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Photo of Sierra del Sol
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Well kept facility with beautiful courtyards. Memory Care is very secure and clean. Staff is responsive to needs. Management staff is attentive to needs and changes in individual schedules for patients and...
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 offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a......Read more
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My dad chose Arroyo Gardens for independent living because the staff were friendly and he liked the layout of his apartment. He made a great choice! He loves the food, he walks downstairs everyday for the...
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.
At Arroyo Gardens, we've created a community of people who are invested in each other's success, happiness and comfort. Set against the allure of the Santa Rita Mountains, our community offers resort-style living combined with a staff of professional caregivers and nurses able to provide a......Read more
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The staff at Brookdale are warm, patient and accommodating. My Dad has been well cared for. The place smells great and is super clean every time I visit. The meals that I have enjoyed there with my Dad were...
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.
Live With EnthusiasmNestled in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona, you will find an assisted living community that gives you more than personal care. This is a place where you can savor restaurant-style dining, spacious and private accommodations, a variety of common rooms for socializing and......Read more
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9.5
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When i moved in i was the 2nd youngest one there i was 77 and the others ranged from 85 to 103 when [name removed] heard me playing the grand piano he asked me if i would play every sat from 2 to 3 i put...
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.
At Mountain View Gardens we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents.......Read more
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9.5
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The grounds were so beautiful and inviting. Staff I met on my tour of apartments were very friendly, easy to answer my questions. Liked the apartment I saw as very comfortable.
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.
At Atria Valley Manor, you'll enjoy a family-like atmosphere on five beautifully landscaped acres. Our residents enjoy a unique and flavorful variety of activities, including culinary exhibitions, walking and exercise clubs, educational seminars, various arts and cinema inspired events, and......Read more
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9.4
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 would give them all a 5. But if I could rate higher, I would. Especially in 3,4 and 7. My mom's last weeks of her life. She had told me this was her favorite place to live. She had made some wonderful...
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.
We are happy to announce that Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon is recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community for the second year running!Tucson Place is located in the beautiful Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, and offers personalized assisted living......Read more
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66 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Atria Campana is the staff. The staff is very friendly. It’s on a nice location. There are plenty of opportunities for socializing. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
At Atria Campana del Rio, you'll discover a welcoming senior community nestled in the bucolic foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson. The area's Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment and townhome.......Read more
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Photo of Broadway Proper Senior Living
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I have been living at Broadway for 3 years and do not think there is a better place for senior living in Tucson. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. I am especially impressed with the dining room...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of......Read more
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Photo of Atria Bell Court Gardens
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55 Floor plans available
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I would said that everyone I came into contact with, was cordial and welcoming. I picked this community because of the vibe. Real clean, and cozy.
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.
At Atria Bell Court Gardens, you'll enjoy resort-style living surrounded by three glorious mountain ranges. Located in the magnificently restored historic Belin Mansion in Tucson, Atria Bell Court Gardens offers the convenience of senior living services provided by a professional and caring staff......Read more
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Photo of Hummingbird Senior Resort Living
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I want to thank a place for mom for recommending hummingbird Sr Resort Living in sierra vista as a place to take a look at for my father who has dementia. I was skeptical at first as it seemed like the...
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.
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Photo of Fairwinds - Desert Point
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Review of [name removed]: this facility has turned out to be a good match for [name removed]. She is happy there and FAIRVIEW has met all her needs. They have done a marvelous job of making her welcome...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Fairwinds - Desert Point offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Desert Point, we......Read more
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Photo of The Ranch Estates of Tucson
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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.
The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior......Read more
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Photo of The Lakes Apartments
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Pay your rent on time, don't leave a mess for somebody else ie, pick up your dog poop. Don't be afraid to be friendly, you'll meet your neighbors coming and going. We are always happy to answer questions.
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.
The Lakes is an exclusive 55+ adult, senior housing community in sunny Tucson, Pima County, AZ. Tucson is located on the Sonoran desert, and is surrounded by multiple mountain ranges like the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north. It also sits on the Santa Cruz River, a dry river bed most of the......Read more
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Photo of Sunrise at River Road
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Staff strive to create a home-like environment for residents, incorporating fresh flowers and seasonal decorations. The administration provides regular communication about what's going on at the facility....
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.
