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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Contention, AZ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Contention 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 Contention. 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 66 independent living facilities in Contention, 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 Village Meadows and Canelo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Benson.
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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 Desert Villa adult living home located in Tucson is different from many nursing homes. Residents there feel appreciated and loved by the caregivers which is family owned and operated. The home has spacious rooms and patios where the residents can socialize and enjoy themselves. They...
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The food was good. They had a restaurant style menu in the dining room. The rooms were very comfortable. The only reason we moved my mom is she needed additional assistance that they couldn't match. They...
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.
Silver Springs’ distinctively designed community offers Independent and Assisted Living in the relaxing, peaceful setting of Arizona’s Green Valley. Situated adjacent to the Torres Blancas Golf Course, the community’s single-story building offers picturesque views of the surrounding pecan grove,...
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I lived at the Peaks with my husband and alone there after he died. I could not have been with more wonderful, caring people, both residents and managers, anywhere else. The grounds are spacious and lovely...
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.
We believe that The Peaks at Santa Rita is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable and safe, with a sense of community.At The Peaks at Santa Rita, our managers live on-site and are...
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I liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Short term furnished available.24 hour emergency maintenance.Balcony.Cable ready.Organized patios, movies, games.Wahser, dryer in some units.Close to mall shopping, doctors, hospital.
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The minute you walk into the gates, and stop to meet the people all around the community it feels like home. It feels like they are one big family who watch out for one another. The residents, and staff...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Contention, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Contention is $3,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,423 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Contention, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Contention, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Contention vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Contention, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Contention
Recent reviews for independent living in Contention
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale.
The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley
5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley
4.5
What we like the most about the Prestige Assisted Living community are the staff members. The staff team there are nice and we do really like the apartments and rooms they have for the residents. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Contention independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Contention independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Contention, 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 Contention 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 Contention partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Contention 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 Contention communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Contention 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 Contention offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arroyo Gardens, Sierra del Sol and Brookdale East Tucson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Contention, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near Contention, Arizona. See the full list.
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