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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 Carefree Village

Carefree Village Resort is a luxurious 55+ independent living community in Yuma, AZ, that offers a variety of one- and two-bedroom homes. As a family-owned community, the community ensures older adults feel at home with its resort-style setting. Recreational opportunities and fitness programs also helps residents to stay active in their later years. The community strives to maintain affordability, so residents experience a high-quality living while staying on a budget.

Painting, line dancing, and card night are among the activities that residents can participate in to connect with friends and have fun. A fitness center, a corn hole court, and two heated pools can also be used for recreation and wellness. With its quiet setting in the lively neighborhood of Yuma, residents are guaranteed a stress-free lifestyle. The community’s unique and welcoming atmosphere allows older adults to thrive in retirement, making it an ideal option for senior living in Arizona.

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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 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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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 American Groves Senior Living

American Groves Senior Living offers assisted living and independent living in Gilbert, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Residents can use the outdoor pool and community garden, and the culinary program adds a food-focused activity to community life; pets are also allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at American Groves Senior Living.

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Overview of The Buttes at Sundance

Enjoy your independence at The Buttes at Sundance, a distinguished community in Casa Grande, AZ, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and cozy two- and three-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents feel a sense of belonging in the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Residents spend their days as they please with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly communal spaces. Delightful restaurants are set nearby, providing plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement.

Starting Price $74,900/Month

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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 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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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

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.