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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 229 independent living communities in 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: 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: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Arizona

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Freedom Plaza Arizona
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #501 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #4 / 547
A+Ian G Lewis
87
Facility 87
AZ AVG 82
Rank #96 / 300
19
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #136 / 399
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #8 / 399
Vi at Silverstone
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 54
Rank #230 / 521
Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 38
Rank #331 / 777
Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #171 / 547
-Andrew Quinn
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 82
Rank #87 / 300
6
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #241 / 399
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #158 / 399
The Terraces of Phoenix
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 54
Rank #187 / 521
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 38
Rank #130 / 777
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kordell Erickson
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 82
Rank #269 / 300
15
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #341 / 399
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #151 / 399
Vi at Grayhawk
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 54
Rank #223 / 521
Yes
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #707 / 777
-
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 12
Rank #45 / 547
A+-
87
Facility 87
AZ AVG 82
Rank #104 / 300
4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #182 / 399
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #172 / 399
Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sun City West (West Granite Valley Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
Yes
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 38
Rank #345 / 777
Private / Semi-Private Rooms--Cherie Keating----
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe
IL
AL
RC
Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe)
250
Facility 250
AZ AVG 54
Rank #4 / 521
Yes
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 38
Rank #33 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 547
B-Stephani M Acuna-1
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 399
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #73 / 399
Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Broadway Proper)
255
Facility 255
AZ AVG 54
Rank #3 / 521
No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 12
Rank #1 / 547
-Katrina Ellsworth
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 82
Rank #70 / 300
3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #201 / 399
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #256 / 399
Brookdale Santa Catalina
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #33 / 521
Yes-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #50 / 547
A+-
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 82
Rank #227 / 300
6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #273 / 399
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #207 / 399
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 54
Rank #189 / 521
Yes
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 38
Rank #28 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #123 / 547
-Dawn R Larrarte-2
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 399
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #172 / 399
Fellowship Square-Mesa
IL
AL
MC
Mesa (East Main Street)
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 54
Rank #194 / 521
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 777
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #11 / 547
A+Jon S Williams-2--
Brookdale Peoria
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
Yes
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 777
Suite
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 12
Rank #149 / 547
-Colleen Rookerson-2--
Villa Hermosa
IL
AL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 521
Yes
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 38
Rank #15 / 777
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 547
A+Amber A Harkin
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 82
Rank #104 / 300
6
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #273 / 399
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #207 / 399
Yuma Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Yuma
202
Facility 202
AZ AVG 54
Rank #16 / 521
Yes
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 38
Rank #7 / 777
Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 547
A+Deborah N Hall
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 82
Rank #96 / 300
7
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #64 / 399
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #16 / 399
Alta Vista Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
Prescott
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 54
Rank #194 / 521
Yes
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 38
Rank #278 / 777
-
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 547
A+Danielle Hughart-2
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #28 / 399
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #73 / 399
Brookdale Central Paradise Valley
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #33 / 521
Yes
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 38
Rank #75 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 12
Rank #107 / 547
-Brandy Cooper
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 82
Rank #247 / 300
6
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #355 / 399
4.8
Facility 4.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #328 / 399
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Inspirations of Mesa

6220 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
Overview of Inspirations of Mesa

Beautifully situated in the scenic setting of Mesa, AZ, Inspirations of Mesa is an inviting retreat that offers independent living and assisted living. Alongside purposely built and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. With a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents also receive the highest quality of support for their daily living activities.

A game room, billiards, and fitness center are also available on-site, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in a restaurant-style setting. An emergency alert system and transportation services are also provided for safety. This pet-friendly community also features serene walking paths, a garden, a beautifully landscaped courtyard, an outdoor pool, a library, a general store, and a fireside living room, creating the ideal environment where residents can thrive in retirement.

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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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The Colonnade

19116 N Colonnade Way, Surprise, AZ 85374
Overview of The Colonnade

Operating as a Life Plan Community, The Colonnade is a senior living community in Surprise, Arizona, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services. The community is part of Sun Health. Residents can move between different levels of care as their needs change over time.

The community is in the Sun City Grand Commercial neighborhood, about 2.1 miles from downtown Surprise. Webb Medical Center is only 0.34 miles away, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 29. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a short drive.

The mid-rise community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes ranging from 1,041 to 2,489 square feet. Residents have access to a game room, library, shared living room, salon services, and garage parking. In the outdoor spaces, they can relax or spend time with others.

Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities help residents stay active and connected to the surrounding area. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can bring a companion animal.

Families interested in The Colonnade should ask about current room availability because the selection of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes can change over time.

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Overview of Vianney Villas Apartments

Vianney Villas Apartments is a welcoming community set in the thriving neighborhood of Avondale, AZ, offering independent living. Specially designed and cozy accommodations are available in a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. The community strives to maintain a convenient lifestyle with its proximity to local amenities.

Recreation sites, hospitals, and shopping centers are set nearby, providing residents with plenty of leisure and wellness opportunities. The community is also set near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, providing convenient travel access. Residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Buckeye Senior Apartments

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ, Buckeye Senior Apartments is an exceptional community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents experience the best of their golden years in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Residents enjoy their days as they want, especially with recreation sites and serene parks nearby. With tasty restaurants nearby, residents enjoy plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s convenient amenities and friendly setting make it an ideal retirement destination.

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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 Olive Ridge Senior Living

Experience a blissful retirement at Olive Ridge Senior Living, an exceptional community in Peoria, AZ, offering independent living and skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a respectful and well-trained team providing top-notch care for their unique needs around the clock. The community also provides monthly light housekeeping and maintenance, alongside a 24-hour emergency response system, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun social events and engaging recreational activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Short- and long-term rehabilitation and scheduled transportation are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Amenities include a clubhouse, a barber shop, a library, a putting green, and a gazebo, creating the perfect setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Glencroft Center for Modern Aging

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging is a professional and compassionate independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care home for seniors in Glendale. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents and their families feel they belong, thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere the home holds. The staff creates a nurturing environment within the community grounds while basking in the privilege of a vacation-like lifestyle and resort-like hospitality.
Glencroft Center offers independent and assisted living seniors the exclusive ZOELife™ program– a comprehensive care plan for holistic wellness– at the Crossings and Casitas Villas, a condo-style apartment and private apartment for seniors in independent living; and the Friendship Villas, an assisted living facility separate from other housing options. The seniors at the memory care facility receive specialized programs that help with cognitive impairment. Long-term nursing home residents receive specialty rehabilitative and skilled nursing care services.

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Overview of Album Marana

Serenely located near Crossroads at Silverbell District Park in Tucson, AZ, Album Marana is an esteemed 55+ community that offers independent living. Residents experience the best of their golden years with specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans in a bright and welcoming environment. The community strives to provide maintenance-free living, so residents can enjoy the best of their golden years.

Fun recreational activities and engaging events are also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. With groceries nearby, residents have plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind and downsize in retirement without hassles.

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Overview of The Crossing at Cooley Station

Enjoy the best of your golden years with The Crossing at Cooley Station, an astounding community in Gilbert, AZ, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and cozy one-to-three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents experience a worry-free lifestyle in the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, plenty of fun recreational activities and ensuring programs are conducted. With tasty restaurants nearby, residents have various dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live actively in retirement, especially with its cozy amenities.

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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 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.