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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Santa Cruz County, AZ

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Santa Cruz County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Santa Cruz County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 98 independent living facilities in Santa Cruz County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
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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.
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: 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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I would rate the place 6 stars! Other places we looked into they seemed like a place you would go to die, but Via Elegante is a great place to live. My friend has had such a great experience here.The staff...
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.
Via Elegante, Sierra VistaVia Elegante, Sierra Vista is an assisted living community located in Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona. This elegant and luxurious community comes complete with beautiful, landscaped courtyards and gorgeous views of the vast Arizona landscape and the Huachuca Mountains....
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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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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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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.
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: 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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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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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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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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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...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Santa Cruz County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz County is $3,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,415 per month.

Independent living costs in Santa Cruz County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$3,409/mo
$3,484/mo

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

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$3,409/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,317/mo
Independent Living
$3,409/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Cruz County, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,649/mo
Studio
$3,853/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,022/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,443/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Cruz 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: Santa Cruz County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Cruz County, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,409/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,508/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,317/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Santa Cruz County, AZ:$3,409/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Cruz County, AZ:$3,508/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Santa Cruz County, AZ:$4,317/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Santa Cruz County, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santa Cruz 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 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
Santa Cruz County, AZ$2,681/mo$2,872/mo-6.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Santa Cruz County, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,681/mo
2023 average cost:$2,872/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Santa Cruz County

Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Cruz County

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.

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

The Gardens at Blenman Elm in Tucson, AZ

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We moved our loved one to the Gardens at Blenham Elms from a larger Memory Care facility and are so happy with the decision to move her. She seems more at peace, the management is educated in dementia and doesn't blame the family when issues like agitation come up. They are patient, kind and ...
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Santa Cruz County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County 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
27.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arroyo Gardens, Fellowship Square at Tucson and Brookdale East Tucson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Cruz County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 98 independent living facilities near Santa Cruz County, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is Arroyo Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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