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They were very , helpful , attentive and friendly . The facility was always clean and well maintained. The lunches were mainly canned soup. Meals were plain and repetitive.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
If you or your loved one is looking for care, we welcome you to Surprise Farms Assisted Living, where we provide excellent care, love, respect and companion to all residents. Our warm and safe home can accommodate up to 10 residents. Each bedroom is equipped with TV, wireless internet; most of...
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Very well managed staff is friendly efficient and responsive. Patients are always dressed next and clean, never any offensive odor in cottages. Well groomed grounds for patients to enjoy.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cottages at PeoriaFind compassionate care options for memory and respite care in Peoria, Arizona. This award-winning, neighborhood-style community offers an updated senior living setting that lies in close reach to a variety of shopping and dining options in the surrounding area.Community...
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Everything about Camino Del Sol was great and wonderful! The staff was very caring and loving to all the residents and paid attention to those who needed most. The food was excellent and tasty and the Chef...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
24/7 NURSING and EXTENDED PROGRAMMINGAlzheimer’s and dementia can be challenging for everyone involved, causing you to feel a range of emotions or ask yourself questions like: What's going to happen to my loved one's health? But the more you know what to expect and how to prepare, the more it can...
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This is what I was looking for in a memory care unit. Caring, compassionate, efficient, friendly staff with activities. I feel like I hit the jackpot! Mom's first day there they did floral arrangements,...
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.
Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...
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We are very pleased with the care mom receives. She is always happy to see us and we enjoy that she is content, Brookdale Trail Ridge fits her.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
All The Comforts Of HomeWhen you first encounter the seniors at our memory care community in Sun City West, you’ll notice the warm smiles, joyful laughter and genuine concern the care team shows to each man and woman who calls this place home. From the activities and programming to the fine...
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They did a nice job from the time my Mom moved in until she passed. The admn staff was very focused and did a great job listening to our needs / as my Mom's health diminished, their staff was very attentive...
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.
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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It was a bright, clean, homey place. The apartments were well lite and appointed. The price was also more reasonable than other places.
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.
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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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
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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.
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...
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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Photo of The Auberge at Peoria
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They are great! The staff, the cleanliness and all the activities they do for the residents are things we like most about the community!
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Auberge at Peoria is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering a...
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Everyone was very nice to my mother and my siblings as well. Maintenance issues were not completely addressed before in and lingered after. The guys need to ha e more autonomy to get things done as 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.
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
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The staff is generally helpful and friendly. They do their best to include everyone in events and were good at getting my mom to lunch and dinner. She was not a breakfast eater. They did a good job...
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.
Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place is a gracious assisted living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Surprise, Arizona. We are located just two miles north of Surprise Community Park. Many residents and their families enjoy the park for its many recreational activities as well as close...
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Many of the advertised activities don't actually seem to happen. There is really only one volunteer who comes to do crafts, and if she can't make it for whatever reason, there is nothing to do
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.
LifeStream at Youngtown is a cozy, tree-lined community in a residential neighborhood offering a comfortable retirement lifestyle in quaint, maintenance-free garden apartments. These spacious one-story homes feature full-kitchens, washer and dryers or free laundry services, wall-to-wall...
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We were attracted to them because they had the same amount of residents but there was at least 7 to 9 people on the floor. I would recommend Mosaic for the simple fact that they are involved. They don't park...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise provides the highest quality of care and support to those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments as well as their families.Our specialized programming is an innovative and progressive approach to the care of dementia founded on more than a...
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My wife is a resident at Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care and this facility is great. I've never seen a more passionate and compassionate group of caregivers and nurses.... from the front desk to the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Avista Sun City West is an excellent change from our previous facility experience. The staff is super communicative and lets us know how Dad is doing during the week and if anything is needed. They truly...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Avista Sun City West is a locally-owned memory care community dedicated to serving residents with dementia and cognitive loss in the west valley.Avista Memory care in Sun City, AZ is committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents and their families. Avista strives for the highest...
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This place is the biggest fraud act ever they treat disabled people like they are nothing. If you are not mentally strong you will end up borderline crazy from all the unnecessary stress from management the...
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.
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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I was pleased with all the staff members that I met. I especially that the caregivers in my wife's unit were very attentive. I observed them taking the time needed to attend to the special needs of each of...
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 Pathways, we offer exceptional care in a neighborhood setting built specifically around the needs and desires of our residents. Located in Goodyear, Arizona, our cross streets are Pebble Creek Parkway and Indian School Road. We are just 3 miles north of Interstate 10, and one mile east of the...
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For the most part, I love living here. The residents are very nice. That's one of the things which makes it nice to live here. The apartments here are larger than any other place we looked at prior to moving...
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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A senior family member is a resident. The home is situated in a family-oriented neighborhood comprised of single-family homes. It is a quiet area removed from traffic flows and noise. It is in a safe...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our Mission To make a positive difference in the lives of the seniors under our care. To promote our clients independence, dignity and respect. To exceed our clients expectations. To Care, Love, Listen, and an extra hug when needed. Dolce Vita Assisted Living has been in business since 2004. The...
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When my mom required more care than we can provide My Parents Paradise was a God send to us. My mom is so happy there and enjoying every minute of being there. Staff is very friendly and my mom love them....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At My Parents Paradise we provide exceptional care for the elderly in a fun, friendly setting. Our focus is on creating a supportive and nurturing environment thus enabling each resident to be more carefree while having an opportunity to engage in meaningful activity. When you or a loved one...
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The experience has been outstanindg. They offer lots of activities, such as; singing,playing games, and TV night. It's a fairly new facility. I picked this community, because of the cleanlineess, the staff...
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.
Situated in Surprise, with easy access to the 303 freeway, one block south of Bell Road and 2 blocks north of Surprise Stadium, between Parkview Place and Stadium Way. Surprise's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual...
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A good experience working with your team. From out of town so your recommendations were so helpful. We chose Salanta at the Park. They were very kind to my sister and brother in law. Sadly my sister only...
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.
"At Solana at the Park, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet....
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I didn't have any idea what a group home was until I contacted "A Place for Mom". They contacted me immediately to find out what the needs were and set up tours. We found the perfect place for her on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Location: Phoenix, ArizonaCurrent Residents: 5Home Manager: AnetteFood Services: Designed around maintaining and improving the life of our residents, we offer a flexible dining schedule, where our healthy culinary menu is served for breakfast, lunch, dinner—and even snacks. Tasty, nutritious...

