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Photo of Divine Mercy Adult Care
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Desert Marigold Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of College Park Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of South Mountain Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Tranquil Living Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of San Judas Group Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sunland Terrace Ltd - Hud
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Nunnenkamp Center Friendship Village Tempe
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Memory Care Assisted Living At Friendship Village Tempe
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Mercy's Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Ana's Haven Adult Homecare
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Shared Living for the Elderly
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am really, really pleased with the Solterra. I think the staff has gone out of their way to accommodate my mom and her wishes. They follow through on everything. The activities are great. We have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We provide Independent Living and assisted Living, as well as safe and secure enhanced memory care so you will never need to worry about moving.We offer upscale apartment homes and accommodations with services tailored to meet your individual needs. As a family-owned community, we are committed...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Hartford Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Memorial Towers Seniors Apts
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Desert Haven Assisted Living Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Adult Living at Henson Village
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Heritage Lane Behavioral - East
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arizona Senior Homes has been providing assisted living services since 1985. Our goal has always been to maintain the dignity and self sufficiency of our residents in a ‘home-like’ environments. We provide a campus of care. With six homes in one location it is possible for us to offer multiple...
Photo of Scottsdale New Ventura
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Move up to a better way of living Welcome to Scottsdale New VenturaWe are a 55+ Senior Citizen, Handicap and Disabled Community.Low Income Senior Citizens community'.  
Photo of Chandler Village
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Country Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Ahwatukee, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Ahwatukee is $3,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,893 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ahwatukee, AZ vs. nearby cities

Ahwatukee, AZ
$3,766/mo
$3,794/mo
$3,788/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ahwatukee, AZ vs. the state and national average

Ahwatukee, AZ
$3,766/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ahwatukee vs. other types of senior living

$4,514/mo
Independent Living
$3,766/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ahwatukee, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,102/mo
Studio
$4,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,377/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,101/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ahwatukee over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ahwatukee

Recent reviews for independent living in Ahwatukee

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and effective activity directors. Several residents and families praise the activity directors at their community for their ability to keep residents engaged and entertained through a variety of on-site and off-site activities. At McDowell Village, the activity director organizes weekly newsletters with a list of upcoming acti ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities, with several expressing appreciation for their ability to make the moving process smoother and the residents feel at home. For instance, at North Chandler Place, the staff went above and beyond to ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the common areas and living spaces at various communities. For example, at McDowell Village, residents appreciate the well-maintained apartments and the beautiful, well-manicured grounds, while at Bella Vista Senior Living, the staff take ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Multiple reviews mention the quality of the food and the accommodation of dietary restrictions at various communities. At McDowell Village, for instance, the kitchen staff prepares meals that cater to individual preferences, and residents enjoy the variety of choices offered, while at Atria C ...
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Proactive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication between staff and themselves, ensuring everyone is kept informed and any concerns are addressed promptly. At Atria Chandler Villas, for example, the staff maintains regular contact with families and provides updates on their loved ones ...
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Engaging and diverse activities for residents. Communities that offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests keep them engaged and active, creating a fulfilling living experience. At McDowell Village, for instance, residents enjoy a variety of daily and weekly activities, such as exercise programs, Bingo, and happy hours, w ...
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Ahwatukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ahwatukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ahwatukee, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ahwatukee independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ahwatukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ahwatukee independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ahwatukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ahwatukee independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Ahwatukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Chandler Villas, Sunrise of Scottsdale and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ahwatukee, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 80 independent living facilities near Ahwatukee, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ahwatukee, Arizona are McDowell Village, Verena at Gilbert and Las Palomas Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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