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.
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3.5 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Jagielski | 2 | 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 Stevenson | 9 | 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 Newby | 16 | 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 Zaitoon | 3 | 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
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.
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.
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.
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.




