Page 2 of 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. How we rank independent living in AZ
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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: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
Beatitudes Campus
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
Phoenix (Beatitudes Campus)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 49
Rank #144 / 487
No
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 38
Rank #81 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Nina Louis13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #443 / 486
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #292 / 486
Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 49
Rank #80 / 487
No
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 38
Rank #27 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #415 / 529
--21
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 9
Rank #469 / 486
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #256 / 486
Monte Cristo I Assisted Living Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #115 / 529
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Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home LLC
IL
AL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #226 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
-Evangiline Colon3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 486
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 486
Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (North Mountain Village)
-No
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #161 / 740
-
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #8 / 529
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Sagewood
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
-Yes
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 38
Rank #622 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 12
Rank #89 / 529
A+----
A to Z Assisted Living Care
IL
AL
MC
NH
Phoenix (Deer Valley)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #49 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms------
Fellowship Towers
IL
Phoenix (Midtown)
-No
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #102 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed------
Senior Living at Henson Village
IL
Phoenix (Central City South)
-Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #102 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Holiday Madison Meadows
IL
RC
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
-Yes
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #172 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

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Overview of Beatitudes Campus

Four and a half hours; that’s roughly how much total nursing care each resident at Beatitudes Campus gets per day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The building itself sits at 1610 W Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, a 72-bed, mid-rise community administered by Nina Louis, currently running at about 73% occupancy with 52 of those beds filled. The Walk Score comes in at 66, moderately walkable, enough that some errands don’t require a car and there’s a real mix of things nearby. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

Beatitudes Campus takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one financial path before they’ve even toured the place. On the care side, rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, useful for residents working back from an illness or injury, or for family caregivers who need a documented, short-term break.

There’s a fitness center, a library, outdoor space, and dedicated dining options, plus two named programs, Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Life, that give residents something to actually opt into rather than just occupy time.

Regulatory attention here has centered on a handful of recurring areas: staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, food service, resident rights, and fall prevention. What Beatitudes Campus offers, in the end, is a nursing-level care setting with a real staffing commitment behind it, broad payment access, and a daily life built around more than just medical need.

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Overview of Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

Burrowed in the peaceful area of Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ, Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care is a reliable senior living community that offers a serene environment for assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the privacy and freedom of thoughtfully curated accommodations complemented with the convenience and security of on-call assistance and a maintenance-free environment. Their compassionate care team is dedicated to serving seniors, providing them assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders.

As a continuum of care community, Olive Grove allows residents to comfortably age in one place even as their needs evolve. By providing personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a well-maintained environment, the community offers an ideal place for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home but do not require complex medical attention. The community also offers a wealth of interesting activities and enjoyable amenities, encouraging residents to stay active and engaged.

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Overview of Monte Cristo I Assisted Living Home

Have a blissful time with new people with Monte Cristo I Assisted Living Home residing in the desert oasis of Phoenix, AZ, that provides assisted living. With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community works closely with seniors to understand their needs and desires better and craft a care plan accordingly. Moreover, a kind and well-trained team helps seniors with their daily living activities and other personal matters.

Residents have the freedom to spend their days as they prefer with its array of engaging activities and cozy spaces. Healthy and delightful meals await residents every mealtime, ensuring their dietary needs and tastes are catered to. Monte Cristo I Assisted Living Home is a good place where seniors can relax and receive the care and assistance they need and prefer.

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Overview of Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home

An astounding senior living community in North 22nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home focuses on assisted living. The community fosters a cozy and quaint setting, ensuring seniors receive the utmost attention and support for their special needs. With a kind and dedicated team helping with daily living activities and maintenance, seniors flourish and reach their full potential.

Ideally situated near convenient amenities and stunning attractions, the community ensures residents easily access their necessities and desires. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with a robust slate of engaging activities and exciting events. Group meals are also available to promote a sense of belonging for residents while enjoying their mealtimes. Amiga 1 Assisted Living Home is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

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Overview of Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company

Fellowship Square of Phoenix sits in Phoenix’s North Mountain Village neighborhood at 2002 W Sunnyside Ave, 46 years into operation and affiliated with Christian Care. The campus covers four levels: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center is 2.34 miles away. The Walk Score is 58, which is moderately walkable; some errands are reachable on foot, but a car handles most of the neighborhood’s geography.
Rehabilitation services are available on-site. The facility’s own overview also references occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with post-surgical and post-hospital care. Memory care is on campus for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
On the daily life side, the campus describes its dining as fresh, well-prepared food with multiple options. Activities listed in the facility’s overview include arts and crafts, film viewings, and religious programming.
Fellowship Square is not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid are not in play here. Families will need to plan around private pay or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs.
For older adults in the north Phoenix area who want a faith-affiliated campus where care can shift across four levels without a change of address, from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care, Fellowship Square has held that position for over four decades.

