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Senior living in Sun City, AZ

18 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
18
in Sun City
Licensed capacity
891
across all 18
Within 25 miles
1,144
of the center of Sun City
Senior LivingAssisted Living 16Home Care 2Nursing Homes 2Care Homes 11
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Senior living communities near Sun City

Counting neighboring towns, there are 1,144 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Sun City, 1,126 more than in Sun City itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Sun City

See all 1,144 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Sun City at a glance

Sun City has 18 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records. ZIP code 85373 has the most, 9 of the 18, and 4 ZIP codes have at least one. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (11 of 18 that report it).

By ZIP code

  • 853739
  • 853517
  • 853871
  • 853751
Senior living communities in Sun City by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer11
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents6
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior 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 senior 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 senior 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 Sun City

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 senior living in Sun City

How many senior living communities are in Sun City, AZ?

WeFoundCare lists 18 senior living communities in Sun City, AZ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Sun City there are 1,144.

How many residents can senior living communities in Sun City serve?

18 of the 18 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 891 residents.

Which Sun City ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

85373 (9), 85351 (7), 85387 (1). In all, 4 ZIP codes in Sun City have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Arizona?

The Arizona Department of Health Services licenses senior 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 Sun City?

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 senior living communities near Sun City?

Nearby cities with listings include Sun City West (8, 4.2 mi), El Mirage (5, 4.4 mi), Youngtown (9, 4.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Sun City

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 18 of 18 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Sun City (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. services1.arcgis.com/mpVYz37anSdrK4d8/arcgis/rest/services/AZLicensedFacilities/FeatureServer/12 Accessed .
  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.