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Photo of Brookdale Baywood
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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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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Everyone has been extremely helpful. They have made my mom feel welcome in both rehab and her new apartment. We have yet to encounter anybody who's been rude or disrespectful, everyone has been so kind. Love...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Fellowship Square Phoenix, we offer the full continuum of senior living options, all on one campus: Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We also provide Supportive Services, Medicare-certified Home Health, Outpatient Rehab, and Physical Therapy. Our Outpatient...
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Photo of The Gardens of Sun City
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The Garden of Sun city was a clean and friendly establishment. The only problem I had was the night nurse broke my mom's nebulizer bowl for her breathing. It was never replaced. My mom enjoyed her 14-day...
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.
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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9.6
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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9.5
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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
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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.
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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9.5
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My mom recently moved in and we have all been very happy with the facility and staff. The place already was clean and now they are remodeling and it looks beautiful. The staff are very attentive and the...
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.
Vista del Rio provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a quiet campus in the heart of Peoria, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Phoenix, we offer a peaceful environment with access to all the convenience of a major metropolitan area. We're just...
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My mom just moved in over a month ago and is already feeling very comfortable. The staff is very friendly and any little thing we need they take care of or fix immediately. Dave, the Director, is on top of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Clarendale of Chandler, you’ll find the lifestyle options you want now and in the future, so you or a loved one won’t have to leave the community should your health needs change. In addition to the freedom and flexibility of independent senior living in a villa or apartment home, when more...
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9.5
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Management has been extremely helpful, kind and thoughtful. I'm enjoying the people I've met. They are super engaging and friendly. Lots of activities sponsored by Mera and the residents.
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.
Mera Westgate is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Glendale, Arizona, a northern suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a...
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I believe everything is very nice except the food. It definitely needs improvement. Great apartment size. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching. Friendly staff, great place...
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.
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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9.5
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[name removed] at Enclave Anthem was amazing! Facility was clean, bright and all the employees were very friendly. Room was nicely updated, bathroom was big with enough room for a walker. Activities looked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Photo of Sunrise of Gilbert
3434 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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112 reviews
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My parents love it. A solid 5 stars! The food is good and their room cleaning is great. Mom loves all the activities. They say the servers for their meals are friendly and nice.
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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Photo of The Gardens of Scottsdale
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Welcoming environment, the quality of the executive director of memory care, the longevity of staff with the facility. And all my comments are specific to memory care and not assisted living. I'm thrilled...
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.
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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Photo of The Palms at Sun City
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We would rate the overall experience a 4.5. Although we only stayed at The Palms for 2 months, we did like it pretty well. The apartment had good storage and a laundry on the balcony. The management kept the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Legacy House was wonderful! The admin staff was kind and always very helpful. The facility was beautiful and so very affordable. The food was always delicious and my mom loved all the activities, they made...
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 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 Andara by Cogir
11 Video available
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The staff is amazing. They know their tenants by name. They offer so many things for them to so. It is always clean, food us good, but the staff are the best!
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 Brookdale Chandler Regional
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What we like the most about the community is the overall atmosphere, the residents and staff are caring and accommodating. We would recommend Brookdale Chandler Regional community to other families.
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.
Embrace Your CommunityIf you’re ready to shed the burdens of everyday life and focus on the activities and relationships that bring you joy, our vibrant and active assisted living community in Chandler, Arizona might be the place for you.Surrounded by warm and welcoming residents, you will...
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Photo of The Springs of Scottsdale
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Staff has been fantastic, food is great with lots of choices, very good dining room hours, variety of activities. Newly remodeled building and everything is so clean. All of the residents seem very nice and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Springs is a beautiful property where you could be proud to call it 'home' with lovely furnishings throughout and an elegant dining room with delicious meals served. Affordable too! The Springs of Scottsdale is known for it's cleanliness and it's caring staff. Our Food Director prepares a...
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Photo of Brookdale Desert Ridge
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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
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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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Springs Mesa
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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
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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.
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 Las Palomas Senior Living
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We have fallen in love with all of the employees at Las Palomas... They are so sweet and patient in skilled at caring for my mother.… And they have our deep appreciation. The only negative element has been...
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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The ladies at the front desk are amazing and very friendly. On the Memory Care side, they are friendly and care about the residents. They have a game day that is great. They have Art and Crafts the residents...
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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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale
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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 Broadway Mesa Village
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9.3
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I have been pleased with the service the workers have provided for our mother!! They have given her assistance + care! I would recommend Pegasus!
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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I don't live there, my sis and bil do, and they love it! They are grateful for good food, housekeeping 2xmonth, spacious apartment, and friendly staff. Neither of them has been able to participate in...
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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Photo of The Groves
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The Groves 5 stars on all but Food...as I said, my last contact was a year ago and at that time they were trying different approaches to food and dining...in general, food was O.K., it was the delivery that...
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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Cost of independent living in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Fort Mc Dowell is $3,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $3,329 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
$3,735/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
$3,735/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,522/mo
Independent Living
$3,735/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,700/mo
Studio
$2,928/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,982/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Mc Dowell 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: Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Mc Dowell, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,735/mo$3,744/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$3,622/mo$3,762/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,522/mo$4,493/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ:$3,735/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ:$3,622/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ:$4,522/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ, over time

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

Fort Mc Dowell, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Fort Mc Dowell, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Mc Dowell 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
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ$2,731/mo$2,762/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,784/mo$2,810/mo-0.9%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Fort Mc Dowell, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,731/mo
2023 average cost:$2,762/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,784/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Mc Dowell

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Mc Dowell

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.

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging activities for residents. Residents at various communities enjoy a rich and diverse range of activities tailored to their interests. At Verena at Gilbert, residents participate in daily events such as yoga, pool activities, art classes, card games, and more. The community ensures a lively social calendar to keep everyo ...
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Comfortable and spacious apartment homes. Reviews consistently praise the comfort and size of apartment homes in different communities. For example, at The Forum at Desert Harbor, residents appreciate the generous living spaces and the availability of apartment configurations to suit different needs. The apartments are designed to pro ...
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Access to on-site medical care. Several communities, including LifeStream at Glendale, offer on-site medical care and wellness services. This feature is highly valued by families and residents, who appreciate the convenience and peace of mind that comes with having medical care readily available.
Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and dedication of staff members across communities. The staff at Park Terrace Senior Living are described as friendly, caring, and happy to go the extra mile for residents. Their commitment to providing exceptional care and support is a common theme in man ...
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Delicious and varied dining options. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Atria Chandler Villas, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day. The dining experiences are a highlight for many resid ...
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Secure and clean living environment. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities for many seniors and their families. Communities like Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center are praised for their pristine surroundings and commitment to maintaining a safe living environment. Residents feel reassured knowing that their c ...
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Fort Mc Dowell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Mc Dowell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Mc Dowell, 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Mc Dowell, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Mc Dowell, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.4%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and Discovery Point Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Mc Dowell, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 588 independent living facilities near Fort Mc Dowell, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Mc Dowell, Arizona are Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and Copper Springs Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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