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It is not easy to find who the correct person to contact when it comes to medical. There are multiple contacts for Leading MD's and Avanti. The cavity is top notch! And based on the experience we have had so...
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 Spring Gardens Peoria, our technologically advanced and beautifully designed community encourages independence and personal growth. To that end, our many features have been meticulously planned to balance the lifestyle you enjoy with the things you love to do - right where you live. Spring...
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My brother and I moved our mother into Paradise Village Senior Living in 2012. My mother and father were married at the ages of 18 and 19, living their whole life together. When my father passed, it was...
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.
Award winning independent living community in Paradise Valley! Located off a quiet street, right behind Arizona Christian University, is a small village of seniors who live together in a welcoming and nurturing environment, full of fruit trees, mature landscaping and beautiful grounds Family...
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When you walk in to the community it has a great overall atmosphere, there is a lot of nice décor and it is clean. The staff members are very friendly and our mother liked it right away.
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.
Mariposa Point at Algodón Center is a unique community designed for seniors who need help with daily tasks, but who wish to live as independently as possible in a homelike setting. We are dedicated to ensuring that this new chapter in your life is happy and fulfilling. With a holistic approach to...
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After much research in NX PHX AZ area we found Chaparral Winds in Surprise AZ. Well managed and staffed, gourmet chef food, excellent chorus, choice of planned activities (optional) a staff who care about...
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.
Chaparral Winds Independent Living is located in Surprise AZ right off of Bell Road/Grand Ave. We are close to great shopping, dining and many major entertainment venues. A rich program of daily activities will keep you busy and if you don't feel like driving, hop onto one of our buses and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Great place and take very good care of our father. Great food and staff and outstanding price for our father that does not have a lot of money. Very clean and communicates with us very well if any issues...
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.
Arizona Desert Falls is where your family is our family. We specialize in providing the best care available for those individuals on a fixed income or budget. We encourage you to visit our facebook page @azdesertfallsassistedliving to see pictures of different events we have put on for our...
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Everyone that I have met is very friendly. So far everyone is older than me and they all have fun with each other and with the activities they have here. We chose this community because of the Close...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Royal Estates West, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Royal Estates West is $3,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,906 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal Estates West, AZ vs. nearby cities

Royal Estates West, AZ
$3,884/mo
$3,958/mo
$3,929/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal Estates West, AZ vs. the state and national average

Royal Estates West, AZ
$3,884/mo
$3,904/mo
U.S. national average
$4,107/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal Estates West vs. other types of senior living

$4,783/mo
Independent Living
$3,884/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Royal Estates West, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,220/mo
Studio
$3,909/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,778/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,276/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Royal Estates West over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Royal Estates West

Recent reviews for independent living in Royal Estates West

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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Sagewood Desert Willow AL and MC in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to move in. My loved one loves her housekeeper and the place is always very clean when we go ...
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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Garden Ridge, the beautiful grounds are immaculately maintained, and the facilities are kept in pristine condition. At Glencroft ...
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Friendly and caring staff. The staff at many communities are described as friendly, caring, and attentive to residents' needs. At Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West, staff members go out of their way to make residents feel welcome and are invested in their well-being. At Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, staff ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Communities offer a range of activities designed to cater to residents' interests. At The Palazzo, residents enjoy activities like concerts, entertainment fiestas, and water exercises. At LifeStream at Glendale, there are activities every day, and the activities director is highly valued by ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Garden Ridge, the food is always good but could have more variety, while at Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, the three restaurants offer a nice selection of nutritious meals. Many communities, such as Sol ...
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Safe and secure environment. Residents and families appreciate the sense of safety and security that communities provide. At Vista del Rio, the unique cottages offer a sense of independence while still providing a secure living environment. At Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir, the staff is patient and caring, ensuring residen ...
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Reasonable and transparent pricing. Families appreciate communities that offer clear and transparent pricing and financial options. At Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC, it was discovered that the cost of living at the community was not significantly more than managing a home independently. At Thunderbird Senior Living, some families ...
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Royal Estates West independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal Estates West independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal Estates West, 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 Royal Estates West 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 Royal Estates West partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal Estates West 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 Royal Estates West communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal Estates West 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 Royal Estates West offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
46.5%
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Mountain Park Senior Living, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Royal Estates West, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 199 independent living facilities near Royal Estates West, Arizona. See the full list.

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

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