53.9% of seniors are married, 19.7% are divorced, 8.3% have never married, and 18.1% are widowed. As for diversity, 92.1% of seniors identify as White, while 5.5% are Hispanic, and 4.1% are mixed race. Other groups include 1.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% identifying as other, providing a glimpse into the rich, multilayered social fabric of Sun City.