Buckeye in Maricopa County is home to roughly 91,500 residents, including nearly 10,800 seniors aged 65 and older. Despite having a dry climate, agricultural endeavors create an unexpectedly green landscape, and Buckeye boasts three golf courses for golfing enthusiasts. The city’s notably mild winters encourage spending time outdoors year-round, which is great for nature-loving retirees. Buckeye offers a variety of dining and shopping opportunities, including several big-box stores and although it’s in the westernmost part of the metro, it’s only 35 miles from downtown Phoenix.
Seniors who don’t require nursing care but are looking for personalized supportive services that encourage continued independence often find what they need in an assisted living setting. The average cost of assisted living in Buckeye is $3,700 per month, which is lower than the state average and much lower than the national average.
This guide provides helpful information about assisted living in Buckeye, including free resources for aging-related services and a list of benefits and drawbacks to retiring here. It also offers cost comparisons for assisted living in other Arizona cities and other senior care options in Buckeye.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Buckeye, AZ
25548 W Dunlap Rd, Buckeye, AZ, 85326
A Home for Care, LLC, is an assisted living facility in Buckeye, Arizona. It’s located on West Dunlap Road, a few miles from Highway 85 and Interstate 10. Family members praise the cleanliness of th
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A Home for Care, LLC, is an assisted living facility in Buckeye, Arizona. It’s located on West Dunlap Road, a few miles from Highway 85 and Interstate 10. Family members praise the cleanliness of the facility and like the backyard area where residents can sit and relax. The friendly, accommodating staff also receives high marks. There’s even a full-service beauty salon and barbershop on-site. A Home for Care, LLC, has an eight-resident capacity and has one-bedroom apartments and companion suites from which to choose.
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A Home for Care, LLC, is an assisted living facility in Buckeye, Arizona. It’s located on West Dunlap Road, a few miles from Highway 85 and Interstate 10. Family members praise the cleanliness of th
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A Home for Care, LLC, is an assisted living facility in Buckeye, Arizona. It’s located on West Dunlap Road, a few miles from Highway 85 and Interstate 10. Family members praise the cleanliness of the facility and like the backyard area where residents can sit and relax. The friendly, accommodating staff also receives high marks. There’s even a full-service beauty salon and barbershop on-site. A Home for Care, LLC, has an eight-resident capacity and has one-bedroom apartments and companion suites from which to choose.
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22868 West Hopi St., Buckeye, AZ, 85326
In Angel Arms is situated in Buckeye, Arizona, a short drive away from Skyline Regional Park, Tuscany Falls Golf Course and the Papago Freeway. Guests are impressed by the range of activities offered
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In Angel Arms is situated in Buckeye, Arizona, a short drive away from Skyline Regional Park, Tuscany Falls Golf Course and the Papago Freeway. Guests are impressed by the range of activities offered by this facility, including Bible study groups, bingo, arts and crafts and chair exercise classes. Residents mention the attentive, caring and friendly staff who go out of their way to try to meet every resident’s needs. Loved ones and residents give this community high praise for the healthy and delicious food that is prepared to meet the exact dietary requirements of each individual resident.
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In Angel Arms is situated in Buckeye, Arizona, a short drive away from Skyline Regional Park, Tuscany Falls Golf Course and the Papago Freeway. Guests are impressed by the range of activities offered
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In Angel Arms is situated in Buckeye, Arizona, a short drive away from Skyline Regional Park, Tuscany Falls Golf Course and the Papago Freeway. Guests are impressed by the range of activities offered by this facility, including Bible study groups, bingo, arts and crafts and chair exercise classes. Residents mention the attentive, caring and friendly staff who go out of their way to try to meet every resident’s needs. Loved ones and residents give this community high praise for the healthy and delicious food that is prepared to meet the exact dietary requirements of each individual resident.
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23026 W. Gardenia Drive, Buckeye, AZ, 85326
Assisted Living Gardenia Care is a modern assisted living private facility. I personally visited the facility and met Dr. Coltea and the staff who is board certified. They offer top private rooms wi
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Assisted Living Gardenia Care is a modern assisted living private facility. I personally visited the facility and met Dr. Coltea and the staff who is board certified. They offer top private rooms with bathrooms at all levels of care. This facility is very clean, nice, and super friendly. It gives a real home atmosphere and I strongly recommend Assisted Living Gardenia Care.