Contact Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company

Sagewood

4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Overview of Sagewood

Sagewood sits in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge West neighborhood, a car-dependent pocket of the city (Walk Score 12) where the nearest errands are a drive away. The three-story building has been here for 20 years, operated by LCS Desert Ridge LLC under the LCS brand, and it covers a lot of ground: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care all under one roof at 4555 E Mayo Blvd. Executive Director Mr. Stewart Ingram oversees the campus.

What Sagewood is selling, functionally, is the ability to age in place without switching facilities. Care levels are available across the full spectrum, so a resident who moves in for independent living can shift to skilled nursing without packing up and starting over somewhere else. Short-term rehab and respite stays are also on offer, which makes the campus useful for families navigating post-acute recovery or caregiver breaks. Memory care is available with a secured perimeter in place.

The programming side runs through LCS Signature Programs, including the LifeCare plan and the HealthyLife wellness track, the latter built around fitness, nutrition, and general well-being. In terms of physical amenities, the campus includes a fitness center, a spa, walking paths, a wellness center, and concierge services, with religious services also available. Apartment options span one- and two-bedroom layouts, with square footage ranging from roughly 763 to over 2,300 square feet.

Sagewood is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. Families planning around federal coverage pathways will need to look elsewhere or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs independently.

For older adults who want a tiered campus where care can follow them across multiple stages, with branded programming and substantial apartment options, Sagewood covers that range. The non-certification status and car-dependent location are the two variables most families will want to factor in early.

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A to Z Assisted Living Care

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

Burrowed in the welcoming neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ, A to Z Assisted Living Care is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and residential care home services. This community is a family-owned and operated assisted living community, licensed by the State of Arizona, catering to a maximum of five residents at a time. Residents can choose from spacious and convenient accommodations with varying floor plans based on their interests.

With its charming ranch-style architecture, spacious windows, and a poolside backyard, residents can have fun, make friends, and relax. This community offers the perfect balance of independence and 24/7 support, ensuring its residents manage daily activities with dignity and ease. With a wide array of top-tier amenities and services, life here is enjoyable, fulfilling, active, and worry-free.

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Overview of Fellowship Towers

Conveniently located near the Carl T. Hayden Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, Fellowship Towers is a purposely built community that offers independent living. This 17-story community features plenty of beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with 24-hour controlled access and various local amenities.

There’s no dull moment with fun games and exciting events conducted, so residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. With delightful restaurants and various local amenities nearby, residents have quick access to their needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, exercise venues, a computer room, a rooftop skyline, and a game room, creating the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Senior Living at Henson Village

Experience the best of your golden years at Senior Living at Henson Village, a welcoming 62+ community in Phoenix, AZ, offering independent living. Featuring purposely designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to make residents feel comfortable and safe throughout their stay. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free living with its convenient amenities and helpful team.

With a well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and exciting events, residents can meet new friends and spend their days as they please. Delightful restaurants and local amenities are also nearby, ensuring residents have a variety of dining options that meet their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, five laundry areas, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and a courtyard, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Holiday Madison Meadows

An independent living community on North 7th Street in Phoenix’s Camelback East Village neighborhood is the Holiday Madison Meadows. To fit different preferences and needs, the one-story building offers flexible housing in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans.

The facility welcomes pets, adding to the comfort of independent living for occupants who cherish their furry friends’ companionship. With a Walk Score of 57, the neighborhood is average walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities within a good distance. For those needing momentary support, Holiday Madison Meadows provides independent living services alongside respite care options. It caters to residents wanting an active, independent lifestyle with access to convenient services in a one-level setting.

For seniors wanting to check out independent living offerings in Phoenix, the home presents an easy, accessible option in a moderately walkable neighborhood.

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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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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 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.