7 Nursing Homes in Yuma, AZ - Find Reviews, Photos (2024)

• The SeniorScore™ for Yuma, Arizona
• Nursing Home Costs in Yuma, Arizona
• Top Nursing Care in Yuma, Arizona
• Senior Resources in Yuma, Arizona

The Southwest city of Yuma, AZ, has nearly 100,000 residents, 16% of whom are aged 65 and over. The city is an economical option for those seeking long-term care, with an overall cost of living that’s 8% lower than the national average and 15 percentage points below the Arizona norm. The weather is warm throughout the year and humidity levels are low; the lack of snow may appeal to those who rely on mobility aids. The city is home to a 406-bed hospital, Yuma Regional Medical Center, and there are numerous local nursing homes to meet seniors' needs.

Nursing home care is ideal for those who need around-the-clock medical care and monitoring and aren’t able to get the level of services they need at home or in assisted living facilities. These facilities have compassionate, licensed health care providers who administer services such as wound care, disease monitoring and management and physical and occupational therapies.

This guide provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining nursing home care in Yuma. It also highlights care costs and compares them to nursing home rates in other major Arizona cities, and it gives an overview of free resources for seniors.

The SeniorScore™ for Yuma, Arizona

Yuma has a SeniorScore of 66, which is a little lower than the state score of 70 and the national score of 72. This score is based on over 100 factors that affect seniors’ quality of life, including access to health care, crime statistics and the cost of living, with a higher score indicating a more supportive environment for retirees. It features four categories for a more thorough look at how it accommodates seniors’ needs.

Yuma has a rating of 76 in the General Quality of Life category, which may suggest a therapeutic environment for those with medical needs. Temperatures are ideal throughout the year and there are nearly 800 people per square mile, which may promote access to community-based services. Public transportation options are limited and may be a consideration for those who want to visit loved ones in long-term care facilities, but residents’ short daily commutes may indicate high access to retailers, restaurants and service providers.

Yuma rates fairly low in the other categories, including Finances, in which the city has a score of 57. High unemployment may affect the local economy, and individual and household incomes trend lower than national norms. However, nursing home rates are affordable compared to national averages and the cost of living is modest, which may make local care options financially feasible for those with limited resources. The city rates 53 in Recreation & Leisure for access to area amenities such as 10 golf courses, over two dozen parks and eight malls and shopping centers. In Health & Safety, it rates 49 for its limited number of hospitals, narrow range of long-term care options and relatively high crime rates.

Nursing Home Costs in Yuma, Arizona

The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that nursing homes in Yuma charge base rates of $6,844, making it among the costlier places in Arizona to obtain institutional care. Statewide, nursing home rates are about $300 lower than in Yuma at $6,540. However, national rates are considerably higher than in Yuma at $7,908 monthly, indicating that Yuma is a more cost-effective place to obtain nursing home care than most U.S. cities. In neighboring states, care costs exceed Arizona’s norm. In Utah and New Mexico, rates are several hundred dollars higher at $7,178 and $7,604, respectively. Nursing home costs in Nevada and California are over $2,000 higher at $9,216 and $9,794.

• U.S. Average: $7,908
• Nevada: $9,216
• Utah: $7,178
• California: $9,794
• New Mexico: $7,604

In Yuma, nursing home rates are nearly $900 higher than care costs in Lake Havasu City, where rates are the lowest in the state at $5,962. However, most other major cities in Arizona have care costs comparable to those in Yuma. Seniors in Phoenix pay $6,418 for nursing home care, about $400 less than in Yuma, and in Prescott Valley, rates come in at $300 less than in Yuma at $6,547. In Tucson, monthly fees are about $200 lower than in Yuma at $6,601.

Yuma is an affordable option for nursing home care compared to Sierra Vista, where seniors pay $7,361 for care, and Flagstaff, where rates are the highest in Arizona at $8,669.

• Yuma: $6,844
• Tucson: $6,601
• Sierra Vista: $7,361
• Phoenix: $6,418
• Prescott Valley: $6,547
• Lake Havasu City: $5,962
• Flagstaff: $8,669

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