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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.
Welcome to Camelback Manor, the most luxurious assisted and independent living in Arizona, where luxury and tranquility meet.In our home-like atmosphere we offer compassionate care, dignified, safe and secure living and we help with all daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming,...
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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...
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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: 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.
BRAND NEW Madera Peak Vista Apartments is now open and leasing apartment homes exclusive to those 55 years or over. Our Friendly and caring staff is eager to assist and help you find the perfect apartment home.Madera Peak Vista Apartments is located in Globe, just off Highway 60, very near...
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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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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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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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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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This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
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.
At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
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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.
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia location was custom built and opened in spring 2018. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Phoenix, this luxury assisted living group home features 10 private bedroom and bathroom suites and provides 24/7 awake care.Each suite includes a large...
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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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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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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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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 Tonto Basin, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Tonto Basin is $3,988 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Icehouse Canyon, AZ with an average of $3,284 per month.

Independent living costs in Tonto Basin, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Tonto Basin, AZ
$3,988/mo

Independent living costs in Tonto Basin, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Tonto Basin, AZ
$3,988/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Tonto Basin, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,654/mo
Independent Living
$3,988/mo

Independent living costs in Tonto Basin, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,333/mo
Studio
$4,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,428/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,816/mo

Senior living costs in Tonto Basin vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Tonto Basin, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTonto Basin, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,988/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,735/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,654/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tonto Basin, AZ:$3,988/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tonto Basin, AZ:$3,735/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Tonto Basin, AZ:$4,654/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tonto Basin, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tonto Basin 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Tonto Basin, AZ$2,933/mo$2,927/mo+0.2%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Tonto Basin, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,933/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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

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What families are saying about independent living in Tonto Basin

Recent reviews for independent living in Tonto Basin

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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Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities for residents. Residents of various communities enjoy a diverse selection of activities that cater to their interests. At Verena at Gilbert, activities include singing, games, social events, movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. These activities help residents stay engaged and active, pr ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Across multiple communities, staff members are praised for their kindness, approachability, and dedication to caring for residents. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center, families have formed lasting friendships with staff members, expressing appreciation for their compassion ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, with some commenting on the pristine private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces. At The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living, the apartments are described as 'open and bright,' and at Park Terrace Senior Living, the P ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Atria Chandler Villas, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes enjoyable and anticipated by residents. At Verena at Gilbert, the food ...
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Safe and secure environment. Safety is a top priority for residents and their families, leading to frequent mentions of the secure facilities. At Discovery Point Retirement Community, residents feel confident in the safety measures in place, allowing them peace of mind. At Fountain View Village, the community is praised ...
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Accessible transportation for residents. Transportation is essential for many residents, especially those who no longer drive. Communities like Verena at Gilbert and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe offer bus transportation to help residents attend important appointments and enjoy outings, providing convenience and independence.
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Tonto Basin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tonto Basin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tonto Basin, 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 Tonto Basin 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 Tonto Basin 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
14.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tonto Basin 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 Tonto Basin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tonto Basin 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 Tonto Basin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
47%
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Oasis at Mesa Palms, McDowell Village and Copper Springs Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tonto Basin, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 321 independent living facilities near Tonto Basin, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Tonto Basin, Arizona are McDowell Village, Atria Chandler Villas and Discovery Point Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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