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Mesa sits in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, about 19 miles east of downtown Phoenix and 12 miles from Scottsdale. In the city, 90 assisted living communities support aging adults, while...
In our guide below, discover 2276 reviews reviews of Mesa’s assisted living communities, which have an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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6502 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205
4.7
(16 reviews)
"I went to Acoya Mesa. It's lovely. It's only five years old. Everything was very clean and neat. The people were friendly. We only met one person, the tour person. So I didn't see anybody else. She was very knowledgeable. The facility is beautiful. I..."
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6220 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
4.3
(56 reviews)
"Brookdale Springs Mesa was very nice. They sent me a lunch home with me, and it tasted good. They showed me a room that was being painted and no one was living there. Somebody had just moved out and it was alright. It was fine. I saw their dining roo..."
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2156 E Glencove St, Mesa, AZ 85213
4.8
(9 reviews)
"I cannot say enough good things about Class Act Assisted Living. My dad received the most loving care for almost 2 years and my family and I are beyond grateful. The entire staff is caring, compassionate, and they go above and beyond for their each o..."
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310 S 63rd St, Mesa, AZ 85206
4.2
(44 reviews)
"We toured Brookdale Baywood. They had a good restaurant. The rooms were clean. They were helpful. The food was excellent. They did a good job of cleaning the facility. They had good staff. The atmosphere was very congenial. The room size was average...."
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22 W 9th Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201
4.3
(17 reviews)
"My friend was placed in Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, but her dementia was too bad for her to live there. So we had to get her into a group home. This community was very good, I would recommend them. The interior of her apartment was very nice. I ..."
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1248 South Crismon Road, Mesa, AZ 85209
4.1
(17 reviews)
"I toured Sky Vista. It was very well kept up. It was very spacious. They had different-sized rooms that were fitting into the people. The staff was very nice. They were all very helpful. The facility was nice. They had a courtyard. They bring in phys..."
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1625 North 72nd Street, Mesa, AZ 85207
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Eden Adult Care Facility, Inc is very nice and very well done. The staff is very good, helpful, and friendly. The dining area and the food are very good. They were watching TV when I was there. My mother-in-law's room is clean and very nice...."
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6033 E Arbor Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
4.0
(17 reviews)
"clean, rooms. love the home feeling food is good the care goes over and beyond. couldnt be happier...."
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2122 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85213
3.7
(28 reviews)
"My mother has been in Brookdale North Mesa for about a month and a half now. It is close to our house, and open and airy. It has bright-colored walls and high ceilings. There is a lot of airflow. Everybody is happy. It is a nice place. My mother said..."
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6060 East Arbor Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
3.8
(16 reviews)
"I went to Brookdale East Arbor. The one thing that I liked was there were only 50 residents. And the rooms, they had a living room, a bedroom, and a bath. It was great. It all had windows that faced out into a yard. People were friendly. And it felt ..."
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4533 E Banner Gateway Dr, Mesa, AZ 85206
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Inspira Gateway was new. It's kind of bright and sparkly. It's a smaller community with a smaller population, but it's a lovely place. It has an onsite heated pool and a PT/rec room. They had a full activities calendar and transportation. The dining ..."
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2733 E. Nora St., Mesa, AZ 85213
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I have my father in Desert Winds. It is smaller. The people are very nice and caring. I like the people that are taking care of my father, and I like the fact that it is small and personal. ..."
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5625 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
3.4
(11 reviews)
"I went to Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa. People were friendly. I know they had a happy hour and several came out and they were so excited for happy hour. They got juice, ice cream, and popcorn. They had a live band that was playing music for th..."
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1249 N Los Alamos , Mesa, AZ 85213
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Class Act Assisted Living Homes N. Los Alamos. I didn't see any actual care, but the room that they had for my mother was unacceptable. The staff made a good impression. It was just the room. There was a dirty carpet in there, and it was sm..."
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1510 W 5th Place, Mesa, AZ 85201
"Blue Sky Manor has a special feel about it. It was the first home our company purchased and it felt like a family home. As in wed like your ..."
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2232 N. 77th Place, Mesa, AZ 85207
"Red Mountain Reflections is licensed by the state of Arizona to provide all levels of care. We feature around-the-clock care with an on-cal..."
