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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ahwatukee, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Ahwatukee is about $3,894 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 1372 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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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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
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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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Overall this facility has been satisfactory. This facility is ideal for those seeking a midrange dollar level situation.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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
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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: 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.
Photo of Memory Care Assisted Living At Friendship Village Tempe
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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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: 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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I am really, really pleased with the Solterra. I think the staff has gone out of their way to accommodate my mom and her wishes. They follow through on everything. The activities are great. We have been...
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.
We provide Independent Living and assisted Living, as well as safe and secure enhanced memory care so you will never need to worry about moving.We offer upscale apartment homes and accommodations with services tailored to meet your individual needs. As a family-owned community, we are committed...
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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: 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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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.
Arizona Senior Homes has been providing assisted living services since 1985. Our goal has always been to maintain the dignity and self sufficiency of our residents in a ‘home-like’ environments. We provide a campus of care. With six homes in one location it is possible for us to offer multiple...
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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.
Move up to a better way of living Welcome to Scottsdale New VenturaWe are a 55+ Senior Citizen, Handicap and Disabled Community.Low Income Senior Citizens community'.  
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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 Ahwatukee, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Ahwatukee is $3,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Ahwatukee, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Ahwatukee, AZ
$3,894/mo
$3,922/mo
$3,929/mo

Independent living costs in Ahwatukee, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Ahwatukee, AZ
$3,894/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ahwatukee, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,654/mo
Independent Living
$3,894/mo

Independent living costs in Ahwatukee, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,707/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,965/mo

Senior living costs in Ahwatukee vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ahwatukee, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAhwatukee, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,894/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,703/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,654/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ahwatukee, AZ:$3,894/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ahwatukee, AZ:$3,703/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ahwatukee, AZ:$4,654/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Ahwatukee, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ahwatukee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Ahwatukee, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ahwatukee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ahwatukee, AZ$3,149/mo$3,229/mo-2.5%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ahwatukee, AZ
2024 average cost:$3,149/mo
2023 average cost:$3,229/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ahwatukee

Recent reviews for independent living in Ahwatukee

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and effective activity directors. Several residents and families praise the activity directors at their community for their ability to keep residents engaged and entertained through a variety of on-site and off-site activities. At McDowell Village, the activity director organizes weekly newsletters with a list of upcoming acti ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities, with several expressing appreciation for their ability to make the moving process smoother and the residents feel at home. For instance, at North Chandler Place, the staff went above and beyond to ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the common areas and living spaces at various communities. For example, at McDowell Village, residents appreciate the well-maintained apartments and the beautiful, well-manicured grounds, while at Bella Vista Senior Living, the staff take ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Multiple reviews mention the quality of the food and the accommodation of dietary restrictions at various communities. At McDowell Village, for instance, the kitchen staff prepares meals that cater to individual preferences, and residents enjoy the variety of choices offered, while at Atria C ...
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Proactive and communicative staff. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication between staff and themselves, ensuring everyone is kept informed and any concerns are addressed promptly. At Atria Chandler Villas, for example, the staff maintains regular contact with families and provides updates on their loved ones ...
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Engaging and diverse activities for residents. Communities that offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests keep them engaged and active, creating a fulfilling living experience. At McDowell Village, for instance, residents enjoy a variety of daily and weekly activities, such as exercise programs, Bingo, and happy hours, w ...
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Ahwatukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ahwatukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ahwatukee, 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 Ahwatukee 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 Ahwatukee 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
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ahwatukee 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 Ahwatukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ahwatukee 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 Ahwatukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Park Senior Living, Oasis at Mesa Palms and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ahwatukee, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Ahwatukee, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ahwatukee, Arizona are McDowell Village, Atria Chandler Villas and Discovery Point Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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