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Best Independent Living in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 independent living communities in Arizona using Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in AZ
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Jul 2026
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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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Arizona

Freedom Plaza Arizona
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111No 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed48A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #13 / 53
18
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)
72Yes 56 Suite15B-Colleen Rookerson-2--
Amber Lights
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tucson
150Yes 15 1 Bed12A+Teresa L Merritt-2--
Fellowship Square-Mesa
IL
AL
MC
Mesa (East Main Street)
59No 56 1 Bed / 2 Bed46A+Jon S Williams-2--
The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale
IL
AL
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
137Yes 62 1 Bed / 2 Bed1A+--1--
Atria Park of Sierra Pointe
IL
AL
RC
Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe)
250Yes 73 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed11B-Stephani M Acuna-1--
The Springs of Scottsdale
IL
AL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
56No 63 Studio / 1 Bed2A+Terri L Stapleton-4--
Brookdale Santa Catalina
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155Yes 0 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed27A+-
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #31 / 53
6
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)
107Yes 13 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed12A+Cathleene J Dabney-5--
La Sonora at Dove Mountain
IL
AL
MC
Marana
116No 20 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed4A-Rebecca Allison-12--
Villa Hermosa
IL
AL
MC
Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates)
135Yes 78 1 Bed / 2 Bed12A+Amber A Harkin-5--
Atria Campana del Rio
IL
AL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100Yes 65 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed14C+Suzanne M Porter-9--
Emerald Springs Senior Living
IL
NH
AL
MC
RC
Yuma
200Yes 9 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed6A+April L Chavez-11--
Friendship Village Tempe
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe (East Southern Avenue)
128No 28 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed49A+Jadyne Schmidt
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 82
Rank #35 / 53
12
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)
141Yes 40 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed4A+Heath D Van Gysel-9--
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Casa Grande Assisted Living

3801 Buena Vista Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
Overview of Casa Grande Assisted Living

Peacefully set in the harmonious residential area of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Casa Grande Assisted Living is a distinguished community that offers assisted living, independent living, and hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional care according to their unique needs around the clock. Residents can also enjoy maintenance-free living with a kind and highly skilled team handling the housekeeping and other day-to-day activities.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged, conducting fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With its beautifully landscaped grounds and friendly setting, residents will surely thrive and have the time of their lives in 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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Overview of Village at Lake Mary Crossing

Experience a better quality of life at Village at Lake Mary Crossing, a distinguished community in Flagstaff, AZ, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Here, residents ease their worries with the community’s 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site management.

Residents’ recreation and wellness are prioritized with the community’s cozy communal spaces and inviting amenities, like the fitness center and vast courtyards. With dining and shopping areas nearby, residents have plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and extensive amenities create the perfect setting for residents’ comfort and safety in retirement.

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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 Eagle Tail Village

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Buckeye, AZ, Eagle Tail Village is an idyllic 62+ community that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s studio and one-bedroom floor plans, designed for comfort and safety. The community also has an on-site service coordinator, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

With recreation sites and serene spaces nearby, residents can live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also delight in a variety of restaurants that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to maintain affordability to ensure residents can downsize in retirement.

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Overview of San Tan Valley Manufactured Home Community – San Tan Vista

Make the most of your independence at San Tan Valley Manufactured Home Community – San Tan Vista, an astounding 55+ community in San Tan Valley, AZ, offering independent living. With a variety of purposely built and spacious accommodations, residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. This pet-friendly community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a well-thought-out calendar of exciting events that highlight their interests and capabilities. A BBQ area is also available on-site, promoting social interactions during mealtimes. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its cozy amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Kachina Place

Make every moment count with Kachina Place, a welcoming 62+ community that offers independent living. Residents’ comfort and convenience are prioritized with purposely built and spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community has an on-site service coordinator that helps residents with chores and maintenance.

Here, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and create meaningful moments, especially in its cozy communal spaces. With plenty of restaurants and local amenities nearby, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s affordable rates and accessible amenities.

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Overview of Hacienda De Los Arcos

Peacefully nestled near Eldorado Park and Vista Del Camino Park in Scottsdale, AZ, Hacienda De Los Arcos is an outstanding 55+ community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.

With shopping and entertainment sites nearby, residents will not run out of things to do to remain active and socially engaged. Residents also delight in plenty of dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences with tasty restaurants nearby. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting make it an ideal retirement destination.

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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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Overview of Prescott Lakes Senior Apartments

Prescott Lakes Senior Apartments is a luxury independent living home for seniors and 55+ adults. The vibrant community aims to provide safe, inclusive, and beautiful surroundings for the residents to feel comfortable and secure in their new homes. The expansive community offers unmatched hospitality in a resort-style setting, inspiring seniors to live life to the fullest.
The Prescott Lakes lifestyle is built on comfort and convenience, allowing residents to thrive and live fully. Community accommodations encourage residents to engage in enriching activities and programs that help with their holistic needs: a library, a courtyard, an expansive garden, a game room, a swimming pool, and a therapeutic spa.

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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 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.