Lake Havasu City has consistently been named one of the best places to retire in Arizona. Could be why almost 17,400 of its nearly 56,000 residents are aged 65 or older. The city’s low cost of living, 300 days of sunshine, 400 miles of amazing coastline and freedom from mosquitos enhance those Golden Years. Active seniors won’t want to stay indoors with so many outdoor activities available at Lake Havasu State Park. The City is also renowned for being the new home of London Bridge and its unique mix of rugged mountains and tranquil waters.
Assisted living provides a residential option for seniors wanting to remain as independent as possible but require some supportive care. The average cost of assisted living in Lake Havasu City is $3,650 per month, less than the state average and much lower than the national average.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Lake Havasu City, with cost comparisons of assisted living in other Arizona cities and to senior care alternatives. It covers the benefits and drawbacks of retiring to Lake Havasu City and free resources providing programs to support seniors in the community.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Havasu City, AZ
3076 Shoshone Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86406
Jasmine Place assisted living is located in a residential neighborhood in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near Route 95. Visitors compliment the facility’s spacious rooms and note that each room has its ow
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Jasmine Place assisted living is located in a residential neighborhood in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near Route 95. Visitors compliment the facility’s spacious rooms and note that each room has its own kitchenette and bathroom. The facility offers many common areas, including a well-decorated dining room and an outdoor patio. Residents describe the staff as caring and attentive and say that their food preferences are taken into consideration at mealtimes. The community offers a variety of activities to keep residents entertained, such as sing-alongs and bingo.
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Jasmine Place assisted living is located in a residential neighborhood in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near Route 95. Visitors compliment the facility’s spacious rooms and note that each room has its ow
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Jasmine Place assisted living is located in a residential neighborhood in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near Route 95. Visitors compliment the facility’s spacious rooms and note that each room has its own kitchenette and bathroom. The facility offers many common areas, including a well-decorated dining room and an outdoor patio. Residents describe the staff as caring and attentive and say that their food preferences are taken into consideration at mealtimes. The community offers a variety of activities to keep residents entertained, such as sing-alongs and bingo.
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90 S Smoketree Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403
Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, moments from Rotary Community Park and Havasu Regional Medical Center. Residents and their loved ones agree that the st
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Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, moments from Rotary Community Park and Havasu Regional Medical Center. Residents and their loved ones agree that the staff is kind, helpful and compassionate. Visitors say the facility has a peaceful atmosphere and comfortable accommodations. Residents appreciate the healthy, appetizing food, which is served in a banquet-like dining room. The community receives praise for scheduling plenty of fun activities, including bingo games, sing-alongs and happy hours. It also gets high marks for having a courtyard garden and beauty parlor.
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Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, moments from Rotary Community Park and Havasu Regional Medical Center. Residents and their loved ones agree that the st
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Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, moments from Rotary Community Park and Havasu Regional Medical Center. Residents and their loved ones agree that the staff is kind, helpful and compassionate. Visitors say the facility has a peaceful atmosphere and comfortable accommodations. Residents appreciate the healthy, appetizing food, which is served in a banquet-like dining room. The community receives praise for scheduling plenty of fun activities, including bingo games, sing-alongs and happy hours. It also gets high marks for having a courtyard garden and beauty parlor.
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1221 Claremont Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86406
Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont is located Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu Golf Club and the Shops at Lake Havasu Center. Residents appreciate the range o
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Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont is located Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu Golf Club and the Shops at Lake Havasu Center. Residents appreciate the range of activities offered such as water aerobics, arts and crafts and outings to shops and restaurants. Loved ones mention the number of amenities at the facility including a pool, beauty salon and activities room, and the facility receives high praise for its friendly, caring and professional staff. Visitors also mention the private patios, which allow for a degree of privacy.
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Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont is located Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu Golf Club and the Shops at Lake Havasu Center. Residents appreciate the range o
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Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont is located Lake Havasu City, Arizona, near the Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu Golf Club and the Shops at Lake Havasu Center. Residents appreciate the range of activities offered such as water aerobics, arts and crafts and outings to shops and restaurants. Loved ones mention the number of amenities at the facility including a pool, beauty salon and activities room, and the facility receives high praise for its friendly, caring and professional staff. Visitors also mention the private patios, which allow for a degree of privacy.