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Assisted Living Gardenia Care is a modern assisted living private facility. I personally visited the facility and met Dr. Coltea and the staff who is board certified. They offer top private rooms wi
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Assisted Living Gardenia Care is a modern assisted living private facility. I personally visited the facility and met Dr. Coltea and the staff who is board certified. They offer top private rooms with bathrooms at all levels of care. This facility is very clean, nice, and super friendly. It gives a real home atmosphere and I strongly recommend Assisted Living Gardenia Care.
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20262 W. Morning Glory, Buckeye, AZ, 85326
It’s come time where I have to consider putting a family member in Assisted Living I was given a tour of this facility in Buckeye by Sharon she was professional accommodating informative and welcoming
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It’s come time where I have to consider putting a family member in Assisted Living I was given a tour of this facility in Buckeye by Sharon she was professional accommodating informative and welcoming she made me feel at ease and like my family member would be comfortable and well cared for i found it to be among the best that I looked at it was conveniently located in the West Valley which is hard to find and the facility was clean and well-thought-out to accommodate the residence this was a beautiful new home in a nice neighborhood and I felt very comfortable there the bedrooms were spacious as well as the common living areas all the policies procedures cleaning schedules meal plans activities and other services that they could provide were laid out and available for me to see I did have the opportunity to meet a couple other stuff members while I was taking the Tour they as well gave me the impression I would be comfortable having my family member taken care of by them in this home if assisted living is the route I decide to go for my family member this facility is first on my list
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It’s come time where I have to consider putting a family member in Assisted Living I was given a tour of this facility in Buckeye by Sharon she was professional accommodating informative and welcoming
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It’s come time where I have to consider putting a family member in Assisted Living I was given a tour of this facility in Buckeye by Sharon she was professional accommodating informative and welcoming she made me feel at ease and like my family member would be comfortable and well cared for i found it to be among the best that I looked at it was conveniently located in the West Valley which is hard to find and the facility was clean and well-thought-out to accommodate the residence this was a beautiful new home in a nice neighborhood and I felt very comfortable there the bedrooms were spacious as well as the common living areas all the policies procedures cleaning schedules meal plans activities and other services that they could provide were laid out and available for me to see I did have the opportunity to meet a couple other stuff members while I was taking the Tour they as well gave me the impression I would be comfortable having my family member taken care of by them in this home if assisted living is the route I decide to go for my family member this facility is first on my list
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20106 West Broadway, Buckeye, AZ, 85326
Located in Buckley, Arizona, Jolley Family Assisted Living, LLC enjoys rural surroundings while being within easy access of Interstate 10 to Phoenix. Visitors to the facility emphasize the well-mainta
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Located in Buckley, Arizona, Jolley Family Assisted Living, LLC enjoys rural surroundings while being within easy access of Interstate 10 to Phoenix. Visitors to the facility emphasize the well-maintained house and grounds, with a large covered patio for residents to enjoy the scenery. They also note the community’s home-cooked meals, and the daily snacks offered to residents. Staff are appreciated for their friendly and caring demeanor, creating a comfy atmosphere in the community. Residents engage in a variety of social activities, such as games, crafts and exercises, as well as parties and outside trips.
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Located in Buckley, Arizona, Jolley Family Assisted Living, LLC enjoys rural surroundings while being within easy access of Interstate 10 to Phoenix. Visitors to the facility emphasize the well-mainta
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Located in Buckley, Arizona, Jolley Family Assisted Living, LLC enjoys rural surroundings while being within easy access of Interstate 10 to Phoenix. Visitors to the facility emphasize the well-maintained house and grounds, with a large covered patio for residents to enjoy the scenery. They also note the community’s home-cooked meals, and the daily snacks offered to residents. Staff are appreciated for their friendly and caring demeanor, creating a comfy atmosphere in the community. Residents engage in a variety of social activities, such as games, crafts and exercises, as well as parties and outside trips.
