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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mesa, AZ

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Mesa Independent Living Facilities | 2051 Reviews

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Photo of Eternal Springs of Gilbert
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We visited the place and was impressed with it, clean, nicely arranged and decorated- felt homey and all the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Definitely would recommend to others, they also have...
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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The staff are very helpful and attentive. Mom is now in assisted living. The staff is prompt with meeting her needs. The rooms are a good size. We got one for mom that has a balcony. It's a large balcony...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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Attentive and caring staff. It's not a perfect situation, but they actively do their best. The food is fairly bland and there are not many options for improvement. Although for an elderly home, they likely...
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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I like that there's a lot of activities to keep my dad busy and social. However, the dining area needs to hire quality staff for serving and cooking. The chef that was there when my dad first moved there...
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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What sticks out most about Clearwater Agritopia is the staff. They are very friendly and engaging with residents. The apartment sizes and amenities are just fine.
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.
Clearwater Agritopia is seated inside the greater planned community development of Agritopia in Gilbert. Residents of Clearwater Agritopia have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of the surrounding Agritopia community first-hand within walking distance of their apartment. Featuring a...
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What we liked the most about Azalea Villa is the staff. The staff did a lot for my father while he was there and based on the experience we had we would absolutely recommend them to other families who may...
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.
Amore Manor Assisted Living Center is an assisted living facility located in the heart of historic Chandler, AZ. We are fully licensed by the State of Arizona as a supervisory care center.At Amore Manor, your loved one will be comfortable in the company of other seniors in an attractive and...
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What we like most about this community is that it is smaller so you do get to know everyone that is there. Also I am there enough that they even know me when I call over the phone. Based on the experience we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Avista Apache Junction is located in Apache Junction Arizona, just one mile west of Northern Arizona University. Our residents and their families enjoy easy access to Apache Junction's many special events as well as nearby recreational opportunities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.We have a...
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Photo of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
7.8
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51 reviews
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Friendly, helpful, cheerful staff and environment. We have a Casita. It is perfect for us! The apartment that I visited was perfect size for one single person.
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.
Independently MindedWe believe independence is the cornerstone to a happy, healthy lifestyle. That is why The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living designs resident care plans based on values like integrity and respect. Enjoy innovative amenities such as all-inclusive At Your Service® Dining, private...
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This place has alot of Caring people. Granny is a home person an is only happy at home. When she needed a place, we found Visions. They have alot of activities, an the girls are have alot of fun. I was...
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.
Visions Senior Living Mesa is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
Photo of The Citadel
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It's a very friendly community, even though I don't participate in a lot. There's a great camaraderie in the place if you want it. The staff are nice and joke around . They've been wonderful. They'll...
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 Citadel Senior Living Community allows seniors to maintain their independence with access to assistance and support services when needed. We offer both Assisted and Independent Living.The Citadel is unique in that independent residents can live together in a community that is geared toward...
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Copper Village is an AMAZING facility! I can't praise it enough. My mom had Alzheimer's and lived here for the last year of her life. She was in Cottage 4, where the women were still active, but close to...
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.
Whitestone Senior Living provides a secure environment for those with beginning and advanced Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community offers spacious walking paths, green grass, and gorgeous mature trees. Our highly trained staff are in each Cottage 24/7, this way...
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27 reviews
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My mom has recently moved into this community and I am happy with how things are going so far. I have had a peace of mind since she made the move and am comfortable with the care they are providing her. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springdale Village assisted living is located in the peaceful town of Mesa, Arizona and is the third largest city in the State. Come and enjoy the warm, temperate climate that Maricopa County is famous for. Immerse yourself in a community that has so much to offer. The next time family is in...
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Photo of Heritage Village Assisted Living of Mesa
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Where do I begin , [name removed] was the one who got everything taken care of when I was anxious about my husband coming there, she made it easier and less stressful for me because where he was staying was...
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.
Heritage Village Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a beautiful city with its scenic palm trees in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Residents will enjoy going shopping, going for group outings,...
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Canyon Winds is truly one of a kind. My mom has been a resident for 4 years now. We couldn't be happier. The staff feels like family. They keep her busy with fun activities. The facility feels more like a...
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.
Beautiful Canyon Winds opened up in July 2018. We provide both assisted living and secure Memory Care for seniors 55+. We have an all inclusive approach for care. Our community has Alcove, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Assisted Living. We have private and shared rooms in Memory Care.Hampton...
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It's been a wonderful transition for Mom into Assisted Living. Everyone has welcomed her with open arms! She is constantly telling us how much she likes being there and she truly raves about how much they...
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.
Photo of Grand Court Of Mesa
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My parents have recently made the move into this community and so far we have been pleased with how things have been going for them. They have said they are very comfortable in there apartment and they feel...
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 The Grand Court of Mesa you will discover more than a well-appointed community and extensive range of services. You will find a warm dedicated staff committed to creating a place you will be delighted to call home. Our 24-hour staff prides themselves on getting to know all of our residents so...
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The community is pet-friendly and my loved one is very happy here. She says that the food is good and they are opening the dining rooms. They have kept the residence safe and secure. i would recommend...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Courtyard Towers, located in the historic town center of Mesa, Arizona, offers luxurious apartments in a high-rise retirement community featuring panoramic views of the East Valley and mountains beyond. You will find that life at Courtyard Towers is comparable to living in a fine hotel with many...
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First hand experience with this organization has proven to me and my family they know how to care for complex medical conditions and behavioral issues. The staff is very friendly, courteous and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Lane Behavioral Assisted Living is two single story buildings offering 57 private suites. The assisted living community specializes in assisting its residents with behavioral issues related to specific mental health diagnoses.Heritage Lane is nestled in a quiet neighborhood setting. In...
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The Summit is a clean, uplifting and beautifully designed facility with a caring and attentive staff. My mother lived there for nearly 7 months before her passing. I am grateful that she lived her last...
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 Summit at Sunland Springs is the east valley's premier provider of assisted living and memory care. Our staff are highly trained and live by the motto "Kindness Counts". We invite you to come by and tour our beautiful communities to see if we could make a difference in the life of someone you...
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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
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.
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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.
Welcome Home! Come and enjoy resort living on the golf course. With a championship 18 hole golf course, 2 heated pools, 4 jacuzzis, a hair and nail salon, full sports bar, fine dining restaurant and live entertainment! We offer Studios, 1 Bedrooms and limited number of 2 Bedrooms. We include...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I have not had a chance to experience the activities they offer at this community. They do not offer a meal plan. The community is clean and well taken care of. The second floor apartments do not have a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Orchard is 55+ community.  We offer affordable senior living in  beautiful garden apartments.  With over 600 trees, you are free to pick the oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons from the citrus trees located throughout the community.  Our full time activities...
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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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As of January of this year, we have new managers. We have been in this park for over 21yrs. We have had good ma agers and not so good. But, we now have the best we have seen in the last 12 yrs. They have...
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.

