Hospitals & healthcare near West Valley 55+ communities
Which hospital and 24-hour ER is closest to each 55+ community, where veterans get care, and where to get free, unbiased Medicare help, with sources for every fact.
Search 55+ homes with Greg Find your communityMedicare Open Enrollment: October 15 to December 7, 2026
This is the once-a-year window to change your Medicare health or drug coverage. You can join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare drug plan, or switch to Original Medicare. Changes start January 1, 2027, and the plan must get your request by December 7 (Medicare.gov).
If you're happy with your current plan, you don't have to do anything, but plans can change their costs, benefits and doctor networks each year.
- Free local help: Arizona's SHIP Medicare counselors aren't selling anything. In Maricopa County, call the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, at 602-280-1059, or the statewide SHIP helpline at 1-800-432-4040 (Arizona DES).
- Official Medicare line: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), or compare plans at Medicare.gov.
- Check your hospital is in network. As of October 6, 2026, Abrazo Health's website warns members of Arizona Complete Health, Care1st Health Plan Arizona, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and WellCare plans that they “may be at risk of experiencing network disruption effective 1/1/2027.” If you use an Abrazo hospital, ask your plan before you renew.
- New to Arizona? Moving here can change which plans you can use, so call SHIP or your plan as part of your move.
Closest hospital and 24-hour ER to each 55+ community
Distances are straight-line (“as the crow flies”) from a central point in each community, so your drive will be longer and depends on where your home is. In an emergency, call 911. Paramedics choose the hospital, and it may not be the closest one.
| Community | Closest hospital | Closest 24/7 emergency room |
|---|---|---|
| Sun City | Banner Boswell Medical Center (about 2 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| Sun City West | Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (about 1 mile) | Same as the hospital |
| Sun City Grand (now The Grand) | Abrazo Surprise Hospital (about 2 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| Sun City Festival | Abrazo Surprise Hospital (about 11 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| Corte Bella | Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (about 3 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| PebbleCreek | Abrazo West Campus (about 3 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| Trilogy at Vistancia | Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (about 6 miles) | Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center (about 4 miles) |
| Westbrook Village | Abrazo Arrowhead Campus (about 3 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| Arizona Traditions | Abrazo Surprise Hospital (about 1 mile) | Same as the hospital |
| Victory at Verrado | Abrazo West Campus (about 9 miles) | Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center (about 6 miles) |
| Sterling Grove | Abrazo Surprise Hospital (about 4 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| CantaMia at Estrella | Abrazo West Campus (about 12 miles) | Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center (about 12 miles) |
| Happy Trails Resort | Abrazo Surprise Hospital (under 1 mile) | Same as the hospital |
| Sun Village | Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (about 1 mile) | Same as the hospital |
| Ventana Lakes | Banner Boswell Medical Center (about 4 miles) | HonorHealth Complete Care – Lake Pleasant (about 4 miles) |
| Heritage at Asante | Abrazo Surprise Hospital (about 5 miles) | Same as the hospital |
| Sundance Adult Village | Abrazo West Campus (about 12 miles) | Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center (under 1 mile) |
| Trilogy Ridgecrest | Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (about 9 miles) | Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center (about 6 miles) |
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Hospitals serving the West Valley's 55+ communities
Addresses, phone numbers and details come from each hospital's own website unless noted.
| Hospital | Address | Main phone | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center | 14502 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375 | 623-524-4000 | 404 licensed beds; opened in 1988 (per Banner). 24-hour emergency room. |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | 10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351 | 623-832-4000 | Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center (per Banner). 24-hour emergency room. |
| Abrazo Surprise Hospital | 16815 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374 | 623-244-2400 | A small “neighborhood hospital” at Loop 303 and Bell Rd: 24/7 ER with 13 exam rooms and 8 inpatient beds (per Abrazo). |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Campus | 18701 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 | 623-561-1000 | Full hospital with a 24/7 ER, serving Glendale and the Northwest Valley since 1988 (per Abrazo). |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | 5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306 | 602-865-4470 | 595 licensed beds (Arizona Department of Health Services). 24-hour emergency room. |
| Abrazo West Campus | 13677 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 | 623-882-1500 | Level 1 trauma program, stroke and vascular care, orthopedics (per Abrazo). 24/7 ER. |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | 9201 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037 | 623-327-4000 | 353 all-private-bed hospital in west Phoenix (per Banner). 24-hour emergency room. |
Stand-alone 24/7 emergency rooms
These ERs aren't inside a hospital. They treat emergencies around the clock and work with a partner hospital when someone needs more care.
