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Marana residents enjoy 350 days of year-round sunshine that make outdoor recreational activities like golfing, walking and enjoying the area’s natural scenic attractions more comfortable and pleasurable. Over 20% of the town’s population of 51,000 is aged 65 and over. Seniors living in Marana have easy access to many nearby medical facilities, including Carondelet Marana Hospital for emergency care and the highly regarded Northwest Medical Center in nearby Tucson. A wide variety of shops and restaurants are conveniently located in the heart of Marana and make it attractive to seniors who wish to spend some of their leisure time in town.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Marana is $4,075 although actual prices may vary depending on the exact location, amenities and services offered.
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Average assisted living costs in Marana, at $4,075, are $175 more costly than the state average of $3,900. When compared to the national average at $4,300, Marana is more affordable by $225. Marana’s assisted living costs are similar to New Mexico’s. Assisted living communities in Colorado and California, however, are more expensive than those in Marana by $480 and $925 per month, while costs in Utah at $3,400 and Nevada at $3,595 are a bit more affordable.
Assisted living in other Arizona cities, such as Prescott Valley ($4,450) and Flagstaff ($4,875), are higher than Marana. Nearby Yuma and Sierra Vista are on par with local costs, while some cities offer more affordable rates, such as Phoenix ($3,700) and Lake Havasu ($3,650).
Note: Data for Marana was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tucson, was used instead.
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is the state’s Medicaid program. It oversees the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), which pays for a certain amount of community-based services in a variety of care settings, including assisted living communities.
Learn more about the ALTCS, the eligibility requirements, asset limits and the application process at our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Pima Council on Aging | (520) 790-7262 | The Pima Council on Aging directs seniors to a variety of free or low-cost community resources in the Marana area and throughout Pima County. Some listed programs include grocery delivery services, community lunch programs, church resources and accessible or volunteer transportation services. Through the PCOA, seniors can also access legal services and a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to help residents of assisted living facilities resolve complaints and gain needed services. |
| Marana Senior Center | (520) 382-3485 | For a low annual or quarterly fee, seniors can access a variety of services and activities at the Marana Senior Program Center. Exercise classes, a fitness room, computer lab, games, crafts and parties are offered on weekdays. |
| 2-1-1 Arizona | 211 | This Pima County organization guides seniors to the programs and services they need within Pima County. Area senior centers, congregate meal programs, meal delivery programs and food banks are included. For seniors requiring help with health care needs, information about Medicare, Medicaid and other federal- and state-funded resources is available. |
| Interfaith Community Services | (520) 297-6049 | The programs offered by this social services network include weekday deliveries of healthy meals, access to a food bank, transportation, shopping, friendly visits, reassurance phone calls and health advocacy services. Also available are tax preparation services, community health outreach programs to address mental health issues among the elderly and Gifts of Love, which provides low-income individuals and families with holiday gifts. |
| Pima County Senior Wellness | (520) 724-2850 | Located in nearby Tucson at various locations, the Pima County Health Department offers seniors blood pressure screenings and health education information at no cost. |
Marana’s assisted living communities must comply with certain state laws and regulations that all Arizona assisted living communities must follow. The Arizona Department of Health Services licenses and regulates assisted living facilities within the state.
Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
