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Photo of Park Terrace Senior Living
55 Photos available
9.4
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39 reviews
9.4
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39 reviews
5 star
68%
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21%
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I like that I don't have to cook my meals. I like that I don't have to shop for food. Yes, I would recommend Park Terrace Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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Photo of LifeStream at Glendale
77 Photos available
9.9
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48 reviews
9.9
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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4%
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5 on all. Very pleased with all facets. Director of facility is very knowledgeable and listens to needs and helps find the right housing solution. Facility is well maintained and very clean. Food from what...
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.
LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Glendale is conveniently located in Glendale - close to doctors, hospital and shopping. Every apartment features a 24-hour response system, free utilities (except phone), spacious closets, Cox cable, full size refrigerator/freezer, and individually controlled...
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Photo of Sunrise of Scottsdale
11 Video available
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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78 reviews
9.8
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78 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
12%
2 star
1%
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1%
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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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Photo of Revel Scottsdale
2525 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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49 reviews
9.8
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49 reviews
5 star
98%
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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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2424 Photos available
9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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57 reviews
5 star
64%
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I would rate each category a 5 for sure. The staff members are great. Very helpful and professional. I feel that my wife is very safe at the Gardens.
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.
Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...
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11 Video available
2121 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.6
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85 reviews
9.6
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85 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
41%
3 star
9%
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Room size is good. Caregivers are attentive and caring. Food is good and 3 meals a day are served. Management is professional.
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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Photo of Westgate Village
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
9.6
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48 reviews
9.6
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48 reviews
5 star
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I think it is ideal. My sister was hesitant to move at first but she thanks us every day. She loves it. She enjoys the many activities offered every day, the food choices, bingo, diamond art, exercise. She...
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.
Experience the best of the Arizona lifestyle with Westgate Village. Conveniently located in Glendale, Westgate Village offers year-round sunshine and resort-like amenities, all within 30 minutes of downtown Phoenix. This brand new independent senior living community is close to the Westgate...
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Photo of Glencroft Center For Modern Aging
11 Video available
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9.5
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45 reviews
9.5
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45 reviews
5 star
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All 5s. We are so happy we moved to Glencroft after living our first 80 years in Michigan. Everyone is positive and helpful. Neighbors are so nice in orienting us to what is happening and where to find...
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.
Glencroft is an assisted living community located in the city of Glendale, Arizona in the county of Maricopa. Glendale is a city that is absolutely filled with both natural and architectural beauty. Glendale homes magnify the natural beauty of the desert landscape that surrounds the area. Nearby...
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Photo of Clarendale Arcadia
2929 Photos available
9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
5 star
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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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Photo of Palos Verdes Senior LivingCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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184 reviews
9.4
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184 reviews
5 star
70%
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The thing I noticed that is so different about this place is that they know you they don't just know the people that live there, but they know the people that visit the people that live there and they are...
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.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
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Photo of The Palms at Sun City
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
78 reviews
9.4
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78 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
24%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
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My mom is doing really well at The Palms. A great facility, room size and feel is great. Staff is great! This one is definitely a winner in the Peoria area!
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.
Situated in the heart of Sun City, just one block north of Bell Road and one block west of 99th Avenue, The Palms at Sun City is a vibrant community designed to help our seniors enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting resort style residence...
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Photo of Vista del Rio
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
120 reviews
9.4
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120 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
30%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
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Easy 5 for all! Love the place. Very nice people, great food and Bruce, the activity director has awesome games and get together for special occasions!! My mom and I LOVE them!! We would definitely recommend...
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.
Vista del Rio provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a quiet campus in the heart of Peoria, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Phoenix, we offer a peaceful environment with access to all the convenience of a major metropolitan area. We're just...
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Photo of Brookdale North Scottsdale
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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103 reviews
9.4
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103 reviews
5 star
59%
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3 star
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Nice and clean place. Good, qualified and friendly staff. Fresh baked cookies daily which the residents love. Administrative and nursing g personnel easily available for questions and or concerns. Front desk...
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.
Home Sweet HomeAre you ready to redefine independence? If so, our assisted living and memory care community in Scottsdale, Arizona is ready to welcome you with open arms. You’ll find that once you let go of the cumbersome chores like home maintenance and cleaning, you will have ample time to...
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Photo of MorningStar at Golden Ridge
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
5 star
51%
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3 star
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Those on my list were easy to arrange for a visit - Morningstar called me to set up my appointment. I was in independent living when I feel down and broke my knee cap. They immediately shifted me to an...
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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Photo of Brookdale Peoria
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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74 reviews
9.3
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74 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
27%
3 star
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Excellent location, clean facilities with happy residents that didn't just look like zombies, and they had an amazing price deal at that time. It came highly recommended.
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 These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
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Photo of The Forum at Desert Harbor
1212 Photos available
9.3
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22 reviews
9.3
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22 reviews
5 star
64%
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We have been pleased with everything so far. Dad feels he is in the right place for him. He gets a kick out of how many new friends and activities he now has on a daily basis. The only negative we have had...
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 Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
