Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tempe, AZ

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.

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.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Tempe compares to Arizona and the national average:

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.

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.