Carefree Village
Independent Living · Yuma, AZ

Carefree Village

Independent Living · Yuma, AZ

Overview of Carefree Village

In Yuma, AZ, Carefree Village is independent living, allowing residents to maintain their own residences and use on-site services, while daily care stays off the table. It suits a person who manages their own needs.

Every residence includes two bedrooms, suitable for two partners or one occupant with a companion, and pets are welcome as well.

The grounds include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a four-lane bowling alley, and a movie theater room. Residents may participate in water volleyball or walking activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #204 / 214Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 204th out of 214 independent living communities we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
5 / 100

About This Community

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Spa
Golf Course
Computers
Library
4 Lane Amp Bowling Alley
8 Pickle Ball Courts
Swimming Pool
Activities
Bingo
Outside Entertainment
Water Volleyball
Walking Activities
Bocce Ball
Card Playing
Line Dancing
Shuffleboard

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
2 Bed

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Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Yuma's city center to Carefree Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Yuma County

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. 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.
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.
Desert Rose Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Yuma-Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 39
Rank #67 / 214
Studio / 1 Bed
Las Quintas RV Resort
IL
Yuma (Fortuna Foothills)-Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 39
Rank #153 / 214
1 Bed
Carefree Village
IL
E Yuma-Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 39
Rank #204 / 214
2 Bed
Catalina Square Apartments
IL
Yuma-Yes
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 39
Rank #11 / 214
1 Bed
Yuma Area Housing Opportunity
IL
Yuma-No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 39
Rank #100 / 214
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Arizona

Carefree Village is in E Yuma, Arizona. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements

Eligibility

General
Arizona households qualifying for the state-administered Weatherization Assistance Program.
AZ specifics
The Arizona Department of Housing administers the program through weatherization providers.

What it provides

  • Home energy-efficiency improvements through the Weatherization Assistance Program.
In-home & community support

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Who it is for
Adults 60+, or adults 18–60 with disabilities, who need help to remain at home

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ or adults age 18–60 with disabilities who have functional limitations and need help remaining at home.
AZ specifics
Area Agencies on Aging assess needs and arrange available home and community services.

What it provides

  • Assessed home support; meals; personal care; respite; adult day services and transportation where available; no fixed hour or trip allowance.
Long-term care coverage

Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Who it is for
Arizonans who meet ALTCS medical and Medicaid financial rules, mainly older adults and people with disabilities
Income limit
2026 · For 2026, an individual applicant generally may have gross income up to $2,982/month; trust and spousal rules can affect eligibility.
Asset limit
$2,000 countable resources for an individual applicant; exclusions and community-spouse protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Arizona residents who meet ALTCS medical eligibility and applicable Medicaid requirements; older adults and people with qualifying disabilities may be served.
AZ specifics
An ALTCS medical assessment determines need for institutional level of care; eligibility alone does not prescribe a number of service hours.

What it provides

  • Authorized long-term care through the ALTCS plan including home/community or institutional services according to assessed need.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carefree Village

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Carefree Village in a walkable area?
Carefree Village has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 Are pets allowed at Carefree Village?
Yes, Carefree Village allows residents to bring their pets.
03 Are there photos of Carefree Village?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Carefree Village in the photo gallery on this page.
04 What levels of care does Carefree Village provide?
Carefree Village offers Independent Living.
05 What is the address of Carefree Village?
Carefree Village is located at 3900 Ave 8½ E, Yuma, AZ 85365.
06 What is the phone number of Carefree Village?
(928) 342-7900 will put you in contact with the team at Carefree Village.
07 Does Carefree Village provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Carefree Village is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.