How Much Does Assisted Living Cost in Tucson?

Why prices vary so much

Every Tucson group home and assisted living community sets its own rates. Costs vary by provider, services and location. Use these questions to compare quotes. 1

Ask about:

• Level of care. Which services are included, and which change the price?
• Room type. How do shared-room, private-room and apartment quotes compare?
• Billing model. Is care bundled or charged separately? Ask either size of home for an itemized total.
• Location. Compare actual quotes across Tucson-area neighborhoods rather than assuming one area is more expensive.

For national, Arizona and local median costs, see the CareScout Cost of Care Survey and check the survey year. Survey medians are planning benchmarks, not a quote for a specific Tucson home. 1 Always get a written quote from each home.

What's usually included

Assisted living commonly offers meals, housekeeping and help with daily activities, but what is included in the base rate varies. Ask specifically about laundry, medication services, incontinence supplies, transportation, salon services and move-in or community fees. Get the inclusions and exclusions in writing. 3

How to compare quotes fairly

1. Ask each home to price the same care needs in writing.
2. Ask how and when prices go up — yearly, or when care needs change.
3. Ask what notice is required to move out and whether fees are refundable.
4. Compare total monthly cost, not just base rent.

Group homes can be good value

A small home is worth comparing, but size alone does not establish price, all-inclusive billing or how much individual attention a resident receives. Compare written totals, staffing on each shift and the needs of other residents. Compare options on our Tucson group homes and assisted living pages.

Help paying

Read Paying for Assisted Living in Arizona: ALTCS, Private Pay and VA Benefits.