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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.
The Marshall Home For Men is an assisted living community for men in Tuscon, Arizona. We are conveniently located for easy visitor access and our secure grounds make a terrific place to enjoy company on a cool Arizona night. The dedicated staff at Marshall Home For Men are always ready to welcome...
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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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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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Rio Rico, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Rio Rico is $3,743 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,438 per month.

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

Rio Rico, AZ
$3,743/mo
$4,382/mo

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

Rio Rico, AZ
$3,743/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,627/mo
Independent Living
$3,743/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,533/mo
Studio
$4,563/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,443/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,718/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Rio Rico

Recent reviews for independent living in Rio Rico

Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley

4.5
What we like the most about the Prestige Assisted Living community are the staff members. The staff team there are nice and we do really like the apartments and rooms they have for the residents. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Arroyo Gardens in Green Valley, AZ

4.9
During Covid I was unable to fly from out of state to visit my uncle who has just arrived at Arroyo Gardens sight unseen. I could tell he was content and happy shortly after he arrived. The entire staff was friendly, accommodating, professional, and communicated with me constantly during those ...
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Prestige Assisted Living at Sierra Vista

3.8
This community is good as anything in town and works out for my loved one. Some of the staff are really good and some of them are not. My parents wanted to stay in the room and I felt like they did not do a good job of encouraging the residents to come out. From what I seen there were games, and ...
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Rio Rico independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Rico independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Rico, 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 Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Rico, AZNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Rico, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Rico, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
46.1%
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Arroyo Gardens, Mountain View Gardens and Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rio Rico, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Rio Rico, Arizona. See the full list.

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