156 Assisted Living Facilities near Youngtown, AZ

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Youngtown

• The desert climate in sunny Youngtown is characterized by warm winters and hot summers with an average high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in July. The town has a high Sperling comfort index of 86, which surpasses the national average of 54.

• The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area is among the top 50 most polluted cities in three different air quality categories determined by the American Lung Association. This may be an important consideration for seniors with respiratory health concerns.

• Youngtown’s overall cost of living is 12 percent lower than the U.S. average, and Arizona doesn’t tax social security income, groceries and prescription drugs. This helps augment the assisted living budget of seniors.

• Valley Metro has a local bus route that covers Youngtown with several stops at Peoria Avenue and offers reduced fares for riders 65+ as well as paratransit services. This allows seniors to access connecting bus lines around the greater Phoenix area. The Sun Cities Area Transit (SCAT) Dial-A-Ride program also serves Youngtown seniors.

• While there are plenty of attractions in its surrounding areas for seniors to experience, the town of Youngtown also gives importance to arts and culture. The Youngtown Arts Commission sponsors local art events, and seniors can join community clubs on crafting, oil and watercolor painting, wood carving and other enrichment activities.

• The Youngtown area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in neighboring Sun City.