Sun City Festival

Overview of 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.

(928) 228-4609

Types of Care at Sun City Festival

Independent Living

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 2 Bed / 3 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Beauty Services

Social and Recreational Activities

exercise Programs

Swimming Pool

29.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Buckeye's city center to Sun City Festival's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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What neighborhood is Sun City Festival in?

Sun City Festival is in the Festival Ranch neighborhood.

Is Sun City Festival in a walkable area?

Sun City Festival has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of Sun City Festival?

Sun City Festival is located at 26285 W Morrow Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396.

What is the phone number of Sun City Festival?

(928) 228-4609 will put you in contact with the team at Sun City Festival.

Is Sun City Festival Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Sun City Festival is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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