Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 228 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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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Vi at Grayhawk
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 105
Rank #84 / 104
Yes
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 39
Rank #201 / 217
-
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 17
Rank #23 / 115
A+Melanie Bartola4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #49 / 101
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 101
Vi at Silverstone
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 105
Rank #88 / 104
Yes
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 39
Rank #94 / 217
Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 17
Rank #55 / 115
-Andrew Quinn2
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #59 / 101
5.5
Facility 5.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #57 / 101
Friendship Village Tempe
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 105
Rank #37 / 104
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 39
Rank #137 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 17
Rank #2 / 115
A+Emily Garba13
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 101
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #72 / 101
Emerald Springs Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Yuma
200
Facility 200
AZ AVG 105
Rank #10 / 104
Yes
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 39
Rank #199 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 17
Rank #51 / 115
A+April L Chavez11
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #53 / 101
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #30 / 101
Touchmark at The Ranch
IL
AL
MC
Prescott
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 105
Rank #28 / 104
Yes
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 39
Rank #123 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 17
Rank #19 / 115
A+Sarah L Hurrell6
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #73 / 101
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #77 / 101
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
IL
AL
MC
RC
Peoria
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 105
Rank #32 / 104
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 39
Rank #31 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 17
Rank #75 / 115
-Lori J Higuera5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #37 / 101
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #44 / 101
Chaparral Winds Independent Living
IL
AL
MC
Surprise
96
Facility 96
AZ AVG 105
Rank #62 / 104
Yes
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 39
Rank #108 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 17
Rank #35 / 115
-Lisa S Wynn8
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #22 / 101
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #17 / 101
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 105
Rank #77 / 104
Yes
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 39
Rank #7 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 17
Rank #47 / 115
-Dawn R Larrarte2
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #32 / 101
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 101
McDowell Village
IL
AL
RC
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 105
Rank #60 / 104
Yes
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 39
Rank #18 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 17
Rank #111 / 115
-Kristin Koga-London1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 101
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 101
Desert Winds Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 105
Rank #67 / 104
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 39
Rank #68 / 217
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 17
Rank #28 / 115
-Nora Dartoe9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 101
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 101

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 Thunderbird Senior Living

A vibrant retirement community, Thunderbird Senior Living remains unparalleled with its services. The community is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle is created for an elevated lifestyle for seniors.  The compassionate staff has proven their unmatched dedication and commitment, and many residents have been very grateful that they chose Thunderbird Senior Living as their home.

A member of the Senior Living Lifestyle, the staff highly promotes independence and individuality. Whatever lifestyle you prefer, it’s the lifestyle they give. The senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live independently while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Overview of Touchmark at the Ranch

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Prescott, AZ, Touchmark at the Ranch is a blissful retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its different levels of care, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living, handling the housekeeping and chores.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a library, a coffee shop, a salon, a barbershop, and serene walking paths, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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McDowell Village

8300 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Overview of McDowell Village

McDowell Village offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Scottsdale’s South Scottsdale neighborhood, with 98 beds. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having all three care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to another care level can happen without leaving the community. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom homes. A two bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in a somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Kristin Koga London serves as the administrator.

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Vi at Grayhawk

7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Overview of VI at Grayhawk

VI at Grayhawk in Scottsdale, AZ, offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s needs to change over time without requiring a move elsewhere. With 36 beds, VI at Grayhawk is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

The range of care settings may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time, and the community may also fit someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Payment options are Medicare and private pay.

Medicare covers shorter term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means a family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

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Overview of Chaparral Winds Independent Living

Chaparral Winds boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that delivers world-class service with compassion and respect. They offer senior independent living options in a resort-style setting. Residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to enjoy seamless access to the beautiful community features available. Chaparral Winds built its trusted reputation on terrific customer service, earning it the respect of being a reliable senior living community in Surprise.

The lifestyle is resident-centered, providing that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Community services include ADLs, medication management, housekeeping, wellness programs, educational activities, and social events.

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Overview of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

Situated in Peoria, Arizona, a few steps away from Christ’s Church of the Valley, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza provides individual-centric care for seniors looking for the best place to settle in for the golden years. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, or respite care that you or your near and dear are in need of, Orchard Pointe has you covered. Duly licensed and dedicated staff is on-hand 24/7 for assistance with daily living activities such as housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance, and cooking, along with personal care and medical management, as needed based on tailored care programs.

Living quarters on-site are bright and spacious, ensuring maximum comfort, while amenities include fitness programs, several dining areas to savor meal times completely, socialization opportunities to forge new friendships, exciting events, and scheduled transportation to nearby destinations for when you feel the need for a change of pace. Each day is exciting, safe, and relaxing, at Orchard Pointe.

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Overview of Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community

A Five Star Premier Residences, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community is an independent living home for seniors in Scottsdale. Residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.

The senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. The premier independent living services and amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; specialty services include Life360 activities, meals, cultural events, concierge services, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Desert Winds Assisted Living

Desert Winds Retirement Community is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Peoria. Providing an exquisite senior living lifestyle, seniors will cultivate a vibrant social life during retirement. Management ensures that residents maintain an active and independent living while receiving full support. Residents are encouraged to pursue their interests and find new activities that flourish in a nurturing environment.

The community boasts a list of comprehensive amenities that make retirement feel like a permanent vacation. These include a swimming pool, a courtyard, landscaped grounds, an expansive dining menu experience, and private apartments.

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Overview of VI at Silverstone

Operating since 2011, VI at Silverstone in Scottsdale, AZ, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With several care options offered, the community can accommodate older adults whose needs could grow over time.

The home has 24 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. It is currently at 83% occupancy, with 20 beds occupied. Additionally, housing options include a villa, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. This housing option may suit couples planning to stay together.

Staffing totals 6 hours and 21 minutes of nurse time per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, although Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the family or resident pays directly.

Located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood, its Walk Score is 43 out of 100, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. The community’s transportation services may also benefit a resident who no longer drives and would generally need transportation for errands. Pets are also allowed so that residents may keep a small animal companion.

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Overview of Friendship Village Tempe

Ideally situated near Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, AZ, Friendship Village Tempe is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans to ensure their comfort and safety. The community also provides an exclusive Assistance-in-Living (A.I.L.) to aid residents in times of emergency.

With plenty of recreational sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not feel lonely and make new friends. Residents also have plenty of dining options with a variety of delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and 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.