Safford Retirement Communities
We want to extend a welcome to the Assisted Senior Living page for Safford, Arizona. We hope you find the resources and information you need to make an informed decision about Safford assisted living facilities or other available senior care options.
With a very pleasant high desert temperate climate, Safford, Arizona, may prove to be an ideal location for seniors searching for an assisted living facility. This location offers 9 assisted living facilities as well as skilled nursing and hospice care. Based on Safford’s population of about 9,500 people, a search of surrounding areas may be required to locate more assisted living facilities.
This small community could be an ideal choice for retirees because it has a below average cost of living score. Health care is available locally at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center as well as three other medical centers within sixty miles. Often seniors enter assisted living as a transition from medical care in a hospital or a skilled nursing facility, and their stay can be either for long-term or short-term care.
In a recent survey by Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility is $3280. The cost of a private room in a nursing facility is $6357 per month.
While typical assisted living residents do not require the intensive care of a skilled nursing facility, they often enjoy companionship and scheduled social activities. Many senior residents are quite active and look for opportunities to see local attractions. In Safford, residents can choose to visit the Mount Graham International Observatory, an observatory in the middle of nature; the Black Hills Rockhound Area, a place to look for minerals; Roper Lake State Park, a beautiful park with two lakes; and Kachina Mineral Springs Spa.
Discovery Park, a unique educational destination is also available. A local library offers books and media, and for shopping, there is a local Wal-Mart.
You may begin a search for a Safford assisted living facility on this page immediately by using the advanced search feature. Just enter in an address or a zip code in order to receive a list of the closest facilities. You have the option of getting a map and resident reviews also.
We ask that after you select a facility and get settled in, please write a review and share your experiences with others who may be looking for care in the Safford area.