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Photo of The Montecito by Cogir
11 Video available
2121 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.6
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88 reviews
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The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The casita was very clean at move in and is very spacious. The new director [name removed] is amazing and has made awesome changes for the better. He is so patient...
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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1818 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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51 reviews
9.6
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51 reviews
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My mother has lived at Sky Ridge for the last 18 or so months and I am always impressed by the amount of care she receives. Everyone from the executive director Kyle to the caregivers and other support staff...
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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77 Photos available
9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
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My mother started off at Fellowship Square Phoenix at the independent living center for a few years and then moved over to the assisted living and then onto memory care. I am truly grateful to the staff at...
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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11 Video available
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99 Floor plans available
9.5
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116 reviews
9.5
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116 reviews
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I'm really quite happy here at the Atria Sierra point. I have a lovely one bedroom apartment. I have helpers get me ready in the morning and at bed because I have broken wrist the roof the food is wonderful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...
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2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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116 reviews
9.6
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116 reviews
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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.
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
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1010 Photos available
9.5
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10 reviews
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
ACOYA Shea is a new senior living community in Scottsdale, AZ, focusing on luxury and comfort. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and the revolutionary Revere? Memory Care, ACOYA Shea is the epitome of comfort, with limitless amenities and services to please the most discerning...
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Photo of Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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186 reviews
9.5
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186 reviews
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I am very happy here. I intend to spend the rest of my life here. The staff is great, kind and respectful. The food is I would say above average. I participate in a lot of activities and enjoy that. 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.
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 Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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67 reviews
9.5
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67 reviews
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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
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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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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73 reviews
9.5
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The staff at Brookdale East Arbor has been extremely helpful and responsive to the needs of my 102 year old Mother. On one occasion a late evening phone call to [name removed] solve a problem quickly. And...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
There’s A Reason They Call Them Golden YearsIf you’re ready to make the most of your golden years, our assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona could be the place for you. Surrounded by a warm and friendly community of seniors and a dedicated care team, you can have the care you need while...
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Photo of Clarendale of Chandler
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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59 reviews
9.5
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It's a little on the expensive side, but it's fairly new. I feel that some of these places are a little expensive bc they have a lot of highly paid administrative staff that I'm not sure what they actually...
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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Photo of Brookdale Chandler Regional
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
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9.5
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97 reviews
9.5
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97 reviews
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I give them a 5 because Exec. Dir.[name removed] and Sales Mgr. [name removed] work with you on any issues you may have. Staff are friendly and courteous as are the residents. I visit my sister in law at...
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.
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
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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31 reviews
9.5
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31 reviews
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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
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 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 Vista del Rio
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
9.4
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123 reviews
9.4
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123 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of Sunrise of Gilbert
3434 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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109 reviews
9.4
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109 reviews
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The facility and staff make everyone feel important and it is a very home like feeling. The chefs seemed to change often, so the taste of the food was inconsistent. They routinely ran out of staples. If...
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
66 Photos available
9.4
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47 reviews
9.4
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47 reviews
5 star
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The staff treats the residents like family. They are very close knit. The new management seems to be making positive changes and refreshing by the place. Food has always been good there. It's not too big and...
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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Photo of The Palms at Sun City
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.4
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79 reviews
9.4
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79 reviews
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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
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 Las Palomas Senior Living
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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82 reviews
9.4
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82 reviews
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They had a big staff change in memory care dept a week after we moved in. Positions were not filled promptly Communication is poor. Maint dept not responsive New people joining staff now Hopefully...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
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Photo of Brookdale Springs Mesa
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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120 reviews
9.4
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120 reviews
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I like the home feeling you have. The apartments are just a nice size especially for someone who is coming from their own family home. All the food I had there was good. The entertainment is thought out and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luxury Living, Resort SettingsWhen you walk through the front door of your new independent and assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona, you might feel relief wash over you. You may even feel a little giddy. Maybe it’s the stunning resort-like environment, the warmth and friendly nature of the...
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11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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65 reviews
9.3
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65 reviews
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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
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 Sunrise of Chandler
11 Video available
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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71 reviews
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71 reviews
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The thing we like the most about the community is their staff members, they are very helpful and friendly. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of Chandler community to other families.
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 Broadway Mesa Village
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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137 reviews
9.3
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137 reviews
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The staff is very friendly & they know each other (upper management included)& the residents. It seems like everyone likes their jobs (good environment)They have a lot of different activities. When I took my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Broadway Mesa Village is located nearby the Arizona Golf Resort, Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, and multiple antique malls and other shopping venues! With our on-site Active Living Director and scheduled transportation, it's extremely easy for our residents to continue to live the lifestyle they...
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11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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75 reviews
9.3
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75 reviews
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Excellent location, clean facilities with happy residents that didn't just look like zombies, and they had an amazing price deal at that time. It came highly recommended.
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.
Embrace These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
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Photo of Sunrise of Scottsdale
11 Video available
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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78 reviews
9.3
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78 reviews
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It was a safe place and all the staff cared for my mom. They were available when she needed them and always showed care and concern and compassion
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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28 reviews
9.3
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28 reviews
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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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11 Video available
2929 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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79 reviews
9.3
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79 reviews
5 star
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I came to Andara 4 years ago and each year has better than the previous. I am very impressed with the quality of people including the staff,. I highly recommend Andara to many people. I have been an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Andara is the premier Scottsdale, Arizona 5-Star luxury community providing both Independent and Assisted Living. Featuring finely carved woods, rich carpets, custom furniture, and Art Deco designs throughout the community. Residents here are very active, enjoy Josephine’s Café Sunset Socials,...
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Cost of independent living in New River, AZ

