Sun City Festival
Enjoy your independence at Sun City Festival, a distinguished 55+ community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Residents here maintain their independence and downsize in retirement without worries.
Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s proximity to recreational sites and natural spaces. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years.
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26285 W Morrow Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396
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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.
Type of Care
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Eagle Tail Village | IL | Buckeye | - | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#40 / 214 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Buckeye Senior Apartments | IL | Buckeye | - | No |
35
Facility
35
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#114 / 214 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Suncrest Vista at Canyon Trails 55+ Apartment | IL | Goodyear (Canyon Trails) | - | Yes |
13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#179 / 214 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Sun City Festival | IL | Buckeye (Festival Ranch) | - | Yes |
3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#211 / 214 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Arrebol Villas | IL | Goodyear | - | Yes |
2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#213 / 214 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AZ independent 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
Sun City Festival is in Buckeye, 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.
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.
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.
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.