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8411 E. Culver Mesa, Mesa, AZ 85207
"Red Mountain Mesa is licensed by the state of Arizona to provide all levels of care. We feature around-the-clock care with an on-call RN an..."
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1217 E Kenwood St, Mesa, AZ 85203
"Welcome to Minnie Lee's Senior Home Care by Majestic Residences, a premier senior living facility located in the heart of Mesa, Arizona and ..."
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10027 E Hillview St, Mesa, AZ 85207
"Our custom-built home provides spacious, well-appointed private suites, featuring authentic desert, Tuscan, and western contemporary style, ..."
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2550 S Revolta, Mesa, AZ 85209
"PureHearts Assisted Living offers compassionate senior care in Mesa, AZ. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved..."
READ MOREReferencing Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2024, the typical assisted living expense stands at $5,500 per month in Mesa, identical to the state median. Sierra Vista’s typical fee sits just $100 above Mesa’s costs. Seniors seeking more budget-friendly locations may consider Tucson, where estimated charges undercut Mesa’s by $925. However, the median price increases to $6,450 in Prescott, representing a hike of almost $1,000.
Mesa
$5,500
Arizona
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Tucson
$4,575
Lake Havasu City
$4,925
Prescott
$6,450
Sierra Vista
$5,600
The average fee for an assisted living placement in Mesa is $3,975 per month. This is slightly more affordable than the state median of $4,000 and considerably below the national average of $4,500. Consequently, seniors relocating from elsewhere in Arizona may not notice much difference, but some seniors coming from other states could make significant savings.
Eligible seniors in Mesa, Arizona may apply for Medicaid coverage through the Arizona Long-Term Care System.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
In Mesa, varying senior care options cater to differing needs and financial situations. Assisted living is the most affordable choice, costing around $697 less than nonmedical in-home care and $1,555 less than home health care. Semi-private accommodations in a nursing home attracts a baseline rate of $7,984, while the priciest option — adult day health care — costs approximately $3,167 more than assisted living.
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 Mesa is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Phoenix, instead.
Seniors in Mesa who reside in assisted living facilities and those considering the option can access numerous resources to help them enjoy more comfortable lives. This list provides links for organizations that specialize in helping veterans, others that support all residents in senior care facilities and those that offer opportunities for seniors to become more involved in their communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (888) 264-2258 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored program administered in Mesa by the Area Agency on Aging. It advocates for seniors in residential care facilities, educates them on their rights and seeks to resolve their complaints through investigation and negotiation with the care provider. The Agency can also provide seniors with inspection reports if they need more information about an assisted living facility that may suit their long-term care needs. |
| East Valley RSVP | (480) 775-1466 | East Valley RSVP helps seniors in Mesa who want to volunteer their time by connecting them to nonprofits that need their support. There's a wide choice of organizations for seniors to help, some focusing on educating younger members of the community and others offering assistance to homebound and frail older residents. The volunteer chooses how much time they can spare, and RSVP does the administrative work, which includes providing free accident and liability insurance for the volunteer during their working hours. |
| Senior Centers | (480) 962-5612 | Aster Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that operates two senior centers in Mesa, one in the downtown area and the other in the city's northeast. For an annual fee of $20, Mesa residents aged 60 and over can participate in education and wellness programs, watch movies, listen to live music and take part in fitness and dance classes. Both centers also provide freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced lunches on weekdays. |
| Mesa Vet Center | (480) 610-6727 | The Mesa Vet Center is a place for U.S. military veterans and their families to go if they need confidential one-on-one counseling in a nonmedical setting. The Center can provide support to people dealing with a range of psychological issues, such as family bereavement, depression and PTSD. It can also refer vets who need medical help to centers and clinics within the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. |
Northport-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
William
5.0
Review of Brookdale Baywood
We toured Brookdale Baywood. They had a good restaurant. The rooms were clean. They were helpful. The food was excellent. They did a good job of cleaning the facility. They had good staff. The...
Assisted Living
Merlo
5.0
Review of Peaceful and Comfort Assisted Living Home
Our love one resided at Peaceful & Comfort for 1 year and the care and assistance given was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the feeling of being family when we came to visit....
Assisted Living
Judy1
4.0
Review of Eden Adult Care Facility, Inc
Eden Adult Care Facility, Inc was a very nice small facility. There were probably 5 or 6 residents in a homelike setting, so that was very nice. The staff who gave the tour was very helpful. They...
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