Ranked as one of the most desirable retirement destinations in Caring’s 2019 Senior Living Report, Surprise, Arizona attracts seniors seeking a sun-filled, modern city that offers plenty of amenities and services for older adults. Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that on average, nonmedical home care services in Surprise cost $5,148 per month, while home health care services, which include some limited medical care, are more expensive. A number of local hospitals and health care facilities offer emergency and acute care services, including the 24/7 Emergency Room at Arizona General Hospital in Surprise and the Abraza Surprise Hospital.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Surprise area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
1705 W. Ruby Drive, Suite 107, Tempe, AZ, 85284
4.7
(251 reviews)
"We hired some people from Devoted Guardians to come in once or twice a week. They actually do anything that we want them to do. My mom lives with my sister. They'll come in and just socialize with her, they'll fix her anything she wants to eat, and t..."
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14050 N. 83rd Ave., Suite 290, Peoria, AZ, 85381
5.0
(41 reviews)
"PrimeCare Home Solutions provided in home care services for my mother. They assisted mom with tasks she could no longer perform such as general house cleaning, laundry and meal prep. The care provider also became a friend to mom which was probably ..."
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15003 W Bell Rd, Suite 150, Surprise, AZ, 85374
4.7
(21 reviews)
"There comes a time when we realize that a simple misstep can start a hospital stay and/or a home confinement. My family lives miles away, and I realized I could need some daily or weekly help. I needed a Plan B. My research took me to "Home Instea..."
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7925 Jones Branch Dr., Suite LL 140, Mclean, VA, 22102
4.1
(28 reviews)
"We've been using HomeCare.com for Mom. Everything's been great. Any time I need something done I just contact them and they get it done. If I need a different caregiver, they find a replacement pretty fast. Everything's catered to us. We use them fou..."
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17035 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85308
4.6
(17 reviews)
"I've been using Gentiva Personal Care for three weeks now, and I think today's the last day that I will be needing the services. I'm getting better now and I'm more independent. They're very competent and everything that I needed to have done was do..."
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13851 W. La Mar Blvd., Suite E101, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
5.0
(9 reviews)
"We used Right at Home in Goodyear for caregivers for my aunt. Dee visited my aunt every weekday for 3 years. She was an exceptional caregiver. She was so caring, helpful, knowledgable and even as my aunt's Dementia progressed she remained that way..."
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21448 N 75th Ave, Sun City, AZ, 85351
4.9
(9 reviews)
"I can't begin to thank Home Instead, Sun City, AZ for the wonderful care that each of their caregivers provided to my husband. In the beginning of our 19-month journey, the caregivers, particularly Marybeth and Elisha, made sure my husband, who had P..."
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10000 N 31st Ave , Phoenix, AZ, 85051
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I have a caregiver from Home Matters Caregiving - West Phoenix, AZ, and Stephanie is wonderful. The other day when she came out, she asked if there was some particular project that I'd want her to take care of that day. I was not feeling well. I'd go..."
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10220 W Bell Rd Ste 111, Sun City, AZ, 85351
"The agency has been amazing with helping me with my mom & aunt that I am taking care of. The helper Sylvia, was a wonderful, careing, hardworking person. I had no fear or doubts leaving them with her. I cannot recommend this agency enough. Use the..."
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12801 Bell Road Suite 137, Surprise, AZ, 85378
"Knowing your loved one is happy, safe and cared for is your priority … and ours too. Senior Helpers provides the peace of mind you need when..."
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3441 E Tierra Buena Lane, Phoenix, AZ, 85032
"About Love Senior Care of Phoenix, AZ provides reliable and compassionate in home care services to those most in need. Over the years, we..."
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1300 S Litchfield Road , Goodyear, AZ, 85338
4.3
(242 reviews)
"We gave been with APAH since January 2023 and could not be happier or more pleased. The home health aides they have provided have always been well trained, efficient and compassionate. There had been a few times in the past when a provider was not a..."
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10240 West Bell Road, Suite A, Sun City, AZ, 85351
4.7
(147 reviews)
"We've been very satisfied with Synergy HomeCare Sun City. My mother likes the person and the care has been good. We've had no issues. I only needed three hours a week and the others were a minimum of four, and Synergy worked with me to accomodate my ..."
