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The cost of independent living in Granite Reef Estates is about $4,110 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 91 options. Read 1737 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I have not had a chance to experience the activities they offer at this community. They do not offer a meal plan. The community is clean and well taken care of. The second floor apartments do not have a...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Orchard is 55+ community.  We offer affordable senior living in  beautiful garden apartments.  With over 600 trees, you are free to pick the oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons from the citrus trees located throughout the community.  Our full time activities...
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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.
Welcome Home! Come and enjoy resort living on the golf course. With a championship 18 hole golf course, 2 heated pools, 4 jacuzzis, a hair and nail salon, full sports bar, fine dining restaurant and live entertainment! We offer Studios, 1 Bedrooms and limited number of 2 Bedrooms. We include...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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As of January of this year, we have new managers. We have been in this park for over 21yrs. We have had good ma agers and not so good. But, we now have the best we have seen in the last 12 yrs. They have...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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, 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.
BeeHive Homes of Gilbert is a senior living home in a residential setting. Our home is a one-floor 22-unit, memory care & assisted living building that strives to provide a homey place for your loved ones. Uniquely designed, our senior living services offer residents more access to personal 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.
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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Living a thousand miles away from our dear Aunt and not knowing where we could put her for the care she needed. We thank "A Place for Mom" in finding us a place that she could have excellent care in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Greenfield’s assisted living is an assisted living community that caters to ages 21 and over, we offer private and semi-private apartments for individuals that are unable to live on their own. Spacious apartments with kitchenettes allow our residents to be independent while receiving the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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 Granite Reef Estates, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Granite Reef Estates is $4,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $3,465 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Granite Reef Estates, AZ vs. nearby cities

Granite Reef Estates, AZ
$4,110/mo
$4,110/mo

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

Granite Reef Estates, AZ
$4,110/mo
$3,894/mo
U.S. national average
$4,132/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Granite Reef Estates vs. other types of senior living

$4,823/mo
Independent Living
$4,110/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Granite Reef Estates, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$3,661/mo
Studio
$4,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,356/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,193/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Granite Reef Estates over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Granite Reef Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Granite Reef Estates

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Delicious and customizable meals. Several reviews mention the high-quality meals offered at various communities, with many residents expressing appreciation for accommodations made to dietary restrictions and individual preferences. For instance, at Verena at Gilbert, the chef goes above and beyond to ensure meals meet the uni ...
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Welcoming and supportive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and compassion of staff members, with many residents expressing gratitude for the long-term relationships they have formed with caregivers. For example, at Copper Springs Retirement Community, residents and their families have developed meaningful friend ...
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Flexible activities catering to various interests. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at different communities, with many praising the ability to participate in activities that cater to their specific interests. For instance, at Verena at Gilbert, staff organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming ses ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at various communities, with some residents expressing their appreciation for the private rooms and communal areas that allow them to feel at home. For example, at Atria Chandler Villas, the apartments are spacious a ...
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Accessible and convenient transportation services. Regular transportation services offered at several communities provide residents with the freedom to visit doctor's appointments, shopping centers, and other essential destinations. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center, for instance, residents can easily schedule rides to var ...
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Well-maintained outdoor spaces for socializing. Residents appreciate the opportunity to enjoy outdoor areas at their communities, with many reviews mentioning the well-maintained gardens, walking trails, and patios that encourage socializing and relaxation. For example, at McDowell Village, residents enjoy picnics, gardening sessions, and o ...
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Granite Reef Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Granite Reef Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Granite Reef Estates, 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 Granite Reef Estates 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 Granite Reef Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
21%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Granite Reef Estates 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 Granite Reef Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Granite Reef Estates 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 Granite Reef Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McDowell Village, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Oasis at Mesa Palms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Granite Reef Estates, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 91 independent living facilities near Granite Reef Estates, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Granite Reef Estates, Arizona are McDowell Village, Atria Chandler Villas and Verena at Gilbert. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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