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320 N Lake Havasu Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403
1791 Cliffrose Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86406
Haven House Assisted Living Home is nestled in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, close to Havasu Regional Medical Center and Mohave County Library. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s private rooms, whi
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Haven House Assisted Living Home is nestled in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, close to Havasu Regional Medical Center and Mohave County Library. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s private rooms, which they say are well-decorated and brightly lit. The facility serves meals in its dining room, and visitors note that the food is healthy and looks delicious. Haven House Assisted Living Home receives praise for its friendly staff and its full calendar of activities, which includes daily aerobics classes, nature walks and trips into town.
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Haven House Assisted Living Home is nestled in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, close to Havasu Regional Medical Center and Mohave County Library. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s private rooms, whi
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Haven House Assisted Living Home is nestled in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, close to Havasu Regional Medical Center and Mohave County Library. Visitors are impressed by the facility’s private rooms, which they say are well-decorated and brightly lit. The facility serves meals in its dining room, and visitors note that the food is healthy and looks delicious. Haven House Assisted Living Home receives praise for its friendly staff and its full calendar of activities, which includes daily aerobics classes, nature walks and trips into town.
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2731 Jamaica Blvd. South, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86406
Sunhaven Assisted Living-South is located on Jamaica Boulevard South in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It’s convenient to Highway 95 and a short distance from the Lake Havasu Golf Club. Family members pra
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Sunhaven Assisted Living-South is located on Jamaica Boulevard South in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It’s convenient to Highway 95 and a short distance from the Lake Havasu Golf Club. Family members praise the caring, welcoming staff and note that the residents seem happy. They also like the large living area and community dining room and give high marks for the numerous activities available, such as board games, crafts and off-site outings. Amenities at this facility include a walking track to help residents stay active and shaded outdoor sitting areas equipped with misting systems to stay cool.
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Sunhaven Assisted Living-South is located on Jamaica Boulevard South in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It’s convenient to Highway 95 and a short distance from the Lake Havasu Golf Club. Family members pra
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Sunhaven Assisted Living-South is located on Jamaica Boulevard South in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It’s convenient to Highway 95 and a short distance from the Lake Havasu Golf Club. Family members praise the caring, welcoming staff and note that the residents seem happy. They also like the large living area and community dining room and give high marks for the numerous activities available, such as board games, crafts and off-site outings. Amenities at this facility include a walking track to help residents stay active and shaded outdoor sitting areas equipped with misting systems to stay cool.
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3801 BUENA VISTA, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86406
Casa Grande Assisted Living Home is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, just a short drive from Lake Havasu Golf Club and numerous green spaces along Thompson Bay. The facility is praised for its we
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Casa Grande Assisted Living Home is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, just a short drive from Lake Havasu Golf Club and numerous green spaces along Thompson Bay. The facility is praised for its well-maintained grounds, where residents can take long walks or tend the garden. Visitors note that the facility is beautifully decorated with soothing colors and has plenty of natural light and fresh air. Residents appreciate the on-site exercise room and enjoy taking aerobics or yoga classes. The community also offers an extensive choice of activities such as horseshoes, sing-alongs, seminars and off-site outings to museums and galleries.
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Casa Grande Assisted Living Home is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, just a short drive from Lake Havasu Golf Club and numerous green spaces along Thompson Bay. The facility is praised for its we
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Casa Grande Assisted Living Home is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, just a short drive from Lake Havasu Golf Club and numerous green spaces along Thompson Bay. The facility is praised for its well-maintained grounds, where residents can take long walks or tend the garden. Visitors note that the facility is beautifully decorated with soothing colors and has plenty of natural light and fresh air. Residents appreciate the on-site exercise room and enjoy taking aerobics or yoga classes. The community also offers an extensive choice of activities such as horseshoes, sing-alongs, seminars and off-site outings to museums and galleries.
