Scottsdale, AZ has 170 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,330/mo. That's roughly in line with the Arizona state median. Most assisted living in Scottsdale is small: 85% of licensed providers have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally.
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Median monthly price, Scottsdale
$6,330/mo
Estimated range $5,972 – $6,620
● Scottsdale $6,330 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Scottsdale runs about $38 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: Fountain Hills · Carefree · Paradise Valley · Phoenix · Anthem
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale is a market of small licensed homes. 85% have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally. The typical one has 10 beds.
Scottsdale, in Maricopa County, has about 243,821 residents. About 64,452 of them (26%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $110,886.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Scottsdale.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Scottsdale's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Arizona state median.
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