All Valley Home Health Care
7227 N 16th St # 125, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
"15 years, family owned and operated business We are committed to raising the level of care. We are professionally trained people who car..."
READ MORERanked 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.Â
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.
7227 N 16th St # 125, Phoenix, AZ, 85020
"15 years, family owned and operated business We are committed to raising the level of care. We are professionally trained people who car..."
READ MORE10000 N 31st Ave, Suite B102, Phoenix, AZ, 85051
" At American Focus Care, we focus on enabling people in Maricopa County to live as independently and fully as possible, while making their..."
READ MORE15629 W. Crocus Dr., Surprise, AZ, 85379
"Providing Above and Beyond Care that your loved one deserves. TLC is Dependable, professional, convenient, caring and affordable. We are ..."
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15331 W. Bell Road Suite 212, Surprise, AZ, 85374
4742 North 24th Street Suite 300 , Phoenix, AZ, 85016
6424 East Greenway Pkwy Suite 100 , Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
12725 W. Indian School Rd., E-101, Avondale, AZ, 85392
2550 W Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ, 85023
15128 W Bell Rd Suite 301, Surprise, AZ, 85374
4435 East Chandler Blvd , Phoenix, AZ, 85048
12301 W. Bell Rd, Suite B103 , Surprise, AZ, 85378
4020 N 20th St , Phoenix, AZ, 85016
"Empower Home Care provides exceptional In-Home Care in Arizona. Our bodies growing weaker and more vulnerable to illnesses is a natural p..."
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).Â
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.Â
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.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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. Â