About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cactus Forest, AZ

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Cactus Forest area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Cactus Forest. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 178 independent living facilities in Cactus Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like San Tan Valley, Coolidge and Eloy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Tan Valley, Coolidge and Eloy.

Cactus Forest Independent Living Facilities | 3308 Reviews

Showing 178 communities
Last Updated: 9/19/24
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Atria Chandler VillasCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
170 reviews
9.9
Review score
170 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
It is great, I love it here so much. The people are so kind here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. It is the best place I could be at this time in my life. I love all the activities and social part of...
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.
At Atria Chandler Villas, residents will discover a welcoming independent senior living community nestled in the heart of Chandler, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment.We have been in business...
See details
Photo of McDowell VillageCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
9.8
Review score
86 reviews
9.8
Review score
86 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
21%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My dad has been living at McDowell Village for 2+ months now and is doing very well! I can relax knowing that he is being taken care of, eating good food, staying active, and making new friends. He enjoys...
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.
Everyone has their own perception of what living at a senior community is like. We here at McDowell Village would like to invite you in to take a look.Our apartments are second to none. They range in size from 648 to 1300 square feet, and all of the apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens,...
See details
Photo of Verena at GilbertCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
9.8
Review score
49 reviews
9.8
Review score
49 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
12%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
Verena at Gilbert offers everything you could ask for ,for independent retired adults. Rent fincludes everything from a beautiful apparment, maintenance, house keeping an executive cheft, plus all the...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Gilbert!With convenient access to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Verena at Gilbert is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement in Arizona. Our 55+ all-inclusive independent senior living community offers chef-prepared...
See details
Photo of Clarendale of ChandlerCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
44 reviews
9.7
Review score
44 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Our problem had to do with the food which is a insurmountable task. Trying to cook for 700 people and meet their dietary needs is a thankless task.I also was not a big fan of the executive director who made...
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 Clarendale of Chandler, you’ll find the lifestyle options you want now and in the future, so you or a loved one won’t have to leave the community should your health needs change. In addition to the freedom and flexibility of independent senior living in a villa or apartment home, when more...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Springs MesaCommunity card badge
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
105 reviews
9.6
Review score
105 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
36%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
My daughter and I were given a nice tour of the facility and we were pleased with the atmosphere enjoyed a complimentary dinner in the dining room. Great service, excellent food. I have the one bedroom apt...
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.
Luxury Living, Resort SettingsWhen you walk through the front door of your new independent and assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona, you might feel relief wash over you. You may even feel a little giddy. Maybe it’s the stunning resort-like environment, the warmth and friendly nature of the...
See details
Photo of Copper Springs Retirement CommunityCommunity card badge
1515 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
23 reviews
9.6
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
22%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
This place is beautiful and spotless. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. My mother loves it here. The food is pretty good most of the time and if they are serving something you don’t like there are...
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.
* Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 bath unit available now! W/D in unit. Fully equipped kitchen. Ice maker in freezer. Large balcony.
See details
Photo of Sunrise of ChandlerCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
67 reviews
9.6
Review score
67 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
16%
3 star
9%
2 star
3%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We were blessed to have our brother in sunrise senior living. They worked with us on getting him in with short notice. The facility is nice and clean. They took excellent care of my brother, he was always...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
See details
Photo of Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and CenterCommunity card badge
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
173 reviews
9.5
Review score
173 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
34%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
What we like the most about this community is the staff, they are very friendly and caring and we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is non-profit Independent Living retirement community, founded on Christian values. We offer 415 apartments ranging from studios to one and 2 bedroom apartments amid a grassy, beautifully landscaped community.Located just north of historic downtown Mesa on the...
See details
Photo of Sunrise of GilbertCommunity card badge
3434 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
90 reviews
9.5
Review score
90 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
32%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
The apartment is a really good size. The food is hit or miss. Some meals are spectacular and others are a no go. The staff that you see every day are great but the management team can be difficult to deal...
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.
Sunrise of Gilbert is located in Gilbert, AZ, which was ranked 16th by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in 2006. With nearby restaurants, museums and golf courses, this site is located in the heart of Maricopa with easy access to major routes (Route 101 and of Route 60) and...
See details
Photo of The Oaks
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
84 reviews
9.5
Review score
84 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
2 star
1%
1 star
13%
See all reviews
The Oaks has exceeded expectations. My dad was in 3 group homes so I've had experience with senior services before. We had a very short time frame and a lot of difficulties with our mom being discharged...
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.
Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...
See details
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Acoya Mesa by Cogir
44 Photos available
Pricing promotion
9.5
Review score
21 reviews
9.5
Review score
21 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
5%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
Very friendly staff that knows all the residents by name. They plan so many activities for the residents and it is a beautiful facility.
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.
Acoya is changing the story of retirement living. At Acoya Mesa, everything shines a little brighter. Adjacent to the beautiful Granite Reef Park in Alta Mesa, ACOYA Mesa allows life to take on a radiant glow. Your new home awaits, with a focus on wellness and meaning, where friendships flourish...
See details
Photo of Inspira Gateway by Cogir
55 Photos available
9.5
Review score
12 reviews
9.5
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Family has the freedom to join the activities, volunteer at the community, hangout with all the residents spontaneously. I would recommend the community. It is a private pay. One stop shop that makes it...
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.
With more than 30 thriving communities, Cadence Living® is proud to offer a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for thousands of happy residents across the country to call home. Our experienced leadership and team members serve with integrity, compassion and expertise as they strive to...
See details
Photo of Discovery Point Retirement Community
2323 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
87 reviews
9.4
Review score
87 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
I really like my privacy and the quietness and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Live life to the fullest at Discovery Point! Whether enjoying your favorite exercise program, playing cards, or attending a local restaurant or shopping outing, residents are free to do the things they enjoy when they take advantage of all that Discovery Point offers. Services and amenities...