Our methodology

How we rank order the Mesa community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Mesa community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

  • Proximity to your search location
  • Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
  • The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

14,000+ communities

We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

350,000+ reviews

We have 387,000+ reviews from senior living residents and family members that provide first-hand accounts about senior living communities

Read our full methodology

Costs of independent living in the Mesa area

Mesa’s independent living communities cost residents an average of $3,424 a month, according to A Place for Mom’s in-house data.[02] The monthly fee of an independent living community is higher than a senior apartment because it features more amenities and services.

Independent living is all-inclusive

The monthly fee for an independent living community likely includes the following:

  • Rent for your villa, condo, or apartment
  • Utilities
  • Housekeeping services
  • A meal plan
  • Access to amenities (gym, pool, library)
  • Access to daily planned activities, outings, and classes

Mesa is somewhat affordable

There are a few reasons why Mesa, Arizona, is more affordable for seniors in independent living than other places:

  • The cost of independent living communities in Mesa, Arizona, reflects the national average or is slightly below.
  • The overall cost of living in Mesa is 0.3% lower than in Phoenix.
  • Arizona has a low income tax rate of 2.5%.
  • Arizona doesn’t tax pensions.

Baseline independent senior living fees

The figures in the chart below show the baseline fees for independent living. These numbers show a comparison between the cost of independent living in Mesa and nearby communities.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mesa, AZ vs. nearby cities

Mesa, AZ
$4,010/mo
$3,808/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mesa, AZ vs. the state and national average

Mesa, AZ
$4,010/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mesa vs. other types of senior living

$4,729/mo
Independent Living
$4,010/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mesa, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,058/mo
Studio
$4,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,659/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,073/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mesa over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mesa

Recent reviews for independent living in Mesa

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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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.

MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class. They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.

How people pay for independent living in Mesa

Independent living communities don’t provide skilled nursing care. As a result, seniors must use their personal funds for independent living communities instead of relying on Medicaid or Medicare. Learn how some seniors leverage their private assets to afford the community of their dreams, and explore how to use veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare to cover health care.

Private pay methods

Most seniors use their retirement savings, investments, or the sale of a house to fund their independent living community. But these are not the only ways to use your private assets for senior living. Use the articles below to learn a few smart ways to pay for your senior care:

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VA benefits
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Number of veterans who live in Mesa, Arizona

About 51% of veterans in Mesa are 65+.

Unlike Medicaid or Medicare, some veterans benefits can be used to pay for independent living costs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many different benefits, each with their own eligibility requirements. To discover which benefits you may be eligible for, do the following:

  • Explore the VA’s official list of service-connected disabilities to find which benefits may apply to you.
  • Meet with a benefits counselor to receive personalized advice.
Veterans benefits may cover some independent living costs

While it’s unlikely that any veterans benefits will cover the entire cost of independent living, they may cover some of the costs. Here’s what you need to know:

  • The Aid and Attendance benefit is one of the most generous offered by the VA.
  • The Aid and Attendance benefit (along with a few others) can be used to pay for anything that improves the quality of a veteran’s life, including the monthly fee at an independent living community.
Veterans benefits counseling in Mesa, Arizona

Understanding your eligibility for veterans benefits can be confusing. Thankfully, veterans in Mesa have access to a few different resources, including the following:

  • Veterans service organizations (VSOs). Veterans service organizations offer benefits counseling in almost every city across the United States. While not all VSOs are VA-vetted, many are and can provide reliable eligibility counseling and application assistance. To find a local VSO in Mesa, go to the VSO webpage and click on “Find a new representative.” You can also go to the National Resource Directory.
  • Arizona Department of Veterans Services. The Arizona Department of Veterans Services employs VA-vetted Veterans Benefits Counselors (VBCs). You can set up an appointment at no cost to you or your family. Call 602-535-1215 to begin your journey.
  • Mesa Vets Connect. Mesa, Arizona, compiles commonly needed resources and information for local veterans on their Mesa Vets Connect webpage. You can also find benefits application paperwork and information about housing and food assistance.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Local Mesa chapters of VFW and DAV both offer benefits counseling at no cost to you or your family. You can contact both organizations to set up a counseling appointment.

Resources for Mesa veterans

Government veterans services offices

Arizona Department of Veterans Services
3839 N. Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 928-228-1214
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Benefits page

Local veterans resources

Veterans of Foreign Wars Dode Morris Post 1760
65 S. MacDonald St.
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: 480-964-9937

Disabled American Veterans East Valley Chapter 8
655 N. Gilbert Road
Mesa, AZ 85203
Phone: 480-890-2424

Medicaid and Medicare

Medicaid and Medicare are health insurance programs funded by the state and federal government. Neither will pay for your independent living costs. However, you should still understand how these programs can help cover your health care expenses.

Arizona Medicaid is the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

AHCCCS may not cover independent living costs, but it’s one of the most generous Medicaid programs in the nation. It covers more services for seniors than most Medicaid programs in other states. AHCCCS’s long-term care subprogram covers substantial costs for those in assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes.

AHCCCS covers health care costs for eligible seniors

Like all health insurance programs, AHCCCS covers most health care expenses, including the following:

  • Hospital care
  • Prescription medications
  • Dental, vision, and hearing care
  • Dialysis
  • Specialist care
  • Labs and X-rays
  • Immunizations
  • Emergency medicine care
Arizona Long Term Care Systems (ALTCS) covers long-term care costs

ALTCS is a subprogram of AHCCCS. ALTCS covers the same health care expenses as AHCCCS and long-term care expenses for seniors in assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. ALTCS may cover the following:

  • Rent in a long-term care facility
  • Meals in a long-term care facility
  • Personal assistance with daily activities
  • Skilled nursing care
Income eligibility for AHCCCS and ALTCS

Both AHCCCS and ALTCS are specifically designed to provide insurance for low-income individuals. Both have income cutoffs which may be updated annually. You should apply for ALTCS even if you’re unsure whether you’re eligible.

