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Photo of Sky Ridge Senior Living
1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
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I'd give them 4 stars - the rooms are clean staff very helpful and friendly. They have good activities and interact with the residents well. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for...
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...
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Photo of The Gardens of Scottsdale
66 Photos available
9.5
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53 reviews
9.5
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53 reviews
5 star
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I had a very good experience. Rating is 5 stars. The Gardens were so professional and accommodating my brother is very happy with the food and people helping them. I would recommend them to anyone.
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.
Located just minutes from historic Old Town Scottsdale, The Gardens of Scottsdale sits in the heart of one of 'America's Most Livable Cities' near two major Arizona State Routes. We pride ourselves in our commitment to preserve dignity, nurture the spirits of our residents, celebrate...
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11 Video available
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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84 reviews
9.5
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84 reviews
5 star
63%
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24%
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11%
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Staff extended us tremendous support and coordination on every detail for a smooth evaluation, move in, transfer of administration of Dad's prescriptions, and his most important activity - playing bridge....
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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Photo of The Gardens of Sun City
2424 Photos available
9.4
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66 reviews
9.4
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66 reviews
5 star
64%
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The staff is very friendly and efficient. The studio apartments is a nice size. Having a small refrigerator is a plus. It would be nice to have a sink near the refrigerator.
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.
Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...
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1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.4
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83 reviews
9.4
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83 reviews
5 star
56%
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27%
3 star
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My cousin [name removed] is still settling in. She has been there about a month. She enjoys the activities she has tried Bingo ,a game she calls nickels, and some of the card games. She enjoys the social...
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.
Situated in the heart of Sun City, just one block north of Bell Road and one block west of 99th Avenue, The Palms at Sun City is a vibrant community designed to help our seniors enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting resort style residence...
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Photo of Savanna House
1212 Photos available
9.4
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69 reviews
9.4
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69 reviews
5 star
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A complaint that I have about the administrative staff is that they do not respond to emails. It's difficult for me to call them during the day because I work. My mom complains that her food is often served...
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.
Welcome to Savanna House Assisted Living & Memory Care!If you’re looking for a safe, lively and inviting new home for yourself or a loved one, you’ve come to the right place. At Savanna House Assisted Living & Memory Care, our staff takes pride in providing seniors with a community worthy...
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Photo of MorningStar at Arrowhead
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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55 reviews
9.4
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55 reviews
5 star
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Orchard Pointe Glendale is a compassionate assisted living community. It is a lovely facility run by a supportive team of caregivers. The meals are tasty with a variety of choices. There are a variety of...
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.
MorningStar at Arrowhead offers premier assisted living and memory care for adults 62 years and older who need some measure of help with the activities of daily living. While its subtle elegance and features are reminiscent of a luxurious resort, every detail of MorningStar at Arrowhead is...
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Photo of Sunrise of Gilbert
3434 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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118 reviews
9.3
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118 reviews
5 star
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Both of my parents are happy with their apartment, the cleaning service and the dining hall. They are happier when Sunrise owned it. Now with Cogir some things are not as good. Such as less menu choices.
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...
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11 Video available
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9.3
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64 reviews
9.3
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64 reviews
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Westgate sets the highest standards for quality service, cleanliness, good food and happy residents! I speak from experience as I personally visited many independent living facilities for my parents. 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.
Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...
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Photo of Clarendale Arcadia
2929 Photos available
9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
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Beautiful rooms, finish work quality and colors very current. Staff attentive and responsive and mostly friendly. Very clean. Good food and nice dining room. Friendly residents. Activities good. Maybe could...
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.
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
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Photo of Thunderbird Senior Living
11 Video available
2323 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.3
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185 reviews
9.3
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185 reviews
5 star
47%
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It's a nice facility with beautiful grounds for walking or just sitting and taking in nature. Lots of amenities offered, with a variety of activities for everyone. The Friday afternoon happy hour with...
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.
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
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Photo of The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living
11 Video available
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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89 reviews
9.3
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89 reviews
5 star
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I'd give it a 4. I think they are super friendly and have a nice array of activities for the residents. I would say the food could be better which is why I'm not giving it a 5. I would recommend.
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 feel right at home here. The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living offers a wonderful blend of urban life with beautiful park-like surroundings. And the contrast between the desert landscape and the city is awe-inspiring. The Arizona Railway Museum, a variety of golf courses, and the...
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Photo of Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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191 reviews
9.2
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191 reviews
5 star
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[name removed] was wonderful! I highly recommend her. We checked out the places she suggested and found one that worked for [name removed]. The apt she is in is clean and the amenities are great (I hope she...
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...
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Photo of Legacy House of Avondale
11 Video available
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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68 reviews
9.2
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68 reviews
5 star
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Staff seemed really friendly. Rooms and overall facility was very clean. A lot of activities are made available. My friend enjoyed the food. The only complaint that kept them from a 5 star was they let his...
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.
Welcome to Legacy House of Avondale. Legacy House of Avondale, Arizona’s newest senior living community is located in one of Avondale’s up and coming neighborhoods. Legacy House of Avondale is just minutes from Banner Estrella Medical Center, Arizona State University campus, physician offices,...
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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69 reviews
9.2
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69 reviews
5 star
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I think it is a nice place for the money. They need to work on making the food more inviting and desirable to eat. You can't tell me this can't be done. You know most of these people don't want to be there....
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West boasts a resort-style setting surrounded by golf courses in Sun City West, where our residents enjoy easy access to community centers, pools and sports courts. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
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Photo of Eternal Springs of Gilbert
2323 Photos available
9.2
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31 reviews
9.2
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31 reviews
5 star
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The staff at Eternal Spring was very caring toward my husband for the 5 months he was there before his passing. I was impressed that the place didn’t smell bad like many memory care facilities. I would...
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...
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Photo of The Groves
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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85 reviews
9.2
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85 reviews
5 star
66%
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3 star
7%
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Staff is for the most part super friendly. The front desk staff knows who we are as family and who we are there to see. Activities: lots of activities, games. I do wish there were more cognitive type...
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.
The Groves, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community located in Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to over 74,000 people. Goodyear is in a suburb of Phoenix and home to beautiful scenic areas such as South Lake Park in Estella with its water views and palm trees....
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11 Video available
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9.1
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119 reviews
9.1
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119 reviews
5 star
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The food at Garden Ridge is certainly above average, and the chef and kitchen manager make sure that those needing low/no sugar, low/no salt, gluten-free and other diets have alternatives to accommodate...
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 Amethyst Gardens offers a plethora of activities that range from daily exercise classes and pool activities to mall shopping, casino day trips, and cultural events. Join us for bingo, bridge, or live musical entertainment in our spacious, formal great room. The Amethyst Garden's mission is to...
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Photo of The Forum at Desert Harbor
1212 Photos available
9.0
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34 reviews
9.0
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34 reviews
5 star
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Beautiful facility with caring staff. Clean facilities with lovely lake across the rear grounds. White fabric table clothes with real silverware and decorative centerpieces in the dining room. Some...
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 Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
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Photo of Palos Verdes Senior Living
11 Video available
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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193 reviews
9.0
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193 reviews
5 star
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The only reason I treated a 4 is they have had staffing issues with the kitchen that has affected food quality. Those issues seem to have been worked out, but time will tell. Some issues getting access to...
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.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
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11 Video available
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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124 reviews
9.0
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124 reviews
5 star
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The staff are friendly and professional, and they always make me feel at home when I come to visit my relative. Overall, the establishment is a great place, and I’m very happy with the care and welcoming...
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 MorningStar at Arcadia
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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34 reviews
9.0
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34 reviews
5 star
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Morningstar gets all 5 star ratings. Soooo amazing. [name removed] passed on recently, they have been a rock for me. Joyful, engaging, kind, responsive, supportive...all of them. I consider them family now.
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.
Assisted Living For our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs. It is our staff's...
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11 Video available
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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32 reviews
8.9
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32 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
9%
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9%
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It it's a nice place my mother in law lives now. She in independent living. It's nice and clean place with a lot of activities for the residents. Staff is excellent with the resident and families. They make...
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.
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Photo of Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
100 reviews
8.9
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100 reviews
5 star
55%
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My mother was in their memory care section of the facility. The staff were always attentive to ours or my mother's concerns. Based her condition they modified her food to meet her needs(blending) to make...
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.
The Gardens at Ocotillo provide premium independent living, assisted living and memory care in Chandler, Arizona. Our new community delivers affordable luxury with At Your Service hospitality and concierge services. Our services can help you with the transition to our community through packing...
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8.8
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28 reviews
8.8
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28 reviews
5 star
64%
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I would rate each one with a five. Cadence was a great place. Everyone from staff to resident are so friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and more importantly, it didn't smell. Food was really good....
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.
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Cost of independent living in Estrella, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Estrella is $3,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prescott Valley, AZ with an average of $2,834 per month.

