The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Sun City, AZ

The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Sun City, AZ

Overview of The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living

The Palms at Sun City is a blissful senior living community in Sun City, Arizona, offering both Independent and Assisted Living options. Located in a town specifically designed for seniors, The Palms is close to recreation centers, shopping, entertainment districts, major sports facilities, and medical services. Seniors will enjoy the largest Independent floor plans in Sun City and the warm, boutique Assisted Living section. This resort-style community promises a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle, providing a perfect blend of convenience, friendship, and fun.

Committed to giving its residents an enriched life without the burden of chores, the community offers a range of convenient services, including weekly housekeeping and linen services, complimentary laundry services, and a weekly shuttle for excursions. Additional amenities include private transportation for appointments, a beauty salon and barber shop, an urban backyard patio, a library, a gym with daily exercise classes, and all-inclusive dining with a variety of delicious options available all day.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #261 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 261st out of 534 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Services

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Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sun City's city center to The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.54 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)

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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Woodmark At Sun City
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sun City
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 47
Rank #39 / 448
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 35
Rank #163 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 11
Rank #29 / 450
A+Charlane M Newby16
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 9
Rank #429 / 432
4.6
Facility 4.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #363 / 432
The Gardens of Sun City
AL
MC
RC
Sun City
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 47
Rank #121 / 448
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 35
Rank #163 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #114 / 450
-Michelle P Stevenson9
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #341 / 432
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #207 / 432
Forever My Heart
AL
Sun City
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 35
Rank #413 / 534
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Rafal Jagielski2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Orange Garden Assisted Living
AL
HOS
Sun City (Deer Valley Ranch)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 35
Rank #437 / 534
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
-Nevien Zaitoon3
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 9
Rank #360 / 432
6.0
Facility 6.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #387 / 432
The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living
AL
IL
Sun City-Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 35
Rank #261 / 534
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living is located in Sun City, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living

Is The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living in a walkable area?

The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living?

Yes, The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living provide?

The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

What is the address of The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living?

The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living is located at 10101 W Palmeras Dr, Sun City, AZ 85373.

What is the phone number of The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living?

(623) 977-2777 will put you in contact with the team at The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living.

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