Page 21 of Best Independent Living in Arizona

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Casa Grande Assisted Living
IL
AL
HOS
PC
Lake Havasu City
-No
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 39
Rank #181 / 217
Private Rooms---
Sun Wood Senior
IL
Peoria
-No
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 39
Rank #173 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed36Erika Perkins1
Village At Lake Mary Crossing
IL
Flagstaff
36Yes
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 39
Rank #178 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed3Adriana Zamora2
Las Quintas RV Resort
IL
Yuma (Fortuna Foothills)
-Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 39
Rank #155 / 217
1 Bed---
Glencroft Center for Modern Aging
IL
AL
HC
MC
Glendale
-Yes
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 39
Rank #123 / 217
-9Marsha Jungblut2
Ridges at Peoria Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Peoria
50Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 39
Rank #45 / 217
-1-7
Quail Run RV
IL
Arizona City
-Yes
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 39
Rank #181 / 217
1 Bed---
Oasis at The Wells Apartments
IL
Maricopa
-Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 39
Rank #137 / 217
2 Bed---
The Preserve at Province II
IL
Maricopa
-No
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 39
Rank #178 / 217
2 Bed---
Rincon Country West RV Resort
IL
Tucson
-Yes
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 39
Rank #178 / 217
1 Bed---

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AZ independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 228 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 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 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 Ridges at Peoria Senior Living

Managed by The Goodman Group, Ridges at Peoria Senior Living is a senior living community on a 28-acre campus in the North 91st Avenue neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. It has more than two decades of experience serving older adults. It is about 3 miles from Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, giving residents and families a nearby option for hospital care.

The campus is designed with a relaxed outdoor setting. It includes courtyards and private patios for residents who enjoy spending time outside. An outdoor pool and a well-stocked library are also part of the community’s amenities. Scheduled transportation is available for residents who need to travel around the area without driving themselves.

The memory care program follows a Montessori-inspired approach. It uses structured, purposeful activities and familiar routines to help residents living with dementia feel more secure and engaged. The community also provides around-the-clock staffing and a 24-hour emergency call system, so assistance is available at any time.

The community welcomes pets, which can make the move easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 61, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require driving.

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Overview of Oasis at the Wells Apartments

Experience the best of your golden years at Oasis at the Wells Apartments, an astounding community in Maricopa, AZ, offering independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious two-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. On-site management and laundry are available, so residents experience maintenance-free living.

With state-of-the-art amenities, including a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, and a playground, residents can spend their days as they please. Several restaurants are also located nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live their golden years at ease, especially with its friendly setting.

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Overview of The Preserve at Province II

Nestled near The Duke at Rancho El Dorado in Maricopa, AZ, The Preserve at Province II is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation they prefer with the community’s purposely built and cozy two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence in its vibrant and welcoming environment.

Residents’ recreation and wellness are prioritized with plenty of recreation sites nearby and cozy communal spaces. Delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents enjoy their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Rincon Country West Rv Resort

Experience a blissful retirement at Rincon County West RV Resort, a vibrant 55+ community that offers independent living. Specially designed and cozy accommodations are available in a warm and welcoming environment. Residents also enjoy worry-free retirement in the community’s gated spaces and on-site amenities.

Here, residents have fun and make new friends with fun games and exciting activities. A coffee room is also available, allowing residents to interact with each other and create meaningful moments. Other amenities include a library, a billiards room, shuffleboard, an auditorium, and a card room, providing residents with more opportunities to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Glencroft Center for Modern Aging

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging is a professional and compassionate independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care home for seniors in Glendale. The community boasts a secure and comfortable environment where many residents and their families feel they belong, thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere the home holds. The staff creates a nurturing environment within the community grounds while basking in the privilege of a vacation-like lifestyle and resort-like hospitality.
Glencroft Center offers independent and assisted living seniors the exclusive ZOELife™ program– a comprehensive care plan for holistic wellness– at the Crossings and Casitas Villas, a condo-style apartment and private apartment for seniors in independent living; and the Friendship Villas, an assisted living facility separate from other housing options. The seniors at the memory care facility receive specialized programs that help with cognitive impairment. Long-term nursing home residents receive specialty rehabilitative and skilled nursing care services.

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Overview of Fsl Havasu Hills Apartment

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Lake Havasu City, AZ, Fsl Havasu Hills Apartment is a specially designed 62+ community that offers independent living. The community strives to provide affordable and purposely built accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy the utmost convenience they deserve with all utilities included, except phone, cable, and internet.

With extensive leisure sites and convenient amenities nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for recreation and wellness. Residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences, with delightful restaurants in the proximity. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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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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Independent Living in Arizona at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 39/ 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: 105The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 228 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.