The average cost of senior living in New River is $3,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,816 per month.

Independent living costs in New River, AZ, vs. nearby cities

New River, AZ
$3,719/mo
$3,738/mo

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

New River, AZ
$3,719/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in New River, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,485/mo
Independent Living
$3,719/mo

Independent living costs in New River, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,700/mo
Studio
$2,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,489/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,982/mo

Senior living costs in New River 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: New River, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew River, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,719/mo$3,744/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,809/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,485/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New River, AZ:$3,719/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
New River, AZ:$3,809/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
New River, AZ:$4,485/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in New River, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in New River and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in New River, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New River 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
New River, AZ$2,732/mo$2,762/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,782/mo$2,810/mo-1.0%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
New River, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,762/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,782/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in New River

Recent reviews for independent living in New River

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.

Sagewood Desert Willow AL and MC in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to move in. My loved one loves her housekeeper and the place is always very clean when we go ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities, with residents and staff alike creating a sense of camaraderie. At Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community), residents express appreciation for the caring and supportive environment. Activities like birthday cel ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests, with offerings including games, arts and crafts, social events, religious services, and more. At Acoya Troon by Cogir, residents participate in activities such as team trivia, flower arranging classes, beading classes, and ...
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Quality dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Sunrise of Gilbert, the meals are described as delicious, with ample portions and thoughtful accommodations for dietary restrictions. The dining expe ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Discovery Point Retirement Community, the apartments are praised for their size and cleanliness, while the beautifully maintained grounds at The ...
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Thoughtful and communicative staff. Frequent mentions of staff members' kindness and attentiveness create a positive impression. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center, staff go above and beyond to ensure residents are well-informed and their needs are met. Regular communication keeps families comforted and reass ...
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Convenient location and accessibility. Residents appreciate the ease of access to amenities and services, such as medical facilities and shopping areas. At Verena at Gilbert, the community's proximity to doctors and family is a major selling point.
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New River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New River, 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 New River 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 New River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New River, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in New River 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 New River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New River, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New River 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 New River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New River, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living, Merrill Gardens at Anthem and Oasis at Mesa Palms are the top-rated independent living facilities near New River, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 580 independent living facilities near New River, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New River, Arizona are Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and Bella Vista Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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