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Best Independent Living in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 229 independent living communities in Arizona using Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in AZ
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Jul 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arizona. 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Freedom Plaza Arizona
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AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111No 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed48A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #13 / 53
18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #11 / 38
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #6 / 38
Brookdale Peoria
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive)
72Yes 56 Suite15B-Colleen Rookerson-2--
Amber Lights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tucson
150Yes 15 1 Bed12A+Teresa L Merritt-2--
Fellowship Square-Mesa
IL
AL
MC
Mesa (East Main Street)
59No 56 1 Bed / 2 Bed46A+Jon S Williams-2--
The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale
IL
AL
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
137Yes 62 1 Bed / 2 Bed1A+--1--
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe
IL
AL
RC
Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe)
250Yes 73 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed11B-Stephani M Acuna-1--
The Springs of Scottsdale
IL
AL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
56No 63 Studio / 1 Bed2A+Terri L Stapleton-4--
Brookdale Santa Catalina
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155Yes 0 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed27A+-
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #31 / 53
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59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 9
Rank #31 / 38
9.8
Facility 9.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #35 / 38
Silver Springs
IL
AL
MC
Green Valley (Santa Rita Springs)
107Yes 13 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed12A+Cathleene J Dabney-5--
La Sonora at Dove Mountain
IL
AL
MC
Marana
116No 20 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed4A-Rebecca Allison-12--
Villa Hermosa
IL
AL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135Yes 78 1 Bed / 2 Bed12A+Amber A Harkin-5--
Atria Campana del Rio
IL
AL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100Yes 65 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14C+Suzanne M Porter-9--
Emerald Springs Senior Living
IL
NH
AL
MC
RC
Yuma
200Yes 9 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed6A+April L Chavez-11--
Friendship Village Tempe
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe (East Southern Avenue)
128No 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed49A+Jadyne Schmidt
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 82
Rank #35 / 53
12
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 9
Rank #28 / 38
3.8
Facility 3.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #28 / 38
The Montecito Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria (North 87Th Avenue)
141Yes 40 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed4A+Heath D Van Gysel-9--
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The Peaks at Santa Rita

661 W. Calle Torres Blancas, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Overview of The Peaks at Santa Rita

The Peaks at Santa Rita is a distinguished community that is easily accessible with its convenient location at W Calle Torres Blancas, Green Valley, AZ, offering independent living. With its luxurious and well-designed accommodations in variations of one- and two-bedroom suites and casitas, residents will surely enjoy the finest comfort and convenience. The community strives to foster a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to live their best years happily.

There is always something to do within the community with its robust slate of fun activities and enriching programs, ensuring they remain actively engaged with their surroundings. Transportation services and scheduled trips are also available for residents’ convenience and leisure. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. The community is ideal for those aiming to live an active lifestyle in their golden years.

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Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living is a senior living community located in Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living, memory care services, and skilled nursing services to its residents. Within this community, residents find solace in personalized living spaces, ranging from private suites to shared accommodations, all meticulously designed for comfort and safety. The community provides essential services, including medication administration, assistance with daily activities, dignified incontinence care, and housekeeping, ensuring residents receive dedicated support tailored to their unique needs. Moreover, Countryside Senior Living boasts a specialized Memory Care Program, offering individualized attention for those facing memory-related challenges. Residents also benefit from secure indoor common areas and an outdoor courtyard, fostering a sense of belonging and tranquility.

Countryside Living prides itself with amenities that enhance residents’ quality of life. Licensed nurses are readily available on-site, complemented by a pre-screened team trained specifically for memory support. Culinary delights prepared by the community’s chefs cater to individual preferences, providing a delightful dining experience. State-of-the-art care technology, including wander management and fall prevention systems, ensures residents’ safety, while personalized climate control adds to their comfort.

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Overview of Westgate Village – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Ideally situated in the desirable neighborhood of West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ, Westgate Village is an astounding senior living community focusing on independent living. Keep your dignity and protect your privacy with sophisticated and senior-friendly suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A wide range of services including maintenance, weekly housekeeping, light linen service, and emergency pendants are available for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement.

