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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Havasu City, AZ for 2024

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.

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Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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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.

Lake Havasu

$3,650

Arizona

$3,900

The United States

$4,300

Phoenix

$3,700

Yuma

$4,025

Prescott Valley

$4,450

Flagstaff

$4,875

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.

Homemaker Services

$4,385

Home Health Aide

$4,576

Assisted Living Facility

$3,650

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate)

$7,437

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$12,775

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.

Financial Assistance 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

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.

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Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services(602) 542-4446AZDES 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.
Western Arizona Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging(800) 782-1886WACOG 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.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(928) 217-7114The 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(928) 453-0715Lake 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arizona

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Wayne

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

Review of Avista Lake Havasu City

Avista Lake Havasu City were the only ones that were within my mother's price range where she can afford. She also gets to keep her car and they just have a better atmosphere there than anywhere...

Provider response

Thanks for your review, Wayne! We love having your mother with us and appreciate the opportunity to care for her.

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Assisted Living

Holly

I visited this facility

Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont

The tour I had with Prestige Assisted Living at Claremont was good. The person that showed us around was good and kept in good contact with me. They were playing bingo when I came in. The...

Provider response

Hi Holly, thank you so much for this great review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit - please let us know if we can be of further assistance!

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Holly

I visited this facility

Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu

I liked Prestige Assisted Living at Lake Havasu. It was newer and appeared to be cleaner. They sent me home with menus and their food looked good. It was more of an updated and newer facility. I...

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