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Independent Living

If you would like the peace of mind of having your housekeeping taken care of while living the way you wish, think about the option of independent living. Food preparation, leisure activities and housekeeping chores are taken care of for you while you are unrestricted to use your time as you desire. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to live among peers, in a community with others of similar age groups and interests. Within the individual units, residents have access to a private living space and a full kitchen, and can even live with a partner if they choose. While policies vary between communities, numerous residences allow cats and dogs as well. If residents decide they would like to employ the services of independent health care professionalls, they always have the option. There are a variety of advantages and expenses to consider when selecting an independent living community. It is important to determine if these amenities are covered in your care plan: initial assessment fee, internet access, housekeeping, move-in fee, field trips, transportation, utilities, and parking. The luxuries associated with independent living include golf course, fitness center & swimming pool, private rental hall, laundry service, community activities, healthcare center, security guards, and restaurant-style dining hall.

Cost of Living

The price of care for a community is affected by the neighborhood in which it is located. The rent burden for Chandler is about 17.2% of the average person’s monthly income. The median home value in Chandler is $267,600 and the median cost for rent is about $1,373 a month.

Demographics and Values

Of the population of Chandler 42.2% have a college degree, 17.6% have a high-school diploma, and 16.2% have a graduate degree. In Chandler, 9.1% live in poverty, 3.8% consider themselves widows, 8.3% have some form of disability, and 71.9% participate in the labor force. Demographically, Chandler is 4.2% mixed race, 9.6% Asian, 2.8% other or not specified, 21.8% Hispanic, 5.2% black, 76.5% white, 0.2% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 1.5% Native American. Out of the total city population, 50.4% are female and 49.6% are male. The median age of Chandler is 35 years old. The current population of Chandler consists of 253,458 people. Chandler has a population density of 1,505 people per square mile. In Chandler, 7.2% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces.

State Information

An overview of Arizona

There are 96 general hospitals and 153 health centers that provide care for 7,296,554 Arizona residents. Verde Valley Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Based on natural beauty, Arizona ranks 33rd in the nation. Out of a national average of 100, Arizona has a cost of living index rating of 98, a grocery index rating of 97, and a housing index rating of 92. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Arizona citizen is ranked 34th nation-wide. Additionally, Arizona is ranked 23rd by healthcare standards.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of religion, 34% of Arizona residents attend religious services among the 4,673 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-26%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-1%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Arizona there are 67 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Arizona ranks 11th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In Arizona, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38. During the latest presidential election, 49% voted for the Republican candidate while 45% voted for the Democratic candidate.

State-wide weather information

The average humidity across the state is 39%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of January at around 61%. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 4.92 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 1.04 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in Arizona is around 81F. The average high summer temperature is around 112F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46F. The average high winter temperature is around 75F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 11F in the month of December. On average, Arizona has an air quality index rating of around 49.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of April with a rating of 65.5 AQI. While residents of Arizona mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Arizona can include earthquakes (moderate) and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Arizona

The state of Arizona has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of juniper, spruce, pinon, and cereus. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the gray fox, the white pelican, the badger, or the a single jaguar (called el jefe) that migrated to Arizona from Mexico. The state animal of Arizona is the the ringtail cat.