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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Sierra Winds is a Life Plan Communityin the heart of Peoria, Arizona,that prioritizes choice, affordability,excellent care, and enhancing qualityof life for every resident. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, we have been setting the standard of excellence for over 30...
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I have had a wonderful experience at the Fountains. The staff is wonderful. They are very friendly. Management [names removed] work so hard to help everyone. A BIG thank you!!!
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.
SAY “YES” TO A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE! The Fountains at Sun City is a resort-style community that offers a maintenance-free lifestyle of comfort and convenience. The carefree lifestyle gives residents the freedom to enjoy traveling, entertaining and the seemingly endless selection of shopping and...
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excellent main services excellent caring neighbors excellent cleaning services excellent library, music, games, puzzles excellent entertainment, special and routine.
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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.
Desert Winds Independent Retirement Community is a unique community designed for today's active seniors. If you are looking for a comfortable, secure environment where you can take advantage of the many optional amenities and still maintain your privacy and individuality, Desert Winds is waiting...
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This place is over all a nice place to live I have been here 2 months and really like the other residents . It could use some changes but they seem to be working on that
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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.
Our goal at the Fountains is to provide an easy living, independent lifestyle among a community of friends. In our quaint community, you’ll rediscover life's joys at the Fountains at Lake Pleasant and liberate yourself from the demands of home ownership. It's time to experience Independent Senior...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Desert Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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Everyone that I have met is very friendly. So far everyone is older than me and they all have fun with each other and with the activities they have here. We chose this community because of the Close...
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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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After my father's passing we were wondering where it would leave my mom. After some grieving time she said she was ready to have fun again and less work in the house and to meet new people. She found that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Come experience a lifestyle like no other! The Renaissance offers a luxurious lifestyle for active adults, which pampers you in every way. Not only do we have uniquely styled one and two bedrooms; we offer many amenities that will keep your day eventful. Sign up for our daily outings on our...
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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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My mom was here for 18 months and received excellent care. The home was very clean and always very welcoming. The staff was gentle and always smiling. They care for their residents as if they are their own...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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My parents had an amazing stay at The Village at Ocotillo! The staff were very nice and polite. Whenever my parents had a problem, the staff took care of it immediately! This facility also had great food; it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Village at Ocotillo blends understated elegance with personalized service and supportive health and well-being programs. Located on a prime corner close to the Ocotillo Golf Resort, The Village at Ocotillo features 120 distinctively designed one- and two-bedroom residences within a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Santan, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Santan is $3,709 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,893 per month.

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

South Santan, AZ
$3,709/mo

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

South Santan, AZ
$3,709/mo
$3,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

$4,473/mo
Independent Living
$3,709/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,219/mo
Studio
$4,365/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,419/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,084/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,052/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in South Santan over time

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What families are saying about independent living in South Santan

Recent reviews for independent living in South Santan

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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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.

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.

South Santan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Santan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Santan, 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 South Santan 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 South Santan 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
12.3%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Santan 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 South Santan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Santan 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 South Santan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Mountain Park Senior Living, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Santan, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 545 independent living facilities near South Santan, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Santan, Arizona are McDowell Village, Verena at Gilbert and Las Palomas Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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