Discover new interests and rekindle passions with a robust calendar of activities and stimulating programs. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Featuring pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible spaces, Westgate Village is great for seniors to make the most out of their retirement doing what they love.

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Overview of Verena at Gilbert

Conveniently located near local amenities along East Willis Road, Gilbert, AZ, Verena at Gilbert is a vibrant community that offers independent living. The community is dedicated to providing the highest quality of life for those 55+ with its well-designed and fully furnished accommodations in variations of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents ease their worries and live happily in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Elevate your retirement with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and plenty of recreation sites surrounding the community. Here, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community also handles the housekeeping, maintenance, and repairs for residents’ convenience. Amenities include a heated lap pool, a fitness center, concierge services, and beautifully landscaped grounds, perfect for leisure and wellness.

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Overview of Mera Goodyear

Live blissfully at Mera Goodyear, a blissful 55+ community in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. With cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s convenient amenities.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do, with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With plenty of delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a resort-style pool, a courtyard fire pit, a bocce court, a dog park, a game room, and a media room, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Revel McDowell Mountain

Spend your golden years with Revel McDowell Mountain, a distinguished community in Scottsdale, AZ, offering independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. A 24-hour concierge, utilities, weekly housekeeping, and maintenance are also available, so residents can experience hassle-free living.

Residents will not feel lonely with exciting trips and fun activities that highlight their interests and capabilities. With delightful and healthy dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s luxurious amenities and dedicated services create the ideal setting for a vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of 55 Resort Scottsdale

Ideally set near Mountain View Park in Scottsdale, AZ, 55 Resort Scottsdale is an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. The community’s purposely built and spacious one-bedroom accommodations that aim to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents maintain their independence without hassles, with the community’s help with chores and maintenance.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. With an on-site bar and restaurant, residents delight in delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s variety of state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting creates the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Overture Arcadia

Spend your golden years at Overture Arcadia, a distinguished 55+ community in Scottsdale, AZ, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and live comfortably. The community also provides housekeeping and handyman services, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Prioritizing residents’ recreation and wellness, engaging events and fun activities are conducted. With fully furnished kitchens and on-site dining options, residents delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those looking to live a vibrant lifestyle in retirement, especially with its resort-style amenities and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Mera Chandler

Live actively in retirement at Mera Chandler, a distinct community situated near Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ, offering independent living. The community features beautifully designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the community that best matches their preferences. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the chores and maintenance.

With cozy communal spaces and inviting amenities, like the pickle ball court, bocce ball court, dog park, resort-style pool, library, media room, game room, craft room, and business center, residents have plenty of opportunities to interact with their surroundings and gain fun experiences. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with various dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Palmas Del Sol East Active 55+ Community

Experience a luxurious senior lifestyle at Palmas Del Sol East Active 55+ Community, an elegant senior living community in Pinal County, Apache Junction, AZ, offering vibrant independent living services and amenities. Residents can choose from a wonderful selection of accommodations that are designed for energy efficiency and a minimum of exterior and interior maintenance. Set in a desirable location for active senior living, residents can easily enjoy all the finest things the city has to offer, including excellent shopping, entertainment, museums, medical centers, golf, movies, and more.

There are no boring days within the community with a dedicated Activities Director who keeps a full calendar of social & recreational events for continuous entertainment. Residents also enjoy a wide range of amenities that are designed to provide plenty of opportunities for relaxation, leisure, and enjoyment. These include a heated pool, spa, shuffleboard, pickleball, fishing lagoon, pet park, BBQ area, softball field, and plenty of walking & biking paths. Residents also enjoy access to a clubhouse that features a fully-equipped fitness center, internet library, ballroom, billiards, fireside lounge, gourmet kitchen, card room, arts & crafts.

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Weighting overview

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

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 229 independent living communities in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Arizona?

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 Arizona, 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 Arizona?

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.