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

Estrella, AZ
$3,080/mo
$3,136/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,971/mo
Independent Living
$3,080/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,145/mo
Studio
$3,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,322/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,716/mo

Senior living costs in Estrella 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: Estrella, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEstrella, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,080/mo$3,136/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,032/mo$5,091/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,971/mo$6,037/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Estrella, AZ:$3,080/mo
Arizona:$3,136/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Estrella, AZ:$5,032/mo
Arizona:$5,091/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Estrella, AZ:$5,971/mo
Arizona:$6,037/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Estrella, AZ, over time

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

Estrella, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Estrella, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Estrella 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 average 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
Estrella, AZ$2,983/mo$2,978/mo+0.2%
Arizona$3,056/mo$3,041/mo+0.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Estrella, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,983/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$3,056/mo
2023 average cost:$3,041/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Estrella

Recent reviews for independent living in Estrella

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.

Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

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

Estrella independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Estrella independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Estrella, 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 Estrella 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 Estrella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Estrella, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Estrella 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 Estrella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Estrella, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Estrella 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 Estrella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Estrella, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.7%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.7%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.6%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.7%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale and Copper Springs Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Estrella, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 348 independent living facilities near Estrella, Arizona. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 56% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 56% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 55% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 19% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 52% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 20% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 40% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language, German, Russian, French, and Arabic 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale, and Copper Springs Retirement Community 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Atria Chandler Villas, The Oaks, and Brookdale Chandler Regional 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale, and Copper Springs Retirement Community 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale, and Copper Springs Retirement Community
The best independent living facilities near you in Estrella, Arizona are LifeStream at Glendale, Copper Springs Retirement Community and Atria Chandler Villas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 56% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 56% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 55% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 19% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 52% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 20% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 40% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, American Sign Language, German, Russian, French, and Arabic 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale, and Copper Springs Retirement Community 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Atria Chandler Villas, The Oaks, and Brookdale Chandler Regional 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale, and Copper Springs Retirement Community 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Revel Scottsdale, LifeStream at Glendale, and Copper Springs Retirement Community
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