Best Independent Living in Phoenix, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 23 independent living communities in Phoenix, AZ using AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. By primary service, 10 are assisted living communities, 5 independent living communities, and 2 nursing homes, among others. How we rank independent living in AZ
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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
La Siena
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 106
Rank #54 / 108
A-Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 39
Rank #45 / 215
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 16
Rank #42 / 114
-Jonathan T Burningham6
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 11
Rank #44 / 108
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #41 / 106
Mountain Park Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 106
Rank #71 / 108
A+No
44
Facility 44
AZ AVG 39
Rank #90 / 215
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 16
Rank #71 / 114
-Mackenzie Miner6
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11
Rank #33 / 108
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #29 / 106
Clarendale Arcadia
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 106
Rank #46 / 108
A-No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 39
Rank #34 / 215
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 16
Rank #95 / 114
-Cristian Mendez-Escobar6
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #40 / 108
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #36 / 106
Sagewood
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 106
Rank #76 / 108
AYes
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 39
Rank #189 / 215
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 16
Rank #37 / 114
A+Misti Valentino12
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 11
Rank #52 / 108
0.6
Facility 0.6
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #32 / 106
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
IL
AL
MC
Sun Lakes
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 106
Rank #25 / 108
B-No
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 39
Rank #153 / 215
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 16
Rank #58 / 114
-Lance B Williams6
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11
Rank #64 / 108
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #63 / 106
The Retreat at Alameda
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 106
Rank #57 / 108
B-Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 39
Rank #143 / 215
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 16
Rank #80 / 114
B-Kari Curry8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 11
Rank #76 / 108
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #67 / 106
Manor Village at Desert Ridge
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 106
Rank #25 / 108
C+Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 39
Rank #80 / 215
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 16
Rank #84 / 114
-Nicolle Blais13
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 11
Rank #88 / 108
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #67 / 106
Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Ahwatukee)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 106
Rank #97 / 108
C+No
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 39
Rank #93 / 215
Private / Suite / Masters Rooms
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 16
Rank #71 / 114
-Brian C2
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 11
Rank #52 / 108
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #93 / 106
Paradise Valley Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 106
Rank #46 / 108
DYes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 39
Rank #28 / 215
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 16
Rank #42 / 114
A+Carlos Gerena19
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 11
Rank #108 / 108
4.1
Facility 4.1
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #99 / 106
A to Z Assisted Living Care
IL
AL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Deer Valley)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 106
Rank #97 / 108
ANo
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 39
Rank #15 / 215
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 16
Rank #102 / 114
-Mariana Marinca2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 11
Rank #1 / 108
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 106

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AZ independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 23 analyzed for Phoenix. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Mountain Park Senior Living

Mountain Park Senior Living offers independent living in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care. ALM Inspection Grade: A+.

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Overview of Clarendale Arcadia

Clarendale Arcadia offers independent living in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care. ALM Inspection Grade: A-.

Starting Price $5,300/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Clarendale Arcadia

Overview of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes offers independent living in Sun Lakes, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care. ALM Inspection Grade: B-.

Starting Price $3,400/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

Overview of Manor Village at Desert Ridge

Manor Village at Desert Ridge offers independent living in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care. ALM Inspection Grade: C+.

Contact Manor Village at Desert Ridge

Overview of Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home

Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home offers independent living in Phoenix, AZ. It also offers assisted living and memory care. ALM Inspection Grade: C+.

Contact Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home

A to Z Assisted Living Care

Desert Bell Estates, 17601 N 6Th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Overview of A to Z Assisted Living Care

A to Z Assisted Living Care offers independent living in Phoenix, AZ. It also offers assisted living and memory care. ALM Inspection Grade: A.

Contact A to Z Assisted Living Care

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in Phoenix at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 79The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Phoenix, AZ

What is the average cost of independent living in Phoenix, AZ?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Phoenix, AZ is approximately $3,025. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Phoenix, AZ?

Independent living in Phoenix, AZ typically ranges from $1,864 - $4,125 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the primary service of the independent living communities in this guide for Phoenix, AZ?

By primary service, 10 are assisted living communities, 5 independent living communities, and 2 nursing homes, among others. Each one offers independent living.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 23 independent living communities in Phoenix, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Phoenix, AZ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Phoenix, AZ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Phoenix, AZ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.