Arizona Comfort Care
17917 West Port Au Prince Ln, Surprise, AZ, 85388
"At Arizona Comfort Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our cutting-edge care and dedicated staff ensu..."
READ MORESurprise has a total population of 143,148 — with 22.6% of residents being age 65 and older. There are a number of advantages that may appeal to the city’s 32,351 seniors, including those in assisted living or those considering a move from home into an assisted living facility. Property and violent crime rates in Surprise are lower than the state and national averages, and there’s an abundance of sunny days and mild winters. The city is home to Abrazo Surprise Hospital, which provides 24-hour medical care.
Assisted living communities help seniors with activities of daily living (ADLs). Some of the tasks that fall into this category include bathing and dressing, transportation and housekeeping. These facilities create a unique care plan for each resident based on their needs and level of independence. In Surprise, the average monthly cost for assisted living is $3,975, which is lower than Arizona and U.S. assisted living costs.
Seniors can refer to this guide for information about assisted living costs, along with advantages and disadvantages for retirees in Surprise. There’s also a list of free resources for the city’s senior residents.
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17917 West Port Au Prince Ln, Surprise, AZ, 85388
"At Arizona Comfort Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our cutting-edge care and dedicated staff ensu..."
READ MORE15724 N. 168th Lane, Surprise, AZ, 85388
"At Golden Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that t..."
READ MORE13387 West Fargo Drive, Surprise, AZ, 85374
"Golden Times offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going asses..."
READ MORE18224 N 168th Ave, Surprise, AZ, 85374
"Why pick us? Here are 7 good reasons: caregiver per resident ratio 2/5 - the best you can find compared to others the best caregivers - ma..."
READ MORE15363 West Memory Lane, Surprise, AZ, 85374
14245 W. Poinsettia Drive, Surprise, AZ, 85388
"We specialize in care and daily living assistance to an array of individuals. Whether you need daily or weekly assistance due to aging, illn..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
14571 W Desert Hills Dr, Surprise, AZ, 85379
15956 W Cortez St, Surprise, AZ, 85379
16062 West Desert Hills Drive, Surprise, AZ, 85379
16896 W Vereda Solana, Surprise, AZ, 85387
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife is currently living at Solana Senior Living. What I like best by far about this place is there are only like seven people here, and they have two people day and night and weekends. If she pushes her button, they're in two or three seconds. Th..."
READ MORE15341 North 183rd Drive, Surprise, AZ, 85388
17207 Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ, 85373
4.3
(44 reviews)
"My father is a resident of Woodmark and has been for two years. Woodmark is clean and very well taken care of. The rooms are spacious and inviting. The dining room is well staffed and the food is great. The nursing/care staff is wonderful. They ..."
READ MORE10101 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City, AZ, 85373
4.4
(36 reviews)
"The Palms at Sun City was recommended to us, and we are very happy. It's been absolutely great. The nursing staff is all friendly and efficient. The people are friendly, the food is good, and the place is clean. My sister is very happy there. It's no..."
READ MORE11315 W Peoria Ave, Youngtown, AZ, 85363
3.9
(31 reviews)
"My mom had moved into LifeStream at Youngtown a few weeks ago. The community is very family-oriented. She loves it there. She feels accepted and welcomed on day one. The staff is excellent. They go above and beyond in their service. The room is perf..."
READ MORE9574 W. Albert Ln, Peoria, AZ, 85382
5.0
(14 reviews)
"This is the finest facility I could ever want to care for my Mom. She lived there for more than 3 years before passing. The home is beautiful, clean, wheelchair accessible, and Effie and Igor are the kindest, most caring people I have ever known. Thr..."
READ MORE9632 W. Runion Dr., Peoria, AZ, 85382
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom is a resident at Ana & David. She is treated with respect and friendly care. She has a nice room (her own bedroom) she also has an easy chair and TV in her room if she wants to be alone. They have a large family room with a big screen TV. They h..."
READ MORE9257 W. Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ, 85382
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My mom is now at Arbor Ridge Senior Living. It's beautiful. They have very caring staff. They allowed her to take her dog with her, which is really helpful. They are very welcoming to families and visitors. They encourage them to have dinner and hang..."
READ MORE23221 North 121st Dr., Sun City, AZ, 85373
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I went to Arizuma Horizons Assisted Living. They're very nice people. It was a good place. The least thing that I liked least about it was that you have to wind around inside of this maze of streets to find it, and I would have to use my MapQuest stu..."
