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Fountain Hills is a scenic suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, with a population of slightly under 24,000 residents. Approximately 36.4% of the population in Fountain Hills is aged 65 and over. Summers in Fountain Hills are hot, but winters are mild and pleasant, and the area enjoys significantly more sunny days per year than the national average. Although the cost of living in Fountain Hills is higher than both the national and Arizona average, seniors pay less for health care. Arizona also offers a tax-friendly environment for seniors with no tax on Social Security and no estate or inheritance taxes. The average cost of assisted living in Fountain City is $3,975 per month, which is lower than both the national and Arizona average.
Assisted living provides a supportive environment when seniors can access necessary basic services and retain as much of their independence as possible. Typical services include help with personal care, laundry, linens, housekeeping and meals.
This guide provides an introduction to assisted living in Fountain Hills, including cost comparisons and a list of relevant resources.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Arizona. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Residents of assisted living communities in Fountain City pay a monthly average of $3,975 although this can vary depending on services, amenities and location.
At an average of $3,975 per month, assisted living in Fountain Hills is slightly less than the Arizona average of $4,000 and several hundred dollars less than the U.S. average of $4,500.
The average monthly cost of assisted living throughout Arizona ranges from a low of $3,800 in Yuma at the southern end of the state to a high of $5,000 in Flagstaff in northern Arizona. Those in the resort community of Lake Havasu near the Nevada border pay a monthly average of $4,700 per month for assisted living, while their counterparts in Sierra Vista pay an average of $4,150. Central Arizona residents in Prescott pay $4,500, while those in the state’s second-largest city, Tucson, pay an average of $4,050.
Note:Data for Fountain Hills was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Phoenix, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Arizona.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Area Agency on Aging Region One | (602) 264-4357 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Fountain Hills and other Maricopa County communities, this office helps those aged 60 and over, their families and their caregivers find relevant resources designed to promote a good quality of life among seniors. Besides referrals to local, state and federal resources, the agency also provides a number of direct services. These services include diabetes and pre-diabetes information, healthy living classes, balance-improvement workshops, case management and health insurance counseling. The agency publishes a comprehensive Senior Resource Guide that’s free to download, and it maintains a 24-hour Senior Helpline. |
| Fountain Hills Community Center | (480) 816-5200 | Fountain Hills Community Center offers a wide range of activities and classes for mature adults. Classes include technology, art, languages and writing. Fountain Hills residents and guests can join others to watch a movie at designated times and play table tennis, cards and board games. They can also bring their musical instrument to participate in a jam session or keep in shape by signing up for a fitness class. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 600-2722 | Seniors living in assisted living facilities and other long-term care environments can reach out to the Long Term Care Ombudsman if they have complaints or concerns about the care they receive in these facilities. One of the goals of this program is to protect all legal rights of those in long-term care. All services provided by this program are completely confidential and free of charge. |
| Arizona Department of Veterans Services | (602) 255-3373 | Those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with honorable or general discharges, and their immediate families, can get help applying for service-based benefits from the Arizona Department of Veterans Services. The agency also helps those who have been denied benefits file appeals. Veterans who have service-based, temporary financial difficulties may be able to get assistance from the Arizona Military Family Relief Fund. |
| Give a Lift | (480) 816-5107 | Fountain Hill Seniors can contact Give a Lift if they need a ride to medical offices, pharmacies, supermarkets and other local destinations. This program is completely volunteer-based and matches seniors in need of essential transportation with volunteer drivers. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Fountain Hills area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
