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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 Mera Greenfield

Make the most of your independence at Mera Greenfield, a blissful retreat in Mesa, AZ, offering independent living. Prioritizing the comfort of those 55+, the community features specially designed and spacious one-to-three-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle in the community’s vibrant and nurturing environment.

Promoting an active lifestyle, the community features cozy communal spaces and inviting amenities, which include a resort-style pool, a pickle ball court, a dog park, a media room, a game room, a craft room, and a library. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Overview of Solera at Johnson Ranch

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.

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Overview of Sun City Festival

Enjoy your independence at Sun City Festival, a distinguished 55+ community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. Residents here maintain their independence and downsize in retirement without worries.

Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s proximity to recreational sites and natural spaces. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Del Webb at Dove Mountain

Del Webb at Dove Mountain is a distinct 55+ community in Marana, AZ, offering independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments. The community promotes comfort and familiarity in its vibrant and welcoming environment.

Residents can relax and do the things they want with a variety of fun recreational activities and leisure sites nearby. With resort-style amenities and a friendly setting, residents have more opportunities to make new friends. The community’s beautiful scenery allows residents to enjoy the best of their golden years.

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Overview of The Oaks by Senior Lifestyles

A two-story assisted living community on Rome Street in Gilbert, Arizona, is The Oaks by Senior Lifestyles. It offers flexible floor plans with studio, one-, and two-bedroom options to fit individual needs and preferences. Nestled in a car-dependent area where most daily errands and activities require an automobile, the property offers occupants and families a calmer residential setting away from busier commercial districts.

As an assisted living environment, The Oaks by Senior Lifestyles supports daily living activities while encouraging independence. Its layout and housing diversity are designed to handle residents at different stages and with varying care needs. This setting type attracts those seeking a more personalized approach to aging in place with the flexibility to select the living space best for their situation.

Families considering The Oaks by Senior Lifestyles may want to tour it in person to get a sense of the available floor plans, daily activities, and on-site services. An on-site visit is an opportunity to speak directly with the staff and to see if its approach and setting match a loved one’s wants and needs.

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Overview of Prescott Lakes Senior Apartments

Prescott Lakes Senior Apartments offers independent living accommodations in Prescott, Arizona, for older adults aged 55+. Residents maintain their own schedules and lifestyles in private apartments while benefiting from access to dining options, social programs, and shared amenities. The community is best suited for older adults who do not require personal care services but value convenience, recreation, and opportunities to connect with neighbors.

An emphasis on active living is reflected in the property’s amenities, which include a heated swimming pool, therapeutic spa, 24-hour fitness center, craft room, library, and game room with spaces for billiards and card games. Outdoor features include walking paths, barbecue areas, and a private dog park for residents with pets.

Daily conveniences are integrated throughout the community. Complimentary shuttle transportation helps residents reach local destinations, while on-site laundry facilities, package receiving services, fax and copy access, and an online resident portal simplify routine tasks. Accessibility features such as elevators and grab bars are incorporated into the property, and both covered resident parking and guest parking are available.

Located on Blooming Hills Drive, the community has a Walk Score of 7, indicating that most errands and appointments require a vehicle. For residents who primarily use the shuttle service and on-site amenities, however, daily needs can often be met close to home.

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Overview of Arrebol Villas

Enjoy a better quality of life at Arrebol Villas, an idyllic retreat in Goodyear, AZ, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can spend their golden years with pets in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

With a variety of cozy amenities and inviting communal spaces, residents can spend their golden years without worries. Grilling stations and picnic tables are also available on-site to ensure residents have a delightful dining experience. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a heated swimming pool, a pool deck, a dog park, a game lawn, a fitness center, a spa, and serene walking paths, making it an ideal retirement destination.

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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 Ur Amazing Assisted Living

Serving compassionate care amidst a cozy setting, Ur Amazing Assisted Living in Chandler, AZ is an idyllic community for assisted living. Life here is made convenient with the help of reliable caregivers that provides emotional support and assistance with daily living activities. Aging with dignity is a priority here, allowing residents to maintain their independence while benefitting from 24/7 care.

Enjoy a vibrant living experience with a full range of activities designed to foster physical activity and camaraderie. Mealtimes are enjoyable with fresh meals tailored to cater to unique dietary requirements using the freshest ingredients. Here, residents can retire in comfort knowing that they are in great and capable hands.

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Deer Valley Gardens

15051 W Deer Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Overview of Deer Valley Gardens

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.

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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.