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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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Sungate Villa

3850 N Civic Dr Ne, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Overview of Sungate Villa

Nestled near the Town of Prescott Valley Dog Park in Prescott Valley, AZ, Sungate Villa is a blissful community that offers independent living. Alongside purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom accommodations, the community also provides on-site maintenance and laundry services for residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents are also allowed to bring their pets to accompany them during their stay.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents can find a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a clubhouse, a picnic area, a movie theater, and a sundeck.

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Overview of Mera Westgate

Mera Westgate is an active 55+ adult community that offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday tasks. Offering a range of opportunities tailored to its residents, seniors can indeed feel inspired to create a better life with the continuum of care provided. Mera Westgate is an upscale senior independent living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.

To keep the residents active and allow them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs in the library, media room, or social areas. Daily chores are left to the staff as residents are encouraged to live hassle-free.

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Overview of Park Terrace Senior Living

Park Terrace Senior Living is an independent living community in Phoenix, Arizona. The home at 2577 West Greenway Road in the Fountains Resort Hotel neighborhood sits on a 17-acre property. It features terraces and walking paths, providing residents with outdoor spaces and opportunities for serene recreation. The home offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments tailored to give occupants privacy and room to live independently.

The property comprises a fitness studio, pool, and breakfast bar for daily use. An open bar with happy hour is a regular gathering place, and live entertainment occurs weekly. For residents wanting to get out, the home arranges off-site trips to the zoo, shopping centers, and cultural events, with transportation services available. Housekeeping and laundry services bolster occupants wanting help with such tasks. Welcome are pets. The community serves occupants who don’t need hands-on care assistance. Residents manage their own daily living while having access to shared amenities, dining, and a schedule of social and recreational activities. On-site dining is offered for meals. The location has a Walk Score of 19, so most errands demand a car in the car-dependent surrounding area.

This setting fits occupants and visiting families who are comfortable driving or who prefer a calmer, less densely developed neighborhood far from commercial bustle.

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The Peaks at Santa Rita

661 W. Calle Torres Blancas, Green Valley, AZ 85614
Overview of The Peaks at Santa Rita

The Peaks at Santa Rita is a distinguished community that is easily accessible with its convenient location at W Calle Torres Blancas, Green Valley, AZ, offering independent living. With its luxurious and well-designed accommodations in variations of one- and two-bedroom suites and casitas, residents will surely enjoy the finest comfort and convenience. The community strives to foster a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to live their best years happily.

There is always something to do within the community with its robust slate of fun activities and enriching programs, ensuring they remain actively engaged with their surroundings. Transportation services and scheduled trips are also available for residents’ convenience and leisure. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. The community is ideal for those aiming to live an active lifestyle in their golden years.

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Overview of PebbleCreek

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.

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Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living is a senior living community located in Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living, memory care services, and skilled nursing services to its residents. Within this community, residents find solace in personalized living spaces, ranging from private suites to shared accommodations, all meticulously designed for comfort and safety. The community provides essential services, including medication administration, assistance with daily activities, dignified incontinence care, and housekeeping, ensuring residents receive dedicated support tailored to their unique needs. Moreover, Countryside Senior Living boasts a specialized Memory Care Program, offering individualized attention for those facing memory-related challenges. Residents also benefit from secure indoor common areas and an outdoor courtyard, fostering a sense of belonging and tranquility.

Countryside Living prides itself with amenities that enhance residents’ quality of life. Licensed nurses are readily available on-site, complemented by a pre-screened team trained specifically for memory support. Culinary delights prepared by the community’s chefs cater to individual preferences, providing a delightful dining experience. State-of-the-art care technology, including wander management and fall prevention systems, ensures residents’ safety, while personalized climate control adds to their comfort.

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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 Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community

Operated by Resort Lifestyle Communities, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community is an independent living community in the Fletcher Heights neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community is about 2 miles from Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, so residents and visiting family have convenient access to nearby hospital care. The three-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from about 566 to 1,206 square feet.

Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals. Meal delivery is available for those who prefer to dine in their apartments. Daily support includes 24-hour concierge services, complimentary transportation, a medical alert system, and valet parking for residents and guests. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can move in with a companion animal.

A library, billiards room, computer centre, and on-site banking services give residents several ways to stay active and connected without leaving the property. The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 15. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community combines independent living with convenient services and nearby hospital access. It’s a practical option for older adults who want everyday support as they stay independent.

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Overview of Sobremesa Villas

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.

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Overview of View Point Senior Community

Valley, AZ, offering independent living. The community has cozy and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also feel at ease during their stay in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

With a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents can spend their days as they please. Residents also delight in a variety of dining options with plenty of tasty restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in their golden years.

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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.