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 #260 / 532Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 260th out of 532 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.
35 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Independent Plus programA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Additional Services

4 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: Same-day maintenance response
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Balcony
Swimming Pool
Activities
Water Aerobics
Holiday Celebrations
Live Music
Arts & Crafts
Karaoke
Guest Performers
Holiday Craft Show

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio Floor plans: Patio 404 sq ft
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Full Kitchen (Independent Living) In-Unit Washer & Dryer Kitchenette With Refrigerator And Microwave (Assisted Living) Individual Heating & Air Conditioning

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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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Compare Assisted Living around Sun City

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.
Forever My Heart
AL
Sun City
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 46
Rank #180 / 489
No
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 35
Rank #411 / 532
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 10
Rank #397 / 490
-Rafal Jagielski2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 10
Rank #1 / 484
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 475
The Gardens of Sun City
AL
MC
RC
Sun City
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 46
Rank #127 / 489
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 35
Rank #162 / 532
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 10
Rank #111 / 490
-Michelle P Stevenson9
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 10
Rank #389 / 484
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 2.0
Rank #235 / 475
Woodmark At Sun City
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sun City
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 46
Rank #45 / 489
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 35
Rank #162 / 532
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 490
A+Charlane M Newby16
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 10
Rank #481 / 484
4.6
Facility 4.6
AZ AVG 2.0
Rank #405 / 475
Orange Garden Assisted Living
AL
HOS
Sun City (Deer Valley Ranch)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 46
Rank #180 / 489
No
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 35
Rank #435 / 532
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 10
Rank #303 / 490
-Nevien Zaitoon3
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 10
Rank #410 / 484
6.0
Facility 6.0
AZ AVG 2.0
Rank #428 / 475
The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living
AL
IL
Sun City-Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 35
Rank #260 / 532
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Arizona

The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living is in Sun City, Arizona. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Who it is for
Arizonans who meet ALTCS medical and Medicaid financial rules, mainly older adults and people with disabilities
Income limit
2026 · For 2026, an individual applicant generally may have gross income up to $2,982/month; trust and spousal rules can affect eligibility.
Asset limit
$2,000 countable resources for an individual applicant; exclusions and community-spouse protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Arizona residents who meet ALTCS medical eligibility and applicable Medicaid requirements; older adults and people with qualifying disabilities may be served.
AZ specifics
An ALTCS medical assessment determines need for institutional level of care; eligibility alone does not prescribe a number of service hours.

What it provides

  • Authorized long-term care through the ALTCS plan including home/community or institutional services according to assessed need.
In-home & community support

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Who it is for
Adults 60+, or adults 18–60 with disabilities, who need help to remain at home

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ or adults age 18–60 with disabilities who have functional limitations and need help remaining at home.
AZ specifics
Area Agencies on Aging assess needs and arrange available home and community services.

What it provides

  • Assessed home support; meals; personal care; respite; adult day services and transportation where available; no fixed hour or trip allowance.
Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements

Eligibility

General
Arizona households qualifying for the state-administered Weatherization Assistance Program.
AZ specifics
The Arizona Department of Housing administers the program through weatherization providers.

What it provides

  • Home energy-efficiency improvements through the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at Sun City Independent & Assisted Senior Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
04 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.
05 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.
06 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.