Page 9 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
The Terraces of Phoenix
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 105
Rank #76 / 104
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 39
Rank #40 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kordell Erickson15
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #82 / 101
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #55 / 101
Beatitudes Campus
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
Phoenix (Beatitudes Campus)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 105
Rank #73 / 104
No
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 39
Rank #24 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Nina Louis13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #86 / 101
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #70 / 101
The Gardens at Immanuel
IL
Peoria
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 105
Rank #89 / 104
Yes
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 39
Rank #158 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 17
Rank #87 / 115
Emily Lowe3
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #64 / 101
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #91 / 101
Gardens at Ocotillo
IL
AL
MC
Chandler (Island At Ocotillo)
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 105
Rank #65 / 104
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 39
Rank #145 / 217
-
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 17
Rank #60 / 115
Keith F Boal9
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 9
Rank #80 / 101
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #77 / 101
The Hacienda at the Canyon
IL
AL
MC
Tucson
108
Facility 108
AZ AVG 105
Rank #52 / 104
Yes-1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 17
Rank #75 / 115
Hilary E Lace5
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #27 / 101
0.6
Facility 0.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #27 / 101
Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 105
Rank #46 / 104
No
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 39
Rank #7 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 17
Rank #99 / 115
-21
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 9
Rank #95 / 101
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #60 / 101
Countryside Living
IL
AL
NH
Queen Creek
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 105
Rank #81 / 104
Yes
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 39
Rank #205 / 217
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 17
Rank #82 / 115
Rose Leib3
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #37 / 101
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 101
Sedona Winds
IL
AL
MC
Sedona
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 105
Rank #63 / 104
Yes
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 39
Rank #212 / 217
-
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 17
Rank #35 / 115
Tonya Glenn13
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #70 / 101
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #44 / 101
Vineyard Park of Surprise
IL
AL
MC
Surprise (Stadium Village South)
142
Facility 142
AZ AVG 105
Rank #24 / 104
Yes
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 39
Rank #87 / 217
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 17
Rank #99 / 115
Korina Izaguirre16
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 9
Rank #75 / 101
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #43 / 101
LifeStream at Youngtown
IL
AL
RESC
Youngtown
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 105
Rank #86 / 104
Yes
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 39
Rank #181 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Carl Knepler1
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #59 / 101
11.0
Facility 11.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #48 / 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 The Hacienda at the Canyon

Enjoy a seamless transition between care levels in The Hacienda at the Canyon, an elegant community in Tucson, AZ offering independent living, assisted living, short-term stays, and memory care. They strive to meet residents wherever they are in their lives by offering them personalized and comprehensive services, including 24/7 support, daily living assistance, and more. The community ensures residents can focus on living their best lives and maintaining their well-being by handling their tedious household chores like cleaning, maintenance, and laundry.

Those looking for a more exclusive living experience can also move into the community’s bungalows with full access to main services and amenities. Every day is a chance to celebrate life through the community’s wide array of fun and exciting activities tailored to nurture residents’ well-being. The community also offers various cozy common areas that foster relaxation and social interaction. At The Hacienda at the Canyon, residents are empowered to live their dream retirement away from stress and worries.

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Overview of LifeStream at Youngtown

A Bethesda Gardens community in Peoria, Arizona, LifeStream at Youngtown is ranked as one of the city’s trusted independent living and assisted living options that is best in its class, brought by the premier level of care entrusted to residents. The faith-based environment of the independent living community boasts an innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual that aims to enrich a fulfilling lifestyle for their residents. 

As a Bethesda home, LifeStream’s lifestyle is focused on growth and enrichment; they provide essential amenities and services such as their Diabetes for Center for Excellence, hair service salon, and scheduled transportation. Benefits include assistance with daily activities, medication management, and  24/7 licensed nurses on-site. LifeStream’s management and staff are well-trained professionals who ensure that residents are heard and provide a lifestyle that suits their needs.

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Overview of The Gardens at Immanuel

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Peoria, AZ, The Gardens at Immanuel is a welcoming community that offers independent living. The community features beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the chores and maintenance.

With plenty of recreational sites nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Delightful restaurants also provide residents with delightful and healthy dining options, catering to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of The Terraces of Phoenix

Located at 7550 N 16th St in Phoenix, The Terraces of Phoenix occupies a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 62. This metric suggests a baseline of pedestrian utility for minor tasks, though the prevailing infrastructure still favors automotive transport. The physical plant is a two-story structure configured with 64 beds and a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, currently operating at 67% occupancy.

