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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
The Country Club of La Cholla
IL
AL
RC
Tucson (La Cholla Hills)
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 105
Rank #61 / 104
A+Yes
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 39
Rank #194 / 217
-
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 17
Rank #111 / 115
A-Jody Boedigheimer4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #15 / 101
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #17 / 101
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Gilbert
161
Facility 161
AZ AVG 105
Rank #34 / 104
B-Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 39
Rank #115 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 17
Rank #38 / 115
B-Briana Watson8
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #56 / 101
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #46 / 101
Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (Broadway Proper)
255
Facility 255
AZ AVG 105
Rank #3 / 104
C+No
57
Facility 57
AZ AVG 39
Rank #54 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 17
Rank #1 / 115
-Katrina Ellsworth3
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #53 / 101
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #83 / 101
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
IL
AL
MC
RC
Peoria
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 105
Rank #32 / 104
B+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
Garden Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
259
Facility 259
AZ AVG 105
Rank #2 / 104
A-Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 39
Rank #45 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 17
Rank #82 / 115
-Holly Vandermate11
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #49 / 101
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #28 / 101
Clarendale Arcadia
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 105
Rank #42 / 104
A-No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 39
Rank #34 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 17
Rank #99 / 115
-Cristian Mendez-Escobar6
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #35 / 101
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #30 / 101
Maravilla Scottsdale
IL
AL
MC
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 105
Rank #70 / 104
A-Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 39
Rank #155 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 17
Rank #55 / 115
-Rae L Richardson3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #27 / 101
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #33 / 101
Atria Campana del Rio
IL
AL
MC
Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 105
Rank #58 / 104
B-Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 39
Rank #28 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 17
Rank #35 / 115
B-Suzanne M Porter8
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #65 / 101
1.6
Facility 1.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #54 / 101
Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (The Garden District)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 105
Rank #89 / 104
A-No
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 39
Rank #4 / 217
-
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 17
Rank #19 / 115
A+Norma Chacon7
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #45 / 101
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #33 / 101
The Montecito Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
141
Facility 141
AZ AVG 105
Rank #25 / 104
BYes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 39
Rank #101 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 17
Rank #92 / 115
A+Heath D Van Gysel10
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #70 / 101
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #52 / 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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The Country Club of La Cholla

8700 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742
Overview of The Country Club of La Cholla

The Country Club of La Cholla in Tucson, AZ, is a senior living community dedicated to understanding and honoring each resident as a unique individual with different, specialized needs, ensuring their lifestyles and interests are catered to. The community offers diverse living options such as independent living, assisted living, respite care, daily wellness, and cultural and educational programs, providing residents with opportunities to live their best lives.

At The Country Club of La Cholla, residents enjoy a vibrant and active community with a full calendar of life enrichment programs promoting joy, excitement, and relaxation. The community’s Vibrant Living Program reflects its commitment to celebrating the seasons and milestones of aging, guided by pillars of Purpose, Curiosity, Creativity, and Fun. With Graceful Dining™ and restaurant-style dining, residents can savor homestyle meals and foster connections with others. Health and wellness are prioritized, with therapy partners ensuring tailored programs for individual needs, while transportation services ensure safe and convenient travel for residents to explore nearby attractions and events.

Contact The Country Club of La Cholla

Overview of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living: it’s not trying to be one kind of place. It’s a 133-bed community on South Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, Arizona, and it covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one three-story roof. That’s worth noting up front, because it means a family isn’t necessarily choosing a facility just for right now. They’re choosing one that can (in theory) hold steady as needs change.

Gilbert Operator, LLC owns the building, and Briana Watson runs it day to day as administrator. Eight years in, this isn’t brand new, but it’s also not an institution with decades of history behind it. The neighborhood itself is what I’d call car-dependent-ish: Walk Score of 35, so you can walk to a few things, but you’re driving for most errands. That’s just Gilbert.

Inside, residents get studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts. There’s an art studio, a library, a music room, plus walking paths and courtyards if someone wants to be outside instead. Housekeeping and maintenance are handled by staff, and there’s transportation service too, which honestly takes a real logistical weight off families who’d otherwise be shuttling someone to every appointment. Pets are allowed here. If your parent has a dog they’ve had for twelve years, that’s not a dealbreaker.

On the regulatory side: Arizona’s Department of Health Services, through its Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, inspects communities like this one, and the themes that tend to come up statewide involve staffing and credentials, hazardous-materials handling, care documentation, resident rights, and fall prevention. That’s fairly standard territory for licensed senior communities across the state.

What you’re really looking at is a mid-sized community built to flex across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with enough indoor and outdoor amenity space that daily life doesn’t feel confined to a single hallway.

Contact The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

Overview of Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living

Burrowed in the charming neighborhood of East Tucson, AZ, Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living offers a serene oasis near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, and St. Joseph’s Hospital. The community provides both independent and assisted living options, ensuring residents can enjoy their own private apartments with support available when needed. Seniors will love the warm desert sun, highly-trained staff, and the chance to participate in various local activities and the community’s signature programs.

Broadway Proper aims to offer a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for seniors. With amenities like weekly housekeeping, complimentary laundry services, and an all-inclusive dining experience, residents have everything they need for a comfortable life. The community also features a beauty salon, library, gym, and urban backyard patio, along with daily exercise classes and weekly shuttle excursions. Broadway Proper is dedicated to creating a welcoming and active environment for all its residents.

Contact Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living

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 Garden Ridge Senior Living

Garden Ridge Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Peoria, Arizona. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, hygiene, mobility, and other daily activities, while independent living is for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care provides close supervision in a more secure setting. Having all three care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

Opened in 2006, Garden Ridge has 259 beds. Families are considering a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Semi private and private rooms are available, so a resident can share a room or have one to themselves, and housing comes in one bed and two bed options.

Care services include nursing, physician visits, wellness checks, medication supervision, and help with daily activities. Outdoor sitting areas give residents places to spend time outside, while the pet policy allows them to keep a pet. Holly Vandermate serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 61, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to manage limited nearby errands independently.

Contact Garden Ridge Senior Living

Overview of Clarendale Arcadia

Clarendale Arcadia offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Phoenix, Arizona. Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can allow a resident’s support to change over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 118 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. Monthly starting prices are $3,195 for independent living, $4,195 for assisted living, and $4,800 for memory care, giving families a separate starting point for budgeting at each level.

There is a pool for swimming, and respite care is available for short stays when a family caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. With a Walk Score of 63, the area is somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some errands on foot. Cristian Mendez-Escobar serves as the administrator.

$4,195/Month

Contact Clarendale Arcadia

Overview of Maravilla Scottsdale

Maravilla Scottsdale offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care does not require leaving the community. Maravilla Scottsdale has 84 beds and offers residences with one or two bedrooms, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community. Rae L Richardson serves as administrator. Maravilla Scottsdale may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, assisted living, or memory care, including a resident who may need a different level of support later without moving to another community.

Contact Maravilla Scottsdale

Overview of Atria Campana Del Rio

Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson, Arizona, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living means a resident has a private home, community services, and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks without taking away the resident’s own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having all three care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time.

The community has 100 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio keeps living to one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Suzanne M Porter serves as administrator, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community.

A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be handled on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to get out independently for certain nearby needs.

Contact Atria Campana del Rio

Overview of Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street

Situated in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, long-term care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle in their cozy and elegant accommodations, with convenient access to necessary services and amenities. The community offers an array of supportive services to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour care, help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community organizes a wide range of exciting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals with accommodations to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.

Contact Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street

Overview of The Montecito Senior Living

The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.

As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    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.

  • 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.