The eligibility requirements for AHCCCS and ALTCS are the following:

  • AHCCCS. An individual can make no more in pretax income than $1,133 a month, and a couple can make no more than $1,526 combined.
  • ALTCS. An individual can make no more in pretax income than $2,741 a month. If you’re over the income limit, you may still be eligible. Talk with an elder law attorney or a representative for ALTCS to set up a special trust that can help you become eligible.
Medicare covers health care expenses

Medicare covers some health care expenses for people over 65 who have paid their Medicare taxes. Like Medicaid, Medicare won’t pay for your independent living community. However, it will cover specific health care costs.

Medicare covers only short-term and medically necessary health care expenses

Medicare only covers medically necessary health care expenses. For a procedure, test, item, or prescription to be considered medically necessary, a physician and Medicare must be in agreement. What’s medically necessary for one person may not be for another.

Medicare also covers the entire cost of up to 20 days of inpatient hospital care (provided that this care is medically necessary). Recurring expenses, such as medications or dialysis, are also covered.

Medicaid and Medicare counselors can help

If you need someone to help you understand your Medicaid or Medicare benefits, you can use the following resources:

  • The Maricopa County Area Agency on Aging. This local agency offers Medicaid and Medicare benefits counseling at no cost to you. The agency partners with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to make sure you’re getting the best advice possible.
  • Local Medicaid and Medicare offices. Local offices can answer your questions about applications and eligibility. You can call these offices directly.
  • The Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide. While the local ombudsman may not be able to answer your questions, they can take all your complaints about Medicaid and Medicare and act as a mediator.

Mesa resident Medicaid and Medicare resources

Medicaid resources

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
801 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
AHCCCS Phone: 602-417-4000
ALTCS Phone: 888-621-6880
Apply for AHCCCS and ALTCS

Mesa Medicaid office
1619 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85203
Phone: 480-834-4066

Medicare resources
Medicaid and Medicare assistance

Maricopa County Area Agency on Aging
1377 E. Thomas Road, Suite 108
Phoenix AZ, 85014
Phone: 602-264-2255
Email: info@aaaphx.org

Understand Arizona laws and regulations for independent living communities

Independent living communities in Mesa and elsewhere aren’t regulated by state or federal authorities like assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing communities are. Unlike these other senior facilities, independent living communities don’t offer specialized personnel or health care services.

In Mesa, many independent living communities are part of larger campuses with assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. While part of the same campus as the independent living wing, these senior facilities are regulated by state and federal agencies while independent living wings are not.

Mesa’s independent living communities have health and age restrictions

Independent living communities in Mesa tend to require residents to be over 55 years of age. Additionally, independent living communities may require residents to be in good health. In practice, this means that residents shouldn’t require specialized personnel or health care services because independent living communities aren’t equipped to handle such needs.

Mesa’s independent living communities meet all state health and safety codes

Like all residential facilities in Mesa, independent living communities must keep their facilities up to health and safety codes. In short, this means independent living communities are expected to do the following:

  • Keep dwellings and public areas in livable conditions.
  • Provide running and hot water at all times.
  • Supply heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer.
  • Provide extermination services.
  • Provide a security system, such as a key or passcode, prior to move-in day.

Senior residents follow community guidelines

The senior residents of Mesa’s independent living communities should meet these requirements:

  • Pay monthly fees on time.
  • Avoid permanently altering the residence (like painting) without permission.
  • Follow community guidelines, like picking up after a pet and respecting quiet hours.

Independent living communities and residents enter into a legal agreement upon move-in

Senior residents of independent living communities enter into a landlord-tenant relationship, which is outlined in the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

In Arizona, landlord-tenant disputes are considered private disputes, and Arizona doesn’t have a state agency dedicated to hearing these disputes. Therefore, make sure you fully understand all community guidelines and payment structures before choosing a community.

Arizona Department of Health contact information

Arizona Department of Health Services
150 N. 18th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602-542-1025

COVID-19 regulations for Mesa independent living communities

Independent living communities in Mesa follow all guidelines developed by local and federal governments to stop the spread of COVID-19. These reflect guidelines for the general public and are not as specific as guidelines for other senior care facilities, such as assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing facilities.

