
Compare Independent Living around Mesa (Metro Area)
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Fellowship Square-Mesa | IL AL MC | Mesa (East Main Street) | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#195 / 522 | No |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#189 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#8 / 533 | A+ | Jon S Williams | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 |
| Brookdale Springs Mesa | IL AL MC NH SNF | Mesa (East Broadway Road) | 103
Facility
103
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#124 / 522 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#459 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#56 / 533 | - | Kenneth Green | 8 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 |
| Inspira Gateway by Cogir | IL AL MC | Mesa | 165
Facility
165
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#27 / 522 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#242 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#416 / 533 | - | Amber Mccord | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 |
| ACOYA Mesa by Cogir | IL AL MC | Mesa (Encanto Neighborhood) | 188
Facility
188
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#23 / 522 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#353 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#416 / 533 | - | Janette Hansen | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#316 / 482 |
| Discovery Point Retirement Community | IL | Mesa (Buckhorn) | - | Yes |
45
Facility
45
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#312 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 32
Facility
32
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#25 / 533 | - | - | - | - |
| Bella Vista: A Ciel Senior Living Community | IL AL MC | Mesa | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#224 / 522 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#377 / 818 | - | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#416 / 533 | A+ | Adriana Zamora | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#316 / 482 |
| Fellowship Square Brown and Center Independent Living | IL AL MC | Mesa | - | Yes |
53
Facility
53
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#218 / 818 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
| Grand Court of Mesa | IL AL MC RC | Mesa (Hohokam Highlands) | 140
Facility
140
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#49 / 522 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#116 / 818 | Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms | 41
Facility
41
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#14 / 533 | A+ | Cheyenne Hull | 13 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#445 / 482 |
| Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care | IL AL MC | Mesa (East Oasis Street) | 102
Facility
102
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#128 / 522 | No |
22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#562 / 818 | - | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#270 / 533 | - | Celeste L Miller | 14 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#434 / 482 |
| The Citadel Senior Living Community | IL AL MC RC | Mesa | 150
Facility
150
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#39 / 522 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#529 / 818 | - | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#384 / 533 | A+ | Karina Villacorta | 30 | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#470 / 482 |
| Inspirations of Mesa | IL AL RC | Mesa (East Broadway Road) | 90
Facility
90
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#147 / 522 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#459 / 818 | 1 Bed / 1 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#494 / 533 | - | Garrett Jones | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| Oasis at Mesa Palms | IL | Mesa (N. Center Revitilization Association) | - | Yes |
23
Facility
23
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#553 / 818 | Suite | - | - | Jeramy | - | - |
| Canyon Winds Independent Living | IL AL MC | Mesa (North Boulder Canyon) | - | No |
22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#562 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Brad Timko | - | - |
| Mera Greenfield | IL | Mesa | - | Yes |
36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#413 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Las Palomas Senior Living | IL AL MC | Mesa | - | No |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#386 / 818 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Beautifully situated in the scenic setting of Mesa, AZ, Inspirations of Mesa is an inviting retreat that offers independent living and assisted living. Alongside purposely built and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. With a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7, residents also receive the highest quality of support for their daily living activities.
A game room, billiards, and fitness center are also available on-site, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options served in a restaurant-style setting. An emergency alert system and transportation services are also provided for safety. This pet-friendly community also features serene walking paths, a garden, a beautifully landscaped courtyard, an outdoor pool, a library, a general store, and a fireside living room, creating the ideal environment where residents can thrive in retirement.
Mesa’s N. Center Revitilization Association neighborhood is home to Oasis at Mesa Palms, an independent living community at 1418 N Country Club Dr. The three-story building isn’t in a walkable pocket of town. Its Walk Score sits at 23, car-dependent territory, so plan on driving for errands. Jeramy runs the place as Executive Director.
This isn’t a care facility in the clinical sense; residents live on their own in private one- and two-bedroom suites, somewhere between 685 and 978 square feet depending on the layout. There’s no medical or personal care assistance built into the model here. What you get instead is independence, paired with the conveniences that make independence easier: an in-unit washer and dryer, utilities folded into your costs, and internet access without having to set anything up yourself.
The shared spaces do a lot of the social lifting; a restaurant-style dining room runs on flexible plans, so meals aren’t a rigid obligation. There’s a fitness center for people who want to stay active, plus a library, a computer room, and space for arts and crafts. A swimming pool and jacuzzi round out the more resort-like end of things, and a community center gives residents somewhere to gather beyond their own four walls.
An activities director keeps a regular calendar running, which matters more than it sounds like it should when you’re trying to build a routine somewhere new. Pets are welcome too, which isn’t a small detail for anyone who wasn’t planning to leave a dog or cat behind.
Monthly costs run $1,525 to $1,575 for a one-bedroom and $1,689 to $1,999 for a two-bedroom. That’s independent living pricing: you’re paying for space, amenities, and dining, not caregiving staff. Taken together, this is a fit for someone who’s still largely self-sufficient and wants a lower-maintenance version of home, with the social infrastructure of a community built in around them.
A proud member of the Canyon Winds retirement community, their independent living in Mesa provides an exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life during their retirement stage. Canyon Winds boasts their quintessential services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their own interests everyday.
Canyon Woods ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, they hope to make it a priority that residents are able to genuinely enjoy their experience in the community. Life at Canyon Winds offers 126 private and cozy apartments that are maintained by housekeeping and maintenance services.
Make the most of your independence at Mera Greenfield, a blissful retreat in Mesa, AZ, offering independent living. Prioritizing the comfort of those 55+, the community features specially designed and spacious one-to-three-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle in the community’s vibrant and nurturing environment.
Promoting an active lifestyle, the community features cozy communal spaces and inviting amenities, which include a resort-style pool, a pickle ball court, a dog park, a media room, a game room, a craft room, and a library. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live independently in retirement.
Las Palomas Senior Living is an exceptional residence nestled in the heart of Mesa, Arizona, offering a range of living options to cater to their unique needs. Whether they seek the freedom of the independent living floor plans, the support of the assisted senior living services, or the specialized care of the memory care options, Las Palomas is dedicated to ensuring their golden years are filled with luxury and unwavering support.
From the elegant beauty salon and expansive library to the sparkling swimming pool, every corner of the community is designed to elevate their experience. The wellness center, equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, will help them maintain their physical well-being, while the engaging activities and social gatherings nourish their mental and emotional health. The seamless housekeeping service ensures that their homes remain pristine, allowing them to focus on the things that truly matter. And for those who cherish the companionship of their furry friends, Las Palomas is proudly pet-friendly, welcoming their beloved pets into the community.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Mesa, AZ
What is the average cost of independent living in Mesa, AZ?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Mesa, AZ is approximately $3,025. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Mesa, AZ?
Independent living in Mesa, AZ typically ranges from $1,864 - $4,125 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
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 15 independent living communities in Mesa, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Mesa, AZ?
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 Mesa, AZ, 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 Mesa, AZ?
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.








