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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2025

Assisted Living in Queen Creek, Arizona

Queen Creek, AZ has 23 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,330/mo. That's roughly in line with the Arizona state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Queen Creek

$6,330/mo

Typical range $5,972 – $6,620

● Queen Creek $6,330 ○ National median $6,528

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What senior care costs in Queen Creek

Queen Creek figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for assisted living in Queen Creek versus Arizona and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingQueen CreekArizonaNational
25th percentile$5,972/mo$5,966/mo$6,231/mo
Median$6,330/mo$6,250/mo$6,528/mo
75th percentile$6,620/mo$6,793/mo$7,095/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $7,338 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Queen Creek's implied rate of about $38 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,335
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,338
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$28,018

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: San Tan Valley $6,330 · Gilbert $6,330 · Apache Junction $6,330 · Upper Santan Village $5,420 · Lower Santan Village $5,420

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Queen Creek, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Queen Creek runs about $2,084/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing (HUD 202, USDA 515, LIHTC, state HFA) is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Check local listings and income caps with the property. Call the county aging agency at (800) 293-9393 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $7,338). Local assisted living median is $6,330/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Queen Creek assisted living median ($6,330/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $7,338/mo survey month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Queen Creek run about $8,472/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed assisted living provider: 23

A note on counting: we show 23 licensed assisted living providers listed for Queen Creek proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

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Free local help worth saving

Queen Creek has an estimated population of 71,867. About 8,907 residents (12%) are age 65 or older. Queen Creek is located in Pinal County, Arizona. The median household income is $141,978. Our directory currently lists 23 licensed assisted living providers in Queen Creek. Estimated median cost in Queen Creek is $6,330 per month, compared with $6,250 per month statewide in Arizona.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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  • Area Agency on Aging, Region Five(800) 293-9393pgcsc.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

    State aging agency
  • Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

    State LTC Ombudsman
  • Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • AZ Linksazdaars.getcare.com

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Phoenix.

    VA open data
  • Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program

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Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

How many assisted living providers are listed in Queen Creek, AZ?

We currently list 23 licensed assisted living providers in Queen Creek, AZ.

Is assisted living in Queen Creek more expensive than the rest of Arizona?

Queen Creek's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Arizona state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Queen Creek, AZ costs $6,330/month (median).

Assisted Living in Queen Creek: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers · ElderCareCosts