Tucson Assisted Home Care
250 S Vozack, Tucson, AZ, 85748
Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report ranks Tucson, Arizona, as one of the best places to retire. Its variety of cultural and recreational activities and warm, sunny climate appeal to seniors who want to remain active and engaged. Tucson ER & Hospital and Banner – University Medical Center provide emergency treatment and offer ongoing care in more than 40 specialty areas, including Alzheimer’s, cardiology and pain management.
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that residents pay an average of $5,434 a month for home care services. Home care differs from home health care in that it doesn’t include medical services.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Tucson 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.
Home care in Tucson averages $5,434 monthly according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This is a few dollars more than Arizona’s state median of $5,339 and nearly $500 more than the nation’s monthly costs. The area’s home care costs represent the approximate midpoint compared to other cities in the state. At $4,290 and $5,053, respectively, Yuma and Prescott Valley are on the low end of the cost spectrum. Phoenix’s average of $5,958 and Flagstaff’s $6,673 are among Arizona’s highest rates.
Tucson
$5,434
Arizona
$5,339
The United States
$4,957
Yuma
$4,290
Phoenix
$5,958
Prescott Valley
$5,053
Flagstaff
$6,673
Seniors in Tucson have a variety of long-term care options. Depending on specific needs, individuals may manage very well with the assistance of a home care aide who can help with light housekeeping, meal prep and transportation. If medical professionals are required for wound dressing, therapy or medical equipment monitoring, seniors can expect to pay an average of $5,482 monthly for home health care. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $2,058, followed by residence in an assisted living facility, which averages $4,050. At $6,601, nursing home care is approximately $1,200 more than home care in Tucson.
Home Care
$5,434
Home Health Care
$5,482
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living
$4,050
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,601
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.
Tucson offers seniors many low-cost and free resources to help them to continue to live independently. We’ve compiled a few of the most notable resources below.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Pima Council on Aging | (520) 790-7262 | Certified resource specialists assist seniors and their family members with identifying individual needs and accessing the appropriate resources. The nonprofit organization partners with other area nonprofit agencies and community members to offer help with financial and legal issues, in-home care and delivered meals. |
Tucson Dedicated Senior Centers | (520) 791-4877 | Three dedicated senior centers and neighborhood community centers throughout Tucson offer senior-focused programs that provide socialization opportunities and support for the city's older residents. Part of the Tucson Parks and Recreation Administration, senior programs provide recreational activities, field trips, educational and cultural opportunities and meal programs for a nominal fee. |
Lend a Hand Senior Assistance | (520) 248-6882 | This nonprofit organization's trained volunteers assist senior residents who want to live independently and age safely in place. Seniors may receive meal and grocery delivery, minor home repairs, transportation, social home visits and inclusion in local events. |
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.