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Photo of Avista Payson
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Avista provided end of life care for my father. They did a wonderful job managing his care in cooperation with hospice. He did not like the food but he was a picky eater and also didn't want to eat very much...
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.
Avista Payson is an award winning assisted living community in Payson, Arizona. With access to shopping, dining, and exclusive activities both on and off site, it’s easy for residents to find their niche. Residents are encouraged to socialize and pursue their interests while enjoying a full range...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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Always trying to feel residents with their needs. Example. Out. My nite playing Mahjong and my electric scooter just stopped in the middle of the hallway. I it was 9 o'clock or 930 at night. Nobody's up. I...
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.
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...
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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42 reviews
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Med techs are wonderful caring staff who love what they are doing and you can see the interactions they have with residents always happy which is a huge part of their success. Residents need to feel cared...
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.
Welcome to Legacy Retirement Mesa, recent recipient of the APFM "Best of Senior Living" 2023 award/recognition. Legacy Retirement is conveniently located in Northeast Mesa and offers Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments, while we're "Serving You Like Family." Our spacious...
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1212 Photos available
9.6
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The Activities Director, the Marketing Director, the Community Relations Counselor and the Transportation Department at Acoya Troon are superb. They stand out in the Assistent Living arena. The energy and...
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.
Introducing ACOYA Scottsdale at Troon:A stunningly beautiful retirement community with a novel approach to life.Welcome to ACOYA, a dynamic community of lifestyle amenities, concierge services and striking desert beauty. Here, you’ll live just steps away from the Pinnacle Peak trailhead in one of...
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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110 reviews
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Everything that we wanted in community living for our uncle. The food was amazing. The involvement of residences interacting with each other and assisting each other was awesome. The staff is very helpful...
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...
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11 Floor plan available
9.6
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It's been good here most of my needs have been taken care of and I enjoy it here. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place.
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.
Living WellWhen you walk through our front door, you will discover we’re an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. But if you stick around, you’ll soon realize we’re more than that. We’re a family made up of charming and fascinating residents, their...
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2222 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
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When we decided to look at Independent Senior Living facilities, Revel McDowell Mt. was on our list. After we had our appointment here, there was no reason to see any others - our choice was made! We felt...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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2525 Photos available
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We visited a number of senior independent living communities. There are more out there than we initially thought so this took time. Revel on Indian Bend in Scottsdale was the clear winner supporting our...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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11 Video available
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99 Floor plans available
9.5
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113 reviews
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The staff get s 10. What we like the most about the community is that it is near my family; all apartments are licensed for both Independent and Assisted Living; the price is right.
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.
Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...
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1010 Photos available
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We have been really happy with Acoya Shea. The facility is beautiful! Everyone is friendly. There are lots of activities for those who enjoy keeping active. My mom participates in the 2x's week exercise...
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 Shea is a new senior living community in Scottsdale, AZ, focusing on luxury and comfort. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and the revolutionary Revere? Memory Care, ACOYA Shea is the epitome of comfort, with limitless amenities and services to please the most discerning...
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Photo of The Enclave at Anthem Senior LivingCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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67 reviews
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67 reviews
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Mom has lived at the Enclave 5 1/2 years in independent living then we just recently moved her to Assisted Living. She was hospitalized then to rehab and rapidly declined. It was great that we could move 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.
We can't wait for you to call The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living, in Anthem, Arizona, home. This small-town packs a punch when it comes to majestic vistas, massive open space areas, and best-in-class shopping. With nearly 200 golf courses in the area it's a golfer's dream. In addition, you're...
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88 Floor plans available
9.4
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82 reviews
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They had a big staff change in memory care dept a week after we moved in. Positions were not filled promptly Communication is poor. Maint dept not responsive New people joining staff now Hopefully...
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...
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Photo of Andara by Cogir
11 Video available
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77 Floor plans available
9.4
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I came to Andara 4 years ago and each year has better than the previous. I am very impressed with the quality of people including the staff,. I highly recommend Andara to many people. I have been an...
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.
Andara is the premier Scottsdale, Arizona 5-Star luxury community providing both Independent and Assisted Living. Featuring finely carved woods, rich carpets, custom furniture, and Art Deco designs throughout the community. Residents here are very active, enjoy Josephine’s Café Sunset Socials,...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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This has been a great place since I moved in a for years back. The new owners are making great changes. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly.
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is in the vibrant heart of Scottsdale, with easy access to Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe, Arizona. It truly is at the center of it all, near shopping, restaurants, and world-class medical centers. Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is a beautiful place to live with a...
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Photo of Brookdale Springs Mesa
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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120 reviews