Since 2008 Sunrise at River Road as been providing outstanding assisted living and memory care services to Tucson. Located at River Road and North 1st Avenue we are centrally located, are a warm and inviting, homelike environment complete with pets, fresh flowers, southwest landscaping and......Read more
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My MIL has acclimated fairly well. It has been a nice place for her. Most everyone we've been in contact with has been great. My MiL loves the housekeeping lady. [name removed] in sales has been wonderful
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.
The Forum at Tucson is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. It is ideal if you are an active senior who wants to focus on the things you enjoy most in life, but yet have assistance available should you need it. With......Read more
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Photo of Park Senior Villas - La Cañada
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The staff and it feeling like family. Plus Mom not being a client but family and wanting the best for for her. More time needs to be spent on the meals with a look at the vegetables too including greens.
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.
The Villas at La Canada is an affordable assisted living community and memory care provider located in northwest Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, The Villas at La Canada is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends......Read more
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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This is a beautiful community with very helpful people. Although I don’t eat there often, when I have the food has been very good. All the people I’ve met there have been quite respectful and residents seem...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus is the right fit for you. We’re a rental CCRC. That means you’ll pay a monthly rental fee......Read more
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Photo of Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley
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I highly recommend prestige community! The staff is beyond amazing. These are some of the most kind and caring people I have ever run across, I can't say enough good things about them. The administrative...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley offers all the amenities you’d expect including spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. But it’s the warmth, personal care, and comfort that will surprise and delight you… Restaurant style dining, kitchenettes, gathering places, and a......Read more
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What we like the most about the community are the people and yes, we would recommend Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista to other families.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Sierra Vista was built in 1999 and remains as the cities most sought after assisted living community. The Prestige promise is to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on core values that are the center of all we do. Prestige offers all......Read more
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Photo of The Gardens at Blenman Elm
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This is an incredible place for your loved one. wonderful. The staff are exceptional, meals lovely and well prepared. My Mom has been there 9 months and she’s happy and made friends. She enjoys their...
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.
The Gardens at Blenman Elm is a newly renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support active, compassionate, excellent, and responsive care and the living space is perfect for those values. Inside the home we have an inner courtyard, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open......Read more
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Photo of Avista Tucson
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My father and I really loved Avista. The staff was wonderful and so helpful, kind and empathetic. The facility is very beautiful and warming. My mother was placed in the memory care unit, and they looked...
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.
Avista Tucson, an Enlivant community, is an assisted living community delivering personalized, attentive care in a homelike atmosphere. Professional staff, including a registered nurse, are available 24-hours a day to assist with medication management and daily living activities as needed.......Read more
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Photo of Inspirations of River Centre
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8.0
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Everyone there is awesome. We should count ourselves fortunate that there are people in this world with the compassion to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. Special thanks to[names...
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.
Inspirations of River Centre, providing Assisted Living to the Tucson area....Read more
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Photo of Cascades of Tucson
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Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend Cascades of Tucson to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Life is as vibrant and carefree as you choose to be! You decide when, where and how to enjoy the many pleasures of living at our distinguished Tucson, Arizona retirement community. Intentionally designed with attention to comfort and detail, Cascades was planned specifically to accommodate......Read more
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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.
Nestled at the base of the Rincon Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, Academy Villas Assisted Living Home is a 9000 sq.ft. modern Villa. Residents enjoy large, private rooms, spacious common areas, cheerful interiors, large patio and courtyard, scratch-cooked meals, transportation,......Read more

Cost of independent living in Benson, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $3,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,423 per month.

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

Benson, AZ
$3,727/mo
$4,569/mo

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

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

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

$4,388/mo
Independent Living
$3,727/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,538/mo
Studio
$4,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,231/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,609/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,495/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Benson over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Benson

Recent reviews for independent living in Benson

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ

5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

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Benson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sierra del Sol, Arroyo Gardens and Brookdale East Tucson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benson, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 164 independent living facilities near Benson, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Benson, Arizona is Arroyo Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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