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2845 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86404
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City
Assisted living facilities in Lake Havasu City and throughout Arizona are overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Department of Licensing Services. The Department’s responsibilities include on-site surveys, monitoring facilities through licensing inspections, licensing, investigating complaints received regarding quality of care and ensuring safety and adherence to performance standards in operation and maintenance of the facility.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City
- Retirees in Lake Havasu City won’t pay state taxes on Social Security income, but they will on IRA and 401(k) distributions. However, the state only partially taxes some private and public pensions. Overall, it makes Arizona moderately tax-friendly for retirement. State sales taxes can also be high, but groceries and prescription drugs aren’t taxed. This exemption is especially good for seniors since both goods are considered major expenses.
- Residents of Lake Havasu City are near Havasu Regional Medical Center and the Havasu Surgery Center, both of which provide patient-centered care. Havasu Regional is a general medical and surgical facility and was rated high performing treating COPD.
- Lake Havasu City’s cost of living is nearly identical to the state’s average, but it’s almost 3% higher than the national average. However, groceries are over 2% lower than the national average and they aren’t taxed. Transportations costs are about 19% less than the national average, but health care is almost 13% higher.
- Violent crime rates in Lake Havasu City are less than half the national average. Property crime rates are also lower by almost 8%.
- Lake Havasu City has a relatively pleasant climate in the winter. It doesn’t get any snow, and rain is minimal. During the coldest winter month, the average nighttime low is about 41 degrees, and there’s an average of two days annually when temperatures fall below freezing. On the flip side, all those sunny days mean it can get extremely hot. July is the hottest month, with an average high of 109, making Lake Havasu City one of the hottest places in the state. Four months out of the year have daily temperatures in the 100s.
Paying for Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City
Per Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, Lake Havasu City’s average cost of assisted living is $3,650 per month, $250 less than the statewide average and $650 lower than the national average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
With an average cost less than the overall state average, Lake Havasu City’s cost of assisted living is also lower than many other Arizona cities, sometimes substantially lower. While its average cost is only $50 less than Phoenix, Lake Havasu City is $375 lower than Yuma and $800 less than Prescott Valley. However, the biggest difference in cost is in Flagstaff, where the average cost of assisted living is $1,225 higher than Lake Havasu City.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors looking for other types of senior care may choose adult day health care because it’s usually the least expensive. The cost for this service isn’t available for Lake Havasu City, but seniors can expect to pay around $1,842, which is the state average. For those wanting to age in place at home, the average cost of homemaker services is $4,385, and home health aides run about $4,576 per month. If nursing home care is required, semiprivate rooms cost an average of $7,437, but private rooms are pricey at about $12,775 per month.
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate)
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City
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
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lake Havasu City
Government entities and nonprofit organizations in Lake Havasu City try to assist aging adults with services that help them live safer, more active lives. Seniors can find a variety of free services that help with everything from legal advice to nutritious meals.
AZDES helps older adults live healthier lives by providing adult protective services, home and community-based services, legal services assistance, family caregiver support, the Senior Community Service Employment Program, long-term care ombudsman programs and aging publications. Its Healthy Living services offer access to chronic disease self-management programs, nutritious congregate and home-delivered meals and the commodity senior food program for seniors aged 60 or older.
WACOG is responsible for overseeing the AAA that covers the Lake Havasu City region. AAA assists adults aged 60 or older and any age adult with a disability. Programs are provided through direct and contracted services, such as benefits counseling and enrollment, senior community service employment program, care services and assistance, senior nutrition, senior transportation and the long-term care ombudsman. It also administers the Active Seniors program, which includes workshop and physical activity programs.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps ensure residents of assisted living and other long-term care facilities aren’t subjected to abuse, neglect or substandard care. It investigates any complaints made against these facilities, advocates for residents’ rights, intervenes on residents’ behalf and helps seniors obtain the services they need.
Lake Havasu Senior Center provides a place for older adults to socialize, stay active and take part in various programs. It also has exercise classes, games, dancing, arts and crafts, music, tax help, volunteer opportunities and special events. Drive-thru lunches are also available Monday through Friday.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