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I like the home feeling you have. The apartments are just a nice size especially for someone who is coming from their own family home. All the food I had there was good. The entertainment is thought out and...
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...
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Photo of Brookdale East Arbor
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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The staff at Brookdale East Arbor has been extremely helpful and responsive to the needs of my 102 year old Mother. On one occasion a late evening phone call to [name removed] solve a problem quickly. And...
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.
There’s A Reason They Call Them Golden YearsIf you’re ready to make the most of your golden years, our assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona could be the place for you. Surrounded by a warm and friendly community of seniors and a dedicated care team, you can have the care you need while...
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Photo of Sunrise of Scottsdale
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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It was a safe place and all the staff cared for my mom. They were available when she needed them and always showed care and concern and compassion
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....
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After looking at several places, this one was so clean and pretty. My husband had to be admitted to memory care. This area is locked off. But it was so nice and staff was so sweet to all these people. My...
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.
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I was there visiting my mom this week. What a wonderful group of people in that staff, led by [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and the rest of the fabulous staff. They engage all the residents...
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.
Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...
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Photo of Broadway Mesa Village
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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Have a meal there and look at a months worth of published menus, find out about staff and their communication skills and one's ability to understand them. Understand the cost of the care side of assisted...
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...
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11 Video available
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A mixed bag, mostly good. Staff and residents very friendly, very nice, staff very helpful. Food is very good, and a good variety. Apartment size is good for me. Wear and tear on the apartment is evident,...
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 our independent, assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, Arizona, you can enjoy all the comforts of retirement without the burdens of home ownership, cleaning, cooking, and more. Instead of wasting your energy on the responsibilities you’ve carried for decades, you can wake up...
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Photo of Brookdale Desert Ridge
11 Video available
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55 Floor plans available
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Staff are very friendly and engaged, taking an interest to personally know the residents. Activities seem varied with a lot of areas to gather. Cleanliness is very high. Food is OK. It offers great amenities...
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.
These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....
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11 Video available
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104 reviews
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104 reviews
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Nice and clean place. Good, qualified and friendly staff. Fresh baked cookies daily which the residents love. Administrative and nursing g personnel easily available for questions and or concerns. Front desk...
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.
Home Sweet HomeAre you ready to redefine independence? If so, our assisted living and memory care community in Scottsdale, Arizona is ready to welcome you with open arms. You’ll find that once you let go of the cumbersome chores like home maintenance and cleaning, you will have ample time to...
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We have been here two & half years now, we are a great family trying to help out whoever is in need of . We were looking for a retirement community & visited quite a few around. But loved this one the most...
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.
Tucked into a beautiful mountain setting, LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Northeast Phoenix is tops when it comes to quaint and comfortable active retirement living. The one and two-bedroom garden homes feature attached private carports, cozy patios, utility rooms, and full kitchens....
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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[name removed] the awesome chef, goes above and beyond what my mom expected, he makes personalized lunches for her. Thank you to all the nurses and awesome front desk team. We are very happy to have our mom...
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...
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Cost of independent living in Deer Creek, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Deer Creek is $4,333 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Verde, AZ with an average of $3,142 per month.

Independent living costs in Deer Creek, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Deer Creek, AZ
$4,333/mo
$4,065/mo

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

Deer Creek, AZ
$4,333/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Deer Creek, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,915/mo
Independent Living
$4,333/mo

Independent living costs in Deer Creek, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,520/mo
Studio
$4,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,888/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,817/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,181/mo

Senior living costs in Deer Creek 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: Deer Creek, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeer Creek, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,333/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,869/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,915/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Deer Creek, AZ:$4,333/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Deer Creek, AZ:$3,869/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Deer Creek, AZ:$4,915/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Deer Creek, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Deer Creek 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.

Deer Creek, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Deer Creek, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Deer Creek 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
Deer Creek, AZ$3,733/mo$3,440/mo+8.5%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Deer Creek, AZ
2024 average cost:$3,733/mo
2023 average cost:$3,440/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Deer Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Deer Creek

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

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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Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Deer Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deer Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deer Creek, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deer Creek, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deer Creek, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avista Payson, Discovery Point Retirement Community and Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Deer Creek, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 135 independent living facilities near Deer Creek, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Deer Creek, Arizona are Discovery Point Retirement Community, Atria Park of Sierra Pointe and The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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