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In the weeks since my parents moved in to Clearwater Agritopia Assisted Living, I’ve spoken with many residents, and every single one has shared how much they love living there. Now, I understand why. Every...
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.
Clearwater Agritopia is seated inside the greater planned community development of Agritopia in Gilbert. Residents of Clearwater Agritopia have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of the surrounding Agritopia community first-hand within walking distance of their apartment. Featuring a...
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Most of the hands on caregivers are recent immigrants. They are super nice people however English is there second language and can cause communication difficulties. I would recommend Arbor Rose to others.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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It's really pretty, clean, but I would like if they did more outings, especially because they mentioned it when we were interviewing places. If they don't do them, don't bring it up.
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.
NOW OPEN! Park Senior Villas offers a unique approach to assisted living and memory care with our seven cozy Villas, each with a capacity of just 16 residents. This allows for plenty of individualized care as well as a comfortable, secure setting that works well for those struggling with any...
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30 reviews
They are very clean and seem to be on top of things. They know all of there patience by name and where they like to spend their days. The CNA's are always on top of their medications and know which ones...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Avista Apache Junction is located in Apache Junction Arizona, just one mile west of Northern Arizona University. Our residents and their families enjoy easy access to Apache Junction's many special events as well as nearby recreational opportunities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.We have a...
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What we liked the most about Azalea Villa is the staff. The staff did a lot for my father while he was there and based on the experience we had we would absolutely recommend them to other families who may...
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.
Amore Manor Assisted Living Center is an assisted living facility located in the heart of historic Chandler, AZ. We are fully licensed by the State of Arizona as a supervisory care center.At Amore Manor, your loved one will be comfortable in the company of other seniors in an attractive and...
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22 reviews
I'm supposed to be getting showers twice a week but that doesn't happen most of the time. We get along very well they are friendly and easy to talk to. I really like it but some of my friends say it's not up...
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.
Set midway between Phoenix and Tucson in a town named for the Hohokam Indian ruins, The Garnet of Casa Grande Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to both deserts and mountains, extensive nature trails and a robust historic...
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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The Summit is a clean, uplifting and beautifully designed facility with a caring and attentive staff. My mother lived there for nearly 7 months before her passing. I am grateful that she lived her last...
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.
The Summit at Sunland Springs is the east valley's premier provider of assisted living and memory care. Our staff are highly trained and live by the motto "Kindness Counts". We invite you to come by and tour our beautiful communities to see if we could make a difference in the life of someone you...
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29 reviews
Staffs ok, but I would appreciate if they kept the hallways that smell, laundry area and grounds cleaner, but I love in my apartment area even though she put me in the back area when ask for a pool side...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springdale Village assisted living is located in the peaceful town of Mesa, Arizona and is the third largest city in the State. Come and enjoy the warm, temperate climate that Maricopa County is famous for. Immerse yourself in a community that has so much to offer. The next time family is in...
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Where do I begin , [name removed] was the one who got everything taken care of when I was anxious about my husband coming there, she made it easier and less stressful for me because where he was staying was...
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.
Heritage Village Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a beautiful city with its scenic palm trees in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Residents will enjoy going shopping, going for group outings,...
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Canyon Winds is truly one of a kind. My mom has been a resident for 4 years now. We couldn't be happier. The staff feels like family. They keep her busy with fun activities. The facility feels more like a...
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.
Beautiful Canyon Winds opened up in July 2018. We provide both assisted living and secure Memory Care for seniors 55+. We have an all inclusive approach for care. Our community has Alcove, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Assisted Living. We have private and shared rooms in Memory Care.Hampton...
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This place has alot of Caring people. Granny is a home person an is only happy at home. When she needed a place, we found Visions. They have alot of activities, an the girls are have alot of fun. I was...
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.
Visions Senior Living Mesa is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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It's been a wonderful transition for Mom into Assisted Living. Everyone has welcomed her with open arms! She is constantly telling us how much she likes being there and she truly raves about how much they...
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.
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It's a very friendly community, even though I don't participate in a lot. There's a great camaraderie in the place if you want it. The staff are nice and joke around . They've been wonderful. They'll...
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.
The Citadel Senior Living Community allows seniors to maintain their independence with access to assistance and support services when needed. We offer both Assisted and Independent Living.The Citadel is unique in that independent residents can live together in a community that is geared toward...
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The staff is very helpful and on the bright side they are in the early stages of a remodel. Her private room was lovely and they just finished the painting of all the buildings exteriors. I did have one...
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.
Whitestone Senior Living provides a secure environment for those with beginning and advanced Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community offers spacious walking paths, green grass, and gorgeous mature trees. Our highly trained staff are in each Cottage 24/7, this way...
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I just got back from picking up my Thanksgiving lunch. Took me ten minutes to gobble it down. It was delicious! Great variety, amazed at how smooth pick up was. The packaging was amazing. Very much...
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.
We are an active retirement community that serves seniors or others with disabilities. Our resort style amenities include a heated pool, hot tub, fitness room, clubhouse, library, activity room, game room and even an on-site Beauty Salon. Free shuttle service to local grocery stores and physician...
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Yes I would recommend but would be a little too expensive for me - I know that can't be helped!Experience has been pretty good. Patient is a bit of a challenge but they're handling her pretty well. Food is...
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.
If there comes a time when your mom or dad needs more help to get through their day, Caliche Senior Living's assisted living care services can help. In addition to the usual meals, activities, and maintenance, your mom or dad can also get any combination of support services like medication...
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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.
Superior Arboretum is located in Superior, Arizona, a quaint town nestled in the Southern region of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. Superior Arboretum is the perfect place for your loved one to thrive. We want our residents to feel at home, and our floor plans are ideal for senior...
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.
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.
BRAND NEW Madera Peak Vista Apartments is now open and leasing apartment homes exclusive to those 55 years or over. Our Friendly and caring staff is eager to assist and help you find the perfect apartment home.Madera Peak Vista Apartments is located in Globe, just off Highway 60, very near...
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.
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.
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It's a wonderful place. They're so caring. It's a night and day difference compared to the place my loved one came from. The staff are right there with the residents if they need anything. They take such...
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Sonora, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Sonora is $3,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Globe, AZ with an average of $2,987 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sonora, AZ by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Sonora over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Sonora
Recent reviews for independent living in Sonora
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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Sonora independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sonora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sonora, 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 Sonora 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 Sonora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sonora 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 Sonora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
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Room service
Room service
30.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sonora 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 Sonora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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 Sonora, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Sonora, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sonora, 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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