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

Assisted living provides an appropriate level of personal care for seniors needing some assistance but wanting to retain their independence in a home-like setting with social opportunities. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Avondale is $3,700, which is lower than the state and national averages.

This guide provides valuable information on assisted living in Avondale, such as the average cost of other types of senior care and cost comparisons of assisted living in other Arizona cities. It also lists several benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Avondale and includes free, local resources for older adults.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Avondale

The Arizona Department of Health Services, Department of License Services takes care of the licensing of assisted living facilities statewide, including in Avondale. The department performs all licensing inspections and on-site surveys to ensure continued adherence to licensing standards. It also investigates any complaints lodged against a specific facility.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Avondale

  • Avondale seniors greatly benefit from Arizona being one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees. Social Security benefits aren’t taxed, and as of 2021, military retirement income is tax-free. Up to $2,500 of income from federal or state government retirement plans is also tax-exempt, and the state boasts a nominal income tax rate that helps seniors keep their tax burden down.
  • Arizona’s average sales tax rate statewide is 8.4%, which ranks it 11th highest in the nation. However, sales taxes aren’t quite as high in Avondale, where residents pay a total combined tax rate of 6.3%. This includes the state rate of 5.6% and the county’s rate of 0.7%. Maricopa County’s sales tax is lower than 92.3% of other cities and counties statewide, and groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from both state and local sales taxes.
  • Avondale’s cost of living is just slightly lower than the national average by less than 0.5%. However, it’s about 2% lower than the state average. Health care costs are about 8% lower than the national average and 3% lower than the state average.
  • Although Avondale doesn’t have a local hospital, it’s only about 2 miles to Abrazo Hospital West in Goodyear and less than 4 miles to Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. Abrazo is a general medical and surgical facility that was rated high-performing in the treatment of COPD. Banner Estrella has an on-site medical surgical ICU and emergency department and was rated high-performing in urology and the treatment of heart failure, kidney failure, stroke and pneumonia.
  • Avondale’s climate is like much of the state, with mild winters and hot summers. Residents enjoy 291 sunny days per year on average and only see about 9 inches of rain, which is much lower than the national average of 38 inches. There’s no snow in Avondale, and the average overnight low in January is 43 degrees. However, the average high in July is a sweltering 106 degrees.

Paying for Assisted Living in Avondale

Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey indicates an average cost of assisted living of $3,700 for Avondale. Compared to the state average, Avondale’s average is $200 lower per month. It’s also $600 less than the national average. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Avondale’s average cost of assisted living is lower than many other Arizona cities, some by more than $1,000 per month. Avondale’s average is lower than Yuma’s by $325 per month and less than Tucson’s by $375. Compared to Prescott Valley, Avondale’s monthly average is lower by $750. However, the biggest difference is Flagstaff’s cost, which is higher than Avondale’s by $1,175 per month.

Avondale

$3,700

Arizona

$3,900

The United States

$4,300

Yuma

$4,025

Tucson

$4,075

Prescott Valley

$4,450

Flagstaff

$4,875

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors also have access to other types of care in Avondale. For those needing limited assistance, adult day health care is the least costly at an average of $867 per month. Seniors wanting to age in place at home can pay a much higher monthly rate of $5,148 for homemaker services or $5,243 for home health aides. Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of care at the highest cost. Semiprivate rooms run about $9,247 per month, and private rooms run $10,646. 

Homemaker Services

$5,148

Home Health Aide

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$867

Assisted Living Facility

$3,700

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,247

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$10,646

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Avondale

Eligible seniors living in the Avondale area can receive support from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to help pay for the cost of living in an assisted living facility. 

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

Financial Assistance 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 Avondale

Local, county and state entities provide a variety of free resources for seniors in Avondale to help them stay active and engaged. These resources include an array of programs and services that promote socialization and continued independence among aging adults.

ResourceContactService
Avondale Senior Services Program(623) 333-2705The Avondale Senior Services Program offers various social, recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities to help adults aged 60 or older remain active and involved in the community. Its resources also help them maintain independent living, such as providing transportation to and from the senior center and on designated excursions. Fun activities at the senior center commonly include bingo, bible studies, chair exercises, crafts, line dancing, holiday parties and table games. Trained professionals also regularly provide blood pressure checks.
Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc.(602) 280-1059AAA Region One serves all of Maricopa County, including seniors aged 60 or older in Avondale. It plans, coordinates and delivers an array of programs and services to enhance local seniors’ quality of life. AAA provides an elder resource guide listing numerous other entities with aging-related programs and a 24-hour senior helpline to get assistance when needed. It offers numerous other programs, including adult protective services, benefits assistance, mental health support groups and counseling, legal assistance, and healthy living classes. AAA also provides various volunteer opportunities through AmeriCorps.
Arizona State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(602) 264-2255The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program operates statewide to identify and investigate complaints made by residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes. A trained ombudsman makes every effort to assist residents, advocating and intervening on their behalf. The LTCOP also provides education on long-term care services and issues and assists residents in getting the services they need.
Arizona Technology Access Program(800) 477-9921AzTAP administers the Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange, a statewide program that strives to put assistive technology and durable medical equipment that’s not being used into the hands of someone who needs it. The program facilitates equipment exchanges between individuals and isn’t to be used by for-profit vendors to sell equipment. Daily living aids and devices for mobility, seating, speech communication, vision, hearing and fitness may be available.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Avondale

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arizona

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Carol

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Review of Legacy House of Avondale

We went to look at Legacy House of Avondale. I liked that the rooms came with a little kitchenette because I think that gives them a little more independence. The lady who was working with us was...

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Allan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bridgewater Assisted Living

My mother moved into Bridgewater Assisted Living. The place seems like it's reasonable. That's what my mom liked about it. Her room is nice. I'm not there often. I don't see the staff that much...

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Armanda

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Liberty Assisted Living Home

My mom has moved into Liberty Assisted Living Home. When we went to do the walk-through, it was very clean. The people that were there were very happy and they were telling us that they were very...

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