Page 5 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.
Immanuel Campus of Care
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
228
Facility 228
AZ AVG 105
Rank #6 / 104
No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 39
Rank #137 / 217
--A+Susan Mccarthy-Robinson51
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 9
Rank #99 / 101
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #48 / 101
The Peaks, A Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Flagstaff (Coyote Springs)
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 105
Rank #63 / 104
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
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
The Retreat at Alameda
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 105
Rank #54 / 104
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 39
Rank #145 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 17
Rank #87 / 115
B-Kari Curry8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #70 / 101
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 101
The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Chandler
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 105
Rank #46 / 104
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
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
IL
AL
MC
Sun Lakes
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 105
Rank #22 / 104
No
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 39
Rank #155 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 17
Rank #63 / 115
-Lance B Williams6
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #56 / 101
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #55 / 101
Clarendale Arcadia
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 105
Rank #42 / 104
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
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale
IL
AL
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 105
Rank #42 / 104
No
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 39
Rank #15 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
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 Forum at Desert Harbor
IL
AL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 105
Rank #81 / 104
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 39
Rank #165 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 17
Rank #15 / 115
-Auxiliadora C Morales4
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #37 / 101
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #52 / 101
Bella Vista: A Ciel Senior Living Community
IL
AL
MC
Mesa
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 105
Rank #84 / 104
Yes
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 39
Rank #105 / 217
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 17
Rank #99 / 115
A+Adriana Zamora3
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 Immanuel Campus of Care

A community with unparalleled care for memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, Immanuel Campus of Care is delivered with integrity and respect for its seniors. The resident-focused community focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. For over 25 years, the retirement home has been committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment for a transformative experience.

Immanuel’s nursing home care services include pain management, diabetes management, restorative nursing, wound care, and a team of 24/7 nurses. Assisted living and memory care services include ADLS, medication management, stimulating activities, and enriching programs.

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Overview of The Forum at Desert Harbor

Owned and operated by SNH AZ Tenant LLC, The Forum at Desert Harbor is an assisted living and independent living community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community is part of the Stellar Senior Living group. Morales serves as administrator, and Patricia Christman is the executive director. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is nearby, giving residents and families convenient access to hospital care.

The 50-bed community is moderately sized and has served the Peoria area for 37 years. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 21. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents have access to a dining room, shared gathering areas, walking paths, kitchens, and apartments with walk-in closets. Rehabilitation services, scheduled meals, transportation, activities, and cultural events are also available. Residents can stay active while receiving everyday support.

State inspections by the Arizona Department of Health Services have mainly focused on documentation, staff training, medication storage, and the storage of hazardous materials. Families touring The Forum at Desert Harbor should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Clarendale Arcadia

Enjoy your independence with Clarendale Arcadia, a blissful retreat in Phoenix, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its specially designed and sophisticated floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and live comfortably in retirement. Residents here also receive the highest quality of life with a kind and highly trained team helping with their daily activities and personal needs around the clock.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted to encourage residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and inviting spaces make it an ideal setting for those looking to spend their golden years without worries.

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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.

Contact Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale

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

Overview of Bella Vista: a Ciel Senior Living Community

Providing living options for independent living and assisted living, Bella Vista: a Ciel Senior Living Community is an ideal place that provides programs and activities that are stimulating and active. At Bella Vista residents are able to feel comfortable and safe because of the welcoming environment that is balanced with the urban and home-like atmosphere found in Mesa, Arizona. Residents are able to learn to love life through the staff’s encouragement of purposeful living. With the senior living community’s approach to modern senior living– by enhancing the lives of each resident while maintaining a life based on their own terms– the community has become an environment centered on growth. For over 40 years, Bella Vista has provided an unrivaled, unmatched, and worry-free lifestyle for many families in Mesa– garnering many trust of families over the decades.

As a proud member of the Park Avenue Lifestyle group, life at Bella Vista residents are able to discover endless opportunities in the community. The community boasts their support system as they ensure that companionship is not only provided by the care staff but through the resident’s visiting family members; where family members are given access keys for planned or spontaneous visits for their dear ones– who are allowed to visit anytime before 8:30 P.M. everyday. The 168-apartment building is scheduled for renovation next month; but regardless, other community amenities and services include 3-meals a day, all utilities included with cable, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. 

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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.

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Overview of The Retreat at Alameda

A hundred and four beds puts The Retreat at Alameda in a different category than the small, ten-bed homes scattered around Phoenix. This is a larger operation, two stories, tucked into the Alameda Business Park area of Maricopa County at 1920 W Alameda Road. Kari Curry administers the place; it’s been running for five years now.

Scale changes how care gets structured here; instead of one flat tier, residents fall into either directed care, which tops out at 32 people, or personal care, which can hold up to 72. Add memory care into that mix and you get a building set up to handle a genuinely wide range of need, not just one type of resident. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in how people actually live day to day.

Getting around outside the building is another story. Walk Score sits at 27, which is low. so most trips off the property mean getting in a car, not walking down the block.

Food is handled by professional chefs working restaurant-style service, built around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary accommodations available when a resident’s health calls for it. Feeding over a hundred residents well, with individual accommodations, takes real kitchen infrastructure.

On the regulatory side, state inspection activity here has tended to center on care planning, documentation practices, and general housekeeping and upkeep, the kind of oversight that shows up in day-to-day operations rather than pointing to specific incidents.

Put simply, this is a large-scale community built to flex across care levels, from lighter personal care up through memory care, for families who need options under one roof more than they need a walkable neighborhood.

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Overview of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

As you step in the grounds of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, you would immediately feel the elegance and striking accommodation of the staff. Robson Reserve boasts a high standard of senior living for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their living options are beyond imaginable because residents are able to discover something that inspires them to make life better each day while embracing the moment. Robson Reserve is a desirable senior living residence because of its approach to letting individuals do as they place and be celebrated for their stepping stones they’ve accomplished during their senior years.

It’s a community that provides world-class amenities and resourceful services that help each day get easier for seniors. Robson Reserve boasts progressive programming and professional caregivers, allowing each resident to take into consideration the ways staff and management promote wellness and dining centered with their amenities and services– from fitness classes to delicious dining, everything is provided with care and kindness. A lot of the services and amenities designed in the community are for all residents of different living options– to further feel comfortable and secure by living conveniently and purposefully.

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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.