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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Prescott, Arizona

Prescott, AZ has 5 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,225/mo. That's roughly in line with the Arizona state median.

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Median monthly price, Prescott

$8,225/mo

Estimated range $7,461 – $11,245

● Prescott $8,225 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Prescott

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesPrescottArizonaNational
25th percentile$7,461/mo$7,985/mo$8,951/mo
Median$8,225/mo$8,365/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$11,245/mo$11,437/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Prescott runs about $37 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,238
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,123
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$27,197

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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: Peoria 8,472

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Prescott.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Prescott runs about $2,023 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Prescott has 3 such properties. The county aging agency at (877) 521-3500 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$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 $7,123 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,145 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Prescott assisted living median of $6,145 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,123 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Prescott run about $8,225 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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5 nursing homes in Prescott

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Free local help worth saving

Prescott, in Yavapai County, has about 47,400 residents. About 19,256 of them (41%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $70,874.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Area Agency on Aging, Region Three(877) 521-3500nacog.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.

  • Bob Stump Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Prescott.

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

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

  • Veterans options in Prescott

    1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →

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

Are nursing homes in Prescott more expensive than the rest of Arizona?

Prescott's median nursing home cost is about 2% lower than the Arizona state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Arizona → · Nursing Homes cost across Arizona → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Prescott: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers