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33 Floor plans available
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If you have a problem with your apartment, maintenance is always right on it and they get it taken care of right away and they're very friendly and just do the work so well and they're so helpful. Food...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live life to the fullest at Discovery Point! Whether enjoying your favorite exercise program, playing cards, or attending a local restaurant or shopping outing, residents are free to do the things they enjoy when they take advantage of all that Discovery Point offers. Services and amenities...
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Its a graet place to live ,you can play games all day if you want,or you can rest all day if you went.I lived her for 21/2yeras now and i love it.so come and some fun when you are old. I play poker two...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Gilbert!With convenient access to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Verena at Gilbert is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement in Arizona. Our 55+ all-inclusive independent senior living community offers chef-prepared...
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I would rate them a 5+++ The staff went well beyond what I expected that they were required to do and are still working on helping my family with helping my mom
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Legacy Retirement Mesa, recent recipient of the APFM "Best of Senior Living" 2023 award/recognition. Legacy Retirement is conveniently located in Northeast Mesa and offers Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments, while we're "Serving You Like Family." Our spacious...
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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The kitchen staff and front desk staff are amazing! It is always clean and welcoming anywhere I go in the facility and I’ve made a lot of friends. If you’re looking for a great place to live, look no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...
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Friendly staff, building and rooms are clean and in good shape, lots of activities, food is good. I would recommend Las Palomas, yes. But I also think the choice of which community to place your loved one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
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Quality of care I didn't need any care. There are some people in here that are part of vulnerable getting quite a bit of care, but I'm not one of them so I can't tell you about that. I do see people who...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luxury Living, Resort SettingsWhen you walk through the front door of your new independent and assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona, you might feel relief wash over you. You may even feel a little giddy. Maybe it’s the stunning resort-like environment, the warmth and friendly nature of the...
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The staff is amazing! They know each resident by name, and what their needs are, and how to help them. Mom forgets to eat, so they come to her room and remind her, and escort her to the dining room. The food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated just west of Mercy Gilbert Hospital, Gilbert's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and...
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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What we like the most about Sky Vista is that they took great care of my husband made sure he wasn't left in his room alone. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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I like living here at Brookdale Baywood. I have been able to rebound from some health issues. The staff is great at what they do and helping me when I need it. I would recommend Brookdale Baywood to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Living WellWhen you walk through our front door, you will discover we’re an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. But if you stick around, you’ll soon realize we’re more than that. We’re a family made up of charming and fascinating residents, their...
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We love that they provide three meals a day for a similar price that other communities only provide two. We love the decor and the friendliness of the staff and the helpfulness. We also like that it is a...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
* Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 bath unit available now! W/D in unit. Fully equipped kitchen. Ice maker in freezer. Large balcony.
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Photo of Eternal Springs of Gilbert
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The facility is very clean and doesn't smell. The staff is very friendly and patient with the residents. The food is good and I would highly recommend the facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Eternal Spring of Gilbert, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Gilbert area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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Generally very nice. Admin needs improvement. Very difficult to contact. Husband has been here {time frame removed]and insurance still does not have the required paperwork. Very frustrating.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Savanna House Assisted Living & Memory Care!If you’re looking for a safe, lively and inviting new home for yourself or a loved one, you’ve come to the right place. At Savanna House Assisted Living & Memory Care, our staff takes pride in providing seniors with a community worthy...
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Photo of Brookdale Apache Junction
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Just to visit often to make sure the level of care and staff standards stay high, as sometimes staff does not take residents seriously or are not as responsive as they should be sometimes. The food needs a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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Review of [name removed]: this facility has turned out to be a good match for [name removed]. She is happy there and FAIRVIEW has met all her needs. They have done a marvelous job of making her welcome...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fairwinds - Desert Point offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Desert Point, we...
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This is a facility that retrieves Mother's phone when she loses it! Which is quite often! The nurses are very cooperative + understanding to situations which occur often! We are happy + pleased with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Broadway Mesa Village is located nearby the Arizona Golf Resort, Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, and multiple antique malls and other shopping venues! With our on-site Active Living Director and scheduled transportation, it's extremely easy for our residents to continue to live the lifestyle they...