READ MORE20817 North 101st Lane, Peoria, AZ, 85382
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Horrible home. My friend suffered from no care. She went to the hospital with her nails dirty. She wasn't getting any care. Worker have on booty shorts. Always smoking. Please do not send your family there. ..."
READ MORE19303 N. New Tradition Road, Sun City West, AZ, 85375
4.7
(29 reviews)
"We visited The Heritage Tradition a couple of years ago. It was bright, welcoming, clean, and easy to get around in. The surroundings were beautiful. I liked that it was clean, bright, and cheerful. I would recommend it, but it was a little expensive..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Surprise and the rest of Arizona are regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). This department establishes the rules for these facilities and ensures compliance with scheduled and unscheduled facility visits. The ADHS also handles assisted living facility complaints from residents, caregivers and visitors.
According to Genworth’s 2022 Cost of Care Survey, Surprise assisted living costs average $3,975 per month. Arizona has an estimated cost of $4,000 per month, and the U.S. average is $4,500 monthly for assisted living expenses.
Surprise and Phoenix have the same estimated monthly assisted living cost of $3,975. Arizona’s monthly average cost for assisted living is only slightly higher at $4,000, and Tucson’s is $4,050. Both the U.S. and Prescott Valley have an estimated monthly assisted living cost of $4,500. Yuma’s monthly assisted living cost of $3,800 per month is lower than all these cities and the national average.
Surprise
$3,975
Arizona
$4,000
The United States
$4,500
Phoenix
$3,975
Prescott Valley
$4,500
Yuma
$3,800
Tucson
$4,050
Seniors in Surprise have other care options in addition to assisted living. Those who remain at home can access homemaker and home health aide services for an average cost of $5,958 monthly. Adult Day Health Care services cost $2,167 per month on average, and a semiprivate room at a nursing facility costs around $6,418 per month. For a private room at a nursing facility, seniors can expect to pay approximately $7,908.
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
The Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) features a sponsored program designed to provide care and services to seniors. Seniors living in assisted living homes in Surprise, AZ, are eligible to participate in this financial assistance program based on individual circumstances.
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.
Surprise has multiple free resources for seniors in assisted living. There are veteran’s services, county offices and other organizations geared toward helping seniors thrive. Examples of available services include meal programs, reduced-fare transportation, advocacy and legal assistance. There’s also a Surprise senior center with wellness programs and social activities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Area Agency on Aging, Region One | (602) 241-6118 | The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) provides a wealth of services and resources to Maricopa County seniors. There are legal assistance services, nutritional programs and referrals to other programs available. The AAA also has a Long-Term Ombudsman’s Office for senior advocacy and the 24-hour Senior HELP Line that’s reachable at (602) 247-4357. |
West Valley Veterans Success Center | (623) 222-1600 | Seniors can access help with benefits and get connected to many helpful resources through the West Valley Veterans Success Center, which is operated by the Surprise Veterans Resources Center. Some of the available services may include transportation services, advocacy services, crisis assistance and counseling for veterans and their families. |
Surprise AARP Office | (888) 687-2277 | The Surprise AARP location has local volunteer opportunities for seniors, along with safe-driver courses and educational webinars on a variety of senior-specific topics. There are also free tax services and resources for caregivers. |
Surprise Senior Center | (623) 222-1500 | Enriching activities are available at the Surprise Senior Center, which is run by the city’s Human Service & Community Vitality office. There’s a fitness center and SilverSneakers program, along with a hot lunch program and plenty of opportunities to socialize. |
Valley Metro | (602) 253-5000 | Valley Metro has routes throughout Surprise and Maricopa County. Seniors 65 and over are eligible for reduced fares on public transit, and transportation options include bus, rail, neighborhood circulator and shuttle services. |
Surprise 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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James
5
Review of Solana Senior Living
My wife is currently living at Solana Senior Living. What I like best by far about this place is there are only like seven people here, and they have two people day and night and weekends. If she...
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Pauline
5
Review of Matters of Senior Living
Matters of Senior Living was wonderful. My friend was there for six weeks and it was a beautiful place. Roslyn was the director and she was wonderful and very involved. The two ladies that work...
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Linda
5
Review of Vineyard Park of Surprise
Vineyard Park of Surprise was nice. The place was very beautiful. Colette was great. She was very nice and very thorough. She did a great job. The tour was good. The architecture of the whole...