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Photo of The Groves
11 Video available
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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54 reviews
9.0
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54 reviews
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Staff were all very attentive and very nice. Her apartment was the perfect size for her needs. Food/dining was good. I would give the food a rating of 3.5 She wasn't there long enough to really join into any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Groves, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community located in Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to over 74,000 people. Goodyear is in a suburb of Phoenix and home to beautiful scenic areas such as South Lake Park in Estella with its water views and palm trees....
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Photo of Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort
1919 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
5 star
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5 across the board. It was the first place we looked at and it checked off all the boxes. My mother is very happy there and we would recommend Arrowhead Valley to other families who may need a place for...
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.
Arrowhead Valley offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Arrowhead Valley's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one monthly rent payment and no buy-in or...
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2424 Photos available
9.6
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42 reviews
9.6
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42 reviews
5 star
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5 across the board! [name removed] the director knew residents names and preferences. That was huge to me. The staff was very friendly during the tour and while mom was there.
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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Photo of Palos Verdes Senior LivingCommunity card badge
11 Video available
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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175 reviews
9.4
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175 reviews
5 star
70%
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First of all, huge thanks to A Place For Mom! You made this process so much easier. Our rep was fantastic. These ratings are based on conversations with my mother since she moved in there. The staff have...
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 Legacy House of Avondale
11 Video available
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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52 reviews
9.3
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52 reviews
5 star
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I would definitely recommend to others. The outdoor courtyard is a big bonus at this facility. Very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Extremely helpful and professional
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 House of Avondale. Legacy House of Avondale, Arizona’s newest senior living community is located in one of Avondale’s up and coming neighborhoods. Legacy House of Avondale is just minutes from Banner Estrella Medical Center, Arizona State University campus, physician offices,...
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1212 Photos available
9.2
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18 reviews
9.2
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18 reviews
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The friendliness of the caregivers and the quality of the facilities in general are excellent. They could improve on the number of nursing staff and their accessibility as well as that of administrative...
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 Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch
11 Video available
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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48 reviews
8.0
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48 reviews
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
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 HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
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Photo of The Park at Surprise
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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36 reviews
5 star
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The staff is amazing from the director all the way down to the lady who runs the front desk. The facility is clean. They treat everybody in there with respect, and when you walk through the place, and you...
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.
Distinctive Independent Living | Experience a Carefree LifestyleIf you are looking for a retirement community with just the right amount of amenities, an ample selection of senior-friendly floor plans or a social environment to spend more time with friends, The Park at Surprise can provide the...
Photo of Westgate Village
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
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It was a smooth, easy, fun process. I didn't know what to expect since I was helping my Mom find her perfect place. We went on a pleasant, informative tour with [name removed]. She patiently answered all of...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 LifeStream at Glendale
77 Photos available
9.9
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35 reviews
9.9
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35 reviews
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My dad has expressed how nice all the staff member's are. The only thing he isn't happy about is having to now pay $[fee removed] for double portions of food. Apparently this has recently been implemented...
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 Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care
2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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105 reviews
9.2
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105 reviews
5 star
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My father was a resident of Sun City West Assisted Living in that section for a short time and then in their Memory Care section. At all times, I found ALL of the staff to be not only professional but also...
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.
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
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Photo of Brookdale Peoria
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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72 reviews
9.1
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72 reviews
5 star
57%
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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 Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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59 reviews
9.5
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59 reviews
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I believe everything is very nice except the food. It definitely needs improvement. Great apartment size. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching. Friendly staff, great place...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West boasts a resort-style setting surrounded by golf courses in Sun City West, where our residents enjoy easy access to community centers, pools and sports courts. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
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Photo of The Montecito by Cogir
11 Video available
2121 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.6
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77 reviews
9.6
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77 reviews
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They are very good at calling me if one of falls or there is an issue. There are not as many activities as other places offer, but in our case that was not an issue. They have the largest rooms size that I...
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 Orchard Pointe at Surprise
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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47 reviews
9.2
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47 reviews
5 star
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My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
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.
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
Photo of Hacienda Del Rey
11 Video available
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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52 reviews
8.9
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52 reviews
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The staff during the day is a 5. Night crew needs work. I would say a 4. I know there is food that [name removed] doesn't like and it would nice to always get him something we know he would eat. They sent...
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.
Hacienda Del-Rey is a locally owned family company and professionally managed. We set our goal to offer the finest assisted living options in a residential community. Our directors have over 60 years experience in the senior care market. We have always believed that the home environment is the...
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Photo of Glencroft Center For Modern Aging
11 Video available
1212 Photos available
9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
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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 MorningStar at Golden Ridge
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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43 reviews
9.3
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43 reviews
5 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 Garden Ridge
11 Video available
2727 Photos available
9.0
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114 reviews
9.0
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114 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 Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir
66 Photos available
8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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16 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, friendly staff, modern facility and yes we would recommend the community to other families.
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.
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state of the art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy and a future...
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Photo of MorningStar at Arrowhead
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 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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88 Photos available
8.5
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14 reviews
8.5
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14 reviews
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I would recommend this place without reservation. The people who work here are fantastic. Picked it for the atmosphere. Haven't met any discontented residents yet.
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.
Wooddale Village offers an independent lifestyle with the services today’s senior adults desire, including available access to all to the exciting recreational amenities of Sun City. A full time activity director coordinates social events on campus such as arts and crafts, movies, exercise...
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Photo of Holiday Vista de la Montaña
1010 Photos available
9.5
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95 reviews
9.5
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95 reviews
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The place is great. The apartment is just beautiful and everything you need is here. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The activities are good and the food is excellent. Above all, they make the...
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 de la Montana provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. If you like your days sunny, dry and steeped in the beauty of the Arizona countryside, then you've found your new home. Not only do residents enjoy the tastefulness and friendliness of our charming...
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2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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125 reviews
8.5
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125 reviews
5 star
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It smells clean, not bottle of bleach and the residents looks like didn't have the 1000yd stare on faces. Response to the call buttons may be a bit slow.
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.
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
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11 Video available
2323 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
9.1
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141 reviews
9.1
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141 reviews
5 star
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I'm really glad we chose this community. My mother has settled in very well. The residents are kind, and there's a strong sense of community. There are plenty of activities for her to enjoy, and I believe...
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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Cost of independent living in El Mirage, AZ

