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Photo of Atria Valley Manor
55 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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42 reviews
9.6
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42 reviews
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The grounds were so beautiful and inviting. Staff I met on my tour of apartments were very friendly, easy to answer my questions. Liked the apartment I saw as very comfortable.
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.
At Atria Valley Manor, you'll enjoy a family-like atmosphere on five beautifully landscaped acres. Our residents enjoy a unique and flavorful variety of activities, including culinary exhibitions, walking and exercise clubs, educational seminars, various arts and cinema inspired events, and...
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9.6
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59 reviews
9.6
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59 reviews
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My mom is in her 90s. She moved to this facility about 9 months ago. So far, we’ve had a great experience with the staff and the facility. There are a number of daily activities and residents are active 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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
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What we like the most about Brookdale East Tucson is how kind everyone was to the whole family. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Live With EnthusiasmNestled in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona, you will find an assisted living community that gives you more than personal care. This is a place where you can savor restaurant-style dining, spacious and private accommodations, a variety of common rooms for socializing and...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
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Fellowship Square at Tucson definitely gets a 5 on all categories from me. They had a great orientation. All around it is a safe and comfortable place to live. It fits all of my needs.
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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Photo of Atria Bell Court Gardens
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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73 reviews
9.2
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73 reviews
5 star
66%
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In the fall of 2013, [name removed] and I were making one of our frequent visits to our doctors in Tucson on Carondelet Drive from our home in Sonoita, 50 miles south. We noticed a sign in the middle of 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.
At Atria Bell Court Gardens, you'll enjoy resort-style living surrounded by three glorious mountain ranges. Located in the magnificently restored historic Belin Mansion in Tucson, Atria Bell Court Gardens offers the convenience of senior living services provided by a professional and caring staff...
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9.0
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14 reviews
9.0
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14 reviews
5 star
58%
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3 star
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Pay your rent on time, don't leave a mess for somebody else ie, pick up your dog poop. Don't be afraid to be friendly, you'll meet your neighbors coming and going. We are always happy to answer questions.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lakes is an exclusive 55+ adult, senior housing community in sunny Tucson, Pima County, AZ. Tucson is located on the Sonoran desert, and is surrounded by multiple mountain ranges like the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north. It also sits on the Santa Cruz River, a dry river bed most of the...
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9.0
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84 reviews
9.0
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84 reviews
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The initial encounter was very professional; all paperwork was ready timely. The property is well maintained. My dog and I love the walking path. The services offered are reliable and do exceptional work....
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.
Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of...
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Photo of The Forum at Tucson
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8.7
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34 reviews
8.7
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34 reviews
5 star
35%
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I have nothing bad to say they were all great to work with, took time with me trying to meet my aunts needs. I would recommend them to anyone thinking about independent living or assisted living. I think one...
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 Forum at Tucson is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. It is ideal if you are an active senior who wants to focus on the things you enjoy most in life, but yet have assistance available should you need it. With...
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8.4
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65 reviews
8.4
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65 reviews
5 star
58%
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We cannot rate the activities because our loved one does not participate in them. The food is good but the service is slow and they more often than not get an order wrong especially if it is being picked up....
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.
Life is as vibrant and carefree as you choose to be! You decide when, where and how to enjoy the many pleasures of living at our distinguished Tucson, Arizona retirement community. Intentionally designed with attention to comfort and detail, Cascades was planned specifically to accommodate...
Photo of Villa Hermosa
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
73%
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9%
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I down sized to the Villa and am extremely happy. Very caring staff, excellent menu, boat load of activities and loving neighbors. We’re all retired and lookout for each other, who could ask for anything...
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.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and "retirement community" will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That...
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Photo of Academy Villas
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled at the base of the Rincon Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, Academy Villas Assisted Living Home is a 9000 sq.ft. modern Villa. Residents enjoy large, private rooms, spacious common areas, cheerful interiors, large patio and courtyard, scratch-cooked meals, transportation,...
Photo of Park Senior Villas - Houghton
1111 Photos available
5.0
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25 reviews
5.0
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25 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
4%
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I love it. The community has changed but still happy where I am. All is good or was when [name removed] was there he has been gone for almost 2 years all I know. My husband had wonderful care.
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 Villas at Houghton The Villas at Houghton is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona that provides quality care for those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's. This community provides a safe place to live in a location that is great. Guests of the residents of...
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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.
THE HACIENDA AT THE CANYON®Live a life that inspires you each day.Embrace nature, explore new passions, make lasting friends, and celebrate well-being at this wellness retreat featuring a dramatic desert landscape in Tucson, Arizona. Curated Independent Living, Bungalows, Assisted Living,...
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Photo of Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging
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My loved one has only been here a short time. She is just here for rehab. She loves the people, and they are very responsive. If she squeezes for assistance they are there immediately. They have been working...
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 Handmaker community offers Assisted Living and Health Care services for every stage of the aging. Residents and families can feel confident that, as needs change, quality, caring staff and programs will be there to meet those needs. In addition to the apartment settings, Handmaker offers...
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8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
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My mom loves to tell everyone how much she loves Fairmount Assisted Living and Memory Care. She and my dad were able to move in together, and thankfully she had the understanding support of the chaplain 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.
Fairmount Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County, and home to just over 980,000 people. Tucson is a large city with great shopping, stores, restaurants and sports. Residents will enjoy getting out running their errands, going shopping with...
Photo of Ramona Morales Apartments
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 Gentlemen's Inn III
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Desert Villa adult living home located in Tucson is different from many nursing homes. Residents there feel appreciated and loved by the caregivers which is family owned and operated. The home has spacious rooms and patios where the residents can socialize and enjoy themselves. They...
Photo of Sherwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
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.
Photo of Lakewood Townhome Apartments
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 San Paulo Village Assisted Living Home
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.
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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.
Photo of Desert Willow House At Infinity Wilmot
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.
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The minute you walk into the gates, and stop to meet the people all around the community it feels like home. It feels like they are one big family who watch out for one another. The residents, and staff...
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 Sunshine Tucson Ach LLC
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.

Cost of independent living in Pantano, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Pantano is $3,331 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corona de Tucson, AZ with an average of $3,404 per month.

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

Pantano, AZ
$3,331/mo
$3,727/mo

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

Pantano, AZ
$3,331/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,378/mo
Independent Living
$3,331/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,384/mo
Studio
$3,649/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,449/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pantano over time

Pantano, AZAZ stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Pantano

Recent reviews for independent living in Pantano

Brookdale East Tucson

5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale. The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ

5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.

The Forum at Tucson

4.5
I chose to move to The Forum at Tucson because of the location of the facility as well as the price. In a normal time I am grateful to be here. BUT this is a very unusual time in that we are in a lock down situation because we are awash in COVID.

Pantano independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pantano independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pantano, 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 Pantano 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 Pantano partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pantano 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 Pantano communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pantano 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 Pantano offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.1%
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Atria Valley Manor, Sierra del Sol and Brookdale East Tucson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pantano, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 37 independent living facilities near Pantano, Arizona. See the full list.

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