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Overview of Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company

Fellowship Square of Phoenix sits in Phoenix’s North Mountain Village neighborhood at 2002 W Sunnyside Ave, 46 years into operation and affiliated with Christian Care. The campus covers four levels: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center is 2.34 miles away. The Walk Score is 58, which is moderately walkable; some errands are reachable on foot, but a car handles most of the neighborhood’s geography.
Rehabilitation services are available on-site. The facility’s own overview also references occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with post-surgical and post-hospital care. Memory care is on campus for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
On the daily life side, the campus describes its dining as fresh, well-prepared food with multiple options. Activities listed in the facility’s overview include arts and crafts, film viewings, and religious programming.
Fellowship Square is not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid are not in play here. Families will need to plan around private pay or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs.
For older adults in the north Phoenix area who want a faith-affiliated campus where care can shift across four levels without a change of address, from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care, Fellowship Square has held that position for over four decades.

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Overview of Holiday Madison Meadows

An independent living community on North 7th Street in Phoenix’s Camelback East Village neighborhood is the Holiday Madison Meadows. To fit different preferences and needs, the one-story building offers flexible housing in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans.

The facility welcomes pets, adding to the comfort of independent living for occupants who cherish their furry friends’ companionship. With a Walk Score of 57, the neighborhood is average walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities within a good distance. For those needing momentary support, Holiday Madison Meadows provides independent living services alongside respite care options. It caters to residents wanting an active, independent lifestyle with access to convenient services in a one-level setting.

For seniors wanting to check out independent living offerings in Phoenix, the home presents an easy, accessible option in a moderately walkable neighborhood.

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Overview of LifeStream at North Phoenix

LifeStream at North Phoenix occupies a stretch of North Cave Creek Rd in Phoenix’s Paradise Valley Village neighborhood, built specifically for independent living residents 55 and older. It’s not a high-rise; every unit here is a one-story garden home, one or two bedrooms, running 707 to 767 square feet.

Getting around takes some planning since the Walk Score sits at 47, somewhat walkable, so a handful of errands work on foot but most still call for a car or the community’s own transportation. The nearest hospital is 4.81 miles out. Pets are welcome, too, so a move here doesn’t mean leaving a dog or cat behind.

Two named programs shape daily life: Independent Living Garden Homes and a Community Activity Calendar, backed by staff on-site around the clock. The amenities lean into an active, social rhythm rather than a purely residential one. Restaurant-style dining comes with actual outdoor dining and garden space, not just a dining room with a view. There’s a clubhouse built for activities, walking paths for residents who want to move, and chaplain services open to people of any faith.

What this adds up to is a garden-home community built around independence with real structure underneath it, social programming, spiritual support, and outdoor space woven into daily life rather than treated as an afterthought.

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Overview of Park Terrace Senior Living

Park Terrace Senior Living is an independent living community in Phoenix, Arizona. The home at 2577 West Greenway Road in the Fountains Resort Hotel neighborhood sits on a 17-acre property. It features terraces and walking paths, providing residents with outdoor spaces and opportunities for serene recreation. The home offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments tailored to give occupants privacy and room to live independently.

The property comprises a fitness studio, pool, and breakfast bar for daily use. An open bar with happy hour is a regular gathering place, and live entertainment occurs weekly. For residents wanting to get out, the home arranges off-site trips to the zoo, shopping centers, and cultural events, with transportation services available. Housekeeping and laundry services bolster occupants wanting help with such tasks. Welcome are pets. The community serves occupants who don’t need hands-on care assistance. Residents manage their own daily living while having access to shared amenities, dining, and a schedule of social and recreational activities. On-site dining is offered for meals. The location has a Walk Score of 19, so most errands demand a car in the car-dependent surrounding area.

This setting fits occupants and visiting families who are comfortable driving or who prefer a calmer, less densely developed neighborhood far from commercial bustle.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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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Senior Living in Phoenix at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Phoenix, 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: 113The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Phoenix, AZ

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 senior living communities in Phoenix, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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 senior living communities in Phoenix, 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.