Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tempe, AZ

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Tempe, AZ area.

If you are searching for senior living in Tempe, Arizona, you'll have numerous options available to meet a variety of needs. With five facilities in the city, choices include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home accommodations. Assisted living in Tempe averages $3,619 per month, which is more affordable than both the state and national averages. Seniors make up about 24.5% of the city's population, creating a strong demand for quality care. Keep reading as we highlight some of Tempe's top senior living communities, which are recognized for their exceptional services, amenities, and overall value.

104 Communities were found near Tempe, AZ
Endeavor Senior In-Home - Mesa

Endeavor Senior In-Home - Mesa

1955 S Val Vista Dr, Suite 111, Mesa, AZ 85204 (8.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Blue Sage Assisted Living - Biltmore/Arcadia

Blue Sage Assisted Living - Biltmore/Arcadia

3213 E Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (8.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Paradise Living Centers - Central Phoenix
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Paradise Living Centers - Central Phoenix

302 E. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (8.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Paradise Living Centers Arcadia

3937 E. Montecito Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (8.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Vista Living Camelback View
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Vista Living Camelback View

4602 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (8.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Synergy HomeCare Phoenix
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Synergy HomeCare Phoenix

2345 East Thomas Road #462, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (8.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Alder Leaf at Summit Shadows
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Alder Leaf at Summit Shadows

1217 E Kenwood St, Mesa, AZ 85203 (8.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Sunset Assisted Living, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Sunset Assisted Living, LLC

451 W. Wildhorse Drive, Chandler, AZ 85286 (8.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Blue Sage Assisted Living - Mesa
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Blue Sage Assisted Living - Mesa

1659 E. Hale St., Mesa, AZ 85203 (8.8 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Genuine Home in Chandler
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Genuine Home in Chandler

2406 S Pecan Dr, Chandler, AZ 85286 (8.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Sunrise of Gilbert
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Sunrise of Gilbert

580 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (8.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Olive Grove
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Olive Grove

3014 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (8.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
MorningStar at Arcadia
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

MorningStar at Arcadia

3200 E Glenrosa Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Rose Court Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Rose Court Senior Living

2935 N 18th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
Brookdale North Mesa
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Brookdale North Mesa

2122 East Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85213 (9.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
EssentialCare - Valley Wide
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

EssentialCare - Valley Wide

5350 W Bell Rd. Ste. 122-147, Glendale, AZ 85308 (9.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2

Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living

1601 West Queen Creek Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 (9.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2
Biltmore Care Home, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Biltmore Care Home, LLC

3532 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (9.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Clarendale Arcadia
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Clarendale Arcadia

3233 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (9.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Foundation For Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Foundation For Senior Living

1201 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (9.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Marquee Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Marquee Apartments

620 N 2nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (9.6 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Windsor Luxury Assisted Living, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Windsor Luxury Assisted Living, LLC

6031 N 52nd Pl, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (9.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Desert Breeze of Kempton Crossing
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Desert Breeze of Kempton Crossing

823 S Marie Dr, Chandler, AZ 85225 (9.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Shepherds of the Flock Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Shepherds of the Flock Assisted Living

823 S. Marie Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225 (9.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Desert Breeze of Chandler
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Desert Breeze of Chandler

1080 Amber Street, Chandler, AZ 85286 (9.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Map of Assisted Living in Tempe

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Endeavor Senior In-Home - Mesa
  • Blue Sage Assisted Living - Biltmore/Arcadia
  • Paradise Living Centers - Central Phoenix
  • Paradise Living Centers Arcadia
  • Vista Living Camelback View
  • Synergy HomeCare Phoenix
  • Alder Leaf at Summit Shadows
  • Sunset Assisted Living, LLC
  • Blue Sage Assisted Living - Mesa
  • Genuine Home in Chandler
  • Sunrise of Gilbert
  • Olive Grove
  • MorningStar at Arcadia
  • Rose Court Senior Living
  • Brookdale North Mesa
  • EssentialCare - Valley Wide
  • Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
  • Biltmore Care Home, LLC
  • Clarendale Arcadia
  • Foundation For Senior Living
  • Marquee Apartments
  • Windsor Luxury Assisted Living, LLC
  • Desert Breeze of Kempton Crossing
  • Shepherds of the Flock Assisted Living
  • Desert Breeze of Chandler

Senior Living Statistics for Tempe, Arizona

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The most affordable option for senior housing in Tempe, Arizona, is assisted living, which costs $3,619 per month on average. Independent living is another cost-effective choice at $3,797 per month. The most expensive option is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, with an average cost of $5,414 per month. Other options include a private room in a nursing home for $4,267, a semi-private room at $3,761, a studio for $4,836, and a one-bedroom unit averaging $4,824, offering a variety of accommodations for diverse preferences and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $3,619
Memory Care $4,568
Independent Living $3,797
Nursing Home: Private Room $4,267
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $3,761
Nursing Home: Studio $4,836
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $4,824
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $5,414

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Tempe


The cost of assisted living in Tempe is slightly higher than other nearby cities at an average of $3,619 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Goodyear is $3,181 per month, while the average in Maricopa is $3,281 per month. Tempe's cost is below the Arizona state average of $3,787 and significantly lower than the national average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Tempe $3,619

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Tempe compares to Arizona and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Tempe $3,619
Arizona $3,787
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Tempe


Tempe offers several options for senior living communities—5 to be exact. For those who are not set on living in Tempe, there are 484 facilities in the surrounding area and 610 throughout Arizona.
5

Tempe

484

Surrounding Area

610

Arizona

Tempe Senior Demographics


In Tempe, Arizona, seniors comprise about 24.5% of the population out of 181,005 residents. This group is divided into 9.2% in their 50s, 8.3% in their 60s, 4.3% in their 70s, and 2.7% aged 80 and above. Tempe has a higher proportion of male residents at 53.3% compared to 46.7% female. When it comes to marital status among seniors, 31.8% are married, 10.7% are divorced, a majority of 54.7% have never married, and 2.8% are widowed. Exploring the city's diversity, 62.6% of residents are White, 7.3% Black, 9% Asian, and 2.6% Native American. Additionally, 11.1% are mixed race, 23.5% are Hispanic, 0.6% are Pacific, and 6.8% identify as other, highlighting Tempe's richly varied cultural landscape.

Population

Tempe has a population of 181,005.
  • 53.3% Male
  • 46.7% Female

Marital Status

  • 31.8% Married
  • 10.7% Divorced
  • 54.7% Never Married
  • 2.8% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 24.5% of the population.
  • 9.2% in their 50s
  • 8.3% in their 60s
  • 4.3% in their 70s
  • 2.7% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 62.6% White
  • 7.3% Black
  • 9% Asian
  • 2.6% Native
  • 0.6% Pacific
  • 6.8% Identifying as Other
  • 11.1% Mixed Race
  • 23.5% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Tempe

If you are considering senior living options outside of Tempe, Arizona, there are many options in nearby cities. Average costs differ slightly depending on your chosen city, starting at $3,501 per month in Surprise and going up to $3,797 per month in Gilbert.

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
Sun City West $3,645
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.