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8503 S. 217th Ave, Buckeye, AZ, 85326
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Buckeye
Assisted living facilities in Buckeye receive licensing from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Department of Licensing Services following an inspection and on-site survey. The Department must ensure facilities across the state adhere to licensing standards, and it investigates any complaints lodged against a facility.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Buckeye
- The cost of living in Buckeye is higher than the national average, but only by about 3%. However, seniors benefit from Buckeye’s health care costs being 8% less than the national median and 3% less than the state average. Grocery costs in Buckeye are also nearly 3% lower than the national average.
- Arizona is one of the nation’s most tax-friendly states for retirees, which greatly benefits seniors on fixed incomes. Social Security benefits and military retirement income aren’t taxed. Income from federal and state government retirement plans is tax-exempt, up to $2,500.
- The average sales tax rate in Arizona is 8.4%, but rates in Maricopa County are much lower. Buckeye seniors pay a combined sales tax rate of 6.3%, which includes the 5.6% state rate and the county’s low rate of 0.7%. Maricopa County’s rate is lower than 92.3% of other Arizona cities and counties. Groceries and prescription drugs, two potentially large expenses for seniors, are both exempt from sales taxes.
- Seniors seeking a safer place to retire may find it in Buckeye where the violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average and property crime also is lower. Crime rates are measured on a scale of one to 100 with one being the best. Buckeye rates an 8.4 for violent crime while the national average is 22.7. It scores 29.3 for property crime compared to the national average of 35.4.
- Buckeye has a noticeably warm, dry climate. It only receives about nine inches of rain annually. The national average is 38. It also doesn’t get any snow and the average overnight low in January is 40 degrees, which is warmer than most places in Arizona. Unfortunately, Buckeye gets extremely hot in the summer with an average high of 107 degrees in July. Seniors will experience about 170 days with high temperatures above 90 each year, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
Paying for Assisted Living in Buckeye
Buckeye’s average cost of assisted living is $3,700, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. This is $200 lower than the statewide average of $3,900 and $600 less than the $4,300 national median.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Buckeye’s average assisted living cost is lower than what seniors pay in other Arizona cities. Its $300 less than in Sierra Vista ($4,000), $325 lower than in Yuma ($4,025) and $375 less than in Tucson ($4,075). However, the biggest difference is with Prescott Valley’s average cost of $4,450, which is $750 higher than Buckeye’s.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Costs for other types of senior care vary significantly. Adult day health care is the lowest-cost option. In Buckeye, it’s much less than assisted living at only $867 per month. Receiving care at home costs $5,148 per month for homemaker services or $5,243 for home health aides. The highest-cost option also offers the highest level of care. Nursing home facilities in Buckeye charge an average of $9,247 per month for semiprivate rooms and $10,646 for private rooms.
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
Note: Data for Buckeye was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Buckeye
Buckeye seniors have access to three programs that may help them pay for assisted living: Supplemental Security Income, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System and Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
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 Buckeye
Seniors in Buckeye will find several free resources that offer an array of programs and services specifically for aging adults. These programs are available on a local, county or state level and assist older adults with everything from transportation to socialization.
AAA Region One assists seniors aged 60 and older in Buckeye and throughout Maricopa County. This organization delivers an array of programs and services that help enhance the quality of life of seniors. It also offers an elder resource guide, which lists other entities that help seniors and a 24-hour helpline. Support programs include benefits assistance, adult protective services, legal assistance and volunteer opportunities.
The Buckeye Community Center provides a place where seniors can get together for social events, fitness classes, bingo and other games. It also provides an array of senior services to improve attendees’ quality of life. All its programs, menus for congregate meals, classes and special events are published in its monthly newsletter.
The Arizona Technology Access Program runs the statewide Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange. This service helps supply people in need with durable medical equipment and assistive technology that’s not being used. Devices to help with mobility, communication, speech, hearing, vision, fitness and sitting may be available.
Arizona’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps identify and investigate complaints from residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes. A trained ombudsman advocates for residents to ensure they get the best quality of care. The LTCOP also helps residents get specific services they need and educates them on their rights.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Buckeye
Buckeye-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.
