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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Aging Gracefully
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.
Photo of Gold Star Care Home
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.
Photo of Grace Hill Assisted Living LLC
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.
Photo of Amazing Grace Care Home LLC
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.
Photo of Beebes Assisted Living LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Photo of Our Parents Home LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...

Cost of independent living in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Desert Bell Estates Ii is $3,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,816 per month.

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
$3,741/mo
$3,740/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
$3,741/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,600/mo
Independent Living
$3,741/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,554/mo
Studio
$4,756/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,171/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,593/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,772/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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: Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Bell Estates Ii, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,741/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,703/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,600/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ:$3,741/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ:$3,703/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ:$4,600/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ$2,516/mo$2,663/mo-5.5%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,516/mo
2023 average cost:$2,663/mo
Percent change:-5.5%
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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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 Desert Bell Estates Ii

Recent reviews for independent living in Desert Bell Estates Ii

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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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Desert Bell Estates Ii independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Bell Estates Ii independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Bell Estates Ii, 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LifeStream at North Phoenix, LifeStream at Glendale and Acoya Troon by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Desert Bell Estates Ii, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 142 independent living facilities near Desert Bell Estates Ii, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Desert Bell Estates Ii, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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