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Assisted living in Carefree, AZ

3 state-licensed assisted living communities, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living communities
3
in Carefree
Licensed capacity
124
across all 3
Adults 65+
1,817
Census estimate for Carefree
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
68.2
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
752
of the center of Carefree
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Source: Arizona ADHS, State Licensed Residential Facilities, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Carefree (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Carefree

Counting neighboring towns, there are 752 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Carefree, 749 more than in Carefree itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Carefree

See all 752 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Carefree at a glance

Our directory lists 3 assisted living communities with an address in Carefree, based on Arizona ADHS records. 2 of the 3 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer2
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Arizona

In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Arizona Department of Health Services about a licensed community, or the Arizona long-term care ombudsman at (602) 542-64542.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Arizona

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Arizona Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Arizona Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Arizona Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (602-255-3373).7
Medicare counseling
Arizona’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-432-4040.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Carefree

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Maricopa County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Maricopa County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 1 Area Agency on Aging2

    (602)264-2255

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Maricopa County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Arizona Adult Protective Services

    877-767-2385

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-432-4040

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Arizona Department of Veterans Services7

    602-255-3373

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Arizona Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Arizona.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Carefree

How many assisted living communities are in Carefree, AZ?

WeFoundCare lists 3 assisted living communities in Carefree, AZ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Carefree there are 752.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Carefree serve?

3 of the 3 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 124 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,817 adults age 65 and older live in Carefree.

Who licenses assisted living in Arizona?

The Arizona Department of Health Services licenses assisted living in Arizona. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Carefree?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Maricopa County, call (602)264-2255. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Arizona Adult Protective Services at 877-767-2385.

Are there assisted living communities near Carefree?

Nearby cities with listings include Cave Creek (2, 4.1 mi), Scottsdale (170, 10.1 mi), Anthem (9, 12.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Carefree

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Arizona ADHS (State Licensed Residential Facilities), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Carefree (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 3 of 3 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Carefree (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Arizona Department of Health Services: State Licensed Residential Facilities. services1.arcgis.com/mpVYz37anSdrK4d8/arcgis/rest/services/AZLicensedFacilities/FeatureServer/12 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.