Within a tiered care facility, each wing may have slightly different COVID-19 protocol depending on the health status of its residents. For instance, the memory care wing may have stricter quarantine requirements while independent living communities may have no quarantine requirements.

In all senior care facilities, visitors are allowed regardless of vaccination status.

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Vaccinations.

There are no vaccination requirements.

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Masking.

There are no masking requirements.

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Facility cleanliness.

High-use common areas are regularly disinfected.

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Social distancing.

Visitors are allowed at any time regardless of vaccination status.

What to expect from independent living in Mesa

Mesa, Arizona, attracts seniors who want to enjoy the resources and weather of Phoenix within a quieter, more suburban setting. Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona, and it’s known as a peaceful haven for seniors and young families.

Seniors can enjoy the good life in one of Mesa’s 16 partnering independent living communities. With newer buildings, exciting amenities, and a focus on community spaces, Mesa’s independent living facilities are in a class of their own.

Independent living can broaden your horizons

The purpose of independent living communities is to downsize your daily hassles and upgrade your lifestyle. Independent living communities in Mesa tend to offer the following services as part of their monthly fee:

  • A private apartment, condo, or villa
  • Utilities
  • Housekeeping
  • A meal plan
  • Daily activities, classes, and outings
  • Access to amenities, such as pools, theaters, gyms, and more

Independent living communities and other senior care facilities

In Mesa, nearly two-thirds of A Place for Mom’s partnering independent living communities are part of larger facilities with tiered levels of care. Often, these independent living communities are paired with assisted living and memory care facilities.

Each type of senior care has their own wing. The benefit to living in facilities with multiple care types is the ability to receive additional support if your needs change — without having to move to an entirely new facility. The remaining third are stand-alone independent living communities.

Mesa’s independent living communities combine peace and fun

Mesa tends to appeal to seniors who appreciate quiet walking paths, a relaxed lifestyle, and minimal traffic. Local independent living communities deliver on these ideals by adding a sense of community and fun to the city’s peace and quiet.

All of A Place for Mom’s partnering independent living communities offer amenities like pools, gyms, theaters, and game rooms. Most communities also employ an activities coordinator who plans daily recreational and educational events for the residents.

Independent living in the surrounding Mesa suburbs

Phoenix is about 30 minutes away from Mesa and is a good option for seniors who want the amenities of a larger city. Independent living in Phoenix also tends to be less expensive than in Mesa.

Mesa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mesa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mesa, 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 Mesa 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 Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mesa, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mesa 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 Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mesa, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mesa 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 Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mesa, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
46.1%
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90,792

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently live in Mesa, Arizona

18%
Seniors 65 and older make up 18% of the population in Mesa, Arizona.[01]
66°

Average January high temperature in degrees Fahrenheit in Mesa[04]

Health care for seniors in Mesa

Mesa has a few top-tier health care providers, and with Phoenix nearby, there are many top-tier options for quality senior care.

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Dignity Health – Mesa

Dignity Health – Mesa is in the East Valley and offers a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, inpatient services, surgery, and most specialty services. The hospital is open 24/7.

9130 Elliot Road.
Mesa, Arizona 85212
Phone: 480-410-4500
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Banner Heart Hospital

Banner Heart Hospital is a large health care facility and hospital offering heart health care. Physicians provide intensive care and surgery, lab work, rehabilitation, and palliative care.

6750 E. Baywood Ave.
Mesa, Arizona 85206
Phone: 480-854-5000
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Mayo Clinic – Phoenix

The Mayo Clinic is in Phoenix but serves all of Maricopa County. It offers some of the highest-quality care in the area. This hospital offers a variety of specialties, including emergency room services, inpatient care, testing, and more.

5777 E. Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: 480-342-2000
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Transportation for seniors in Mesa

Mesa is a driving city, so most people use their cars to get around. However, seniors in independent living communities may not need to drive. About 70% of A Place for Mom’s partnering independent living communities in Mesa provide complimentary transportation to residents.

Visiting family members should consider renting a car or using the local transportation system called The Valley Metro. You can find bus routes, fares, and more on The Valley Metro webpage.

