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Assisted Living in Arizona at a Glance
Patriot Angels partners in Arizona are concentrated in Mesa, Scottsdale and Tucson, with 20 cities in total.
Arizona Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Arizona median for assisted living is $6,250 a month ($75,000 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 1% above the national median of $6,200. For a Arizona veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $2,405 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Arizona median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,250 | $6,200 | 62% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $7,245 | $6,673 | 53% |
| Adult day care | $2,058 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,365 | $9,581 | 46% |
| Nursing home, private room | $11,437 | $10,798 | 34% |
Statewide medians for Arizona from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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At the Arizona median of $6,250 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 62% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Arizona veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
452,729 Arizona Veterans and Their Families
Arizona is home to 452,729 veterans, 237,414 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Arizona wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Arizona
Patriot Angels works with 56 Arizona assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 9 | 7 |
| Scottsdale | 7 | 5 |
| Tucson | 6 | 2 |
| Chandler | 5 | 2 |
| Phoenix | 5 | 3 |
| Gilbert | 3 | 2 |
| Peoria | 3 | 3 |
| Surprise | 3 | 1 |
Operators with the most Arizona partner locations: Brookdale (15), Cogir Senior Living (9), SRG Senior Living (7).
Featured Arizona Partners
How Arizona Licenses Assisted Living
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing (ADHS) licenses assisted living facilities in Arizona. License categories in Arizona:
- Assisted Living Center (11 or more residents)
- Assisted Living Home (10 or fewer residents)
- Service levels: supervisory, personal, and directed care
What it means for your family: Residents with dementia who cannot direct their own care must be served under a directed care services license. 35 of our 56 Arizona partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Arizona community, check its record in the ADHS licensing page.
Arizona Programs That Help Pay for Assisted Living
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
ALTCS can pay for care services in assisted living, but not room and board.
Aid & Attendance in Arizona
The benefit is paid to the Arizona veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Arizona home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Arizona. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Arizona City
20 Arizona cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Arizona Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Arizona?
The Arizona statewide median is $6,250 a month, or $75,000 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Arizona?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Arizona assisted living bill, about 62% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Arizona?
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing.
Does Arizona Medicaid cover assisted living?
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS): ALTCS can pay for care services in assisted living, but not room and board.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Arizona?
56 assisted living partners in 20 cities, and 35 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Arizona and every other state, see the national guide.
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