The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carefree, AZ for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Carefree, AZ

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Heritage at Carefree

Provides: Assisted Living
36590 N Pima Road #3481, Carefree, AZ 85377
"My tour at Heritage at Carefree was fine. Everything looked good, neat, and very clean. They looked pretty good staffed. I've seen everything, the room, the hallway and the kitchen. It's just not..." More

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Carefree Manor Assisted Living Llc

Provides: Assisted Living
7886 East Breathless Drive, Carefree, AZ 85377
"My aunt was a resident of Carefree Manor Assisted Living Llc before she passed away. I loved them, I still talk to them. It was clean. It didn't smell like you were going to a nursing home. It..." More

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Vi at Silverstone

Provides: Assisted Living
23005 North 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
"I was surprised that the place I wasn't impressed with the most is the Vi at Silverstone. The place is a beautiful facility, but it is just very sterile. There weren't a lot of people out, and it..." More

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Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care

Provides: Assisted Living
42132 N Mountain Cove Dr, Anthem, AZ 85086
"I have looked at many places in the search for my Mom and this one excels above all others. You may think it’s expensive at first, but once you look around, you will see that they are moderately..." More

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Grace Hill Assisted Livings, LLC

Provides: Assisted Living
4550 E Bajada Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
"We have chosen Grace Hill Assisted Living, LLC and my mother is moving in tomorrow. It's a very clean and very open facility. The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable. You can tell that..." More

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American Dream Home II

Provides: Assisted Living
29192 N 76th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
"My husband has been in Lovin Manor for a month now. The experience so far has been alright, he's well looked after and taken care of. His room is nice, light, bright, airy, and a nice size. It's an..." More

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Carefree Assisted Living Home

Provides: Assisted Living
8038 E Happy Valley Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
"With over 20 years of experience serving our seniors in Scottsdale, we understand how important quality care is to protect the dignity and happiness our residents deserve. Our expertise and..." More

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ACOYA Troon

Provides: Assisted Living
10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
"ACOYA Troon is located just a half-mile south of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale with easy access to North Scottsdale’s best restaurants, shopping, entertainment, golfing and nature trails, not..." More
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North Scottsdale Retreat

Provides: Assisted Living
23402 N 84th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
"When people and their families choose an assisted living lifestyle, they often fear the loss of independence and family ties. At Trusted Care Homes, we’re changing this by placing the emphasis on..." More

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Grace Hill Ranch, LLC

Provides: Assisted Living
37509 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85086
"Our goal is to help our residents maintain a full life by first understanding their needs and providing a loving home. We aim to be "your" home and promote and ensure an excellent quality of life...." More

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Pinnacle Peak Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
7878 E Vista Bonita Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
"My mom was at Pinnacle Peak Assisted Living for four months. It was excellent. The place was great and they were very caring. Emil and his wife treated the residents there like family. It was..." More

Upon the Rock Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
32100 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
"My friend is a past resident of Upon the Rock Assisted Living. It was actually small and very clean, people were friendly, and it was home style. I liked it. They had a salon, bingo, chair..." More

Grace Hill Ranch,LLC

Provides: Assisted Living
37509 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85086
"My mom has only been at Grace Hill Ranch ALH a couple of days. The owner, Daniela, has been very supportive. She's available for me to contact when I need her. The caretakers seem already very..." More

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Clearwater at Pinnacle Peak

Provides: Assisted Living
23733 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
"The rooms a very appropriate and appear to be the correct size and spacing. Kitchens have space for resident's needs. The staff is phenomenal. They call the residents by their name and are..." More

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Carefree Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
1722 E Tamar Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086
"Physican-Owned & Operated Senior Residential Home Providing the highest standard of care for seniors, our unique Assisted Living home is co-owned and operated by Dr. Justin Wight, M.D., a..." More

Sage House-Expedition

Provides: Assisted Living
3820 E Expedition Way, Phoenix, AZ 85050
"My mother moved into Sage House - Expedition. The staff is skilled in their area of care. I believe it is a very organized management. As far as the information we receive from them, so far we've..." More

Care Manor Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living
24712 N 28th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85024

The Valencia Home

Provides: Assisted Living
26639 N 71st Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
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    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Carefree

    Be carefree in the city of Carefree, Arizona — a small town of about 3,000 residents set in the scenic Sonoran High Desert. A slow-paced, relaxing lifestyle is encouraged here. Carefree offers two assisted living communities and 45 nearby facilities for seniors seeking alternative living options. Each facility is overseen by the Division of Licensing Services, Office of Assisted Living Licensing. It protects seniors by ensuring each facility runs without incident and enforces all state and government regulations. They also require all ALFs to register every two years for a license renewal to keep its credentials current in the system.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Carefree

    • Carefree residents have several tax exemptions available in Carefree, including not paying taxes on Social Security retirement benefits, groceries and prescription drugs. However, residents are required to pay taxes on other forms of income such as a 401k and 403B and are subject to higher than average sales tax.

    • The Carefree area is home to world-class medical facilities, including 4C Medical Group, Honor Health Urgent Care, Thompson Peak Hospital, Scottsdale North Hospital, Mayo and Barrows Neurological Institute, North Valley Medical and Yoga Center, Jason M. Mcneil Nutritionist, Emergency IV Mobile Hydration Unit and the DispatchHealth, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

    • Winter season is mild with an average low temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot and dry summer temperatures average around 83 degrees Fahrenheit, about 5 to 7 degrees cooler than surrounding cities.

    • Carefree violent and property crimes are 77 percent lower than the national average. Crime rates are also lower in Carefree than in surrounding cities.

    • The cost of living in Carefree is 33 percent higher than the national average. Housing is 165 percent higher here than the national average, but all other expense categories (groceries, utilities, etc.) are at least 3 percent lower.

    • Moderate concentrations of pollutants affect the air quality in Carefree, Arizona, and can aggravate existing respiratory issues with prolonged outdoor exertion.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Carefree

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Arizona

    $6,000.00 Anthem
    $4,500.00 Paradise Valley
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,853.00 Fountain Hills
    $3,838.00 Scottsdale
    $3,754.00 Glendale
    $3,500.00 Carefree
    $3,438.00 Peoria

    Assisted Living costs in Carefree start around $3,500 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

    It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Carefree and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Carefree

    Financial assistance for assisted living is available to seniors residing in Carefree. Arizona offers seniors the Arizona Long-term Care System and Medicaid to help cover costs and expenses associated with assisted living.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.

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    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 Carefree

    Carefree and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free assisted living resources in Carefree, please visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Carefree

    Carefree-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.

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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Carefree

    • Review of Carefree Manor Assisted Living Llc

      My aunt was a resident of Carefree Manor Assisted Living Llc before she passed away. I loved them, I still talk to them. It was clean. It didn't smell like you were going to a nursing home. It didn... Read more

      Cayce
    • Review of Heritage at Carefree

      I toured Heritage at Carefree for my wife. It's a very nice facility, but I wasn't impressed. They got my appointment screwed up for one thing, then the person called me and said she would call me ... Read more

      William
    • Review of Heritage at Carefree

      My tour at Heritage at Carefree was fine. Everything looked good, neat, and very clean. They looked pretty good staffed. I've seen everything, the room, the hallway and the kitchen. It's just not s... Read more

      A.B.

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