The average cost of assisted living in Yuma is $2,531 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,346.
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Located in the southwestern corner of Arizona in Yuma County, the city of Yuma is home to over 93,000 people — 14 percent seniors age 65 and over. Those who are no longer independent and in need of help with activities of daily living can choose from ten assisted living facilities in Yuma.
Assisted living facilities in Yuma, AZ, come under the purview of the Arizona Department of Health Services, and they are divided further into supervisory care services, personal care services and direct care services. Residents receive help with the activities of daily living and enjoy social opportunities in spacious common areas.
Yuma weather is mainly sunny, with monthly highs of 95 in July and monthly lows of 57 in December.
The air quality index in Yuma is 15 percent better than the rest of the country, and pollution is 22 percent above the national average. The American Lung Association give Yuma a C for particle pollutants that contribute to lung cancer, so seniors with respiratory illnesses may want to consider assisted living facilities in another area.
The cost of living in Yuma, AZ, is on par with the national average. Specifically, the cost of living index is 92, which is 6 percent lower than the state average and 8 percent under the U.S. average.
Arizona doesn't tax Social Security retirement benefits. The state does tax some retirement income, such as distributions from an IRA or a 401(k). Arizona’s property taxes are low but sales taxes are high. The Yuma, Arizona, sales tax is 8.41 percent, 5.6 percent of that is state sales tax and 2.81 percent goes to Yuma local sales taxes. The local sales tax includes a 1.11 percent county sales tax and a 1.7 percent city sales tax.
The overall crime rate in Yuma is 76 percent higher above the national average, and Yuma is safer than just 8 percent of metro areas in the country. This is something seniors should consider if they plan to enjoy outings with friends.
Seniors enjoy discounted transportation when they get the YCAT Discount ID Card, which lets them buy a discounted 31-Day YCATPass or 10-Ride YCATPass as well.
Assisted Living costs in Yuma start around $2,531 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Yuma and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Seniors who want to reside in an assisted living facility may be able to offset costs through the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS). Visit them online to apply for a financial assistance program.
Yuma and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Yuma, please visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page.
Yuma-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arizona page for more information about these laws.