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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 Estrella Estates

Overlooking the scenic neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ, Estrella Estates is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living. Residents enjoy their privacy and comfort in well curated apartments with a wide wide selection of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community prioritizes the security and safety of each resident with 24-hour emergency pull cords, fire protection systems & sprinklers, and live-in managers available throughout the day.

The community strives to provide its residents with engaging and uplifting lifestyles while empowering them to live their best lives through their array of engaging activities, events, and resident travel program. Amenities like a library, salon, billiards & card room, heated swimming pool and grand theater provide plenty of spaces for entertainment and leisure. Services like housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and transportation further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

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Overview of The Groves Assisted & Senior Living

Offering a welcoming home-like environment for seniors, The Groves Assisted & Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community in Goodyear, AZ, offering various levels of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, all tailored to meet individual needs. The community features a range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring a secure and cozy residence. Residents have peace of mind with an emergency response pendant and on-call personal care 24 hours a day.

The Groves is focused on supporting resident choice, dignity, privacy, individuality, and independence, offering a personalized approach to care. Here, residents can enjoy a range of activities and amenities such as an urban backyard patio, a library for leisure reading or meditation, a beauty salon and barber shop, and daily exercise classes. Other amenities include weekly housekeeping, complimentary laundry services, shuttle bus excursions, private transport for appointments, and all-inclusive dining.

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Overview of Mulberry Farms Apartments

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Dewey, AZ, Mulberry Farms Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished two-bedroom and spacious three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with round-the-clock maintenance.

Recreation sites and natural spaces are set nearby, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Amenities include bocce ball courts, a fitness park, and a serene courtyard, providing residents with more avenues to interact with their surroundings. Here, pets are also welcome to accompany residents to brighten their moods.

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Overview of Kachina Apartments

Kachina Apartments is a distinct community surrounded by convenient local amenities in Casa Grande, AZ, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can feel a sense of belonging in the community’s beautifully warm and welcoming environment.

Residents will not feel lonely with plenty of leisure sites and natural spaces that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing plenty of dining options to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its friendly setting.

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Overview of Straight Arrow II Assisted Living

Taking pride in its exceptional services, Straight Arrow II Assisted Living is a trusted community in the area of Phoenix, AZ designed for a continuum of care. Residents don’t have to move out for their changing needs with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care offered in one place. An attentive care team is available 24/7 to provide personalized care, including assistance with daily living activities like personal hygiene and medication reminders.

Residents coping with memory loss are offered a safe environment and special programs designed to improve their condition. Numerous activities fill residents’ days with fun and opportunities for meaningful interactions. Convenient services like housekeeping and laundry are also provided to ensure residents can focus on living their dream retirement without worry.

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Cypress Point

1771 E Mcmurray Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Overview of Cypress Point

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Casa Grande, AZ, Cypress Point is a welcoming community that offers independent living. With cozy and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also allows pets to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, promoting an active and well-connected lifestyle. Several restaurants are set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a heated pool and spa, a library, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a hair salon, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths.

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Desert Springs

30 West Lambert Lane, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Overview of Desert Springs

Conveniently settled in Oro Valley, AZ, Desert Springs is a classy senior living community that offers empowering independent living services. The community provides premium accommodations with vaulted ceilings and large windows for plenty of natural light and access to wonderful views. Fire protection systems & sprinklers, 24-hour emergency pull cords in each room, and live-in managers who are available 24-hours a day provide residents with peace of mind, safety, security, and comfort.

The community provides plenty of opportunities for a lively lifestyle with its close location to popular shopping, entertainment venues, and the beautiful Sonoran desert landscape, complemented with engaging and diverse on-site events and activities. Most of the hassles of daily living are taken care of to provide residents more free time to explore amenities, such as chef-prepared meals, all day coffee, fruit, and snack bar, a fitness center, library, salon, heated pool, and large community room for recreation and entertainment.

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Overview of Landmark Senior Housing

Beautifully set near Butler Park in Glendale, AZ, Landmark Senior Housing is a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. The community strives to maintain affordability, providing eligible older adults with purposely built and cozy accommodations. Here, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with the community’s on-site laundry and convenient appliances.

Residents are also encouraged to live actively with plenty of recreational opportunities and cozy communal spaces. With delightful restaurants and on-site dining venues, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends according to their preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a community garden, a fitness center, an on-site hair salon, and a community room, creating the ideal setting to spend their golden years without hassles.

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Overview of Amberlin Queen Creek

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.

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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in Arizona at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 39/ 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: 105The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 228 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.