| Emergency room | Address | Phone | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center | 26900 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383 | 623-561-2022 | Open 24/7 with 14 beds, lab and imaging; linked to Abrazo Arrowhead Campus for ongoing care (per Abrazo). |
| HonorHealth Complete Care – Lake Pleasant | 25550 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383 | 623-683-7050 | Emergency care 24/7, plus urgent care 7 a.m.–9 p.m. daily (per HonorHealth). |
| Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center | 525 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326 | 623-925-3980 | Open 24/7; an extension of Abrazo West Campus (per Abrazo), with 12 treatment rooms and 2 critical care rooms (UA Center for Rural Health). |
For everyday care, many people use a primary care office close to home. For example, Banner Health Center in Buckeye (20751 W Market St, near Verrado) offers primary care with on-site labs and X-rays (per Banner). Ask your plan which doctors near your community are in network.
Care for veterans
- Northwest VA Clinic, 13985 W Grand Ave, Suite 101, Surprise, AZ 85374, 623-251-2884. Primary care plus specialty services such as mental health care, lab work, dermatology and nutrition counseling. Weekday hours start at 6:00 a.m. (VA).
- Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012, 602-277-5551. The main VA hospital for the Phoenix area, open 24/7 (VA).
- Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 and press 1, any time (VA).
Help at home, rides and caregiver support
The 24-Hour Senior HELP LINE from the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, answers questions about transportation, housing, long-term care, home-delivered meals, home care and more, in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day (Maricopa County). Call 602-264-4357 (602-264-HELP) or 888-264-2258.
Healthcare questions to ask before you choose a community
- How long is the drive to the hospital, ER and doctors you'd actually use? Try it at the times you'd normally go.
- Are those hospitals and doctors in your Medicare plan's network for next year?
- If you'll be a snowbird, how does your plan cover care in Arizona and back home?
- Is there a pharmacy, lab and urgent care close by?
- Does the community or a nearby club offer rides, wellness programs or volunteer drivers? Ask Greg and he'll check.
Summer heat matters for health too. See the heat tips in Moving to Arizona at 55+ and the snowbird & seasonal living guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage?
October 15 to December 7, 2026. You can join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage or drug plan, or switch to Original Medicare, and changes take effect January 1, 2027. The plan must get your enrollment request by December 7 (Medicare.gov).
Where can I get free Medicare help in Maricopa County?
Arizona's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives free, unbiased Medicare counseling. In Maricopa County it's run by the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, at 602-280-1059, and the statewide SHIP helpline is 1-800-432-4040 (Arizona DES). You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
What hospital is closest to Sun City West and The Grand?
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, at 14502 W Meeker Blvd in Sun City West. It has 404 licensed beds and a 24-hour emergency room (per Banner).
What hospital serves Sun City?
Banner Boswell Medical Center, at 10401 W Thunderbird Blvd in Sun City, is a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center with a 24-hour ER (per Banner).
Is there an emergency room in Buckeye?
Yes. Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center, at 525 S Watson Rd, is open 24/7 and is an extension of Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear (per Abrazo).
Is there a VA clinic near Sun City and Surprise?
Yes. The Northwest VA Clinic is at 13985 W Grand Ave, Suite 101, in Surprise (623-251-2884). It offers primary care and specialty services such as mental health care, lab work, dermatology and nutrition counseling (VA). The main VA hospital is Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in central Phoenix.
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Sources (checked October 6, 2026)
Hospital, ER and clinic details come from each provider's own website as of October 6, 2026, unless another source is named. Services, hours, networks and phone numbers change, so call ahead and check with your insurance plan. This page is general information, not medical or insurance advice. For current figures or anything we couldn't verify, contact Greg.
- Medicare.gov: Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7)
- Medicare.gov: Medicare & You 2027 handbook (key dates)
- Arizona DES: Medicare Assistance (SHIP and local offices)
- Area Agency on Aging, Region One: Benefits Assistance Program
- Area Agency on Aging, Region One: 24-Hour Senior HELP LINE
- Maricopa County: Healthy Aging (Senior HELP LINE services)
- Banner Health: Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
- Banner Health: Banner Boswell Medical Center
- Banner Health: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Arizona Department of Health Services: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center license (bed count)
- Banner Health: Banner Estrella Medical Center
- Banner Health: Banner Health Center, Buckeye (primary care)
- Abrazo Health: Abrazo Surprise Hospital
- Abrazo Health: Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
- Abrazo Health: Abrazo West Campus
- Abrazo Health: Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center
- Abrazo Health: Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center
- University of Arizona Center for Rural Health: Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center
- HonorHealth: Complete Care – Lake Pleasant
- VA Phoenix Health Care: Northwest VA Clinic (Surprise)
- VA Phoenix Health Care: Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
- US Census Bureau Geocoder (facility locations used for distances)
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