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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gillespie, AZ

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 148 independent living facilities in Gillespie, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of All Valley Assisted Living Home LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Meridian 2 Assisted Living Home LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Golden Springs Senior Living LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Golden Generation/Times Adult Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Golden Times
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Next Door Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Angel's Real Home Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Chaparral Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Gillespie, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Gillespie is $3,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunwest, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.

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

Gillespie, AZ
$3,165/mo
$3,113/mo
$2,989/mo

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

Gillespie, AZ
$3,165/mo
$3,732/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,164/mo
Independent Living
$3,165/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,818/mo
Studio
$3,439/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,318/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,037/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,561/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Gillespie

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillespie

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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Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West

5.0
My mom is very happy there! The dining room manager is awesome! She spends time with each resident and makes sure they have what they need for their meal. They have lots of activities that covers a variety of interests for the residents. If you need the maintenance man, he comes up right away ...
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Estrella Estates in Goodyear, AZ

4.8
Everything has been great, there is a lady in management that really expresses true genuine care and that was something that really stood out to us. The only issues we are having is sometimes our loved one is not that thrilled with the meals.

Gillespie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillespie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillespie, 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gillespie, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillespie 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 Gillespie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gillespie, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillespie 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 Gillespie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillespie, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
40%
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The Groves, The Gardens of Sun City and Legacy House of Avondale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gillespie, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 148 independent living facilities near Gillespie, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gillespie, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, Legacy House of Avondale and Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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