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The cost of independent living in West End is about $3,913 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 119 options. Read 1175 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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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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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.
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.
Our goal is to provide professional caregiver assistance to any residents needing non-medical care services all within the comfort of your own apartment home.Desert Gardens offers a good variety of studios, one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Welcome home to cozy style of living with a touch of...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother lived here for 15 years before her passing this last March 2018. The many times I visited my mom I was always surprised to see the dedicated care and involvement of the Property Manager. She was...
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.
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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My loved one has lived here for quite some time, and this is a VERY impressive community! The facility itself is clean, provides multiple levels of care, and all sorts of different activities. They couldn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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 The Inn, we provide care that balances independence with assistance and delivers service with compassion, understanding and respect. With comfortable, elegant accommodations and an impressive line of features and amenities, residents enjoy life with the confidence of knowing we are here,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mera Goodyear is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Goodyear, Arizona, a western suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a...
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Under Angel Wings Care Home Assisted Living facility is hands down the absolute BEST care home in Arizona! My mom was in the hospital for a while, then went to Hospice of the Valley (HOV) and then she needed...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of independent living in West End, AZ
The average cost of senior living in West End is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,908 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West End, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West End, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West End vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West End, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in West End
Recent reviews for independent living in West End
Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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Sagewood Desert Willow AL and MC in Phoenix, AZ
4.9
Everyone that we worked with at Sagewood Desert Willow was extremely friendly and engaged. We were assigned a move in coordinator who helped facilitate everything and provided the information we needed to move in. My loved one loves her housekeeper and the place is always very clean when we go ...
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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ
4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident
I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff and residents at their community. For example, at Thunderbird Senior Living, the residents were described as 'welcoming and friendly to each other and visitors'. At Palos Verdes Senior Living, the 'people are friendly ...
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Professional and helpful staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community. At Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, staff were described as 'very courteous and knowledgeable'. At Thunderbird Senior Living, the staff 'go above and beyond' and are 'always ready to help' ...
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Variety of activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered at their community. For example, at Vista del Rio, there are 'lots of things to do and they keep us busy'. At Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, there are 'good activities' and 'great activities'.
Cleanliness and upkeep. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of their community, such as the 'beautiful grounds' and 'clean and neat' surroundings at Estrella Estates. At Palos Verdes Senior Living, the community is 'very clean' and 'absolutely stunning'.
Friendly and accommodating management. Several reviews mention the helpfulness and approachability of their community's management. For example, at Vista del Rio, management 'answered all my questions and gave me a packet' and were'very helpful, professional, and honest'. At Palos Verdes Senior Living, management 'really enjoys l ...
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Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Reviews often mention the comfortable and roomy living spaces at their community. For example, at Thunderbird Senior Living, the apartments are described as 'cozy and personable'. At Vista del Rio, the rooms are 'extremely pleasent to be around' and 'good priced for what it comes with'.
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West End independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West End independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West End, 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 West End 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 West End 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
10.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in West End 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 West End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.7%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West End 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 West End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.7%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mountain Park Senior Living, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near West End, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 119 independent living facilities near West End, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West End, 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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