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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sahuarita, AZ for 2024

Situated in Pima County along route 19 about 15 miles south of Tucson, the town of Sahuarita is home to 31,421 residents, including approximately 6,944 seniors aged 65 and older. With its friendly, rural atmosphere and easy access to nearby urban amenities, Sahuarita is a great retirement destination for sun-loving seniors.

Assisted living care includes room and board, as well as some nonmedical assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and transferring in and out of bed. This type of care is geared towards seniors who no longer want the responsibility that comes with maintaining their own home, but who don’t require the level of intensive 24/7 medical support that’s provided in a nursing home setting. On average, assisted living care in Sahuarita costs $4,075 per month, which is just above the statewide average of $3,900.

This guide examines assisted living costs in Sahuarita, and how those costs compare to other long-term care services in the area. There’s also a list of things to consider when deciding if Sahuarita is the right place to seek assisted living care, as well as some information on local resources for seniors and their families. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sahuarita

Sahuarita’s assisted living facilities are regulated by Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Residential Facilities Licensing department. This department conducts regular inspections of assisted living communities and investigates any complaints about these facilities filed by residents, their family members and the general public. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sahuarita

  • Sahuarita is one of the fastest-growing towns in Arizona, with the population growing by 780% between 2000 and 2015. This rapid growth has brought plenty of urban services to the area, including new shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. 
  • Sahuarita is known for its hot, sunny weather. It enjoys an average of 287 sunny days each year, while the nationwide average is 205 days. During the summer, high temperatures hover close to 100 degrees, while winters are cool, comfortable and snow-free. 
  • Opened in November 2020, Sahuarita’s first hospital, the Northwest Medical Center — Sahuarita is equipped with a full-service, 24/7 emergency department, two operating rooms, and 18 inpatient beds. Hospital services include cardiology, orthopedic and general surgery and gastroenterology. 
  • Sahuartia’s cost of living is lower than Arizona’s statewide average and the national average, which helps seniors make the most of their retirement budgets. 
  • Despite the high percentage of seniors in Sahuarita, the town doesn’t have a senior center. The nearest community center for seniors is located in neighboring Green Valley. 
  • In 2015, Money Magazine named Sahuarita one of the 50 best places to live in the country. This designation was based on Sahuarita’s proximity to amenities and services in neighboring Tucson, as well as the abundance of parks and green space. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Sahuarita

According to the 2020 Cost of Care Survey from Genworth Financial, Sahuarita assisted living care costs an average of $4,075 per month. Statewide, the average monthly assisted living rate is $3,900, while the national average is $400 higher at $4,300 per month. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $4,075 per month, rates for assisted living in Sahuarita are $175 above the statewide average, and just $50 above the average rates in nearby Yuma, where assisted living residents pay about $4,025 per month. In the state capital, Phoenix, assisted living rates are relatively low at an average of $3,700 per month, while to the east of Sahuarita, rates in Sierra Vista run about $4,000 per month. 

Sahuarita

$4,075

Arizona

$3,900

The United States

$4,300

Sierra Vista

$4,000

Phoenix

$3,700

Yuma

$4,025

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Sahuarita, seniors have a number of long-term care services to choose from. Adult day health care services are the most affordable option at an average cost of $1,842 per month, followed by assisted living care at $4,075 per month. In-home care from either a homemaker or home health aide costs around $5,053 per month, while nursing home care costs $6,565 for a semiprivate room and $7,604 for a private room. 

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living

$4,075

Home Care

$5,053

Home Health Care

$5,053

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$6,565

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$7,604

Note: Data for Sahuarita was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tucson, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sahuarita

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Arizona

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sahuarita

Sahuarita seniors and their families have access to a number of free and low-cost programs and services that promote healthy aging. These programs include wheelchair-accessible transportation for older adults, case management services and help with accessing long-term care placements.

ResourceContactService
Pima Council on Aging (520) 790-7262The Pima Council on Aging is the federally mandated Area Agency on Aging that serves Sahuarita seniors and their families. Headquartered in Tucson, the PCOA offers programs and services for older adults, including a helpline that seniors can call to learn about local resources and community-based programs. The PCOA also operates the regional Meals on Wheels program, provides at-risk seniors with free medical alert systems and coordinates a number of support groups for seniors and caregivers.
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (520) 623-9461Southern Arizona Legal Aid is a nonprofit legal services organization that works to ensure low-income individuals have access to high-quality legal information, advocacy and representation. Low-income seniors who need help dealing with civil legal issues related to public benefits, immigration, family law, consumer law and advanced health directives can contact SALA.
Posada Life Community Services — Adult Day Services(520) 393-6835Posada Life Community Services, a nonprofit senior services agency, operates a state-licensed adult day health program for seniors. This program is staffed by recreational specialists, health aides and licensed nurses.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sahuarita

Sahuarita-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arizona

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