The average cost of senior living in El Mirage is $3,786 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wickenburg, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.

Independent living costs in El Mirage, AZ, vs. nearby cities

El Mirage, AZ
$3,786/mo
$3,796/mo
$3,783/mo

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

El Mirage, AZ
$3,786/mo
$3,732/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in El Mirage, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,625/mo
Independent Living
$3,786/mo

Independent living costs in El Mirage, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,936/mo
Studio
$3,662/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,615/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,233/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,561/mo

Senior living costs in El Mirage 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: El Mirage, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Mirage, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,786/mo$3,732/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,693/mo$3,736/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,625/mo$4,466/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
El Mirage, AZ:$3,786/mo
Arizona:$3,732/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
El Mirage, AZ:$3,693/mo
Arizona:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
El Mirage, AZ:$4,625/mo
Arizona:$4,466/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in El Mirage

Recent reviews for independent living in El Mirage

MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class. They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.

The Park at Surprise

5.0
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they remind me of my travels in Europe. I am leaving bc my health has declined, I didn't want to ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and courtyards. Many reviews mention the stunning grounds and courtyards at different communities, including Garden Ridge, where residents enjoy patios or balconies looking out on the immaculate spaces. Residents of Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir appreciate the display of trees, blooming flowers, birds, pools, ...
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Friendly and attentive staff members. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and care shown by staff members at various communities, such as Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West, where residents and families have formed long-term friendships with the caregivers. The staff at Estrella Estates are described as always available ...
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Variety of activities and events for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered at different communities, like Holiday Vista de la Montaña, where staff members organize weekly trivia nights, regular outings, hikes, and fishing days. Activities vary from arts and crafts to social events and fitnes ...
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Caring and supportive community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, residents express feelings of warmth and friendliness from fellow residents and staff at different communities, such as Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, where residents are described as enjoying new friendships. At Palos Verdes Senior Living, staff members demonstra ...
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Excellent food quality and meal choices. Quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with many residents praising the meals at Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West and Mera City Center. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents loo ...
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Properly maintained living spaces and apartments. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including living spaces and apartments, such as those at Estrella Estates, where residents mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated patios and dining rooms. Updated bathooms and high-end furniture in libraries are ...
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El Mirage independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Mirage independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Mirage, 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 El Mirage 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 El Mirage partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Mirage, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Mirage 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 El Mirage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Mirage, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Mirage 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 El Mirage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Mirage, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Groves, Revel Scottsdale and Acoya Troon by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Mirage, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 158 independent living facilities near El Mirage, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in El Mirage, Arizona are Revel Scottsdale, Acoya Troon by Cogir and Sunrise of Scottsdale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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