Page 4 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.
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.
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale
IL
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 105
Rank #42 / 104
B+No
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 39
Rank #15 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 17
Rank #111 / 115
-Tara L Wallace7
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #45 / 101
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #33 / 101
The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Chandler
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 105
Rank #46 / 104
B+Yes
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 39
Rank #65 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 17
Rank #68 / 115
-Marcia Turner5
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #56 / 101
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 101
ACOYA Troon by Cogir
IL
AL
Scottsdale (Troon Village)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 105
Rank #15 / 104
A-Yes
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 39
Rank #149 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 17
Rank #87 / 115
-Grace E Leathers7
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #37 / 101
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #32 / 101
Sunrise of Gilbert
IL
AL
MC
Gilbert (Lago Estancia)
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 105
Rank #56 / 104
B+Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 39
Rank #50 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 17
Rank #47 / 115
-Jason Konrad8
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #59 / 101
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #48 / 101
Cascades of Tucson
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tucson (Double Acres)
217
Facility 217
AZ AVG 105
Rank #8 / 104
AYes
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 39
Rank #87 / 217
-
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 17
Rank #3 / 115
-Meredith A Kuhn7
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #35 / 101
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #28 / 101
The Peaks, A Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Flagstaff (Coyote Springs)
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 105
Rank #63 / 104
B+Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 39
Rank #207 / 217
Studio
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 17
Rank #31 / 115
A+Gary Olson17
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 101
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #48 / 101
The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Surprise
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 105
Rank #67 / 104
B+No
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 39
Rank #113 / 217
Studio / Private / 1 Bed Rooms
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 17
Rank #68 / 115
-Alicia Juarez4
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #45 / 101
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #57 / 101
Robson Reserve at Pebble Creek
IL
AL
MC
Goodyear (Palm Valley)
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 105
Rank #39 / 104
A+No
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 39
Rank #199 / 217
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 17
Rank #82 / 115
-Agustin Olmedo5
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #15 / 101
0.2
Facility 0.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #15 / 101
Thunderbird Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Glendale
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 105
Rank #70 / 104
CYes
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 39
Rank #63 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 17
Rank #13 / 115
A+Michael D Brown5
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 9
Rank #77 / 101
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #91 / 101
Touchmark at The Ranch
IL
AL
MC
Prescott
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 105
Rank #28 / 104
CYes
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

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 Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale

Gardens Care Senior Living is a compassionate retirement community in Scottsdale, AZ, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Here, older adults experience a vibrant retirement with its resort-like atmosphere. The community also offers 24-hour care, complimentary meal service, and lifestyle activities to enrich residents’ living experiences. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, personalized care plans are created to meet their special needs.

Gardening, yoga, and special trips allow residents to interact with their peers and experience a change of scenery. A variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans, cozy communal spaces, and spacious outdoors provide residents with places to spend their free time. With several homes across the country, this community ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Arizona, Gardens Care Senior Living provides high standards of care to help older adults thrive in retirement.

Starting Price $1,899/Month

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Overview of The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living

The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living sits at 4950 W Chandler Blvd in Chandler, Arizona. Its three-story building holds 115 units, split between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and the community covers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one place. Seven years in, it’s past the early-days phase and into a steadier rhythm.

Walkability here lands right in the middle. With a Walk Score of 53, some errands are doable on foot, and others still need a car. That middle-ground setup shows up inside too, where the amenities split evenly between mental engagement and physical movement. There’s an art studio, a library, and a music room for residents who’d rather stay in, plus walking paths and courtyards for those who want to step outside.

Support services cover the basics that let daily life run smoothly: housekeeping, maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, so getting somewhere doesn’t depend on family being free that day. A fitness and recreation program adds structure to the week. Marcia Turner runs the community day-to-day, and Chandler 2 Operator, LLC owns it.

Like every licensed assisted living facility in Arizona, this one gets inspected by the state’s Department of Health Services through its Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Past reviews have centered on a few recurring areas: emergency preparedness, how hazardous materials get handled, and how care gets documented.

Put together, the picture is a mid-sized community built for people who want structure without losing options, with three housing sizes, transportation covered, and a real split between indoor and outdoor space.

Contact The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living

ACOYA Troon by Cogir

10455 E Pinnacle Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Overview of Acoya Troon by Cogir

Acoya Troon by Cogir offers assisted living and independent living in Scottsdale, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care.

The community has 155 beds, bringing together more residents and staff and usually allowing for more programming. Its assisted living and independent living options can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences and two-bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. There is also a pool for swimming or exercise, and pets are allowed. Grace E Leathers serves as the administrator.

Contact ACOYA Troon by Cogir

Overview of Sunrise of Gilbert

Sunrise of Gilbert offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Gilbert, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Located in the Lago Estancia neighborhood, Sunrise of Gilbert has 102 beds. Studio and one-bedroom housing options range from a single private space to a layout with a separate bedroom. Starting prices of $2,798 or more per month give families a baseline for estimating monthly costs.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. The heated outdoor pool offers a place for swimming or poolside time, while the on-site salon handles hair and personal grooming without an off-site visit. Residents can watch movies in the cinema or join scheduled activities such as flower arranging, fitness classes, and book clubs. Pets are allowed, and respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Jason Konrad serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $2,798/Month

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Overview of Cascades of Tucson

Nestled in the tranquil community of Jessica Ave, Tucson, AZ, Cascades of Tucson is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, individuality and independence are celebrated, while the team takes care of the details. With engaging social events, the freedom from cooking and cleaning, and the company of like-minded friends, residents often say, “I wish I had moved here sooner.”

Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy socializing, staying fit and healthy, and fine dining in this community. Amenities such as a heated pool, arts and crafts room, and many more are available for everyone. Meet new friends and create new memories by participating in a lively calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities and programs. At Cascades of Tucson, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.

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Overview of The Peaks, a Senior Living Community

Serving the area of Flagstaff, AZ, The Peaks, a Senior Living Community is a compassionate senior living community that aims to provide a healthy aging lifestyle. The community offers bungalow living, independent living, assisted living, and memory care to accommodate residents’ ever-changing needs. Residences here are equipped with convenient features and services like housekeeping and maintenance for residents’ convenience.

Cozy common areas, fun activities, and amenities like a salon, fitness center, pool, spa, and library are offered to keep residents stimulated and entertained. Chef-inspired meals are served restaurant-style, giving residents an enjoyable dining experience. With 24-hour team members and emergency call systems, residents here enjoy a comfortable life within a safe and secure setting.

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Overview of The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Surprise, AZ, The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom apartments, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community handling the housekeeping and maintenance.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted to encourage residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community is equipped with a fitness center, pickleball courts, a heated swimming pool, a dog park, a putting green, and a woodworking shop, creating the ideal setting for residents to live comfortably in their golden years.

Contact The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise

Overview of Robson Reserve at Pebble Creek

Robson Reserve at Pebble Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Goodyear, AZ. 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.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community opened in 2019 and has 124 beds. Respite care allows for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, and Agustin Olmedo serves as the administrator. Residents can use a resort-style pool, fitness center, salon, movie theater, and wellness programs for recreation, exercise, personal grooming, entertainment, and health-focused activities. Rehabilitation services support residents who need recovery support, while transportation services help residents get to destinations. Pets are allowed, and the dog park provides an outdoor area for residents with dogs.

Contact Robson Reserve at Pebble Creek

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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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.