Sandstone of Tucson
2900 EAST MILBER STREET, Tucson, AZ, 85714
"Sandstone of Tucson is a skilled nursing facility located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Our goal is to provide you or your loved one with nothing..."
READ MORETucson, Arizona, is a charming city with a population of 548,073, and about 14.3% of residents are over the age of 65. The city has no tax on Social Security benefits, and it’s home to a number of medical facilities and drug stores, making this an attractive place for seniors to retire. Seniors in Tucson have access to Northwest Medical Center-Tucson, which is ranked as high-performing in five procedures by US News. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the cost of nursing home care is less in Tucson than the average American city, at a median cost of $6,565 for a semiprivate room.
Nursing home care is best-suited to seniors who require constant medical supervision and a high level of care. This type of care is often more expensive than other senior care options due to the large number of staff required to provide this level of care. Family members may want to look at other care options, such as assisted living or home health care if around-the-clock medical care isn’t required.
This guide covers the costs of different care levels in Tucson and some of the senior resources available.
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2900 EAST MILBER STREET, Tucson, AZ, 85714
"Sandstone of Tucson is a skilled nursing facility located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Our goal is to provide you or your loved one with nothing..."
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The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Tucson is $6,565 for a semiprivate room and $7,604 for a private room.
Using the average monthly costs for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, the city of Tucson costs about $1,000 less than the prices in the average American city. However, the city of Tucson is similar to the state average in Arizona of $6,844.
Nursing home care in Phoenix is much more expensive than in Tucson, at $9,247 per month. Additionally, care in Tucson is cheaper than neighboring cities just across Arizona’s borders. In San Diego, CA, seniors pay $10,722 per month for 24/7 medical care, and those in Albuquerque, NM, and Las Vegas, NV, pay a little less at $8,330 and $9,155, respectively.
Tucson
$6,565
Arizona
$6,844
The United States
$7,756
Phoenix
$9,247
San Diego, CA
$10,722
Albuquerque, NM
$8,330
Las Vegas, NV
$9,155
Family members may want to consider other types of senior care if constant medical supervision is not required for their loved one. The cheapest option available in Tucson is adult day health care at $1,842 per month. Assisted living costs an average of $4,075 per month. Home health aide and homemaker services both cost an average of $5,053 per month. The most expensive option is nursing home care at an average cost of $6,565 for a semiprivate room and $7,604 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$4,075
Home health care
$5,053
Home care
$5,053
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,565
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
There are many resources available to the senior community in Tucson, and some may help seniors stay in their homes for a longer period of time, delaying a costly transition to nursing home care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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PCOA | (520) 790-7262 | The Pima Council on Aging provides a number of services to assist seniors in the Tucson area. Some of the services offered include legal assistance, Medicare assistance, caregiver support, health management and a nutrition program. There’s no charge for any of the services provided by the council. Seniors need to be 60 years or older to be eligible for the programs. Some of the programs are specifically for homebound seniors or low-income seniors. |
Meals on Wheels | (520) 790-7262 | The PCOA operates the Meals on Wheels program in Tucson. The program delivers one meal a day to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves and have no assistance at home. There’s no charge for the meals, but a donation is suggested. Those who cannot afford the donation still receive a meal. The meals are delivered hot at noon each day from Monday to Friday by volunteer drivers. |
Senior Centers | (520) 791-4865 | The city of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department runs a number of senior centers located throughout the city. There’s no charge for attending the activities or meals at these centers. Free transport can be arranged for those who are unable to drive. Activities offered include fitness classes, arts and crafts, computer classes, educational lectures and field trips. Lunch is served each day for seniors taking part in activities. |
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