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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ

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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.
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As of January of this year, we have new managers. We have been in this park for over 21yrs. We have had good ma agers and not so good. But, we now have the best we have seen in the last 12 yrs. They have...
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 The Lodge at 14th Street
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.
Burkeshire Retirement Hotel When it comes to enjoying life and relaxing in style, the Burkeshire Retirement Hotel, located in Phoenix, Arizona is the ideal choice in assisted living communities. Located near most of what the big city offers, but tucked into a residential area with a beautiful,...
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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 Manor Village At Scottsdale
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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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
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.
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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 have not had a chance to experience the activities they offer at this community. They do not offer a meal plan. The community is clean and well taken care of. The second floor apartments do not have a...
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 Orchard is 55+ community.  We offer affordable senior living in  beautiful garden apartments.  With over 600 trees, you are free to pick the oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons from the citrus trees located throughout the community.  Our full time activities...
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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
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 Casa Madrid 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $3,329 per month.

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ
$3,816/mo
$3,789/mo
$3,795/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ
$3,816/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,546/mo
Independent Living
$3,816/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,700/mo
Studio
$3,915/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,847/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,095/mo

Senior living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale 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: Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,816/mo$3,744/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,632/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,546/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ:$3,816/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ:$3,632/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ:$4,546/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale 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 Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale 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
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ$2,893/mo$2,742/mo+5.5%
Arizona$2,782/mo$2,810/mo-1.0%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,893/mo
2023 average cost:$2,742/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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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 Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale

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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Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, 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 Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale 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 Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale 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 Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale 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 Shadow Mountain Village Scottsdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
47%
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