1 Assisted Living Facility in Wickenburg, AZ
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1 Assisted Living Facility in Wickenburg, AZ
My Father's Retirement Ranch
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wickenburg
Wickenburg, one of the oldest places in Arizona, celebrates its heritage as a Wild West town, even in its approach to aging. The one assisted living facility in Wickenburg centers its amenities around the Southwestern heritage, giving residents and others the chance to thrive in an authentic Western environment. Besides this assisted living community, there are 65 in Surprise to the southeast.
Assisted living facilities provide residential options for people who want to live independently but may need housekeeping and personal services periodically. In Arizona, the Department of Health Services licenses and oversees these facilities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wickenburg
- When Wickenburg seniors want to enjoy the arts, they head to Sun City West’s Del E. Webb’s Center for the Performing Arts, which offers world-class entertainment for the public. It also operates a dude ranch in the Wickenburg area for performing artists to develop new performances, and residents of the Wickenburg area can attend rehearsals as part of the outreach program.
- Anyone over 60 years old in Wickenburg can take the Freedom Express, a van service that operates in Wickenburg on a user fee basis. Residents can use private taxi services, shuttles or the transportation services available from the assisted living facility.
- Because Wickenburg's altitude is 2,057 feet and higher, it has cooler temperatures than Phoenix and receives more rain, which can come from monsoon storm deluges. Winter snowfall is rare, but it does happen. Summer high temperatures are in the low 100s and drop to the 60s and 70s during the winter.
- Wickenburg's cost of living stands at 118, higher than Arizona's at 112 and the United States overall at 100. Housing and transportation costs account for the higher index, while food costs are lower.
- The index for violent crime in Wickenburg is 15.1 compared to 31.1 for the United States as a whole. Property crimes occur more often, with an index of 36.1 compared to 38.1 for the nation.
- The Wickenburg area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Wickenburg Community Hospital, in the event of a medical emergency or illness.
Paying for Assisted Living in Wickenburg
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Arizona
Assisted Living costs in Wickenburg start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Wickenburg and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wickenburg
The state of Arizona does not provide financial assistance to seniors for the costs associated with assisted living but does offer Medicare/Medicaid for those who qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
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
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Wickenburg
Wickenburg and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wickenburg, please visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wickenburg
Wickenburg-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.
Other Options in Wickenburg, AZ
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Wickenburg
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Review of My Father's Retirement Ranch
My mom was more on her own at My Father's Retirement Ranch. It was more like a retirement home or independent living. Compared to others, the places where they live are larger. It's a very nice apa... Read more
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Review of My Father's Retirement Ranch
I'm a friend of a resident at My Fathers Retirement Ranch this place is amazing the residents is well taking care of the food is excellent the rooms are beautiful and very clean the Staff is amazin... Read more
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Review of My Father's Retirement Ranch
At My Father's Retirement Ranch, there are six or seven apartments to one strip of building. Everything is on the ground level, and there's an outside porch that looks out onto the meadow. My dad i... Read more
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