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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckeye, AZ

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Buckeye, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Buckeye is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunwest, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.

Independent living costs in Buckeye, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Buckeye, AZ
$3,712/mo
$3,518/mo

Independent living costs in Buckeye, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Buckeye, AZ
$3,712/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Buckeye, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,188/mo
Independent Living
$3,712/mo

Independent living costs in Buckeye, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,239/mo
Studio
$4,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,466/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,069/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,848/mo

Senior living costs in Buckeye vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Buckeye, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckeye, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,712/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,477/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,188/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Buckeye, AZ:$3,712/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Buckeye, AZ:$3,477/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Buckeye, AZ:$4,188/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Buckeye, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buckeye and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Buckeye, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Buckeye have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buckeye, AZ$2,708/mo$2,734/mo-0.9%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Buckeye, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,708/mo
2023 average cost:$2,734/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Buckeye

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckeye

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.

Sagewood Desert Willow AL and MC in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to move in. My loved one loves her housekeeper and the place is always very clean when we go ...
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Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

4.0
My loved one was only here for a short respite stay. The only thing that she really complained about is that they didn't always knock before they came in. We had arranged for a female to come and do the shower on a certain day, and a male showed up on a different day to help her. She liked the ...
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Buckeye independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckeye independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckeye, 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye 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
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckeye 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 Buckeye communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckeye, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckeye 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 Buckeye offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckeye, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
47%
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