The 38-day average length of stay functions as the primary diagnostic indicator for this facility. At thirty-eight days, the model is strictly post-acute. The resident population is in a state of clinical transition, prioritizing recovery from acute hospitalization and preparation for discharge over long-term residential stability. This operational focus informs the staffing allocation. Daily nursing intensity is measured at 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident, comprising 1 hour and 12 minutes of RN time, 2 hours and 19 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 9 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage. The financial framework accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, ensuring compatibility with standard post-acute funding streams.

Regulatory oversight is provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Official inspections have evaluated systematic protocols regarding infection control, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, documentation accuracy, and the maintenance of resident protections.

For those navigating the logistics of a post-hospital transition in the Phoenix area, The Terraces of Phoenix offers a specific utility as a short-stay skilled nursing option characterized by apartment-style layouts and a high ratio of nursing hours.

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Overview of Beatitudes Campus

Four and a half hours; that’s roughly how much total nursing care each resident at Beatitudes Campus gets per day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The building itself sits at 1610 W Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, a 72-bed, mid-rise community administered by Nina Louis, currently running at about 73% occupancy with 52 of those beds filled. The Walk Score comes in at 66, moderately walkable, enough that some errands don’t require a car and there’s a real mix of things nearby. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

Beatitudes Campus takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one financial path before they’ve even toured the place. On the care side, rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, useful for residents working back from an illness or injury, or for family caregivers who need a documented, short-term break.

There’s a fitness center, a library, outdoor space, and dedicated dining options, plus two named programs, Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Life, that give residents something to actually opt into rather than just occupy time.

Regulatory attention here has centered on a handful of recurring areas: staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, food service, resident rights, and fall prevention. What Beatitudes Campus offers, in the end, is a nursing-level care setting with a real staffing commitment behind it, broad payment access, and a daily life built around more than just medical need.

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Overview of Vineyard Park of Surprise

Vineyard Park of Surprise boasts a highly functional lifestyle designed specifically for seniors to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, an upscale assisted living and memory care community, the resident-centered environment practices an outstanding and compassionate approach where individuals thrive while living a graceful lifestyle.

The lifestyle at Vineyard Park means a life of convenience and flexibility. The community’s all-inclusive services and amenities include medication management, 24/7 supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living. Amenities include a putting green, a full-service salon, well-lit common areas, and an exquisite dining room. Special assisted living and memory care programs are offered to veterans.

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Overview of Sedona Winds

Sedona Winds is a senior living community in Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community offers a variety of options for senior independent living, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
Sedona Winds is known for its mild weather, making it an ideal retirement community location. The community provides residents with various activities, flexible amenity packages, and many floor plans. This community offers beautiful accommodations with stunning courtyard views. The community has a 24-hour onsite professional staff and resort-style dining. Sedona Winds is a community that cares for its residents and provides them with everything they need to live a comfortable and fulfilling life.

Prior to move-in a resident is given a complete assessment by the licensed Sedona Winds Staff, to develop a personal assisted living care plan that is unique to him or her. Highly qualified, licensed staff is on hand 24 hours a day to provide loving care, delicious well-balanced meals, and a variety of activities to enrich the lives of their residents.

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Overview of Desert Home of Arizona

Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.

Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.

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Overview of Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

Burrowed in the peaceful area of Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ, Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care is a reliable senior living community that offers a serene environment for assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the privacy and freedom of thoughtfully curated accommodations complemented with the convenience and security of on-call assistance and a maintenance-free environment. Their compassionate care team is dedicated to serving seniors, providing them assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders.

As a continuum of care community, Olive Grove allows residents to comfortably age in one place even as their needs evolve. By providing personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a well-maintained environment, the community offers an ideal place for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home but do not require complex medical attention. The community also offers a wealth of interesting activities and enjoyable amenities, encouraging residents to stay active and engaged.

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Overview of Countryside Living

Countryside Living provides assisted living, independent living, and nursing care in Queen Creek, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing care provides ongoing nursing support for residents with more complex health needs. Each option reflects a different level of support.

The community has 50 beds and opened in 1997. Having several care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community as care requirements change. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with their pets. Rose Leib serves as the administrator.

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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.