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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Tucson, AZ
The cost of independent living in New Tucson is about $3,431 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 449 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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My dad chose Arroyo Gardens for independent living because the staff were friendly and he liked the layout of his apartment. He made a great choice! He loves the food, he walks downstairs everyday for 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.
At Arroyo Gardens, we've created a community of people who are invested in each other's success, happiness and comfort. Set against the allure of the Santa Rita Mountains, our community offers resort-style living combined with a staff of professional caregivers and nurses able to provide a...
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My mom is in her 90s. She moved to this facility about 9 months ago. So far, we’ve had a great experience with the staff and the facility. There are a number of daily activities and residents are active 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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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23 reviews
What we like the most about Brookdale East Tucson is how kind everyone was to the whole family. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Live With EnthusiasmNestled in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona, you will find an assisted living community that gives you more than personal care. This is a place where you can savor restaurant-style dining, spacious and private accommodations, a variety of common rooms for socializing and...
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9.5
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19 reviews
Fellowship Square at Tucson definitely gets a 5 on all categories from me. They had a great orientation. All around it is a safe and comfortable place to live. It fits all of my needs.
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.
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I would said that everyone I came into contact with, was cordial and welcoming. I picked this community because of the vibe. Real clean, and cozy.
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.
At Atria Bell Court Gardens, you'll enjoy resort-style living surrounded by three glorious mountain ranges. Located in the magnificently restored historic Belin Mansion in Tucson, Atria Bell Court Gardens offers the convenience of senior living services provided by a professional and caring staff...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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86 reviews
We were not very happy. They asked us to move [name removed] out within a month saying she was not capable of handling it but they refused to refund our deposit. Seemed unfair. Everything was great except...
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.
Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of...
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27 reviews
I highly recommend prestige community! The staff is beyond amazing. These are some of the most kind and caring people I have ever run across, I can't say enough good things about them. The administrative...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley offers all the amenities you’d expect including spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. But it’s the warmth, personal care, and comfort that will surprise and delight you… Restaurant style dining, kitchenettes, gathering places, and a...
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66 reviews
Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend Cascades of Tucson to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Life is as vibrant and carefree as you choose to be! You decide when, where and how to enjoy the many pleasures of living at our distinguished Tucson, Arizona retirement community. Intentionally designed with attention to comfort and detail, Cascades was planned specifically to accommodate...
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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.
Nestled at the base of the Rincon Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, Academy Villas Assisted Living Home is a 9000 sq.ft. modern Villa. Residents enjoy large, private rooms, spacious common areas, cheerful interiors, large patio and courtyard, scratch-cooked meals, transportation,...
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25 reviews
I love it. The community has changed but still happy where I am. All is good or was when [name removed] was there he has been gone for almost 2 years all I know. My husband had wonderful care.
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 Villas at Houghton The Villas at Houghton is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona that provides quality care for those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's. This community provides a safe place to live in a location that is great. Guests of the residents of...
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My mom is doing well and she is getting better after she was able to get off some medication. The experience with the community has been excellent for us. They have been good people to work with and I am...
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 Villas at Green Valley offers an innovative approach to residential care with our Assisted Living and Dementia Care Neighborhood. Each Villa offers personalized assistance in an individual home setting with a large, friendly living room, an open-air kitchen and dining room, as well as large...
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Bee Hive Homes of Green Valley is closing, but if they had the chance to improve on something we would have to say improve on the activities.
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 down sized to the Villa and am extremely happy. Very caring staff, excellent menu, boat load of activities and loving neighbors. We’re all retired and lookout for each other, who could ask for anything...
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.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and "retirement community" will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That...
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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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I have found the staff and residents here at Desert Cove Independent Living Community to be friendly, considerate and eager to help.
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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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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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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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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 Desert Villa adult living home located in Tucson is different from many nursing homes. Residents there feel appreciated and loved by the caregivers which is family owned and operated. The home has spacious rooms and patios where the residents can socialize and enjoy themselves. They...
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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.
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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I liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
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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The minute you walk into the gates, and stop to meet the people all around the community it feels like home. It feels like they are one big family who watch out for one another. The residents, and staff...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cost of independent living in New Tucson, AZ
The average cost of senior living in New Tucson is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pantano, AZ with an average of $3,272 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Tucson, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Tucson, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New Tucson, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in New Tucson
Recent reviews for independent living in New Tucson
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale.
The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ
5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.
Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley
5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.
New Tucson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Tucson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Tucson, 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 New Tucson 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 New Tucson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in New Tucson 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 New Tucson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
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Room service
Room service
27.3%
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Tucson 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 New Tucson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arroyo Gardens, Atria Valley Manor and Sierra del Sol are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Tucson, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 53 independent living facilities near New Tucson, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in New Tucson, Arizona is Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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