Sun City West Assisted Living sits on West Sandridge Drive in Sun City West, Arizona, and gives older adults several living options like studio, single, and semi-private apartments with modern fixtures, walk-in showers, grab bars, kitchenettes, and basic cable. The grounds have tall palm trees, a manicured outdoor space, patios, and gardens, so residents can enjoy being outside. The community offers assisted living and memory care services under one roof, covering things like bathing, grooming, medication help, diabetic care, and incontinence care, as well as behavioral care for residents who may wander or act out. In the secure Connections Memory Care Program, caregivers help people with Alzheimer's and dementia, using safety technology like bracelets that set off alarms if someone tries to leave. Residents who need more help over time can stay, as the continuing care model allows for light, medium, and heavy care as needs change. Staff include nursing associates, a nurse on site, a doctor on call, and caregivers available day and night. Visiting healthcare professionals include podiatrists, dentists, and therapists. There's hospice and respite care, and the facility's licensed by the state, offering up to 95 assisted living beds.
Meals come from a chef, and are served three times a day with snacks, using a full-service restaurant-style dining room, room service, and private/guest meal options. Special diets like low sodium and low sugar are available, and family can join for meals. Weekly housekeeping, linen laundry, and personal laundry services are included, plus there's an on-site salon, beautician, barber shop, library, theater room, recreation room, gym, and several indoor and outdoor community spaces. Residents join activities like stretching, brain fitness, social clubs, book discussions, trivia, game nights, musical groups, Wii bowling, arts and crafts, cooking club, walking clubs, story time, educational programs, and trips out into the community. The Connections program supports memory care with adapted fitness, nutrition, support groups, and brain health focus. Pets are welcome in the assisted living area, with both cats and dogs allowed, and there are pet care services.
The building features things like security sprinklers, fire alarms, grab bars, walk-in showers, individually controlled air, spacious family and common rooms, and WiFi. Residents and guests have parking, washer/dryers are on site, and there's both guest and private dining for special occasions. Transportation services include both resident parking and free transport for appointments or outings. Staff provide daily wellness checks and personal assistance, escorting residents to meals or activities, and keeping track of behavior and health. Therapy services-physical, occupational, and speech-happen on site. Sun City West Assisted Living has been named a U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community. The campus offers information and planning help for seniors and families, and the culture tries to keep things friendly, welcoming, and active for everyone. Residents must be 55 or older to live here.
