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The Auberge at Peoria
13391 North 94th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381
The Auberge at Peoria is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering a...
Vista del Rio
13619 North 94th Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381
Vista del Rio provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a quiet campus in the heart of Peoria, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Phoenix, we offer a peaceful environment with access to all the convenience of a major metropolitan area. We're just...
Casa Del Rio
12751 N Plaza del Rio Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85381
Experience the best of both worlds at Casa del Rio, an established independent living community that recently completed a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION. We offer newly appointed, luxurious one and two bedroom apartment homes with innovative amenities, unlimited, restaurant style dining, an...
The Woodmark at Sun City
17207 North Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, AZ 85373
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
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The Palms at Sun City
10101 W Palmeras Dr, Sun City, AZ 85373
Situated in the heart of Sun City, just one block north of Bell Road and one block west of 99th Avenue, The Palms at Sun City is a vibrant community designed to help our seniors enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting resort style residence...
Brookdale Peoria
8989 West Greenbrian Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382
Embrace These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
The Montecito
17271 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
6735 W Golden Ln, Peoria, AZ 85345
Garden Ridge
18170 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
The Amethyst Gardens offers a plethora of activities that range from daily exercise classes and pool activities to mall shopping, casino day trips, and cultural events. Join us for bingo, bridge, or live musical entertainment in our spacious, formal great room. The Amethyst Garden's mission is to...
Arbor Ridge
9257 West Union Hills, Peoria, AZ 85382
Located in the heart of Peoria with proximity to the Center for the Performing Arts, Amethyst Senior Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With beautifully landscaped grounds and stunning Spanish-style architecture, this peaceful and picturesque community is an...
Palos Verdes Senior Living
18441 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
Avanti Senior Living at Peoria
26650 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85382
Avanti Living at Peoria embraces a holistic view of senior living to empower residents to move forward in life with confidence. For that purpose, you’ll find Avanti’s state-of-the-art care, services and programming to be liberating, invigorating and full of boundless opportunities for growth,...
Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort
20025 N 81st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Arrowhead Valley offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Arrowhead Valley's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead
17200 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Welcome to Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Glendale, Arizona, that embraces individuality, encourages independence, and provides the care you need to live the life you want. Enjoy thoughtfully-designed living spaces, delicious meals served...
Inspira Arrowhead
20240 N 78th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state of the art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy and a future...
Westgate Village
8847 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West
18626 North Spanish Garden Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West boasts a resort-style setting surrounded by golf courses in Sun City West, where our residents enjoy easy access to community centers, pools and sports courts. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
Glencroft
8611 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302
Glencroft is an assisted living community located in the city of Glendale, Arizona in the county of Maricopa. Glendale is a city that is absolutely filled with both natural and architectural beauty. Glendale homes magnify the natural beauty of the desert landscape that surrounds the area. Nearby...
Sun City West Assisted Living & Memory Care
13810 W Sandridge Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch
5861 West Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
Learn More About Independent Living in Sun City, AZ
Originally designed in 1960 as a seniors-only suburb, Sun City has continued to thrive as an oasis for active retirees to spend their golden years. Residents have all conveniences and necessities immediately available to them within Sun City’s limits, such as unique shopping and dining, healthcare facilities, community parks, and more.
Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Sun City are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Sun City retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
Cost of Independent Living in Sun City, AZ
The median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,200 in Sun City and $2,300 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Arizona is around $2,300.
Learn More About Sun City, AZ
Cost of Living
The total household expenses associated with living in Sun City are rated 43 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
Income and Housing
Local Hospitals
The top hospitals that service Sun City include:
- Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 520+
- Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
- Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
- Bed count: 390+
- Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery
Weather and Climate
Sun City’s climate is classified as a hot desert, meaning hot, dry summers and mild winters with very little precipitation throughout the year. The average humidity level is 31%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 44%.
Seasonal Temperatures
Air Quality
- Relative Air Quality Index: 161
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
- Average Annual Precipitation: 9″
Demographics and Values
Population Statistics
Race & Ethnicity
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
- Non-discrimination laws in Glendale: 0/30
- Overall inclusivity: 62/100
2016 Presidential Election Results for Maricopa County
Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Sun City include:
- West Valley Art Museum
- Del Webb Sun Cities Museum
Outdoor attractions in Sun City:
- Rio Vista Community Park, Surprise Community Park, Pioneer Community Park
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park
- Garden Club of Sun City
- Wildlife World Zoo
Sun City’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
- Ghostlight Theatre
- Sun City Arts and Crafts Festival
- Sun City Promenade, Sun Shadow Square Plaza, Thunderbird Plaza Shopping Center
Transportation
Sun Cities Area Transit operates bus routes throughout the city and offers wheelchair-friendly transportation for residents. Ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Sun City.
Paradise Living Centers - Central Phoenix, Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community and The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale are the top rated independent living facilities near Sun City, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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