RideChoice is Mesa’s public transportation option for seniors

Seniors who don’t have a personal vehicle or access to transportation from their community can use Mesa’s public transportation option for seniors. RideChoice is a pickup and drop-off service for people with disabilities or anyone over 65. Here’s why RideChoice is a convenient option for seniors:

  • It serves most areas of Maricopa County.
  • It costs only $3 for the first 8 miles and just $2 for each additional mile.
  • It does not require reservations.
  • It provides wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
  • You can sign up easily by calling 602-716-2111.

WalkScore gives Mesa high bike scores

WalkScore.com rates cities on their walkability, bikeability, and public transportation. Each score is out of 100.

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75

Walk Score

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54

Transit Score

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88

Bike Score

Senior activities in Mesa

With a nearby mountain range, renowned golf courses, and exceptional museums, Mesa has plenty to do. Mesa holds its own with an array of fine dining options, boutiques, and outdoor pursuits.

Activities in Mesa’s independent living communities

Residents of Mesa’s independent living communities don’t have to go far to find something fun to do. Almost all of A Place for Mom’s partnering independent living communities employ an activities coordinator who organizes daily educational opportunities and social events.

Some common activities in these communities include the following:

  • Bridge club
  • Birding expeditions
  • Tai chi and yoga classes
  • Financial literacy classes
  • Arts and crafts workshops
  • Musical performances
  • Dances
  • Movie nights
  • Devotional activities

Senior Centers in Mesa

Mesa’s Aster Senior Centers are the heartbeat of the local senior community. Yearly memberships are only $20, and registration information can be found on the Aster website. A membership to Aster Senior Centers includes the following:

  • Daily lunch (you can view the current menu here)
  • Exercise, art, and dance classes
  • Educational events
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Games, live music, and movies
  • Members-only parties and events

Outdoor activities in Mesa

Mesa is within the unique and biodiverse Sonoran Desert. While there are challenging hikes throughout the nearby Superstition Mountain Range, there are also plenty of accessible trails within Mesa. Some of the most popular hikes or walks include the following:

  • Sun Circle Trail. This 8.2-mile trail is a leisurely path with only 19 feet of elevation gain.
  • Merkle Trail. This trail is a 1-mile loop. It’s ideal for seniors looking for a short stroll to enjoy the sunset or sunrise.
  • Hawes Ridge Loop. At only 2 miles long, this loop is a great way to see saguaro cactus groves.

Museums in Mesa

Mesa’s museums reflect the city’s love of the outdoors and the arts. All of these options are within Mesa:

  • Arizona Museum of Natural History. Seniors receive discounted admissions to the Arizona Museum of Natural History. This museum has exhibits about ancient civilizations, dinosaurs, and more.
  • Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum. Perfect for veterans or anyone interested in air travel, the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Museum has planes from over 100 years of American history.
  • Mesa Arts Center. The Mesa Arts Center has rotating live performances of contemporary musical numbers, classical pieces, comedians, and more. You can find information about the season’s lineup on the website. The center offers accommodations for people with low vision, individuals who have difficult hearing, and those with mobility impairments.

Activities in Phoenix

Just 30 minutes away, Phoenix makes a great day trip. Many of Phoenix’s world-famous golf courses and casinos are accessible to Mesa residents.

  • Papago Golf Course. Considered one of the best golf courses in a city known for its golf courses, Papago is a must if you enjoy teeing off. Enjoy a round with a backdrop of the pristine Papago Bluffs then refresh at Lou’s Bar and Grill.
  • Taliesin West. This was Frank Lloyd Wright’s personal and self-designed home and is a UNESCO Heritage site. You can schedule tours on the website.
  • Desert Botanical Garden. Explore the rare desert flora of the Sonoran Desert Walk at the Desert Botanical Garden. You can request tours and wheelchairs on the website.
  • SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium. The SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium is the region’s most well-known marine life exhibit. It’s located in Tempe, between Mesa and Phoenix.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The average cost of Independent Living in Mesa is $3,922 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

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The average cost of Independent Living in Mesa is $3,922 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Mesa city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  2. A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Mesa city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  4. Accuweather. (2022). Mesa, January weather.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Mesa city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

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A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Mesa city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

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Accuweather. (2022). Mesa, January weather.