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11 Video available
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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174 reviews
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The food is wonderful. The housekeeping is wonderful. The waiters are wonderful. The golf carts are wonderful. The pool is wonderful. I love the party, happy hour. Excellent live music. The workout...
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 Chandler Villas, residents will discover a welcoming independent senior living community nestled in the heart of Chandler, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment.We have been in business...
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11 Video available
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88 Floor plans available
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9.9
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87 reviews
9.9
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We looked at many assisted living communities and when we visited McDowell Village and met [name removed] , we knew we had found the right place for our dad. [name removed]and the team there made us feel...
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.
Everyone has their own perception of what living at a senior community is like. We here at McDowell Village would like to invite you in to take a look.Our apartments are second to none. They range in size from 648 to 1300 square feet, and all of the apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens,...
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9.8
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57 reviews
9.8
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The food quality varies from really good to fair throughout the week and the dog park should be bigger include more shade and water. However, the community is vibrant. Everyone is friendly and keeps an eye...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Gilbert!With convenient access to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Verena at Gilbert is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement in Arizona. Our 55+ all-inclusive independent senior living community offers chef-prepared...
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2525 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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44 reviews
9.8
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44 reviews
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Revel Scottsdale is an extremely welcoming and friendly place, where intelligent, active seniors engage in numerous activities (like bridge, scrabble, mah jong, cards, fitness workouts, trivia contests,...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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11 Video available
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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72 reviews
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What we like the most about Sunrise of Scottsdale is the friendly staff, and various activities and other residents. I trust that she is being looked after. The transportation service on Tuesdays 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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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1212 Photos available
9.8
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I really can't say enough about the staff. They are immensely kind and helpful. Acoya has experienced some turnover but they have always managed to recruit the right staff. The facility is absolutely...
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.
Introducing ACOYA Scottsdale at Troon:A stunningly beautiful retirement community with a novel approach to life.Welcome to ACOYA, a dynamic community of lifestyle amenities, concierge services and striking desert beauty. Here, you’ll live just steps away from the Pinnacle Peak trailhead in one of...
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9.8
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64 reviews
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I personally feel very comfortable here. Everyone including staff and residents are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I am a vegetarian and have no problem finding a...
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.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
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2222 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
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Favorite things about Legacy Revel: • Incredibly friendly and helpful people from the initial concierge service/administrators at the front desk to the kitchen staff and servers...to the maintenance...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.7
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46 reviews
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All good, only complaint is a little lack of communication from staff. We picked them because of the appearance, others were stuffy, small, cramped
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.
At Clarendale of Chandler, you’ll find the lifestyle options you want now and in the future, so you or a loved one won’t have to leave the community should your health needs change. In addition to the freedom and flexibility of independent senior living in a villa or apartment home, when more...
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9.7
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49 reviews
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I'm totally happy with everything that I've had to experience or go through. Everybody has been very helpful and encouraging.
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.
Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...
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1919 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.7
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13 reviews
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5 across the board. It was the first place we looked at and it checked off all the boxes. My mother is very happy there and we would recommend Arrowhead Valley to other families who may need a place for...
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.
Arrowhead Valley offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Arrowhead Valley's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
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11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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The facility was clean and the people were very nice and helpful at our initial meeting and tour the facility decided we didn't need to go any further to check out other recommended facilities by you.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Smooth Transaction. Very Clean. Very Friendly and Helpful Staff. Excellent Variety of activities they have for the residents. Decent Value
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.
LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...
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1212 Floor plans available
9.6
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One of the real pluses is that the manager of Copper Springs lives with all of the residents so he has hands on daily experience experiences . Not only was the staff nice at Copper Springs , but so are all...
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.
* Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 bath unit available now! W/D in unit. Fully equipped kitchen. Ice maker in freezer. Large balcony.
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I have been a resident for 2 years. I love the fellowship here and all of the activities a participate in. The food is excellent! I am very comfortable in my apartment. Great Place!
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.
Luxury Living, Resort SettingsWhen you walk through the front door of your new independent and assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona, you might feel relief wash over you. You may even feel a little giddy. Maybe it’s the stunning resort-like environment, the warmth and friendly nature of the...
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11 Video available
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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175 reviews
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We would give high marks for each of those categories and we are pleased with how my mother is being treated. I believe we are able to give each category a 5 at this time. My mother seems pleased with her...
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.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
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9.6
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125 reviews
9.6
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125 reviews
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I would give 5's across the board, although my Mom is in independent living so hasn't been receiving care. We just started medication reminders and that has gone well so far. Staff seems really good about...
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.
Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.
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9.7
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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.
Welcome to Legacy Retirement Mesa, recent recipient of the APFM "Best of Senior Living" 2023 award/recognition. Legacy Retirement is conveniently located in Northeast Mesa and offers Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments, while we're "Serving You Like Family." Our spacious...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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92 reviews
9.6
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92 reviews
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It's been almost a year since my mom's husband moved out of Discovery point, but during the time that they were there, staff went above and beyond and working with my mom and the problems she was having....
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.
Live life to the fullest at Discovery Point! Whether enjoying your favorite exercise program, playing cards, or attending a local restaurant or shopping outing, residents are free to do the things they enjoy when they take advantage of all that Discovery Point offers. Services and amenities...
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9.6
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87 reviews
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We were in a hurry and picked them because of the proximity. The meals is an area that I found disappointing I took my mother to eat in the cafeteria once and the meal was really subpar.
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.
Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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179 reviews
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179 reviews
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This is a great place to live...I love it here. My family is very happy I live here and so am I. I would absolutely highly recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is non-profit Independent Living retirement community, founded on Christian values. We offer 415 apartments ranging from studios to one and 2 bedroom apartments amid a grassy, beautifully landscaped community.Located just north of historic downtown Mesa on the...
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11 Video available
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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52 reviews
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I'm more than happy to recommend The Legacy House in Avondale. It was a wonderful place for our family member. He passed away there. He loved living here.
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.
Welcome to Legacy House of Avondale. Legacy House of Avondale, Arizona’s newest senior living community is located in one of Avondale’s up and coming neighborhoods. Legacy House of Avondale is just minutes from Banner Estrella Medical Center, Arizona State University campus, physician offices,...
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11 Video available
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99 Floor plans available
9.6
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75 reviews
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75 reviews
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I had such a good feeling about Mountain Park. Since losing my dad I had been worried about my mom. They had been married 60 years and now she was spending most of her time alone in their big house and...
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.
Mountain Park Senior Living is the premier senior living community in Ahwatukee, Arizona. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia/Memory Care in Ahwatukee, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.Mountain Park Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach -...
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9.5
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18 reviews
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Desert Harbor was a wonderful place. My mom passed away in [date removed] so we were only there 4 months. ALL the staff was beyond amazing and consistently went above and beyond. My mom was not an easy...
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.
The Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
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11 Video available
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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48 reviews
9.5
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48 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
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.
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
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Cost of independent living in South Santan, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Santan is $3,753 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,893 per month.

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

South Santan, AZ
$3,753/mo

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

South Santan, AZ
$3,753/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,575/mo
Independent Living
$3,753/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,219/mo
Studio
$4,365/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,419/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,084/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,052/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in South Santan over time

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What families are saying about independent living in South Santan

Recent reviews for independent living in South Santan

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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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.

MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class. They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.

South Santan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Santan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Santan, 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 South Santan 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 South Santan 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
12.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Santan 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 South Santan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Santan 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 South Santan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Verena at Gilbert are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Santan, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 397 independent living facilities near South Santan, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Santan, Arizona are Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Verena at Gilbert. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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