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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ
The cost of independent living in Rancho Santa Fe is about $3,884 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 107 options. Read 1516 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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9.3
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77 reviews
My husband had wonderful time at Pacifica. The personnel were very attentive. I was kept in the loop when issued occurred I also liked that I that I didn't have to bring med meds and the doctors needing...
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 distinctive approach to specialized memory care and assisted living, which builds on already more than ten years of dedicated service. Our grounds are beautifully manicured and maintained with walking paths, shaded seating areas, and views for enjoying the outdoors and seating areas...
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9.1
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111 reviews
At 83 years old I am at the best place (Central Paradise Valley) at the best time with the best people doing the right thing in my life.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At our independent, assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, Arizona, you can enjoy all the comforts of retirement without the burdens of home ownership, cleaning, cooking, and more. Instead of wasting your energy on the responsibilities you’ve carried for decades, you can wake up...
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8.7
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46 reviews
The nurse and administrative staff are great. The facilities guy is great. The older front desk lady is not very helpful. As far as the activities go, they did not seem to have many activities geared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....
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9.8
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87 reviews
We looked at many assisted living communities and when we visited McDowell Village and met [name removed] , we knew we had found the right place for our dad. [name removed]and the team there made us feel...
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.
Everyone has their own perception of what living at a senior community is like. We here at McDowell Village would like to invite you in to take a look.Our apartments are second to none. They range in size from 648 to 1300 square feet, and all of the apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens,...
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9.8
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44 reviews
Revel Scottsdale is an extremely welcoming and friendly place, where intelligent, active seniors engage in numerous activities (like bridge, scrabble, mah jong, cards, fitness workouts, trivia contests,...
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.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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9.8
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40 reviews
Favorite things about Legacy Revel: • Incredibly friendly and helpful people from the initial concierge service/administrators at the front desk to the kitchen staff and servers...to the maintenance...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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9.8
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24 reviews
I really can't say enough about the staff. They are immensely kind and helpful. Acoya has experienced some turnover but they have always managed to recruit the right staff. The facility is absolutely...
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.
Introducing ACOYA Scottsdale at Troon:A stunningly beautiful retirement community with a novel approach to life.Welcome to ACOYA, a dynamic community of lifestyle amenities, concierge services and striking desert beauty. Here, you’ll live just steps away from the Pinnacle Peak trailhead in one of...
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9.8
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72 reviews
What we like the most about Sunrise of Scottsdale is the friendly staff, and various activities and other residents. I trust that she is being looked after. The transportation service on Tuesdays 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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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9.8
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174 reviews
We would give high marks for each of those categories and we are pleased with how my mother is being treated. I believe we are able to give each category a 5 at this time. My mother seems pleased with her...
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.
Palos Verdes is the premier senior living community in Peoria, Arizona just northwest of Phoenix. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care in Peoria, Arizona. Palos Verdes Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach - including 'At Your...
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9.6
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42 reviews
[name removed] was there on a respite stay for 1 month. However during that time I was very happy with her stay. The food was good, and the staff responded fairly fast when she needed help.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Legacy Village of Salt River, recent recipient of the APFM "Best of Senior Living" 2023 award/recognition (2nd year). Open since 2021, Legacy Village of Salt River, a premier senior living community, provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services, while "Serving...
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9.5
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30 reviews
Park Plaza provides the best Independent Living Care with wonderful food and all kinds of activities for everyone. The grounds are always beautiful . Families of clients are welcome anytime. There are church...
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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9.5
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100 reviews
[name removed] gave us A very thorough tour. She not only answered all of our questions, she gave us a lot of beneficial information to help with the transition. She went above and beyond to help my...
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.
Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...
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9.5
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54 reviews
5's all the way. It's expensive but they treat their residents very well. My mom loves it there. The staff bend over backwards to make the living experience great. Rooms are very nice and they do so many...
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.
Tuscany at McCormick Ranch is Scottsdale's most luxurious full-service rental retirement community. The property features 57 apartment homes and 16 villas for rent. Select from a myriad of floor plans to suit your lifestyle with choices ranging from spacious one bedroom apartment homes to villas...
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9.3
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101 reviews
Nice and clean place. Good, qualified and friendly staff. Fresh baked cookies daily which the residents love. Administrative and nursing g personnel easily available for questions and or concerns. Front desk...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Sweet HomeAre you ready to redefine independence? If so, our assisted living and memory care community in Scottsdale, Arizona is ready to welcome you with open arms. You’ll find that once you let go of the cumbersome chores like home maintenance and cleaning, you will have ample time to...
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9.3
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118 reviews
In the last year that my friend was there, there was a bit of turnover in caregiver staff. Also they had a hard time keeping a driver for the van. But this is rampant in every business these days due to...