See details
Photo of Broadway Mesa VillageCommunity card badge
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
116 reviews
9.4
Review score
116 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
5 on all categories. We had a great experience there. Especially [name removed] (sales) and [name removed] (cna). They treated my mom like a friend and went above and beyond. The facility was recently...
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.
Broadway Mesa Village is located nearby the Arizona Golf Resort, Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, and multiple antique malls and other shopping venues! With our on-site Active Living Director and scheduled transportation, it's extremely easy for our residents to continue to live the lifestyle they...
See details
Photo of Sky Vista
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
19 reviews
9.3
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
They were great there. The price and distance was to far. I have nothing bad to say about Sky Vista. Everyone that we have encountered there has been very helpful and kind. My Mom is a handful but they did a...
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.
See details
Photo of Cadence Chandler by Cogir
33 Photos available
9.4
Review score
18 reviews
9.4
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
28%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
After a rough start here, she has settled in pretty well. The consistency of her caregivers helps. Her dementia is advancing and we will be needing to do something different soon. She is on the waiting list...
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.
Imagine living in a beautiful setting designed to bring out the very best in you. Say hello to Cadence Chandler, a dynamic retirement community offering an upscale lifestyle with rich amenities and engaging holistic programming for every part of life, including independent and assisted living...
See details
Photo of Bella Vista Senior Living
77 Photos available
9.3
Review score
122 reviews
9.3
Review score
122 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
44%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
What we like the most about Bella Vista Senior Living is that it is a clean and updated - residents are welcoming and caring of about each other and based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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.
Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.
See details
Photo of Brookdale Apache Junction
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
9.3
Review score
81 reviews
9.3
Review score
81 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
21%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
I would highly recommend the community to others. The staff and residents are welcoming and attentive. And, responsive to our families needs.
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.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
See details
Photo of Sky Ridge Senior Living
1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
40 reviews
9.4
Review score
40 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
All are 5! We are so very happy with the care , the people and the respect and love they show my father in law and we would recommend the Sky Ridge Senior Living community 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.
Situated just west of Mercy Gilbert Hospital, Gilbert's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and...
See details
Photo of Park Senior Villas - Chandler
55 Photos available
9.2
Review score
7 reviews
9.2
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We Love Park Sr Villas. Our family is so thankful to the caregivers working there. Our mother has been lovingly cared for since 2022. That is the year we celebrated her 100th BD. The staff welcome our...
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.
NOW OPEN! Park Senior Villas offers a unique approach to assisted living and memory care with our seven cozy Villas, each with a capacity of just 16 residents. This allows for plenty of individualized care as well as a comfortable, secure setting that works well for those struggling with any...
See details
Photo of Clearwater Ahwatukee
1212 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
18 reviews
9.2
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
11%
3 star
6%
2 star
33%
1 star
11%
See all reviews
Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything is always clean and she loves the food! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Clearwater Ahwatukee offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly staff and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a saltwater pool and...
See details
Photo of Mountain Park Senior Living
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
69 reviews
9.2
Review score
69 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
23%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
There has been core employees who are excellent and constant but like all care facilities there is turn over. There has been an almost complete turn over of the activities staff. Overall, the variety and...
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.
Mountain Park Senior Living is the premier senior living community in Ahwatukee, Arizona. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia/Memory Care in Ahwatukee, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.Mountain Park Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach -...
See details
Photo of Las Palomas Senior Living
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
51 reviews
9.2
Review score
51 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
14%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
The Dir of Nursing has a heart of gold. My mother loved her. Excellent. Her name is [name removed] . Nursing and med techs are dedicated and cared. Mom did not want to be there at first and they won her...
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.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
See details
Photo of Desert Springs
1212 Photos available
9.2
Review score
41 reviews
9.2
Review score
41 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
20%
3 star
7%
2 star
5%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
The facility is attractive and very bright-- lots of natural light both in the common areas and in the rooms. We just went through a renovation of all the common areas with minimal disruption and good...
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.
Unique to Independent Living Communities, Desert Springs has on-site Managers 24/7, emergency call systems in every apartment and emergency pendant (optional with small annual fee).
See details
Photo of Eternal Springs of Gilbert
2323 Photos available
9.2
Review score
25 reviews
9.2
Review score
25 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
16%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Eternal Springs truly cared about Mom. They were very kind to her and to me. I thought, while others I looked at had were larger, offered more services and were more beautiful, this one offered intimacy....
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.
At Eternal Spring of Gilbert, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Gilbert area. Residents have many opportunities to...
See details

Cost of independent living in Cactus Forest, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Cactus Forest is $3,619 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include El Capitan, AZ with an average of $2,775 per month.

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

Cactus Forest, AZ
$3,619/mo
$3,506/mo
$3,768/mo

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

Cactus Forest, AZ
$3,619/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,401/mo
Independent Living
$3,619/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,310/mo
Studio
$4,261/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,903/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,246/mo

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 Cactus Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Cactus Forest

Sky Vista in Mesa, AZ

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sky Vista and the overall experience at this facility was great. The move in process was great. The staff, housekeeping and communication with the family were all excellent. I would recommend Sky Vista to others. I am 85 years old and I told my kids that ...
Read more

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.

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.

Cactus Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cactus Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cactus Forest, 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 Cactus Forest 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 Cactus Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cactus Forest, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
7.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cactus Forest 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 Cactus Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cactus Forest, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cactus Forest 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 Cactus Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cactus Forest, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Verena at Gilbert are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cactus Forest, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 178 independent living facilities near Cactus Forest, Arizona. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top