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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chandler, AZ for 2024

Nearly 280,000 residents call Chandler home, approximately 33,500 of them seniors. As a vibrant suburb of Phoenix, Chandler offers seniors the same tax advantages and pleasant climate with a lower crime rate and easier access to high-quality medical care.

Seniors who live in Chandler pay approximately $4,000 per month to live in an assisted living community, which is less than the state and national cost averages for assisted living services. Assisted living communities provide seniors with much-needed care and independence. Caregivers regularly perform health wellness checks and offer seniors access to medical and cognitive therapies and social activities.

This guide to assisted living in Chandler, Arizona, provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of living in Chandler as a senior and a cost comparison of assisted living costs across the region and how these costs compare with other types of senior care. Finally, this guide also provides a table of local free or low-cost assisted living resources for seniors who call Chandler home.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Chandler

In Arizona, the Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing is responsible for the licensure and regulation of residential health care facilities, which includes assisted living communities. The bureau is also responsible for following up with consumer complaints and ensuring that safety procedures are up to par in the state’s assisted living communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Chandler

  • The weather is a mixed bag of oppressive heat and warm, pleasant winter days. During the summer, temperatures regularly surpass 90 degrees, and with nearly 300 sunny days a year (compared to the national average of 205), Chandler can experience significant heat. Fortunately, winters are comfortable, with temps rarely dipping below 40 degrees.
  • The overall crime rate of Chandler is higher than the national average, but compared to communities of the same general size, it’s lower than average. Like other large-city suburbs, the crime rate varies by area, with some neighborhoods less desirable than others. The Chandler Police Department employs more than 330 sworn officers, equivalent to one police officer for approximately every 800 residents, compared to one officer for every 500 or so residents in the neighboring city of Mesa.
  • For seniors wishing to retire in Chandler, Arizona is very tax-friendly to seniors. Social Security benefits aren’t taxed, and there’s no estate or inheritance tax, leaving seniors free to award property or land to their loved ones without exorbitant costs. While the state and local sales tax is a little high at 8.4%, the state income tax range is under 3%.
  • Chandler is in a unique position within Arizona. The suburban community has a population of more than 250,000 people and plenty of local destinations for seniors to explore, including the Chandler Fashion Center and other shopping venues. Downtown Chandler is also quite walkable, with multiple parks and eateries. For seniors who get bored easily, Phoenix — and all of its cultural and social attractions — is just 20 miles to the north.
  • While medical costs are slightly higher in Chandler than in other parts of the state and the physicians per capita rate is less than the national average, the state has implemented legislation known as Proposition 449 to help grow the number of medical professionals in Arizona. This will also serve to benefit the local hospitals and medical facilities, including Chandler Regional Medical Center, which is regionally ranked as 5th in the state and is high-performing in eight conditions/procedures.

Paying for Assisted Living in Chandler

The cost of assisted living care in Chandler is $3,975 per month, just a few dollars less per month than the state’s average cost of $4,000 per month and almost $500 less than the national average for assisted living services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Compared with the costs in nearby cities, Chandler is one of the least expensive cities for assisted living care. Yuma is the only nearby city that boasts a more affordable price tag for assisted living, and it’s only $175 less per month than Chandler. Likewise, assisted living care in Chandler is $75 less per month than Tucson, $525 less than Prescott Valley and more than $1,000 less per month than Flagstaff.

Chandler

$3,975

Arizona

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Tucson

$4,050

Prescott Valley

$4,500

Yuma

$3,800

Kingston

$5,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The cost of assisted living care in Chandler is almost $4,000 per month. This is just over $1,800 more per month than the cost of adult day health care, where seniors stay in a community setting during the day and return home in the evening. Assisted living care in Chandler is less expensive than other types of care. In particular, assisted living facilities cost nearly $2,000 less per month than either in-home care and home health care and approximately $2,400 less per month than a semiprivate room in a nursing home.

In-Home Care

$5,958

Home Health Care

$5,958

Adult Day Health Care

$2,167

Assisted Living Facility

$3,975

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,418

Note: Data for Chandler was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Chandler

Low-income seniors residing in Chandler have access to three programs that could help pay for assisted living, including Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based ServicesSupplemental Security Income and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which is Arizona’s Medicaid program. 

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

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Arizona

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 Chandler

Chandler is a city that provides for its senior population. Yet its proximity to Phoenix and the myriad of senior-focused organizations in the area can make it difficult to find the resources many seniors need the most. The table below is a compilation of some of the most popular free and low-cost assisted living resources available for seniors in Chandler.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging, Region One (602) 264-4357The Area Agency on Aging, Region One, is a Phoenix-based organization for seniors. In addition to a 24-hour helpline, the agency offers healthy living classes, support groups, referral services and access to elderSHOP, a personal shopping service for seniors who can't get out to the store.
Law for Seniors(866) 637-5341This nonprofit agency provides seniors with legal advice and assistance dealing with common aging issues. These include inheritance and property transferral advice, help drafting advance directives and guardianship papers and assistance with other legal issues.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program602-264-2255Arizona's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors who live in assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities. The program mediates between seniors and care facilities when there's a care issue and represents seniors in cases of mistreatment or abuse.
Chandler Senior Center(480) 782-2720The Chandler Senior Center is a gathering spot and service organization for seniors living in Chandler. The center provides hot lunches each day and access to weekly activities and celebrations. It also offers free blood pressure checks, peer counseling and a Dial-A-Ride service.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Chandler

Chandler Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arizona

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