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The cost of independent living in Summer Mesa is about $4,085 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options. Read 2509 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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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.
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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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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.
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: 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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Everybody is very friendly and helpful. The value for the money is great. I would highly recommend Fellowship Square Mesa to others.
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 Oasis at Fellowship Square-Mesa offers our residents independence and privacy in spacious one bedroom or studio apartments within view of the beautiful Superstition Mts. Monthly rent includes our state of the art emergency call system, recreational and social activities, weekly housekeeping,...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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
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.
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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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: 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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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.
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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.
Arizona Senior Homes has been providing assisted living services since 1985. Our goal has always been to maintain the dignity and self sufficiency of our residents in a ‘home-like’ environments. We provide a campus of care. With six homes in one location it is possible for us to offer multiple...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Summer Mesa, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Summer Mesa is $4,085 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 Summer Mesa, AZ vs. nearby cities

Summer Mesa, AZ
$4,085/mo
$4,110/mo
$3,990/mo

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

Summer Mesa, AZ
$4,085/mo
$3,894/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

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

$4,811/mo
Independent Living
$4,085/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,830/mo
Studio
$4,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,462/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,228/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,063/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Summer Mesa over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Summer Mesa

Recent reviews for independent living in Summer Mesa

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

Wide range of activities for residents. Residents of various communities express their enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered. At Verena at Gilbert, activities include singing, games, social events, movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. The variety keeps residents engaged and active.
Friendly and accommodating staff members. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at their communities, such as Verena at Gilbert, Atria Chandler Villas, and Copper Springs Retirement Community. Staff go above and beyond to ensure residents are content and well taken care of.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas, private rooms, and outdoor spaces in communities like Verena at Gilbert, Copper Springs Retirement Community, and Discovery Point Retirement Community. Renovated patios, pristine bathrooms, and high-end furniture are a ...
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Variety of dining options. Residents appreciate the flexibility of meal choices at their communities, such as Copper Springs Retirement Community, Oasis at Mesa Palms, and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center. Meals are accommodating to dietary restrictions and individual preferences, enhancing the di ...
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Sense of community among residents. Reviews mention the welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents at communities, including The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living, McDowell Village, and Copper Springs Retirement Community. Residents build strong relationships and friendships among each other, creating a sense of belonging.
Frequent and clear communication between staff and families. Reviews from communities like Bella Vista Senior Living, Verena at Gilbert, and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center mention the regular, detailed conversations between community staff and residents' families. These updates ensure everyone is informed about care needs and an ...
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Summer Mesa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summer Mesa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summer Mesa, 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 Summer Mesa 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 Summer Mesa 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%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.6%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Summer Mesa 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 Summer Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summer Mesa 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 Summer Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.2%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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McDowell Village, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Oasis at Mesa Palms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Summer Mesa, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 118 independent living facilities near Summer Mesa, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Summer Mesa, 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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