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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windsor Square, AZ

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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.
Photo of Effective Care For Elderly Living
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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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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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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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
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.
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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.
Photo of Casa De Primavera
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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Photo of Valley Vista Home Care
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.
Photo of Bridgewater Assisted Living Deer Valley
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: 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: 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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Windsor Square, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Windsor Square is $3,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,816 per month.

Independent living costs in Windsor Square, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Windsor Square, AZ
$3,727/mo
$3,781/mo
$3,740/mo

Independent living costs in Windsor Square, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Windsor Square, AZ
$3,727/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Windsor Square, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,553/mo
Independent Living
$3,727/mo

Independent living costs in Windsor Square, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,233/mo
Studio
$3,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,171/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,280/mo

Senior living costs in Windsor Square 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: Windsor Square, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindsor Square, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,727/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,668/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,553/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Windsor Square, AZ:$3,727/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Windsor Square, AZ:$3,668/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Windsor Square, AZ:$4,553/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Windsor Square, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Windsor Square 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
Windsor Square, AZ$2,518/mo$2,638/mo-4.6%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Windsor Square, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,518/mo
2023 average cost:$2,638/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
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 Windsor Square

Recent reviews for independent living in Windsor Square

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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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Windsor Square independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windsor Square independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windsor Square, 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 Windsor Square 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 Windsor Square 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
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Windsor Square 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 Windsor Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windsor Square 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 Windsor Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, LifeStream at Glendale and The Gardens of Sun City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windsor Square, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 197 independent living facilities near Windsor Square, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Windsor Square, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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