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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tempe, AZ

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Inspirations of Tempe is truly a first class facility from the warm welcome of the staff to the programs they have going on the dining experience the activities although I've only been a part of this...
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.
Celebrating 40 years, Grace management is happy to promote Inspirations of Tempe Assisted Living. Managed since 1995, this 65-apartment community features an easy to navigate floor plan, quality meals, programs, and services. With employees that have over 35 years in experience-you can...
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11 Video available
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9.9
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9.9
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98 reviews
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Oasis is very welcoming and caring community. The staff are very friendly and quick to relay information I need to know. Oasis provides nutritional lunches and dinners on a daily basis with menu options and...
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.
Mesa Palms is conveniently located next to the Mesa Country Club, shopping, health care and recreation in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. Mesa Palms is managed by S.L. Start & Associates. S.L. Start is a leader in the field of services to people and has been providing services since 1979. S.L. Start...
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9.9
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We are very happy with our choice. The staff from housekeeping, waiters and waitresses, maintenance to the senior staff are all very kind and accommodating. The other residents are warm, friendly and...
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.
Everyone has their own perception of what living at a senior community is like. We here at McDowell Village would like to invite you in to take a look.Our apartments are second to none. They range in size from 648 to 1300 square feet, and all of the apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens,...
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9.8
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100 reviews
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100 reviews
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Always trying to feel residents with their needs. Example. Out. My nite playing Mahjong and my electric scooter just stopped in the middle of the hallway. I it was 9 o'clock or 930 at night. Nobody's up. I...
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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What I like the most about the community is the friendly atmosphere and the staff who really care about us. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience and in fact I...
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.
At Atria Chandler Villas, residents will discover a welcoming independent senior living community nestled in the heart of Chandler, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment.We have been in business...
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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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It was a safe place and all the staff cared for my mom. They were available when she needed them and always showed care and concern and compassion
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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Found staff to be very warm and friendly; Parents enjoy the activities offered by the facility. Halloween was wonderful as was Veteran's Day Celebration. Parents would like to see better food options. ...
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.
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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9.8
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We visited a number of senior independent living communities. There are more out there than we initially thought so this took time. Revel on Indian Bend in Scottsdale was the clear winner supporting our...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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9.8
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83 reviews
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We are so very pleased with the decision to move Mom to Mt. Park Senior Living. The facilities are wonderful and the staff second to none. She has been in both the independent and now assisted living and...
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.
Mountain Park Senior Living is the premier senior living community in Ahwatukee, Arizona. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia/Memory Care in Ahwatukee, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.Mountain Park Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach -...
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55 Floor plans available
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We are very impressed with the size of her room and mom is very comfortable there. The activity director left a couple weeks ago and they promoted someone to fill that position, but the activities are mostly...
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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Photo of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa
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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
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Med techs are wonderful caring staff who love what they are doing and you can see the interactions they have with residents always happy which is a huge part of their success. Residents need to feel cared...
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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135 reviews
9.7
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My dad was placed in a housing community with the most incredible staff. They were very kind and accommodating with us, and seemingly all love what they do. They have tons of activities and my dad is having...
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.
Bella Vista Senior Living has been serving the Mesa community for over 40 years. With recently updated apartments Bella Vista is now updating the community with a fresh new look for our residents to enjoy.Our same great service, robust activities program and friendly residents remains unwaivering.
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I am very happy here. I intend to spend the rest of my life here. The staff is great, kind and respectful. The food is I would say above average. I participate in a lot of activities and enjoy that. There...
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.
Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is non-profit Independent Living retirement community, founded on Christian values. We offer 415 apartments ranging from studios to one and 2 bedroom apartments amid a grassy, beautifully landscaped community.Located just north of historic downtown Mesa on the...
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Thanks to the amazing team at Clarendale, my Mom is moving in next month! [name removed], [name removed] and [name removed] have all been so wonderful! We feel so welcome every time we go to visit. They...
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.
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
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Our first impression when we arrived was very welcoming, well decorated and everything is so clean. Our apartment is quiet and we don't hear the neighbors, which is a plus. The apartment is large with good...
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.
Sunrise of Gilbert is located in Gilbert, AZ, which was ranked 16th by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in 2006. With nearby restaurants, museums and golf courses, this site is located in the heart of Maricopa with easy access to major routes (Route 101 and of Route 60) and...
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The staff treats the residents like family. They are very close knit. The new management seems to be making positive changes and refreshing by the place. Food has always been good there. It's not too big and...
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.
