Page 23 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.
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.
The Oaks
IL
Gilbert
142Yes---Carol J Mazza6
Philosophy Care Home
IL
Flagstaff
5No-Studio / 1 Bed2John Lacanilao3
Victory at Verrado
IL
Buckeye (Palm Valley)
-No-2 Bed / 3 Bed---
Sundance 2
IL
Casa Grande
-No-2 Bed / 3 Bed---
San Tan Valley Manufactured Home Community – San Tan Vista
IL
San Tan Valley
-Yes-1 Bed---
Catalina Square Apartments
IL
Yuma
6Yes
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 39
Rank #11 / 217
1 Bed19Tito Gobantes2
Yuma Area Housing Opportunity
IL
Yuma
-No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 39
Rank #101 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed7Sylvia Garcia1
Straight Arrow II Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Deer Valley)
10No-Private Suite / Shared Rooms1-1

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 Philosophy Care Home

Beautifully set near the RMRS Fort Valley Experimental Forest in Flagstaff, AZ, Philosophy Care Home is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community has purposely built and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind in the community, handling the housekeeping and laundry.

Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides transportation services for residents’ convenience. With its exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents enjoy their golden years without worries.

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Victory at Verrado

20865 W. Princeton Circle, Buckeye, AZ 85396
Overview of Victory at Verrado

Spend your golden years at Victory at Verrado, a one-of-a-kind 55+ community in Buckeye, AZ, offering independent living. Residents’ comfort and safety are prioritized with purposely built ad spacious floor plans. The community also provides quick access to healthcare with trusted healthcare providers nearby.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and leisure sites. With various dining venues and convenient amenities nearby, residents find dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s extensive amenities and dedicated services create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Sundance 2

1837 N. Thornton Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Overview of Sundance 2

Make the most of your independence at Sundance 2, a distinguished community nestled near Snowlandian Park, offering independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a vibrant and friendly environment. With laundry spaces on-site, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do, especially with the community’s extensive amenities and inviting communal spaces. With several restaurants nearby, residents find various dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features state-of-the-art amenities, including pickleball courts, an RC race track, a billiards room, a library, an art barn, resort-style pools, and exercise rooms.

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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 The Oaks

The Oaks Assisted & Senior Living is a two-story community on South Rome Street in downtown Gilbert, Arizona, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The property sits about a quarter-mile from the Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, making hospital transfers straightforward if an emergency comes up. If you are coming to visit, note that the neighborhood has a walk score of 22, meaning the immediate area is car-dependent and you will need a vehicle for almost all errands.

Staff members are available for 24-hour on-call personal care, and residents use emergency response pendants for safety. The team handles weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and they run a shuttle bus for scheduled excursions outside the property. On-site spaces include a gym with daily exercise classes, a beauty salon, a library, and an urban backyard patio, alongside an all-inclusive dining room. Memory care residents live in a separate, specialized wing but still have access to the broader campus resources.

State regulatory inspectors drop by the building for routine safety and licensing reviews to make sure care standards are met.

Prospective representatives can contact the leasing desk to check which studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plans are currently open for move-in.

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Overview of Catalina Square Apartments

Catalina Square Apartments is a specially designed independent living community in Yuma, AZ, that offers affordable apartments for older adults. The community’s home-like environment ensure older adults can keep their peace of mind in their later years. With an on-site property manager, laundry rooms, and planned activities, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free retirement. Committed to enriching residents’ quality of life, the community ensures affordability while maintaining exceptional quality.

Card games, fun gatherings, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and have fun. Residents can also relax and play with pets in the well-maintained communal spaces, like the pet play area, game room, and clubhouse. Grocery stores, shops, restaurants, cafes, and public transportation also surround the area, ensuring accessibility. The community’s many amenities help older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Arizona.

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Overview of Yuma Area Housing Opportunity

Yuma Area Housing Opportunity is a non-profit independent living community in Yuma, AZ, that offers affordable apartments for those 62+ and have mobility impairment. With spacious one-bedroom units in a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can downsize in retirement. Following income restrictions, the community also offers income-based rents.

Residents can spend their days based on their interests with easy access to local amenities. Spacious rooms and lively communal spaces also allow residents to rest and connect with friends. Yuma market, a fire station, a pharmacy, and various local amenities also guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the affordable options for senior living in Arizona, this independent living community ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Straight Arrow II Assisted Living

Taking pride in its exceptional services, Straight Arrow II Assisted Living is a trusted community in the area of Phoenix, AZ designed for a continuum of care. Residents don’t have to move out for their changing needs with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care offered in one place. An attentive care team is available 24/7 to provide personalized care, including assistance with daily living activities like personal hygiene and medication reminders.

Residents coping with memory loss are offered a safe environment and special programs designed to improve their condition. Numerous activities fill residents’ days with fun and opportunities for meaningful interactions. Convenient services like housekeeping and laundry are also provided to ensure residents can focus on living their dream retirement without worry.

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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.