El Dorado Of Sun City

Reviews

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  Tammi Runco

  Mar 7, 2026
  1.0
  Zero stars!!! My grandmother currently lives here and, other than the dining experience, she hates it. She's had a thermostat replaced (the old one worked just fine; this was not a replacement she requested) and it does not work. It's set at 72° and it is currently 81° inside her condo. It's only March! She's afraid to call maintenance because they've warned her that, if she calls again about the thermostat, they will BAN HER FROM THE DINING ROOM FOR 30 DAYS!!!! How is this legal??? She knows of other residents that this has happened to. Outside contractors and service companies refuse to do work at the El Dorado. Her monthly dues are outrageous at $1995/ month. That is more than she makes on social security each month! She owns the condo, but she's dipping into her savings each month, just to survive here. And security??? HA! We've gotten her a nanny cam, because she is certain that someone is entering her place while she's out. There's things that have gone missing from her home. Yes, they (management) all have keys to each and every residence. And you're not allowed to change your locks. Why not move to a keyless entry, like hotels, where you could track who enters? Oh right... that cost would be passed down to the residents. And yes, they have transportation offered, which you pay for if it's not a place on their "list". And there's shopping trips you can sign up for, as long as you can walk quickly. They'll go to Walmart, for example, but there's a time limit. My grandmother walks with a walker and moves very slow (common for a lot of elderly in their 80's and more); she doesn't have the time needed to complete her shopping in one trip. It's unacceptable. I live out of state, and cannot get down here more than a few times a year, so she's stuck with these living conditions. There's no family nearby to help her. Nothing is selling here. And while it's listed for sale, it's true that you are still required to pay all monthly dues, even though you aren't residing here. And living in Sun City is absolute insanity, with the annual dues (up to $685 for this year) that are required, whether you utilize the city amenities or not. Do NOT move here! Do NOT come to the El Dorado. You will regret that decision immediately. I'm looking into to contacting the local news regarding all of this crap. You have been forewarned. I wish my grandmother never sold her home and moved here. Hiring a cleaning service and having meals delivered would likely have been cheaper than this B.S. It certainly would have been more humane.
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  Walter Dinkler

  Jul 27, 2023
  1.0
  $2000 a month for a single resident. $2500 for a couple. It's a little steep since you have to purchase your own unit. My dad purchased a 2 bedroom for $150k. For the $2000 a month, he received one meal a day, one hour a week housekeeping, and a very long walk to get to the dining room or out to the parking lot. They have a nurse on grounds. And a couple of times he needed to call the nurse for assistance. She was unable to actually help him as she was not allowed to give oxygen, take vital signs, or assist with injections. Each time, she ended up calling me to take him to Boswell hospital (which is right across the street, thankfully). After my dad died, we were informed by El Dorado that we'd have to continue paying the $2000 a month, even though services would not be rendered. You'd think we would at least get the one dinner a night, but no! It took us several months to sell his unit and we had to drop the price by over $50k. If residents wonder why their property values continue to plummet, well, it's because descendants have to lower the prices to sell and get out from under the $2000 a month payments! I'm thankful that dad never needed to go into assisted living. We would not have been able to afford $3000-4000 a month plus $2000 a month to El Dorado for nothing. I would also add that my dad grew tired of eating in the dining room. He liked the people working there, but the food choices became monotonous. He'd gladly jump at any chance to not have to eat there. I think he ate more at our house than he did at El Dorado's dining room. He had mobility issues that worsened over time. Toward the end, he required the use of a walker and portable oxygen. Making the trek from his unit, down a long hallway, taking the elevator, and then down another long hallway, made each visit to the dining room, or lobby, such an incredible struggle. I also noticed a noxious odor in the hallway leading toward my dad's place that lasted a couple of months. It smelled like rotting meat and fruit. El Dorado must have been aware. They cleaned the carpet a couple of times, but it didn't help in the least. It may have been coming from someone's apartment. Though, I guess there's nothing they can do about the cleanliness of individual units.
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  Dawn Becerra

  Aug 30, 2021
  5.0
  Mom lived and owned there for a few years in 2 different apartments. Great food, and on a lake! If you don't have a lake view you can see it from some common areas that are set up for visiting. Right next to Lakeside Park, and lots of walking paths. The price is super reasonable to buy, and much much cheaper than paying without owning. 24 hour nurse, and many amenities. People don't realize it exists. Mom saved $60,000 by living there instead of the comparable property she rented at previously
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  John-Paul Cabalar

  Apr 10, 2019
  4.0
  We had my Mom residing here for almost three years, until I decided to move her closer to me. I really hated to have to move my Mom from here, because I thought this place was great. The staff is caring and helpful. They are not an assisted living facility, but they do have nurses on duty around the clock. My Mom needed their services a number of times. They are right across the street from Boswell Hospital, and she is a cardiac patient. Being that close to their ER was a big plus when she was adjusting to being on BP meds. El Dorado is great if someone is getting to the point where they probably should not drive, they have bus service to local shopping centers, and mini-vans and automobiles to take residents to appointments. The Transportation staff is in-house, very professional and caring. I have never had a bad meal there, the dining services are good, and the folks there are sweet. I do miss them. (I used to fly out once a month to visit my Mom). I will say this. It is a typical CO-OP setup. The HOA fees still need to be paid, even if the unit is empty. This is no different from any other CO-OP or Condo community I have evaluated. If you are looking at El Dorado for short term, (less than five years) then I would recommend you wait until a rental unit becomes available. A lot of folks, if they have stayed there long enough, just sign their condos back over to the HOA at the end of their stay, so their heirs do not have to pay the HOA fees while waiting until the place sells. Once someone has been there about eight years, depending on your purchase price, it is cheaper than renting. As long as you live there long enough, it is a great value. Selling these units can be difficult in a down market. Also, the units that face the courtyard and the lake on the backside of the property sell more quickly. they tend to cost more, but, might be worth it to get a unit with a better view.

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