Cost of assisted living in Waddell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Waddell is $3,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,186 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waddell, AZ vs. nearby cities

Waddell, AZ
$3,705/mo
$3,725/mo
$3,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waddell, AZ vs. the state and national average

Waddell, AZ
$3,705/mo
$3,904/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waddell vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,705/mo
$4,358/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waddell, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$3,752/mo
Private
$4,250/mo
Studio
$3,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,874/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,834/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,145/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Waddell over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waddell, AZ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Waddell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waddell

Rody's ACH in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
The care my loved one is receiving is better than I could ask for. The caregivers are compassionate and loving. My loved one is receiving a lot of one on one care. Rodica is wonderful and definitely suits all of the patient's needs. The food they provide is good, but my loved one is not eating ...
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Constant Care in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
We chose Constant Care because the house itself was beautiful and small, there were only like 5 residents there. It is also by the VA so it is a good location for veterans. The minute our loved one got dropped off they bathed him, cleaned him up, shaved him and he was very comfortable. They take ...
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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.

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Improved communication with families. Many reviews mention the importance of clear and effective communication between families and staff to ensure care needs are being met and keep everyone informed. At Arbor Ridge, for example, residents and their families appreciate regular updates on their loved ones' well-being, while at Orc ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of engaging activities for residents to keep them active and social. At Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care, for example, residents enjoy a nice outdoor space, daily activities, and opportunities for family visits and small parties. At P ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or group areas. At The Gardens of Sun City, for example, the Gardens are praised for their pristine condition, while at Palos Verdes Senior Living, the building and grounds are described as c ...
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Friendly and caring staff members. Residents and their families consistently express appreciation for the kindness and compassion of the staff at their communities. At Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members are described as friendly and helpful, while at Hacienda Del Rey, staff are praised for their pati ...
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Personalized care plans for residents. Reviews mention the importance of individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. At The Groves, for example, residents receive meals that cater to their dietary requirements, and at The Woodmark at Sun City, the staff are accommodating to residents' preferences and reque ...
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Engaging social activities and events. Many residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Palos Verdes Senior Living, residents go on trips to museums and enjoy learning opportunities, while at Vineyard Park of Surprise, residents participate in singing, playing games ...
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Waddell review score based on 185 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 89 Waddell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waddell review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Waddell review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Waddell, AZ89 facilities
7.3
Surprise, AZ82 facilities
8.1
El Mirage, AZ203 facilities

Review subcategories for Waddell assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 185 reviews of 89 Waddell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waddell resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Waddell, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Waddell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waddell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waddell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Waddell assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Waddell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.4%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.1%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waddell assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Waddell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.2%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
13.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waddell assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waddell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
15.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Waddell assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waddell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Waddell assisted 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 assisted living communities in Waddell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waddell, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.5%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Waddell

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Waddell protect seniors.

Learn about Arizona Assisted Living regulations

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Cottages at Peoria, Brookdale Camino del Sol and The Gardens of Sun City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 109 assisted living facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Waddell, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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