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7310 N 16th St, Ste. 165, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
4.9
(41 reviews)
"I have had my caregiver, Stephen, for four years. He assisted me with my showers and housekeeping. He has been very dependable and loyal. ..."
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6125 E. Indian School Rd. #2008, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
4.7
(13 reviews)
"My 90-year old mother needed help when she returned home from rehab. We had short notice and Kaitlyn responded immediately to my request for help! I felt very relieved and comfortable to have Kaitlyn coordinating the care for my mom. Our experience w..."
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10451 W Palmeras Drive, Suite 103, Sun City, AZ, 85351
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We've had Rescare for about 6 months now. The reason we got home care was because showering Ralph was quite a job for me; our caregiver now gives him showers. He sits and lays a lot so we're trying to keep away bed sores because he had one and took a..."
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14506 W Granite Valley Dr, Suite 100, Sun City West, AZ, 85375
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Cindy is a joy. She is loving and caring. When I met her, I had just separated from my previous caretaker, and I was worried that it would be difficult for me to bond with someone else. I had spent the day interviewing several Care providers, but n..."
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6991 E. Camelback Road C-309, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
4.9
(7 reviews)
"We got Alarys Home Health Inc for my dad, and theyve been very helpful. They were very prompt in their response, theyre very helpful advising us on how to get VA support, and theyre very helpful in providing us an assistant for my father, which is..."
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14122 W McDowell Ave., Suite #105, Goodyear, AZ, 85395
5.0
(5 reviews)
"This agency really cares about its clients. My caregivers show up on time and come in with a smile and ready to help. The caregiver helps make it easier to go to my doctor appointments or pick up groceries or medications without disrupting the whole ..."
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17470 N Pacesetter Way, Suite A, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Carol has been fabulous to my Mother..."
READ MOREGenworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that the average monthly home care cost in Surprise is $5,148, which is higher than the state average of $4,934 and the national average of $4,481. In nearby Tucson, seniors pay an average of $5,053 per month for 44 hours of home care service each week, while rates are lower in Yuma ($4,290) and Prescott Valley ($4,385).
Surprise
$5,148
Arizona
$4,934
United States
$4,481
Tucson
$5,053
Yuma
$4,290
Prescott Valley
$4,385
Home care is one of the many senior care options available in Surprise. The lowest-priced option is adult day health care, which costs an average of $867 per month. Home health care, a type of in-home care that includes some basic medical care such as wound management and ostomy care, costs an average of $5,243 per month. Prices for residential care run $3,700 for assisted living, while a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs about $9,247 per month.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health
$867
Assisted Living
$3,700
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,247
Note: Data for Surprise was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors who opt to spend their retirement years residing in their Surprise, Arizona home can get help from a number of free and low-cost programs run by government agencies and nonprofit organizations. These services include advocacy for veterans, assistance with meals and barrier-free transportation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Metro Transit/ Paratransit | (602) 253-5000 | Valley Metro is the regional public transit provider for Maricopa County. All Valley Metro vehicles are equipped with ADA-compliant wheelchair lifts. Riders who cannot use the regular fixed-route service due to disability and who reside within 3/4-mile of a Valley Metro route can apply to use Valley Metro Paratransit. Eligible seniors can use this shared-ride, door-to-door to travel to and from destinations throughout Surprise and Maricopa County, including shopping areas, medical centers and places of worship. |
| Surprise Senior Center | (632) 222-1500 | Surprise seniors aged 50 and older qualify for low-cost membership at the Surprise Senior Center, a social and recreational hub for older adults. Seniors can enjoy a low-cost lunchtime meal at the center each weekday, join a fitness class or social club, learn about local resources for seniors and take advantage of regular preventative health screening clinics. |
| Area Agency on Aging Region One | (888) 264-2258 or (602) 264-4357 | The Area Agency on Aging, Region One plans, overseas and delivers programs and services to help seniors aged 60 and older. Surprise seniors can call the agency's Senior Helpline 24/7 to learn about services such as Meals on Wheels, Legal Aid, health insurance counseling and case management. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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