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With those aged 65 and over comprising 38.8% of Prescott’s population of approximately 46,000 citizens, it’s obvious that the city is a desirable retirement destination. Although Prescott has a higher cost of living than the state and U.S. averages, Arizona seniors enjoy a fairly tax-friendly fiscal landscape, with no state tax on Social Security benefits and no inheritance or estate taxes. Assisted living in Prescott averages $4,500 per month, which is the same as the national average.
Assisted living is a long-term care option designed for those who can no longer live alone but don’t require the type of 24-hour clinical care provided in nursing home settings. Typical services offered by assisted living communities include housekeeping, meal preparation, and basic personal care such as help with bathing, dressing and grooming.
This guide provides an introduction to assisted living in Prescott. Included are cost comparisons to other Arizona communities and a list of resources designed to promote independence and a good quality of life among senior citizens.
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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.
At an average of $4,500 per month, assisted living in Prescott is $500 higher than the overall average for Arizona of $4,000. However, the city’s costs are on par with the national average of $4,500.
The average costs of assisted living facilities within Arizona range from a low of $3,800 in the southwestern corner of the state in Yuma to a high of $5,000 in Northern Arizona’s largest city, Flagstaff. At the southern end of the state, Tucson residents pay an average of $4,050 per month for assisted living, while their counterparts in Arizona’s southeastern corner in Sierra Vista pay an average of $4,150. Other average costs around the state include $3,975 in Arizona’s largest metro and state capital, Phoenix, and $4,700 in the resort community of Lake Havasu City in the northwestern part of the state.
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 |
| Northern Arizona Council of Governments | (877) 521-3100 | Residents of Prescott and other communities in Northern Arizona who are aged 60 and over can receive direct and indirect services from the Northern Arizona Council of Governments. Direct services include case management, health screenings, Medicare and Medicaid counseling, and workshops on slip-and-fall prevention and chronic disease and pain management. This agency also administers the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which protects the legal rights of those living in long-term care environments, including assisted living facilities. Indirect services include information and referrals regarding relevant local, state and federal resources designed for seniors. |
| Adult Center of Prescott, Inc. | (928) 778-3000 | Prescott seniors can access a variety of activities and programs at The Adult Center of Prescott. Activities include yoga, line dancing, bingo, bridge, Zumba, tai chi and canasta. Seniors can also join their peers for a hot, nutritious meal, participate in a Social Security workshop or simply grab a cup of coffee or tea and relax while visiting with others. The center operates Monday through Thursday and publishes a newsletter each month with information on events and activities. |
| American Legion Post 6 | (928) 778-6628 | Those with general or honorable discharges from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, their dependents and survivors can get help with the application process for all service-based benefits. The American Legion also provides emergency financial assistance to eligible veterans and their families. Those seeking positive ways to engage with their community will find plenty of opportunities for socializing and volunteering at the American Legion. |
| Senior Connection | (928) 778-3747 | Senior Connection is a free service for seniors, their families and caregivers in Prescott and surrounding communities. The organization maintains an online directory of resources for seniors and caregivers, publishes a monthly newsletter, hosts a biannual Senior & Caregiver Conference and Expo, and has a Speakers Bureau where local experts give presentations on age-related issues such as common scams targeting older persons, hearing loss treatment options and choosing the right long-term care facility. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Prescott 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.
