Assisted Living in Phoenix
Named Arizona’s capital city on Valentine’s Day 1912 by President Taft, the city of Phoenix has grown to become the fifth largest in the United States (U.S.). Those who like it hot will enjoy not only the 310 sunny days per year that Phoenix receives but also the fiery Mexican cuisine that dominates the local culinary scene.
The combination of warm weather, abundance of entertainment and proximity to the services and amenities of a large city make assisted living in Phoenix an attractive option for seniors.
Phoenix Attractions
Residents of assisted living in Phoenix are lucky to live in one of just a dozen U.S. cities that has all four major professional sports leagues. The Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Coyotes all call this city their home.
Art aficionados will enjoy the lively Phoenix arts scene. From watching a play or dance performance at the Herberger Theater to listening to the sounds of the Phoenix symphony to viewing the centuries-old artifacts on display at the Pueblo Grand Museum and Archaeological Park, there is never a shortage of fun and exciting things to do.
Seniors looking for friends and fun can head toward one of 15 senior centers. The centers engage seniors 60 years and older through recreational and social activities, group meals, educational classes, referral services and more.
Phoenix Medical Facilities
Assisted living in Phoenix offers not only quality assistive care at the community level, but also access to many well-known medical facilities in the area. Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has been serving Phoenix and the greater Southwest since 1911. The flagship location of Banner Health, Good Samaritan is a major research and teaching hospital. The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is internationally known for making groundbreaking discoveries about the disease.
In addition, Phoenix is home to the first hospital planned, designed and built by the famous Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic Hospital provides 244 beds, 18 operating rooms and a level II emergency center. The clinic also provides outpatient care in over 65 medical specialties.
Phoenix Transportation
To accommodate the massive population growth throughout Phoenix’s metropolitan area, the Valley Metro transit authority operates a comprehensive system of buses and light rail. METRO light rail trains carry residents from communities of assisted living in Phoenix to major destinations downtown and as far east as Tempe. Buses connect riders to local neighborhoods and offer seniors age 65 and older discounted fares.
Cost of Assisted Living in Phoenix
Phoenix offers seniors some of the more affordable assisted living options in the country, with a median cost of $3,000 per month* for a private, one-bedroom unit. The cost of assisted living in the Phoenix metropolitan area ranges from as low as $1,830 per month to as high as $5,125. Seniors should expect to pay at least $36,000 annually to live in a Phoenix assisted living community.
Find Assisted Living in Phoenix
Phoenix offers a vibrant, dynamic location for retirement living. To learn more about senior living communities in the area, visit our Phoenix Assisted Living page.
*Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey.
Written by senior housing writer Jacqui Tom.
