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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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Overview of Album Cooley Station

Live independently at Album Cooley Station, a blissful 55+ community in Gilbert, AZ, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the housekeeping and chores.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents also enjoy mealtimes in the community’s different dining venues, ensuring they have a delightful dining experience. Amenities include a clubhouse, a coffee bar, a fitness studio, a game room, a theater, a swimming pool, and a spa, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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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 Oasis at Mesa Palms

Mesa’s N. Center Revitilization Association neighborhood is home to Oasis at Mesa Palms, an independent living community at 1418 N Country Club Dr. The three-story building isn’t in a walkable pocket of town. Its Walk Score sits at 23, car-dependent territory, so plan on driving for errands. Jeramy runs the place as Executive Director.

This isn’t a care facility in the clinical sense; residents live on their own in private one- and two-bedroom suites, somewhere between 685 and 978 square feet depending on the layout. There’s no medical or personal care assistance built into the model here. What you get instead is independence, paired with the conveniences that make independence easier: an in-unit washer and dryer, utilities folded into your costs, and internet access without having to set anything up yourself.

The shared spaces do a lot of the social lifting; a restaurant-style dining room runs on flexible plans, so meals aren’t a rigid obligation. There’s a fitness center for people who want to stay active, plus a library, a computer room, and space for arts and crafts. A swimming pool and jacuzzi round out the more resort-like end of things, and a community center gives residents somewhere to gather beyond their own four walls.

An activities director keeps a regular calendar running, which matters more than it sounds like it should when you’re trying to build a routine somewhere new. Pets are welcome too, which isn’t a small detail for anyone who wasn’t planning to leave a dog or cat behind.

Monthly costs run $1,525 to $1,575 for a one-bedroom and $1,689 to $1,999 for a two-bedroom. That’s independent living pricing: you’re paying for space, amenities, and dining, not caregiving staff. Taken together, this is a fit for someone who’s still largely self-sufficient and wants a lower-maintenance version of home, with the social infrastructure of a community built in around them.

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Overview of Canyon Winds Independent Living

A proud member of the Canyon Winds retirement community, their independent living in Mesa provides an exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life during their retirement stage. Canyon Winds boasts their quintessential services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their own interests everyday. 

Canyon Woods ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, they hope to make it a priority that residents are able to genuinely enjoy their experience in the community. Life at Canyon Winds offers 126 private and cozy apartments that are maintained by housekeeping and maintenance services. 

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Overview of Desert Rose Retirement Community

Desert Rose Retirement Community is a well-recognized independent living community in Yuma, AZ, that features over 115 specially designed apartments for older adults. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment ensures older adults find a home away from home. Chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and a full-service concierge are among the exceptional services offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Dedicated to fostering meaningful connections among residents, the community ensures residents can live comfortably in their later years.

Residents can walk around the area, play with friends, and explore new interests through various activities and wellness programs. A library, an on-site salon, and a fitness room are also provided in a pet-friendly setting, allowing residents to relax and interact with friends. Set in the quiet residential area in Yuma, near restaurants and local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This independent living community includes all utilities except phone and provides plenty of services to help older adults make the most of their retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Arizona.

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Overview of Cherry Garden Assisted Living

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Chandler, AZ, Cherry Garden Assisted Living is an astounding senior living community that offers a comprehensive range of services including assisted living, custodial care, and medical care. The community features an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures service is delivered with compassion, respect, and excellence. With exceptional assisted living services, seniors can immediately feel a sense of belonging and family-like treatment within the place.

The community offers a wide array of top-tier amenities and services that will surely enrich the daily activities of its residents. These include assistance with activities of daily living, transportation assistance, and geriatric care services. Furthermore, free notary services and assistance with ALTCS applications are available through the help of a professional team. At Cherry Garden Assisted Living, seniors can enjoy a comfortable and secure living experience.

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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 R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home

An outstanding senior living community residing in the quiet residential area of West Julie Drive, Glendale, AZ, R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC specializes in assisted living. The community can accommodate up to five residents with its cozy and intimate setting. With a kind and dedicated team attending to seniors’ needs and aspirations, families can rest assured knowing their loved ones are well-cared for.

Promoting a lively and welcoming environment, the community conducts fun activities and engaging programs for residents to remain active and well-connected. Meals are also provided to meet dietary needs and tastes. R & D Marathon Assisted Living Home LLC is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love while receiving just the right care for their unique needs.

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Overview of Desert Home of Arizona

Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.

Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.

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Overview of American Groves Senior Living

American Groves Senior Living is a luxury independent living and assisted living home in Gilbert. It has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors. Management and its compassionate care staff strive to make a difference in the lives of individuals and hope to feel inspired to embrace the beauty of an elevated lifestyle. American Groves is a beautiful community that is the home of endless possibilities.

As an American Care Concepts Community, the retirement home prides itself on its beautiful amenities, found in its in-house executive chef and culinary team, to provide the best and finest dishes in its dining room, calendar-filled activities to keep residents engaged, and enriching wellness programs at the fitness center– among many others. Their essential services include wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, ground-floor units, and social and recreational activities.

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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.