South Mountain Assisted Living
6420 SOUTH 22ND STREET, Phoenix, AZ, 85040
A suburb of Phoenix, Tempe has been named one of the best places to retire in America due to its diversity, pleasant weather and range of health and fitness services. Tempe is home to just under 200,000 people and has a below-average senior population of 10.2%. The city has a variety of high-quality options for health care at a cost more affordable than the national average. Tempe is a very walkable city and has many social and recreational services available to older adults.
The city also has a wide range of assisted living facilities, from small, home-like communities to sprawling retirement resorts. These communities are staffed 24/7 and offer round-the-clock personal care, mobility assistance, medication management and emergency response services. In addition, they generally offer enriching activities designed to promote physical, emotional and mental fitness of residents. This type of care costs $3,700 per month, on average, which is less than state and national medians.
Those considering assisted living for themselves or a family member in Tempe can use the following guide to learn more about the other types of care and their costs, the benefits and drawbacks of the city, and the available resources.
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READ MOREIn Tempe and throughout the state, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. This organization upholds the rights and welfare of residents of long-term care homes through legislation and regular inspection.
Seniors in Tempe pay around $3,700 per month for assisted living, although actual costs vary by location. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020, assisted living here is more affordable than the state average of $3,900 as well as the national average of $4,300.
At $3,700, the Tempe region has some of Arizona’s most affordable assisted living prices. Only Lake Havasu City is more affordable, at $3,650. Tucson is a little more expensive, at $4,075 per month. Central city Prescott Valley averages $4,450. Flagstaff has the highest assisted living prices in the state, averaging $4,875.
Tempe
$3,700
Arizona
$3,900
The United States
$4,300
Lake Havasu City
$3,650
Tucson
$4,075
Prescott Valley
$4,450
Flagstaff
$4,875
Assisted living is one of the most affordable types of long-term care available to Tempe’s seniors. Only adult day health care is more affordable, at a monthly cost of $867. For homemaker services, seniors and their families can expect to pay around $5,148. Home health aides are a little more expensive, at $5,243. Nursing homes offer a higher level of care at a higher price, with a semiprivate room costing around $9,247 and a private room $10,646.
Home care
$5,148
Home health care
$5,243
Adult day health care
$867
Assisted living
$3,700
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,247
Nursing home (private room)
$10,646
Low-income seniors residing in Tempe have access to three programs that could help pay for assisted living, including Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services, Supplemental Security Income and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which is Arizona’s Medicaid program.Â
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.
Tempe has various charities and governmental organizations that offer supportive services to seniors, some of which may be of use to those considering a transition to long-term care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Area Agency on Aging Region One | (602) 264-4357 | Serving older adults throughout Maricopa County, this Area Agency on Aging offers information and advocacy to seniors ages 60 and up. Social workers can help seniors learn about their long-term care options and apply for financial aid. This agency also has resources for victims of adult abuse, including Adult Protective Services and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which helps residents of assisted living communities resolve concerns about their care. It also offers healthy living classes designed to promote strength, balance and wellness in aging adults. |
Tempe Community Action Agency | (480) 422-8922 | This agency runs several beneficial programs for older adults. These include two senior centers in the city as well as a free senior transportation program. This nonprofit’s Financial Success Center can help seniors with budget planning, credit counseling and emergency income support. |
Community Legal Services | (602)258-3434 | Seniors and low-income adults can access advice and representation for legal issues here. On a pro-bono basis, attorneys with this agency can help seniors resolve tax issues with the IRS and access health care and public benefits. This organization also runs a resource center with self-help information and forms. |
Tempe-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
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