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The cost of independent living in South Fort is about $3,967 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 420 options. Read 4652 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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Photo of Pueblo Norte Senior Living
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38 reviews
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I was there visiting my mom this week. What a wonderful group of people in that staff, led by [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and the rest of the fabulous staff. They engage all the residents...
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.
Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...
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Photo of The Montecito by Cogir
11 Video available
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1212 Floor plans available
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9.3
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80 reviews
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The Memory Care seems difficult to staff, which I understand. There seems to be a lot of turnover. The administration was wonderful and very helpful with the complicated admission requirements . It's a...
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 Montecito campus is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding palm trees and blue skies. This is an independent and assisted living community in Peoria, Arizona. Memory care is available, as well. Employees here are caring and professional. Residents here enjoy...
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1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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59 reviews
9.3
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The Enclave delivers excellent medical care for their residents. Plenty of opportunities for socializing and activities. My mom Loved their 3 years before her passing and enjoyed her time there. 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.
We can't wait for you to call The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living, in Anthem, Arizona, home. This small-town packs a punch when it comes to majestic vistas, massive open space areas, and best-in-class shopping. With nearly 200 golf courses in the area it's a golfer's dream. In addition, you're...
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Photo of Madison Meadows
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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The staff is very friendly and willing to help you with any special situations that may arise. They could improve on the food by including salads with any entree served. They could also use better quality...
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.
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Photo of Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community)
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9.3
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30 reviews
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I will tell you the best thing is that everyone is very friendly and we have no complaints. The food is excellent! The value is definitely worth the money. They have several activities for the seniors etc....
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...
Photo of MorningStar at Golden Ridge
11 Video available
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88 Floor plans available
9.3
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I would give a 5 across the board. They were wonderful! What I like most about the community is The staff were wonderful. They took excellent care of my dad. He was very happy there.
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 Central Paradise Valley
11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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115 reviews
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Brookdale Central Paradise Valley was an incredible place for mom. The moment I walked into the sun-filled lobby, [name removed] , the maintenance man, welcomed me and made me feel incredibly comfortable,...
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 Brookdale Peoria
11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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74 reviews
9.2
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74 reviews
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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 Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care
2222 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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108 reviews
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Staff is friendly, always willing to listen to your questions, facility is bright, cheerful, and full of energy. Volunteers come to the facility to sing and play music. There are many activities and events...
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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11 Video available
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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52 reviews
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I think it's as good as any. I just always felt like they were short-staffed, which I believe all facilities are. We picked them because It was a nice clean facility
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 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
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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 The Palms at Sun City
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.2
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As a new resident, I find the residents and staff friendly and kind. The apartments are beautiful and comfortable. The food is good and the wait staff eager to see that you get what you want to eat.
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 Thunderbird Senior Living
11 Video available
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1616 Floor plans available
9.1
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153 reviews
9.1
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153 reviews
5 star
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Although month to month contracts can be a plus.. it is also helpful to verify the paperwork you sign is also as the pamphlet reads. The kitchen hours are definitely not what they advertise in their...
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 MorningStar at Arrowhead
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions available
9.1
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50 reviews
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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 Arrowhead Ranch
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
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50 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 Brookdale Desert Ridge
11 Video available
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55 Floor plans available
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What stood out the most - Really great staff, especially the hands on caregivers. Room sizes are great. Amenities are in scale with the price.
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 The Springs of Scottsdale
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
9.1
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My elderly, but lively, mother-in-law had transitioned from living alone in her home of forty years to a small <10 person assisted living home which did not have private bathrooms nor planned activities six...
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 Springs is a beautiful property where you could be proud to call it 'home' with lovely furnishings throughout and an elegant dining room with delicious meals served. Affordable too! The Springs of Scottsdale is known for it's cleanliness and it's caring staff. Our Food Director prepares a...
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Photo of The Groves
11 Video available
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9.1
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Truly, I'd rate all 8 of these a 5. We're so pleased with [name removed] care. It's been such an improvement in her day to day life. She has a busy structured schedule there. They have several games and...
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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Everyone is very friendly, the price for everything as well as the spacious rooms are less expensive than even the other facilities that we looked at.
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.
Located in the breathtaking Granite Dells, Granite Gate is Prescott's finest senior living community. We offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services.Granite Gate welcomes you to discover what our active approach to senior living can bring to your life. Our dedicated and professional staff,...
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Garden Ridge has open space for its residents to walk around and is located within walking distance of many local amenities. They also provide numerous activities that engage all residents. Their staff is...
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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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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11 Video available
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77 Floor plans available
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9.0
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Friendship among residents and looking out for reach other is the main plus. Hourly workers are very caring and look after our needs. We would like to see more communication between staff concerning changes...
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.
Welcome to Andara by Cogir, a relaxing desert retreat located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Located on the outskirts of the Tonto National Forest, Andara by Cogir is an assisted living community geared towards residents aged 62 and above. Built in 2009, our community offers numerous perks and...
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Photo of The Park at Surprise
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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Overall I am happy with my choice. I would give it an overall average of a 4. What I like the most about The Park is the friendliness, the overall ambiance and my room. Yes, I would recommend this community...
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...
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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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Everyone that I have met is very friendly. So far everyone is older than me and they all have fun with each other and with the activities they have here. We chose this community because of the Close...
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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Cost of independent living in South Fort, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Fort is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Verde, AZ with an average of $3,166 per month.

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

South Fort, AZ
$3,967/mo
$3,701/mo

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

South Fort, AZ
$3,967/mo
$3,894/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

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

$4,762/mo
Independent Living
$3,967/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,376/mo
Studio
$4,475/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,829/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,476/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,001/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in South Fort over time

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What families are saying about independent living in South Fort

Recent reviews for independent living in South Fort

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities. Across multiple communities, residents consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the exterior spaces, including courtyards and gardens. For example, at Garden Ridge, the grounds are described as 'beautiful and kept up immaculately', with residents enjoying the four courtyards and patio ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the outstanding nature of the communities' staff members, with many expressing gratitude for their attentiveness and kindness. Residents of Thunderbird Senior Living and Acoya Troon by Cogir appreciate that staff go 'above and beyond' to help residents settle in and m ...
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Variety of social activities. Activities are a popular feature in many reviews, with residents finding enjoyment in the wide range of offerings at their communities. At Solstice at Sun City West, staff organize a regular trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes and fishing days at nearby parks, a ...
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Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community), the meals are described as 'usually good' and with 'good quantity', while the Solstice at Sun City West revi ...
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Engaging community atmosphere. Reviews frequently mention the strong sense of community and camaraderie among residents. At Solstice at Sun City West, for example, residents have made 'new caring friends', while the Palos Verdes Senior Living reviewer appreciates the 'most beautiful surroundings in Arizona'. The Revel Mc ...
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Thoughtful and responsive staff. Residents often express appreciation for the long-term relationships they've built with their community's caregivers. At Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, staff are 'ready and willing to go above and beyond to meet [resident's] needs'. The Clarendale Arcadia reviewer notes that staff are 'really ...
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South Fort independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Fort independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Fort, 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 South Fort 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 South Fort 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
12.2%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Fort 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 South Fort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Fort 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 South Fort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Scottsdale, Revel Scottsdale and LifeStream at Glendale are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Fort, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 420 independent living facilities near South Fort, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Fort, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, Palos Verdes Senior Living and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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