Gila County has 15 published senior-living communities on Local Senior Advisor, spread across Globe (7), Payson (7), and Star Valley (1). The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the county's population at 53,801 in 2025, including about 17,766 people age 65 and older, across roughly 4,758 square miles of land.
The listings come from public records, mainly Arizona Department of Health Services license data, plus senior-living directories for independent living.
Care Levels in Gila County
Assisted Living: Eleven communities in Gila County offer assisted living. In Arizona these are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) as assisted living homes (10 or fewer residents) or assisted living centers (11 or more), each approved for supervisory, personal or directed care services.
Skilled Nursing: Four communities provide skilled nursing. Arizona licenses these as nursing care institutions, and most are also certified by CMS. They provide 24-hour nursing care and often short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
Licensing and Building Size
By license type, Gila County's published listings include one assisted living center, ten assisted living homes, and four nursing care institutions. Licensed capacity ranges from 7 to 163 beds, about 612 beds in total across the listings with a published bed count. Assisted living homes are usually houses in residential neighborhoods with a small group of residents, while centers are larger buildings with more staff and on-site services.
Hospitals Nearby
Measured in a straight line from the average location of the county's published communities, nearby hospitals include Banner Payson Medical Center (about 20 miles), based on OpenStreetMap hospital data. Ask each community which hospital its residents usually use.
Paying for Care
Local Senior Advisor does not yet have verified, community-by-community pricing for Gila County. As a statewide reference, the 2024 CareScout Cost of Care Survey (formerly Genworth) put Arizona's median for assisted living at $6,370 a month, above the national median of $5,900, and nursing home care at $7,604 a month for a semi-private room and $10,494 for a private room. Actual rates depend on the room, the level of care and the facility. The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), part of the state's Medicaid program AHCCCS, can help eligible residents pay for long-term care; ask each community whether it accepts ALTCS.
Getting Help
Local Senior Advisor is a free service to families. A local advisor can help a family in Gila County compare communities across towns, weigh distance against care needs and budget, and set up tours.
