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.Â