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The cost of independent living in Thunderbird Palms Ii is about $3,927 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 202 options. Read 2282 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: 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: 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, 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.
At The Inn, we provide care that balances independence with assistance and delivers service with compassion, understanding and respect. With comfortable, elegant accommodations and an impressive line of features and amenities, residents enjoy life with the confidence of knowing we are here,...
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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: 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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My loved one has lived here for quite some time, and this is a VERY impressive community! The facility itself is clean, provides multiple levels of care, and all sorts of different activities. They couldn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and 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.
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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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: 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: 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.
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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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Thunderbird Palms Ii, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Thunderbird Palms Ii is $3,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,908 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thunderbird Palms Ii, AZ vs. nearby cities

Thunderbird Palms Ii, AZ
$3,927/mo
$3,959/mo
$3,928/mo

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

Thunderbird Palms Ii, AZ
$3,927/mo
$3,902/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thunderbird Palms Ii vs. other types of senior living

$4,813/mo
Independent Living
$3,927/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Thunderbird Palms Ii, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,220/mo
Studio
$3,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,782/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,517/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,276/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Thunderbird Palms Ii over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Thunderbird Palms Ii

Recent reviews for independent living in Thunderbird Palms Ii

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

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Many reviews praise the immaculate and appealing grounds of various communities, such as Garden Ridge, where residents enjoy the four beautiful courtyards, and the apartments have patios or balconies overlooking them. With the focus on keeping the grounds clean and updated, residents feel a se ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Reviews frequently highlight the dedication and compassion of staff members in several communities, like The Forum at Desert Harbor, where the staff consistently go above and beyond for residents and their families. The personalized attention to each individual's needs creates a sense of comfo ...
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Wide range of activities based on residents' interests. Communities such as Vista del Rio offer a diverse selection of activities tailored to residents' interests. From crafts and music to outings and exercises, there is always something for everyone, encouraging socialization and engagement within the community.
Thoughtfully designed apartments. Reviews for Glencroft Center For Modern Aging mention the spacious and modern apartments that allow for a sense of independence and comfort. With full kitchens and washer/dryers, residents can maintain their preferred lifestyle while having access to the community amenities.
Delicious and varied meals. Food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Thunderbird Senior Living, for example, the food is consistently noted for its quality and the variety of options provided, ensuring that residents look forward to their meals every day.
Open and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews emphasize the warm and inclusive atmosphere found in communities like Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, where residents and staff alike create a welcoming and friendly environment, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among the residents.
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Thunderbird Palms Ii independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thunderbird Palms Ii independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thunderbird Palms Ii, 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 Thunderbird Palms Ii 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 Thunderbird Palms Ii 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
9.1%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Thunderbird Palms Ii 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 Thunderbird Palms Ii communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.1%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thunderbird Palms Ii 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 Thunderbird Palms Ii offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Park Senior Living, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Thunderbird Palms Ii, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 202 independent living facilities near Thunderbird Palms Ii, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Thunderbird Palms Ii, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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