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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 | - | - |
Live blissfully at Solera at Johnson Ranch, a dedicated community in San Tan Valley, AZ, offering independent living. Residents can ease their worries with beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations. The community also promotes a vibrant and inviting environment to ensure residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of engaging events and exciting programs are conducted. With the community’s convenient amenities, residents keep their peace of mind and live comfortably. Amenities include a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a billiard room, a card room, a library, and a bocce ball court, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.
Make the most of your best years at Deer Valley Gardens, a distinct community in Sun City West, 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. The community offers income-based rents to ease residents’ financial burdens.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, cozy communal spaces and welcoming amenities are available. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy plenty of dining options to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy the community’s various amenities, including a business center, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a spa, a pool, and serene walking trails.
Conveniently located near thriving local amenities in Tempe, AZ, Eastridge Apartments is a specially designed community that offers independent living. Cozy and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans are provided for residents’ comfort and safety. This pet-friendly community also promotes a warm and friendly environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
With downtown Phoenix nearby, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs and leisure. Diverse restaurants are also available, providing residents with plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Residents make the most of their best years with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities, including vast courtyards, swimming pools, a spa, and a picnic area.
Spend your golden years at LifeStream at Sun City, a distinguished 55+ community in Peoria, AZ, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents do not have to worry about chores and maintenance with the community’s help.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Restaurant-style dining with delicious and healthy dining options is available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive services and beautifully manicured amenities, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.
Make the most of your independence at The Fountains at Lake Pleasant, an esteemed community in Peoria, AZ, offering independent living. Residents ease their worries with beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, promoting comfort and familiarity. This pet-friendly community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Residents have quick access to shopping and entertainment sites, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delightful restaurants are set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a resort-style pool, BBQ area, meeting rooms, clubhouse, and cozy communal spaces, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Enjoy the best of your golden years at Lifestyles of Glendale, an astounding 55+ community in Glendale, AZ, offering independent living. With well-thought-out and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents live comfortably and safely. Apartments have safety features and plenty of amenities for residents’ convenience.
Residents have quick access to plenty of leisure sites and local amenities for recreation and wellness. Delightful restaurants and groceries are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully designed amenities and welcoming environment make it an ideal retirement destination.
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Gilbert, AZ, Page Commons is an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. With residents’ comfort and safety in mind, the community has specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom apartments. Residents keep their peace of mind with the community’s supportive services, dedicated to helping them with chores and maintenance.
Residents will not run out of recreational opportunities with the community’s proximity to leisure sites and convenient local amenities. Tasty restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming environment create the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.
Villas by Mary T of Casa Grande is an affordable 55+ independent living community in Casa Grande, AZ, that features wheelchair-accessible two- and three-bedroom apartments. The community’s warm and welcoming environment ensures older adults can find a home away from home in their later years. Every apartment features a dishwasher, an attached garage, and kitchen appliances for residents’ convenience. With its thoughtfully curated amenities, the community ensures older adults can maintain their independence with ease.
Group outings, light exercises, and recreational activities provide residents with more options to spend their days actively. A clubhouse with cable TV and internet, a swimming pool, and a private covered patio are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation. Residents also have a laid-back retirement with its ideal location in the quiet residential area of Casa Grande. This independent living community is committed to helping older adults live independently in retirement, making it an ideal option for senior living in Arizona.
Enjoy a vacation-like retirement lifestyle at Quail Run Rv, a dynamic senior living community based in a vibrant neighborhood in Pinal County, Arizona City, AZ. The community offers invigorating independent living experience with surrounding stunning desert views, hiking trails, and major cities. Residents can choose from an array of cozy one-bedroom apartments with convenient access to vibrant amenities and various services.
Each day is filled with fun and enjoyment with a brimming calendar of activities and recreational events, as well as a wide array of recreational amenities. Residents can enjoy a round of billiards and bocce with friends or enjoy the pickle ball and shuffleboard courts. Those who want to relax can enjoy a nice and refreshing swim at the outdoor pool or go to the cozy spa. Residents can also enjoy a quiet time alone with a good book at the well-stocked library. Pets are also welcomed to provide residents with a sense of companionship, making their days even brighter.
The Palms at Sun City is a blissful senior living community in Sun City, Arizona, offering both Independent and Assisted Living options. Located in a town specifically designed for seniors, The Palms is close to recreation centers, shopping, entertainment districts, major sports facilities, and medical services. Seniors will enjoy the largest Independent floor plans in Sun City and the warm, boutique Assisted Living section. This resort-style community promises a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle, providing a perfect blend of convenience, friendship, and fun.
Committed to giving its residents an enriched life without the burden of chores, the community offers a range of convenient services, including weekly housekeeping and linen services, complimentary laundry services, and a weekly shuttle for excursions. Additional amenities include private transportation for appointments, a beauty salon and barber shop, an urban backyard patio, a library, a gym with daily exercise classes, and all-inclusive dining with a variety of delicious options available all day.
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.



