Located just minutes from historic Old Town Scottsdale, The Gardens of Scottsdale sits in the heart of one of 'America's Most Livable Cities' near two major Arizona State Routes. We pride ourselves in our commitment to preserve dignity, nurture the spirits of our residents, celebrate...
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We chose The Springs of Scottsdale because of the proximity to family & friends in Scottsdale area & value proposition. Messages left for management via whomever answer the phone are not often returned. 2nd...
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 Springs is a beautiful property where you could be proud to call it 'home' with lovely furnishings throughout and an elegant dining room with delicious meals served. Affordable too! The Springs of Scottsdale is known for it's cleanliness and it's caring staff. Our Food Director prepares a...
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The facility was clean and the people were very nice and helpful at our initial meeting and tour the facility decided we didn't need to go any further to check out other recommended facilities by you.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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I give them a 5 because Exec. Dir.[name removed] and Sales Mgr. [name removed] work with you on any issues you may have. Staff are friendly and courteous as are the residents. I visit my sister in law at...
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.
Embrace Your CommunityIf you’re ready to shed the burdens of everyday life and focus on the activities and relationships that bring you joy, our vibrant and active assisted living community in Chandler, Arizona might be the place for you.Surrounded by warm and welcoming residents, you will...
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All Categories above are rated "5" with special recognition for [names removed], Assistant Mgr-they are both so kind & helpful. Activities here are wonderful. Our Maintenance Crew is great.
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.
Mera is a resort-style, 55+ active adult community in Chandler, AZ. This brand new community brings a maintenance- free lifestyle opportunity for those who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of Mera, from the luxurious apartment home...
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are friendly. The price seems reasonable. and the maintenance staff is responsive. There is a good amount of activities and diversity of...
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 feel right at home here. The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living offers a wonderful blend of urban life with beautiful park-like surroundings. And the contrast between the desert landscape and the city is awe-inspiring. The Arizona Railway Museum, a variety of golf courses, and the...
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9.0
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The facilities and staff are both excellent. Unfortunately it was not a great fit for my mom and we've had to move her out. The biggest problem we had was the medical support she needed wasn't available. She...
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 Ahwatukee offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly staff and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a saltwater pool and...
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They are short staffed at times, but overall, the friendliness and care are outstanding. My mother really likes it there. Some rooms are shared. Bit small for two people, but great for 1. Dining room, TV...
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.
Adventure ReadyLocated between the residential and commercial areas of Mesa, Arizona, our assisted living and memory care community offers residents a combination of peaceful country life and convenient access to grocery stores, doctors offices, and more. You will never find yourself wanting for...
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11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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31 reviews
8.9
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A few things I like most about the community is they are responsive, kind and efficient. I would absolutely recommend MorningStar at Arcadia 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.
Assisted Living For our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs. It is our staff's...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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87 reviews
8.9
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87 reviews
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My mother is in memory care and the staff there are good to work and demonstrate a caring behavior towards the residents. If I bring up an issue they address it immediately, which awesome. They food appears...
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 Gardens at Ocotillo provide premium independent living, assisted living and memory care in Chandler, Arizona. Our new community delivers affordable luxury with At Your Service hospitality and concierge services. Our services can help you with the transition to our community through packing...
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Cost of independent living in Tempe, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Tempe is $3,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,816 per month.

Independent living costs in Tempe, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Tempe, AZ
$3,789/mo
$3,795/mo
$3,755/mo

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

Tempe, AZ
$3,789/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Tempe, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,547/mo
Independent Living
$3,789/mo

Independent living costs in Tempe, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,215/mo
Studio
$4,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,159/mo

Senior living costs in Tempe 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: Tempe, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTempe, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,789/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,610/mo$3,762/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,547/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tempe, AZ:$3,789/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tempe, AZ:$3,610/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tempe, AZ:$4,547/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tempe, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Tempe 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.

Tempe, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Tempe, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tempe 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 median 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Tempe, AZ$2,683/mo$2,555/mo+5.0%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Tempe, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,683/mo
2023 average cost:$2,555/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Tempe

Recent reviews for independent living in Tempe

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.

Sagewood Desert Willow AL and MC in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to move in. My loved one loves her housekeeper and the place is always very clean when we go ...
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Tempe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tempe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tempe, 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 Tempe 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 Tempe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tempe 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 Tempe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tempe 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 Tempe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tempe, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Tempe, Oasis at Mesa Palms and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tempe, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 118 independent living facilities near Tempe, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Tempe, Arizona are McDowell Village, Discovery Point Retirement Community and Atria Chandler Villas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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