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Situated just 12 miles northeast of the town of Prescott in Arizona’s scenic Yavapai County, Prescott Valley has a classic four-season climate with summers in the 80s, pleasant springs, autumns and regular dustings of snow during winter. Like Prescott, Prescott Valley is steeped in 19th-century mining history and has a vibrant downtown district with a distinctive Old West ambiance. Surrounded by the Prescott National Forest and a number of lakes, outdoor lovers are never lacking things to do in and around this city.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise approximately 25.6% of Prescott Valley’s overall population of slightly under 47,000 people. The median monthly cost of assisted living in Prescott Valley is $4,450, making it among the most expensive Arizona communities for retirees. However, the costs of individual assisted living facilities vary depending on where they’re located as well as the amenities and services they offer.
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The median cost of assisted living in Prescott Valley is $4,450, which is higher than the Arizona average of $3,900 and slightly higher than the national average of $4,300. Costs in surrounding states California, New Mexico and Colorado are higher than Arizona at $5,000, $4,050 and $4,575, respectively. Those in neighboring Utah and Nevada pay less at $3,400 and $3,595, respectively.
Prices of assisted living within the state of Arizona range from a low of $3,650 in Lake Havasu to a high of $4,875 in Flagstaff. Residents of Phoenix pay a monthly average of $3,700, while their counterparts in Tucson pay $4,075. Residents at the southern end of the state in Yuma and Sierra Vista pay $4,025 and $4,000, respectively.
Seniors aged 65 and over who qualify for Medicaid may be able to get help paying for some of the costs of assisted living through the Arizona Long Term Care System. This program is designed for those who need a nursing home level of care but want to remain in an assisted living facility or their own home.
Please see our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information on this program, including how to apply.
| Contact | Description | |
| Prescott Valley Area Agency on Aging | (928) 775-9993 | Operating under the umbrella of the Northern Arizona Council of Governments, the Prescott Valley Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with both direct and indirect services. Indirect services include referrals to local, state and federal resources designed to promote independence and high quality of life among older adults. Direct services include fall-prevention workshops, a variety of wellness programs, screenings and chronic disease management. |
| CASA Senior and Community Center | (928) 778-3747 | CASA Senior and Community Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Community lunches are served every weekday beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until 12:30 p.m. Activities include group outings to various local points of interest such as wineries, parks, shopping centers and museums. On-site classes on topics such as jewelry making, arts and crafts, fitness, computers and foreign languages are available as well as workshops on issues relevant to older adults such as how to identify scams aimed at defrauding seniors. CASA also has a thrift store and runs a food bank. |
| American Legion Post 6 | (928) 778-6628 | Those who have served in all branches of the U.S. military and have been honorably discharged can access services such as help filling out forms for service-based benefits, emergency financial assistance and opportunities to socialize with other military families by joining the American Legion. The children and grandchildren of members may be eligible to receive scholarships from this organization as well. |
| Prescott Dial-a-Ride | (928) 776-7433 | Those in need of door-to-door transportation can access customized services through Prescott Transit’s Dial-a-Ride program. All drives hold certifications in basic life support and vehicles are equipped with features designed to promote ease-of-use for those with impaired mobility. |
| Senior Connection | (928) 778-3747 | Prescott seniors can access information about local resources from the Senior Connection’s online directory. The organization also publishes a newsletter and hosts the biannual Senior & Caregiver Conference and Expo. |
Assisted living facilities operating within Arizona must comply with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Arizona’s Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing oversees long-term care facilities to ensure compliance. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information on these laws and regulations.