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Like most Memory Care places, Inspira Gateway has a lot of staff turn over. So it lacks "consistency of care" for their residents. Some of the items in the "Daily Care Plan" do NOT get done! They want to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With more than 30 thriving communities, Cadence Living® is proud to offer a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for thousands of happy residents across the country to call home. Our experienced leadership and team members serve with integrity, compassion and expertise as they strive to...
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[name removed] the awesome chef, goes above and beyond what my mom expected, he makes personalized lunches for her. Thank you to all the nurses and awesome front desk team. We are very happy to have our mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Acoya is changing the story of retirement living. At Acoya Mesa, everything shines a little brighter. Adjacent to the beautiful Granite Reef Park in Alta Mesa, ACOYA Mesa allows life to take on a radiant glow. Your new home awaits, with a focus on wellness and meaning, where friendships flourish...
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Friendly kind thoughtful kind courtesy very welcoming and warm they are also never turns their heads to anyone very generous with their time always willing to help i would give them an A for a ll that is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amberlin Queen Creek is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Queen Creek, Arizona. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
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Photo of Sage Mesa
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I was happy living alone there as an "active senior." Yes, prompt daily apartment-door trash pickup. Very friendly and janitorial was good. Building is in good repair, and relatively new. Not provided;...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The facility is very open and bright. The managers and assistant managers live on premises, so they are always available when needed. The staff are friendly and hard-working. And there is a strong sense of...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Unique to Independent Living Communities, Desert Springs has on-site Managers 24/7, emergency call systems in every apartment and emergency pendant (optional with small annual fee).
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All good, only complaint is a little lack of communication from staff. We picked them because of the appearance, others were stuffy, small, cramped
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Clarendale of Chandler, you’ll find the lifestyle options you want now and in the future, so you or a loved one won’t have to leave the community should your health needs change. In addition to the freedom and flexibility of independent senior living in a villa or apartment home, when more...
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Good: Cleanliness Niceness of staff Security Assistant with daily activities (washing clothes, fixing minor issues) Dining reminders. Staff know everyone by first name. Bad: Sometimes it takes a while to get...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
There’s A Reason They Call Them Golden YearsIf you’re ready to make the most of your golden years, our assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona could be the place for you. Surrounded by a warm and friendly community of seniors and a dedicated care team, you can have the care you need while...
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I would rate a 5 in all categories. they were so accommodating in arranging a room and keeping up with changing schedule. everyone we had contact with so helpful and friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I was very happy to find this hidden treasure of a place. I was skeptical because of the location but this has really been a great place! It’s very well managed, maintained and clean! It’s well lit and my...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.5
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What we like most about The Enclave is that they ask residents for their feedback and improvement ideas. The very friendly staff always has activities planned for the residents. Yes, we would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independently MindedWe believe independence is the cornerstone to a happy, healthy lifestyle. That is why The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living designs resident care plans based on values like integrity and respect. Enjoy innovative amenities such as all-inclusive At Your Service® Dining, private...
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Cost of independent living in Riverside, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $3,607 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Globe, AZ with an average of $2,987 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riverside, AZ vs. nearby cities

Riverside, AZ
$3,607/mo
$3,513/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riverside, AZ vs. the state and national average

Riverside, AZ
$3,607/mo
$3,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riverside vs. other types of senior living

$4,337/mo
Independent Living
$3,607/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Riverside, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,099/mo
Studio
$4,060/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,898/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,419/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Riverside over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Riverside

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverside

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mesa, AZ

5.0
My father used to live in independent living for three months with his dog before finally transferring at [removed]. I simply cannot say enough good things about this location. It's a sophisticated, lovely location with exquisitely tasteful apartments. The entire team is outstanding! The chef is ...
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The Citadel in Mesa, AZ

4.6
It's excellent here. The staff are very concerned, very amicable, and very easy to deal with. Communication here definitely has a lack, and they don't seem to communicate well with each other. If you tell one that you need something and it's not their responsibility, it doesn't seem to get ...
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Riverside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Point Retirement Community, Verena at Gilbert and Beehive Homes of Liberty Township are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 121 independent living facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Riverside, Arizona are Discovery Point Retirement Community, Verena at Gilbert and The Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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