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Photo of Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community)
77 Photos available
9.3
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31 reviews
9.3
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31 reviews
5 star
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I recently visited my friend’s dad at this community . I have referred people there over the years but this time it was very personal for me! He loves it- the food , the apartment , the staff and the fact...
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 Fellowship Square Phoenix, we offer the full continuum of senior living options, all on one campus: Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We also provide Supportive Services, Medicare-certified Home Health, Outpatient Rehab, and Physical Therapy. Our Outpatient...
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Photo of MorningStar at Arrowhead
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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50 reviews
9.2
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50 reviews
5 star
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I can't say enough good things about MorningStar. They took great care of my father. They were in touch with me often. The staff is very caring. We would absolutely recommend MorningStar at Arrowhead 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.
MorningStar at Arrowhead offers premier assisted living and memory care for adults 62 years and older who need some measure of help with the activities of daily living. While its subtle elegance and features are reminiscent of a luxurious resort, every detail of MorningStar at Arrowhead is...
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Photo of Brookdale Central Paradise Valley
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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121 reviews
9.2
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121 reviews
5 star
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A mixed bag, mostly good. Staff and residents very friendly, very nice, staff very helpful. Food is very good, and a good variety. Apartment size is good for me. Wear and tear on the apartment is evident,...
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 our independent, assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, Arizona, you can enjoy all the comforts of retirement without the burdens of home ownership, cleaning, cooking, and more. Instead of wasting your energy on the responsibilities you’ve carried for decades, you can wake up...
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Photo of Thunderbird Senior Living
11 Video available
2323 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.1
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160 reviews
9.1
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160 reviews
5 star
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Mom was only there a couple of days last year. We would surely recommend Thunderbird. They are Very reasonable price and overall good quality care.
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.
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
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Photo of Brookdale Desert Ridge
11 Video available
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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51 reviews
9.1
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51 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Staff are very friendly and engaged, taking an interest to personally know the residents. Activities seem varied with a lot of areas to gather. Cleanliness is very high. Food is OK. It offers great amenities...
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.
These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....
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Photo of Holiday Madison Meadows
11 Video available
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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97 reviews
9.1
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97 reviews
5 star
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Staff was very accommodating. My mother was also very happy with the activities and dining. One thing that would have made her more comfortable would have been an introduction meeting or gathering, where she...
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.
Madison Meadows provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the heart of Phoenix, Madison Meadows is conveniently accessible to shopping, healthcare, museums and theaters, and we're just down the street from the VA Hospital. Our all-inclusive...
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Photo of Garden Ridge
11 Video available
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9.0
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116 reviews
9.0
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116 reviews
5 star
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Every thing has been positive. The dining experience has been hit or miss with most being hits. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The people are friendly. So far so good!
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 Amethyst Gardens offers a plethora of activities that range from daily exercise classes and pool activities to mall shopping, casino day trips, and cultural events. Join us for bingo, bridge, or live musical entertainment in our spacious, formal great room. The Amethyst Garden's mission is to...
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Photo of Arbor Ridge
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9.0
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93 reviews
9.0
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93 reviews
5 star
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39%
3 star
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What we like the most about Arbor Ridge is the staff. The staff and residents were very friendly, positive and helpful; location was great for fast food, grocery, Walmart, shopping, doctors...
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.
Located in the heart of Peoria with proximity to the Center for the Performing  Arts, Amethyst Senior Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With beautifully landscaped grounds and stunning Spanish-style architecture, this peaceful and picturesque community is an...
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Photo of The Palazzo
11 Video available
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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121 reviews
9.0
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121 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
44%
3 star
8%
2 star
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The Palazzo is a wonderful place - they are going through ownership changes so there a definite growing pains for some of the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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 Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...
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Cost of independent living in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Thunderbird Valley Number Two is $3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,816 per month.

Independent living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ
$3,755/mo
$3,740/mo
$3,781/mo

Independent living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ
$3,755/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,595/mo
Independent Living
$3,755/mo

Independent living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,465/mo
Studio
$4,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,443/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,884/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,436/mo

Senior living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two 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: Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThunderbird Valley Number Two, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,755/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,693/mo$3,762/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,595/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ:$3,755/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ:$3,693/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ:$4,595/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Thunderbird Valley Number Two 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.

Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thunderbird Valley Number Two 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
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ$2,541/mo$2,649/mo-4.1%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,541/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
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 Thunderbird Valley Number Two

Recent reviews for independent living in Thunderbird Valley Number Two

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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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Thunderbird Valley Number Two independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thunderbird Valley Number Two independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, 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 Thunderbird Valley Number Two 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 Thunderbird Valley Number Two partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Thunderbird Valley Number Two 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 Thunderbird Valley Number Two communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thunderbird Valley Number Two 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 Thunderbird Valley Number Two offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thunderbird Valley Number Two, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park Terrace Senior Living, LifeStream at Glendale and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thunderbird Valley Number Two, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 202 independent living facilities near Thunderbird Valley Number Two, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Thunderbird Valley Number Two, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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