The Forum at Desert Harbor sits on 10.5 acres by Desert Harbor Lake, so you've got peaceful water views and places to walk, watch the ducks, or even take a pontoon boat ride if you want, and there's a park, gardens, and walking paths for stretching your legs when the weather's nice, and inside it's equipped with many comfortable gathering spaces including a library, card room, chapel, fitness center, and activity studio which makes it easy to meet neighbors or take time for yourself. The community gives seniors choices between independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care, and the care levels can change over time if you need more help as you age, with staff on-site 24 hours a day and nursing staff to handle emergencies, medication, or help with daily routines like blood sugar checks or incontinence if you can manage it yourself. There are a number of different apartment styles like studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private options, and some have kitchenettes or full kitchens, while meals are served in a dining room with options for one, two, or three meals per day, and there's also a MyChoice Dining Program so people can pick what works best for them, or have a complimentary breakfast if that's what you need. Residents often gather for restaurant-style meals, but if you'd rather eat with family or celebrate something, there's a private dining room, and the menu can fit special diets, including diabetic needs.
The grounds feature a pool, a hot tub, fire pits, a gazebo for shade, and a dog park, and you'll find outdoor spaces to sit and enjoy the Arizona sunshine or watch the lake. Indoors, there are spaces where people gather for movie nights, card games, or social hours, plus movie theater, bar, and a beauty salon/barbershop, so it's easy to keep up with friends or just relax with something light and familiar, and there's also satellite TV, internet, and basic cable included. The calendar stays full with fitness classes, exercise programs, happy hours, music, outings to the theater, shopping trips, devotional services both onsite and offsite, group trips, clubs started by residents, and volunteer opportunities for those who want to stay busy or meet new people, and FOX Rehabilitation services provide rehab therapy on-site. They allow pets for animal lovers, offer pet therapy, and smoking's allowed outside in designated areas. The community is gated for safety and has covered parking for those who still drive, plus complimentary transportation within ten miles for appointments or shopping, and there's a podiatrist, in-house doctor visits, and homecare available, so visits from outside providers are easy to arrange.
Housekeeping, laundry, and concierge help are part of the amenities, and the staff check in on people every morning and evening. Extra support comes at an additional cost, with a one-time community fee and extra fees for respite stays or high levels of care or a second person sharing the space. Payment options include private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and some insurance plans. The Forum at Desert Harbor has won several awards for both its food and service quality, and reviews mention safety and livability. Located near Sun City, close to the 101 Loop and Phoenix airport, this senior community puts a big focus on people being active, social, and well cared for, giving you the choice to spend your days as you want, with as much help as you need.
