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| Freedom Plaza Arizona | IL AL HOS MC NH SNF | Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard) | 111 | No | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#13 / 53 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#454 / 479 | 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) | 72 | Yes | 56 | Suite | 15 | B- | Colleen Rookerson | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
| Amber Lights | IL AL MC RC | Tucson | 150 | Yes | 15 | 1 Bed | 12 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#173 / 479 | - | - |
| Fellowship Square-Mesa | IL AL MC | Mesa (East Main Street) | 59 | No | 56 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46 | A+ | Jon S Williams | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#173 / 479 | - | - |
| The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale | IL AL RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 137 | Yes | 62 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1 | A+ | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
| Atria Park of Sierra Pointe | IL AL RC | Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe) | 250 | Yes | 73 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | B- | Stephani M Acuna | - | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#173 / 479 | - | - |
| The Springs of Scottsdale | IL AL | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 56 | No | 63 | Studio / 1 Bed | 2 | A+ | Terri L Stapleton | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#173 / 479 | - | - |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155 | Yes | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27 | A+ | - | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#31 / 53 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#340 / 479 | 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) | 107 | Yes | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12 | A+ | Cathleene J Dabney | - | 5 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#259 / 479 | - | - |
| La Sonora at Dove Mountain | IL AL MC | Marana | 116 | No | 20 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4 | A- | Rebecca Allison | - | 12 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#442 / 479 | - | - |
| Villa Hermosa | IL AL MC | Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates) | 135 | Yes | 78 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12 | A+ | Amber A Harkin | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#310 / 479 | - | - |
| Atria Campana del Rio | IL AL MC | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100 | Yes | 65 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | - | 9 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#407 / 479 | - | - |
| Emerald Springs Senior Living | IL NH AL MC RC | Yuma | 200 | Yes | 9 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6 | A+ | April L Chavez | - | 11 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#415 / 479 | - | - |
| Friendship Village Tempe | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tempe (East Southern Avenue) | 128 | No | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 49 | A+ | Jadyne Schmidt | 70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#35 / 53 | 12 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#430 / 479 | 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) | 141 | Yes | 40 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4 | A+ | Heath D Van Gysel | - | 9 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#388 / 479 | - | - |
Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community offers seniors exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to receive the best care possible. Considered the premier independent living home for seniors in Peoria, the resort-style home practices world-class hospitality– promising families that their loved ones are well cared for. Arrowhead Valley provides a safe and secure environment that cares for every resident’s needs.
As a Resort Senior Lifestyle Community, expect comfort and flexibility in the independent living services of day-to-day activities, as staff encourages its residents to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Community features that help cultivate holistic wellness include chef-prepared meals, meals delivered, 24/7 concierge services, valet parking, a medical alert system, complimentary transportation, a library, a billiards room, a computer center, and banking services available.
Del Webb at Dove Mountain is a distinct 55+ community in Marana, AZ, offering independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments. The community promotes comfort and familiarity in its vibrant and welcoming environment.
Residents can relax and do the things they want with a variety of fun recreational activities and leisure sites nearby. With resort-style amenities and a friendly setting, residents have more opportunities to make new friends. The community’s beautiful scenery allows residents to enjoy the best of their golden years.
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Queen Creek, AZ, Amberlin Queen Creek is a blissful 55+ community that offers independent living. Specially designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.
Residents will not run out of things to do and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Outdoor kitchens, grilling stations, and a community kitchen are also available, providing residents with various dining venues to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and cozy communal spaces, including a bocce court, a courtyard fire pit, a media room, a game room, a craft room, beautifully manicured courtyards, and a dog park, residents are guaranteed to enjoy their golden years happily.
Live independently in retirement at Zinc Apartments, an outstanding community in Avondale, AZ, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also strives to provide hassle-free living with on-site management.
Residents will not run out of things to do with the community’s cozy communal spaces and state-of-the-art amenities. The community has a fully equipped kitchen, allowing residents to prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, pools, spas, outdoor grilling stations, a coffee bar, and pet stations, creating the ideal setting for recreation and wellness.
Peacefully nestled near Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park in Flagstaff, AZ, Village at Aspen Place is a pet-friendly community that offers independent living. With specially designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom accommodations, residents can live comfortably and safely. The community ensures residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, with the community helping with chores and daily activities.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with recreational sites and natural spaces nearby. Many restaurants are also available, providing residents with various dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Featuring resort-style amenities, including a heated pool, vast courtyards, and a clubhouse, the community makes an ideal retirement destination for those looking to live independently in their golden years.
Enjoy a better quality of life at Arrebol Villas, an idyllic retreat in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can spend their golden years with pets in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
With a variety of cozy amenities and inviting communal spaces, residents can spend their golden years without worries. Grilling stations and picnic tables are also available on-site to ensure residents have a delightful dining experience. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a heated swimming pool, a pool deck, a dog park, a game lawn, a fitness center, a spa, and serene walking paths, making it an ideal retirement destination.
PebbleCreek is an exceptional 55+ community in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience the best of their golden years with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with plenty of state-of-the-art amenities. The community also provides diverse dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. Amenities include fitness studios, a pool complex, a creative arts center, and a clubhouse, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Enjoy your independence at Sun City Festival, a distinguished 55+ community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Residents here maintain their independence and downsize in retirement without worries.
Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s proximity to recreational sites and natural spaces. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years.
Experience the best of retirement at The Access, a one-of-a-kind community in Tempe, AZ, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to promote comfort and familiarity. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with the community’s convenient amenities.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do with cozy communal spaces and fun amenities. An on-site coffee bar and delightful restaurants are available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a pool, a clubhouse, a fireside lounge, a spa, a game room, and a fitness center, providing residents with various avenues for recreation and wellness.
Live independently in retirement at Sobremesa Villas, an astounding community in Surprise, AZ, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.
Residents can spend their days as they please with plenty of resort-style amenities and cozy communal spaces. A community kitchenette area, grilling stations, and picnic tables are available on-site to provide residents with a variety of dining options to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include serene walking paths, a heated swimming pool, a fitness center, and a dog park, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 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 230 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.



















