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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Reef Mill, AZ

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 70 independent living facilities in Big Reef Mill, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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You may also consider nearby communities such as Surprise, Peoria and Sun City West.

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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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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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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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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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
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.
Chaparral Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Big Reef Mill, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Big Reef Mill is $3,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,893 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Reef Mill, AZ vs. nearby cities

Big Reef Mill, AZ
$3,656/mo
$3,624/mo

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

Big Reef Mill, AZ
$3,656/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Reef Mill vs. other types of senior living

$4,833/mo
Independent Living
$3,656/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Big Reef Mill, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,100/mo
Studio
$4,276/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,087/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,789/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Big Reef Mill over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Big Reef Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Reef Mill

The Park at Surprise

5.0
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they remind me of my travels in Europe. I am leaving bc my health has declined, I didn't want to ...
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Heritage Tradition in Sun City West, AZ

5.0
My mom is doing really great. She loves the community. They have a special diet and they go out of their way to her. The community is clean and the staff is outstanding. She likes living here and everything here is perfect for her. We would recommend every aspect of this community to other ...
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Wooddale Village in Sun City, AZ

5.0
I am a resident at Wooddale Village. I would say that the staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home at this facility. They remember your name and which unit you live in. They are super responsive if you have a problem or just need help with something. The food is very good and there ...
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Big Reef Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Reef Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Reef Mill, 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 Big Reef Mill 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 Big Reef Mill 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
9.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Reef Mill 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 Big Reef Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Reef Mill 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 Big Reef Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.1%
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The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living, The Park at Surprise and Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Reef Mill, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Big Reef Mill, Arizona. See the full list.

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