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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 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 / 522 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#501 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#3 / 533 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#457 / 482 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#11 / 35 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#6 / 35 |
| Vi at Silverstone | IL AL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#231 / 522 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#331 / 818 | Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#140 / 533 | - | Andrew Quinn | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | - | - |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | IL AL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#188 / 522 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#40 / 54 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#452 / 482 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#13 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Vi at Grayhawk | IL AL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#224 / 522 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#707 / 818 | - | - | A+ | - | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#8 / 35 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#20 / 35 |
| 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 / 522 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#345 / 818 | 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 / 522 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#33 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#171 / 533 | B- | Stephani M Acuna | - | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living | IL AL HOS MC NH SNF | Tucson (Broadway Proper) | 255
Facility
255
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#3 / 522 | No |
57
Facility
57
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#179 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#1 / 533 | - | Katrina Ellsworth | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 522 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#801 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#38 / 533 | A+ | - | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#32 / 54 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#29 / 35 | 9.8
Facility
9.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#32 / 35 |
| Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community | IL AL MC | Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte) | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#190 / 522 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#28 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#97 / 533 | - | Dawn R Larrarte | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
| Fellowship Square-Mesa | IL AL MC | Mesa (East Main Street) | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#195 / 522 | No |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#189 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#8 / 533 | A+ | Jon S Williams | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Brookdale Peoria | IL AL MC NH SNF | Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 522 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#189 / 818 | Suite | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#121 / 533 | B- | Colleen Rookerson | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
| Villa Hermosa | IL AL MC | Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 522 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#15 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#171 / 533 | A+ | Amber A Harkin | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#316 / 482 | - | - |
| Yuma Senior Living | IL NH AL MC RC | Yuma | 202
Facility
202
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#16 / 522 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#7 / 818 | Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#247 / 533 | A+ | Deborah N Hall | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | - | - |
| Alta Vista Senior Living Community | IL AL MC | Prescott | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#195 / 522 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#278 / 818 | - | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#83 / 533 | A+ | Danielle Hughart | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Brookdale Central Paradise Valley | IL AL MC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 522 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#75 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#83 / 533 | - | Brandy Cooper | - | 6 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 | - | - |
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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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 232 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.
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