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 Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...
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9.3
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36 reviews
We have found everyone very friendly. They all take three jobs very seriously. Everything is very clean. The dining room is comfortable, the food is hot and appealing. Easy to reach our parent by caregiver...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...
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9.2
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12 reviews
My experience has been extremely positive. The minute you walk in the door you are met with friendly faces...which is the overall culture of the community. Staff is attentive, caring and kind. Administrative...
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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9.2
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28 reviews
Ask to see a copy of the resident monthly calendar & News later. Also come for a tour of the Place & ask if you can speak with some of the residents. With the Tour you should get a packet with lots of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Fellowship Square Phoenix, we offer the full continuum of senior living options, all on one campus: Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We also provide Supportive Services, Medicare-certified Home Health, Outpatient Rehab, and Physical Therapy. Our Outpatient...
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9.1
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73 reviews
Friendship among residents and looking out for reach other is the main plus. Hourly workers are very caring and look after our needs. We would like to see more communication between staff concerning changes...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Welcome to Andara by Cogir, a relaxing desert retreat located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Located on the outskirts of the Tonto National Forest, Andara by Cogir is an assisted living community geared towards residents aged 62 and above. Built in 2009, our community offers numerous perks and...
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9.1
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89 reviews
We picked this community because of the location price and availability. They were also more helpful, friendly, and available for help and support in the process.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Madison Meadows provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the heart of Phoenix, Madison Meadows is conveniently accessible to shopping, healthcare, museums and theaters, and we're just down the street from the VA Hospital. Our all-inclusive...
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8.9
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16 reviews
My dad passed away in [date removed]. The people at truewood are amazing. Everyone was cheerful and always helping without being asked. I would highly recommend them.
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.
Gardens Care Senior Living–Scottsdale is in the vibrant heart of Scottsdale, with easy access to Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe, Arizona. It truly is at the center of it all, near shopping, restaurants, and world-class medical centers. Gardens Care Senior Living of Saddle is a beautiful place to live...
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8.9
Review score
50 reviews
It seemed to be the best fit for my mother-in-law. It is a smaller community compared to some of the others we looked at. She said it felt more like home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Avamere at Phoenix we're here to help you feel comfortable so you can focus on what's most important in your life. As part of the Avamere family of companies, we proudly offer assisted living and memory care services as we have more than 25 years. Many of our team members have been with us for...
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8.8
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8 reviews
I visited my sister recently at the Clarendale Arcadia facility in Phoenix. I was very impressed with the facility, staff, and activity level. She is in a great place and it brought joy to me and the rest...
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.
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
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8.8
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29 reviews
Morningstar is a charming friendly facility that fits the needs in my family members. The staff are friendly and careful to attend to the needs of the residents. When I need additional care, Morningstar will...
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.
Assisted Living For our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs. It is our staff's...
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8.5
Review score
3 reviews
All are a 5. My loved one is quite happy there and participates in many activities as there is such a variety. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Sagewood Desert Willow...
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.
Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
Cost of independent living in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Fe is $3,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,898 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rancho Santa Fe vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Rancho Santa Fe
Recent reviews for independent living in Rancho Santa Fe
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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MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ
4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class.
They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.
Brookdale North Mesa
5.0
I like living here. I was hesitant about moving in at first but I have made friends now. I like the men’s events they have for us and have even been asked to be a guest speaker. The staff is friendly
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in communities like Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and Park Terrace Senior Living, with families expressing appreciation for the long-term friendships that have been formed between residents and s ...
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Variety of social activities. Communities like LifeStream at North Phoenix, Revel McDowell Mountain, and Holiday Madison Meadows offer a range of social activities that cater to residents' interests, from fitness classes, to music events, to hobby clubs, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
Individually tailored care. Reviews highlight the personalized care and attention that residents receive at various communities, with staff making accommodations and adjustments to meet individual needs, such as at Palos Verdes Senior Living and Park Terrace Senior Living.
Delicious and diverse meals. Residents consistently praise the quality of the food and the variety of options available at communities like Revel McDowell Mountain, Fellowship Square Phoenix (a Life Plan Community), and Park Terrace Senior Living, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable and satisfying experiences.
Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, like Revel McDowell Mountain, Tuscany at McCormick Ranch, and McDowell Village, with residents appreciating the well-maintained living spaces and gardens.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families express appreciation for the open and frequent communication between staff and loved ones in communities like Pueblo Norte Senior Living, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and McDowell Village, allowing for peace of mind and ensuring that care needs are being met.
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Rancho Santa Fe independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rancho Santa Fe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rancho Santa Fe, 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 Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe 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
13.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rancho Santa Fe, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Revel Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 107 independent living facilities near Rancho Santa Fe, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rancho Santa Fe, Arizona are Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Revel Scottsdale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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