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There are so many reasons why I take pride in calling it home. Being part of the choir here has been a joy, and I've made so many friends that I never feel alone. The staff is wonderful. I can truly say that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the center of a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, Avista Downtown Mesa is a lovely place to call home. Our caring and talented staff is on-site 24/7 to care for our residents, and we take pride in being a small and locally owned company. We invite you to come and visit our thriving...
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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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I am shocked to see a bad review written for Lynda's Courtyard. They are incredible with my mom. She was in a nightmare rehab facility beforehand. Here at Lynda's, it's 10 residents only, ensuring proper...
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.
Lynda’s Courtyard does not want to be just a place like home. Rather, they want their residents to consider Lynda’s Courtyard as their own home. Lynda’s Courtyard is located in a residential setting with beautiful vast views of the Santa Catalina & Tucson Mountains. They have 8 spacious...
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The do a really good job with placement by matching the resident to the house with the appropriate peer group for them. Every time I visited, the staff were always busy either interacting with a resident...
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.
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The friendliness of the staff members there has really stood out to us and the community is always kept clean. The staff go out of their way to help the clients who are staying there. Anytime someone needs...
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.
Oasis Assisted Living Center provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. This community is there for those seniors who are in need of memory care, and it offers a great home to those who are looking to live in the great city of...
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Everyone I talked to was helpful and supportive. I was lost as to where to go first and that first call answered that question. I definitely would recommend A Place for Mom. Every time I talked to someone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
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We moved mom to Aspen assisted living way better. They are the best care we have gotten on this journey
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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.
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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Villas by Mary T is an independent living community located in Casa Grande, Arizona which has the most charming Old Mission styled architecture. Casa Grande is a part of Pinal County which has dry desert heat that is perfect for seniors with health care issues. Arizona has the perfect weather and...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It's a wonderful place. They're so caring. It's a night and day difference compared to the place my loved one came from. The staff are right there with the residents if they need anything. They take such...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Pinal County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Pinal County is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maricopa, AZ with an average of $3,072 per month.

Independent living costs in Pinal County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Pinal County, AZ
$3,431/mo
$3,072/mo

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

Pinal County, AZ
$3,431/mo
$3,136/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Pinal County, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,878/mo
Independent Living
$3,431/mo

Independent living costs in Pinal County, AZ, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,465/mo

Senior living costs in Pinal County 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: Pinal County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePinal County, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,431/mo$3,136/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,574/mo$5,091/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$4,878/mo$6,037/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Pinal County, AZ:$3,431/mo
Arizona:$3,136/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Pinal County, AZ:$4,574/mo
Arizona:$5,091/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Pinal County, AZ:$4,878/mo
Arizona:$6,037/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Pinal County, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pinal County 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 Pinal County, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pinal County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pinal County, AZ$3,039/mo$3,105/mo-2.1%
Arizona$2,921/mo$2,789/mo+4.7%
National$3,172/mo$3,029/mo+4.7%
Pinal County, AZ
2024 average cost:$3,039/mo
2023 average cost:$3,105/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,921/mo
2023 average cost:$2,789/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,172/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pinal County

Recent reviews for independent living in Pinal County

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

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

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pinal County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pinal County, 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 Pinal County 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 Pinal County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pinal County 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 Pinal County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pinal County 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 Pinal County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.3%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
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Brookdale Apache Junction, Amberlin Queen Creek and Avista Apache Junction are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pinal County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 183 independent living facilities near Pinal County, Arizona. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Pinal County, Arizona are Copper Springs Retirement Community, Atria Chandler Villas and Brookdale Apache Junction. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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