Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Sun City West, Arizona

Sun City West, AZ has 6 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. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Sun City West has 54 beds, against 10 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Sun City West

$6,330/mo

Estimated range $5,972 – $6,620

● Sun City West $6,330 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

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What senior care costs in Sun City West

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted Living	Sun City West	Arizona	National
25th percentile	$5,972/mo	$5,966/mo	$5,488/mo
Median	$6,330/mo	$6,250/mo	$6,230/mo
75th percentile	$6,620/mo	$6,793/mo	$7,083/mo

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Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

Staying home instead

Home care in Sun City West runs about $38 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of care	What it looks like	Est. monthly cost
20 hrs/week	Mornings or afternoons, weekdays	~$3,335
44 hrs/week	Most of every weekday	$7,338
24/7 (168 hrs/week)	Round-the-clock coverage	~$28,018

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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: Surprise · Sun City · El Mirage · Youngtown · Peoria

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Sun City West.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Sun City West runs about $2,084 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (602) 264-4357 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.

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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,338 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,330 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.

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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Sun City West assisted living median of $6,330 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,338 a month.

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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Sun City West run about $8,472 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.

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6 assisted living communities in Sun City West

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Free local help worth saving

Sun City West, in Maricopa County, has about 27,425 residents. About 23,316 of them (85%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $63,685.

Source: US Census Bureau

Area Agency on Aging, Region One(602) 264-4357 aaaphx.org
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
AZ Linksazdaars.getcare.com
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Centerva.gov
VA Medical Center in Phoenix.
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)Official program page
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 →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Sun City West more expensive than the rest of Arizona?

Sun City West's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Arizona state median.

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