Best Independent Living in Peoria, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 independent living communities in Peoria, 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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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Peoria, AZ. 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Peoria, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 49
Rank #91 / 487
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #468 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 529
A+Ian G Lewis19
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 486
Desert Winds Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 49
Rank #128 / 487
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #226 / 740
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Nora Dartoe9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
The Forum at Desert Harbor
IL
AL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 49
Rank #178 / 487
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 38
Rank #539 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 12
Rank #20 / 529
-Auxiliadora C Morales4
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 486
The Montecito Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
141
Facility 141
AZ AVG 49
Rank #39 / 487
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #383 / 529
A+Heath D Van Gysel10
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #375 / 486
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 486
Garden Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Peoria
259
Facility 259
AZ AVG 49
Rank #2 / 487
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 38
Rank #140 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 12
Rank #313 / 529
-Holly Vandermate11
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #270 / 486
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 486
Immanuel Campus of Care
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
228
Facility 228
AZ AVG 49
Rank #7 / 487
No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #468 / 740
-
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 12
Rank #25 / 529
A+Susan Mccarthy-Robinson51
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 9
Rank #482 / 486
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #221 / 486
Lake Pleasant Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Peoria
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 38
Rank #630 / 740
Private Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #383 / 529
-Vanessa Budure1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Sierra Winds
IL
AL
NH
Peoria
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 49
Rank #195 / 487
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #274 / 740
-
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A-Emily Dawson18
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 9
Rank #456 / 486
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #256 / 486
The Gardens at Immanuel
IL
Peoria
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
Yes
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 38
Rank #519 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 12
Rank #349 / 529
-Emily Lowe3
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #345 / 486
4.0
Facility 4.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #394 / 486
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
IL
AL
MC
Peoria (Haciendas Del Sol)
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 49
Rank #63 / 487
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #276 / 529
-Kelci D Franks14
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #443 / 486
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #289 / 486

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 analyzed for Peoria. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Freedom Plaza Arizona

A retirement home driven by results and ambition, Freedom Plaza in Arizona aims to transform the lives of seniors in assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of home and belonging where everyone is welcome and included. As its name suggests, Freedom Plaza strives to ensure that residents maintain independence for a ‘retirement of a lifetime.

The senior living home ensures a place for seniors to thrive with full support, flexibility, and comfort in a home-like setting. They provide comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Nursing home activities include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, IV therapy, injections, and hospice care.

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Overview of Desert Winds Assisted Living

Desert Winds Retirement Community is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Peoria. Providing an exquisite senior living lifestyle, seniors will cultivate a vibrant social life during retirement. Management ensures that residents maintain an active and independent living while receiving full support. Residents are encouraged to pursue their interests and find new activities that flourish in a nurturing environment.

The community boasts a list of comprehensive amenities that make retirement feel like a permanent vacation. These include a swimming pool, a courtyard, landscaped grounds, an expansive dining menu experience, and private apartments.

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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 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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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.

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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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Lake Pleasant Assisted Living

9837 W Avenida Del Sol, Peoria, AZ 85383
Overview of Lake Pleasant Assisted Living

Situated in the serene landscape of Peoria, Arizona, Lake Pleasant Assisted Living is a beautiful family-owned and operated assisted living home. This community is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, fostering a sense of belonging, and providing personalized care with warmth. Their team ensures that essential healthcare services are available. Additionally, residents benefit from convenient laundry services. 

At Lake Pleasant Assisted Living, residents receive assistance with daily activities, including hygiene and personal care. This welcoming community offers a safe, comfortable environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years. Conveniently situated at the crossroads of Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Road, this community provides compassionate care and support for seniors in the area.

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Overview of Sierra Winds

Sierra Winds is one of Peoria’s most trusted independent living communities with nursing home facilities. With an emphasis on its skilled nursing facility and short-term rehabilitation services, the professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a nurturing environment. The nursing home maintains a high-quality standard of service provided with compassion for a more personal approach to residential care. Sierra Winds ensures that your needs are met and that your recovery is their priority.

The upscale continuing care retirement community provides a list of services that include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services (speech, occupational, physical), post-acute stays, and medication management.

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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 MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge

A few minutes away from Peoria, MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge in Glendale provides exceptional senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best accommodations, striving to be Glendale’s top-ranked assisted living community. It is an elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at Golden Ridge can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.

The upscale community boasts elegant designs and exclusive amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Peoria, AZ

What is the average cost of independent living in Peoria, AZ?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Peoria, AZ is approximately $3,025. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Peoria, AZ?

Independent living in Peoria, 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 19 independent living communities in Peoria, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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.