10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cave Creek, AZ

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 439 independent living facilities in Cave Creek, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cost of independent living in Cave Creek, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Cave Creek is $3,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prescott Valley, AZ with an average of $2,720 per month.

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Cave Creek, AZ

$3,056/mo

Arizona state

$3,090/mo

U.S. national average

$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$5,073/mo

Memory Care

$5,789/mo

Independent Living

$3,056/mo

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,216/mo

Studio

$2,781/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,296/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,715/mo

Senior living costs in Cave Creek vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Cave Creek, AZ

Column state: Arizona

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Cave Creek, AZ	Arizona	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,056/mo	$3,090/mo	$3,520/mo
Assisted Living	$5,073/mo	$5,119/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$5,789/mo	$5,890/mo	$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Cave Creek, AZ:$3,056/mo

Arizona:$3,090/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Cave Creek, AZ:$5,073/mo

Arizona:$5,119/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Cave Creek, AZ:$5,789/mo

Arizona:$5,890/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

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Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cave Creek and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Cave Creek, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cave Creek, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cave Creek have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column location: Location

Column cost2024: 2024 average cost

Column cost2023: 2023 average cost

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Cave Creek, AZ	$2,983/mo	$2,978/mo	+0.2%
Arizona	$3,056/mo	$3,041/mo	+0.5%
National	$3,416/mo	$3,319/mo	+2.9%

Cave Creek, AZ

2024 average cost:$2,983/mo

2023 average cost:$2,978/mo

Percent change:+0.2%

Arizona

2024 average cost:$3,056/mo

2023 average cost:$3,041/mo

Percent change:+0.5%

National

2024 average cost:$3,416/mo

2023 average cost:$3,319/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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What families are saying about independent living in Cave Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Cave Creek

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0

Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Avista Payson

4.5

First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...

Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

4.0

My loved one was only here for a short respite stay. The only thing that she really complained about is that they didn't always knock before they came in. We had arranged for a female to come and do the shower on a certain day, and a male showed up on a different day to help her. She liked the ...

Cave Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cave Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cave Creek, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cave Creek independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cave Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Cave Creek, AZNational

Nutritionist / dietician

11.4%

18%

Low / no sodium

33.1%

30.3%

No sugar

32.6%

27.2%

Vegetarian

36.7%

29.6%

Pureed meals

9.8%

9.6%

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Availability of select dining options in Cave Creek independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cave Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Cave Creek, AZNational

Professional chef

36.2%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

41.9%

38.2%

Room service

38.8%

32.5%

Anytime dining

22.8%

15%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Cave Creek independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cave Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

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Activity director

40.9%

39.6%

Pet-focused programs

23.2%

25%

Community service programs

29.5%

29%

Devotional activities on-site

39.5%

41.4%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

44%

43.1%

Outings / off-site activities

48.7%

47.3%

Piano or organ

39.8%

37.7%

Arts and crafts center

37.2%

34%

Educational speakers / life long learning

39.9%

36.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

42.5%

41.5%

Live performances

43%

41.1%

Dances

33.1%

29.1%

Fitness center

41.9%

35%

Fitness classes

41.9%

40.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Scottsdale, Discovery Point Retirement Community and LifeStream at Glendale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cave Creek, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 439 independent living facilities near Cave Creek, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cave Creek, Arizona are LifeStream at Glendale, Copper Springs Retirement Community and Atria Chandler Villas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cave Creek, AZ

Cave Creek Independent Living Facilities | 13022 Reviews

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Cost of independent living in Cave Creek, AZ

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Cave Creek vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, over time

Independent living cost trends in Cave Creek, AZ

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about independent living in Cave Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Cave Creek

Cave Creek independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cave Creek independent living

Availability of select dining options in Cave Creek independent living

Availability of select programs and activities in Cave Creek independent living

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