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This is a nice, small sized community with everything on one floor. The price was in our ball park and they have been very good so far. We are getting the care that we agreed upon. We love the food, its been...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Our community offers the lifestyle you deserve and the independence you want. Our activity programs promote socialization through a varied schedule including shopping, group games, social hours and outings. You can rely on us to take care of the every day chores of owning a home — like yard and...
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Ventana Winds is awesome, and I love being here. All the nurses are the best, and the caregivers are really nice. They care!
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.
Ventana Winds is a unique assisted living near Sun City Arizona. Our assisted living community has one and two bedroom apartments with ample space for furniture and personal items. Each spacious apartment has a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, extra storage and a kitchenette with a full size...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Sierra Winds is a Life Plan Communityin the heart of Peoria, Arizona,that prioritizes choice, affordability,excellent care, and enhancing qualityof life for every resident. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, we have been setting the standard of excellence for over 30...
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I have had a wonderful experience at the Fountains. The staff is wonderful. They are very friendly. Management [names removed] work so hard to help everyone. A BIG thank you!!!
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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.
SAY “YES” TO A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE! The Fountains at Sun City is a resort-style community that offers a maintenance-free lifestyle of comfort and convenience. The carefree lifestyle gives residents the freedom to enjoy traveling, entertaining and the seemingly endless selection of shopping and...
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excellent main services excellent caring neighbors excellent cleaning services excellent library, music, games, puzzles excellent entertainment, special and routine.
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.
Desert Winds Independent Retirement Community is a unique community designed for today's active seniors. If you are looking for a comfortable, secure environment where you can take advantage of the many optional amenities and still maintain your privacy and individuality, Desert Winds is waiting...
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This place is over all a nice place to live I have been here 2 months and really like the other residents . It could use some changes but they seem to be working on that
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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.
Our goal at the Fountains is to provide an easy living, independent lifestyle among a community of friends. In our quaint community, you’ll rediscover life's joys at the Fountains at Lake Pleasant and liberate yourself from the demands of home ownership. It's time to experience Independent Senior...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
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.
Desert Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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Mom seems pretty happy there and everyone has been nice and helpful. We have a tight budget, so Life stream was the logical choice. Mom likes the Youngtown location too, but that one requires walking outside...
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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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After my father's passing we were wondering where it would leave my mom. After some grieving time she said she was ready to have fun again and less work in the house and to meet new people. She found that...
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.
Come experience a lifestyle like no other! The Renaissance offers a luxurious lifestyle for active adults, which pampers you in every way. Not only do we have uniquely styled one and two bedrooms; we offer many amenities that will keep your day eventful. Sign up for our daily outings on our...
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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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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: 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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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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My mom was here for 18 months and received excellent care. The home was very clean and always very welcoming. The staff was gentle and always smiling. They care for their residents as if they are their own...
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.
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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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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My parents had an amazing stay at The Village at Ocotillo! The staff were very nice and polite. Whenever my parents had a problem, the staff took care of it immediately! This facility also had great food; it...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Village at Ocotillo blends understated elegance with personalized service and supportive health and well-being programs. Located on a prime corner close to the Ocotillo Golf Resort, The Village at Ocotillo features 120 distinctively designed one- and two-bedroom residences within a...
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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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Upper Santan Village, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Upper Santan Village is $3,709 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,816 per month.

Independent living costs in Upper Santan Village, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Upper Santan Village, AZ
$3,709/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Santan Village, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Upper Santan Village, AZ
$3,709/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Santan Village, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,480/mo
Independent Living
$3,709/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Santan Village, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,194/mo
Studio
$4,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,052/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Santan Village 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: Upper Santan Village, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Santan Village, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,709/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,372/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,480/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Upper Santan Village, AZ:$3,709/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Santan Village, AZ:$3,372/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Upper Santan Village, AZ:$4,480/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Upper Santan Village, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Upper Santan Village 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
Upper Santan Village, AZ$2,818/mo$2,841/mo-0.8%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Upper Santan Village, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,841/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Upper Santan Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Upper Santan Village

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

All-inclusive rent with various activities. Reviews at Verena at Gilbert mention the convenience of having everything included in the rent, such as meals, transportation, and many activities to keep residents engaged and active.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews at Verena at Gilbert praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcome and cared for.
Variety of on-site activities. Residents at Atria Chandler Villas enjoy the wide range of activities offered, including exercise programs, entertainment, and excursions to local attractions.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Several reviews at Clarendale of Chandler highlight the delicious and healthy meals served at the community, which are a favorite among residents.
Well-maintained facilities. Both Verena at Gilbert and Atria Chandler Villas receive positive feedback for their clean and updated facilities, including apartments, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
Accessible transportation. Transportation is a priority at Verena at Gilbert, as mentioned in several reviews, with convenient options for residents to get to appointments and local activities.
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Upper Santan Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Santan Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Santan Village, 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 Upper Santan Village 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 Upper Santan Village 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
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Santan Village 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 Upper Santan Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Santan Village 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 Upper Santan Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upper Santan Village, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 537 independent living facilities near Upper Santan Village, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Upper Santan Village, 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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