Phoenix Relocation Guide

ACT I VE ADU LT S & S EN I OR L I V I NG

climate in Phoenix and Tucson begins in late October and continues into early May. This period has been home to the “Snow- bird” lifestyle for years. Seniors can partake in a variety of many major events and activities when they’re in the Valley during those months. Chief among them is Spring Training. The Phoenix area is home to the Cactus League, the spring training league for 15 Major League Baseball teams. Play begins in late February and typically finishes up in late March. Senior Snowbirds are generally more active retirees. They face many of the same needs and concerns as full-time residents, but are less likely to be interested in assisted or long- term care alternatives. However, many of the facilities and services in place for the permanent senior residents are also available to part-time residents. Although some retirees are able to maintain multiple full-time residences, Phoenix and Tucson offer many options for winter-only accommodations. Homes and condos are available throughout the area under short- term lease, usually one to six months. Two very popular options are RV/trailer parks and manufactured home parks. RV/trailer parks are plentiful and offer affordable rates for multiple month stays. Manufactured homes are generally an ownership-only option, but are much more affordable than the traditional home or condo. Many manu- factured home parks offer the amenities associated with apartment or condo living, including facility and yard maintenance. SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that private senior care housing can range in cost from $20,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on the services and degree of care a facility offers. Many senior care housing communi- ties employ medically-trained staff, provide housekeeping and meal preparation services in addition to transportation for shopping, medical visits and social outings. HUD also notes that as Baby Boomers approach their retirement years, the trend toward creating active retirement communities where residents

PHOENIX SENIOR CENTERS PHOENIX Adam Diaz Senior Center

4115 W. Thomas Rd

602-262-1609

Chinese Ctr

734 W. Elm St.

602-262-6411

Deer Valley Ctr

2001 W. Wahalla Lane

602-495-3714

Desert West Senior Center

6501 W. Virginia Ave

602-495-3711

Devonshire Ctr

2802 E. Devonshire Ave

602-262-7807

Goelet A.C. Beuf Sr Center

3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road 602-534-9743

Helen Drake Sr Center

7600 N. 27th Ave

602-262-4949

Jewish Center

1118 W. Glendale Ave

602-943-2198

Marcos de Niza Ctr

305 W. Pima Rd

602-262-7249

McDowell Place Ctr

1845 E. McDowell Rd

602-262-1842

New River Senior Center

48606 N. 17th Ave

623-465-0367

Paradise Valley Ctr

17402 N. 40th Street

602-495-3785

Pecos Senior Center

17010 S. 48 St.

602-534-5366

Salvation Army Laura Danieli Ctr

2707 E. Van Buren St.

602-251-2005

Shadow Mountain Ctr

3546 E. Sweetwater Ave

602-534-2303

Squaw Peak Ctr

2802 E. Devonshire Sve

602-262-7807

South Mountain Ctr

212 E. Alta Vista Rd

602-262-4093

Sunnyslope Ctr

802 E. Vogel Ave

602-262-7572

SOUTH MOUNTAIN CTR Sunnyslope Ctr

5001 E. Sheyenne Dr.

480-893-2549

Senior East Ctr

1818 S. 16th St

602-262-7305

Westside Senior Ctr

4343 W Thomas Rd

602-262-1609

Chicanos Por La Causa Ctr

1617 N 45th Ave

602-272-0054

Desert West Ctr

6501 W Virginia Ave

602-495-3709

Westside Ctr

1220 S. 7th Ave

602-262-6610

EAST VALLEY Chandler Senior Center

202 E. Boston St

480-782-2720

Civic Ctr - Scottsdale

7375 E 2nd St

480-312-2375

Concord Community Ctr - Tempe 2600 N. Saratoga St.

480-946-2670

Escalante Community Ctr - Tempe 2150 E. Orange St

480-350-5800

Fountain Hills Ctr - Fountain Hills

13001 La Montana Dr

480-816-5226

Gilbert Ctr - Gilbert

130 N. Oak St

480-503-6060

Guadalupe Ctr - Guadalupe

9241 S. Avenida del Yaqui

480-730-3092

Mesa Ctr East - Mesa

7550 E. Adobe RD

480-218-2221

Mesa Active Adult Ctr - Mesa

247 N. Macdonald St

480-962-5612

Via Linda Ctr - Scottsdale

10440 E Via Linda

480-312-5810

WEST VALLEY Avondale Ctr - Avondale

1007 S. 3rd St

623-932-9440

Buckeye Ctr - Buckeye

2101 E Centre Ave

623-386-2588

El Mirage Ctr - El Mirage

14010 N. El Mirage Rd

623-876-4232

Japanese Ctr - Glendale

5414 W Glenn Dr

623-931-7436

Banner Olive Branch Ctr - Sun City 11250 N. 107th Ave

623-974-6797

Peorio Ctr - Peoria

8335 W Jefferson

623-773-7436

Surprise Ctr - Surprise

15832 N. Hollyhock St

623-222-1500

Tolleson Ctr

9555 W Van Buren

623-936-2760

West Valley Ctr - Glendale

8561 N 61st Ave

623-931-7436

P H O E N I X | T U C S O N R E L O C A T I O N G U I D E 2 0 2 0

154