Alder Leaf Assisted Living
1217 E Kenwood St, Mesa, AZ, 85203
"Alder Leaf Assisted Living offers the comfortable and carefree lifestyle your loved one deserves. A small, intimate setting gives residents ..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities can be a good solution for seniors struggling to cope with common tasks because they help residents remain semi-independent. Seniors get the level of support they need and want, such as personal grooming assistance, and are otherwise free to enjoy their time as they wish. Average fees in Mesa are $3,975 per month, which is a little below the norm for Arizona.
This guide reviews the benefits and drawbacks of living in Mesa and considers the costs of other types of senior care. It also lists some of the city’s senior-friendly resources.
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1217 E Kenwood St, Mesa, AZ, 85203
"Alder Leaf Assisted Living offers the comfortable and carefree lifestyle your loved one deserves. A small, intimate setting gives residents ..."
READ MORE520 South Higley Road, Mesa, AZ, 85206
4.5
(34 reviews)
"Overall a good place. Staff treated my mother well and took good care of her. Rooms were clean and seemed to be kept clean on a regular basis. Staff was friendly. ..."
READ MORE1825 West Emelita Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85202
4.1
(36 reviews)
"I really liked Bella Vista. The price was good, the layout was good, and the rooms were bigger. Everything was like central or in the middle of the facility, like their meeting area and visiting area. It was neat. I liked that. ..."
READ MORE6945 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85207
4.4
(27 reviews)
"My mother lives in Fellowship Square. The place was built into an assisted living facility instead of converted into one. She walks out of her apartment now and its still an interior hallway. Shes in the independent living part now, they each have ..."
READ MORE22 North Robson Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201
3.9
(32 reviews)
"The meals are fabulous! The facility is in a great downtown area and it is easy to visit local restaurants, coffee shops, and antique shops. The turtle and koi ponds are relaxing and I even have a favorite turtle! It's so much fun with lots to do. I ..."
READ MORE7231 E. Broadway, Mesa, AZ, 85208
4.0
(30 reviews)
"Broadway Mesa Village was very good. My mother really liked the people and the place. The people were nice to her, and they would be willing to do more services if she needed them. She was in assisted living, but she did her own medications, her own ..."
READ MORE2415 S. Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85209
4.7
(15 reviews)
"I toured The Summit at Sunland Springs. I initially went because of the location. The location is perfect for me. I did not call for an appointment, so I just stopped by hoping to schedule one, and they saw me on the spot. They went ahead and immedia..."
READ MORE262 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85201
3.7
(27 reviews)
"Grand Court of Mesa was outstanding. The apartments were very nice. The staff was very professional and very knowledgeable. I really liked the place and was ready to move my cousin in. The price was OK, and they had a good variety of selections for f..."
READ MORE1338 W Lobo Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85202
4.9
(7 reviews)
"The experience at Bridge Loyal has been good. The staff is really nice. My parents are in a decent-sized, master bedroom with a private bathroom. The food looks decent. They take my mom for a walk three days a week. My parents seem happy. ..."
READ MORE6532 E Hannibal St, Mesa, AZ, 85205
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My relative was here for a short period of time, but in that period we received immense help around the clock, truly could not have done it alone, thank you...."
READ MORE3942 East Florian Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85206
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Great nurses and staff ..."
READ MORE2759 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85213
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I chose Emerald Groves - Central for my wife. It's a lovely place. It's phenomenal. There are only 26 people there in four wings. There are about six residents in each wing in all four wings. It's shaped like an X, and it looks more like a house. Whe..."
READ MORE5848 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85205
4.2
(10 reviews)
"Everything in Good Shepherd Villa is on one level and there's no elevator. The apartment has a washer and dryer inside, and there's parking available outside your unit. They have a lot of activities that I'm interested in and an exercise program. I'v..."
READ MORE3916 E Fairbrook Cir, Mesa, AZ, 85205
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My mother spent her last 8 months of life at at Fairbrook after her second stroke. She was cared for as if she were family. Prior to Fairbrook, I had spent quite a bit of time in care centers with my grandmother, and I found that Fairbrook was unlik..."
READ MORE1040 South Lebaron, Mesa, AZ, 85210
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I very much like Heritage Lane Behavioral Assisted Living. Their specialty is behavioral issues and the staff is wonderful. All the psychiatrists and psychologists are patient. Everybody seems to be very happy working there. They like coming to work ..."
READ MORE1816 EAST BROWN ROAD, Mesa, AZ, 85203
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It's a huge home. It's beautiful, and it's huge. They have 10 residents. They have a few big private rooms, a few smaller private rooms, and a few semi-private rooms. All the rooms are sunny and airy. They've been in business for 15 years. They ha..."
READ MORE2556 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa, AZ, 85213
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother and I were on a major rampage to visit and decide upon an assisted living facility for her. She's 70 years young, still active, a retired nurse who still is interested in earning her own way. Over the course of many months we visited just..."
READ MORE1756 E. Kentwood St, Mesa, AZ, 85203
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mesa Adult Care Home is a beautiful home. I would recommend it to anyone. When I was there in the summer of 2011 I noticed that the residents were very comfortable, the house was very tidy, smelled very clean, and the staff was very professional. Me..."
READ MORE3342 East Jacinto Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85204
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We ended up with Summerfield at Jacinto. It’s a comfortable, homey house that has a license for six people. They have two caregivers, and his room is a very nice, cozy bedroom with a TV and a telephone. ..."
READ MORE2955 E. Mallory Street, Mesa, AZ, 85213
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Excellent services, home feel to it and great communication with providers. Frank M. ..."
READ MOREThe Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing of the Division of Public Health Licensing Services regulates, monitors and licenses assisted living facilities throughout Arizona. The Bureau only licenses facilities that comply with all health and safety standards relevant to the number of residents. Facilities must also have a fire safety certificate, appropriate insurance and at least the minimum staff-to-resident ratio.
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.
The nearest cities to Mesa are usually more expensive, such as Tucson, where costs average $4,050, and Prescott Valley, at $4,500. However, Yuma is a more affordable $3,800, which is the lowest average fee in the state.
Mesa
$3,975
Arizona
$4,000
The United States
$4,500
Tucson
$4,050
Prescott Valley
$4,500
Yuma
$3,800
Mesa’s average assisted living fee of $3,975 is more budget-friendly than either homemaker or home health aide services, both of which average $5,958 per month. Adult day care is the most affordable, at $2,167. However, as with the home care services, seniors will need to factor home maintenance costs into their calculations. Nursing homes offer the highest levels of care, which is reflected in their fees of approximately $6,418 for a semiprivate room and $7,908 for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$5,958
Home Health Aide
$5,958
Adult Day Health Care
$2,167
Assisted Living Facility
$3,975
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,418
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$7,908
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.
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 |
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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. |
Mesa 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.
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