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Assisted Living Communities in Buckeye, Arizona

Located in central Arizona, Buckeye rests among the deserts and mountains near Skyline Regional Park. Due to its proximity to Phoenix, it offers 6 assisted living facilities at a median cost of $5,500 per month in 2024. This equals Arizona's statewide standard of $5,500 but exceeds the national norm of $5,350. 

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

According to Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Buckeye pay $5,500 per month for assisted living. This exceeds the national median by roughly $150. However, the city presents a more affordable option than Prescott, where care costs $6,450. Meanwhile, prices drop to $4,575 in Tucson and $4,925 in Lake Havasu City, highlighting the range of costs within Arizona to accommodate seniors with varying budgetary needs. 

Buckeye

$5,500

Arizona

$5,500

United States

$5,350

Prescott

$6,450

Sierra Vista

$5,600

Lake Havasu City

$4,925

Tucson

$4,575

Paying for Assisted Living in Buckeye

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Buckeye, assisted living offers one of the lowest monthly senior care rates at $5,500. This amount falls roughly $1,555 below home health care's standard rate and $2,484 below median costs for a semi-private room in a nursing home. These price differences showcase the financial benefits for seniors who don't require intensive medical care but wish to reside in a community setting. 

In-Home Care

$6,197

Home Health Care

$7,055

Adult Day Health Care

$8,667

Assisted Living Facility

$5,500

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$7,984

Note: Since data for Buckeye is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Phoenix, instead. 

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.

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Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc.(602) 264-2255AAA 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.
Senior Services and Community Center(623) 349-6600The 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.
Arizona Technology Access Program(800) 477-9921The 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 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(602) 264-2255Arizona’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.

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.

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 

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jason

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

Review of In Angel Arms III

Our experience with In Angel Arms III has been good. We chose them initially because they are closest to our house so we knew we'd be more likely to be able to get out to see my grandma there. They...

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Jason

I visited this facility

Review of In Angel Arms

The reason why we will be choosing In Angel Arms is because it is super close to our house, so we're more likely to be able to visit my grandma when she's there. It felt more like a home because it...

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Kimmy

Other

Review of Morning Glory 2

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...

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