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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arlington, AZ

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arizona is $3,090, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Arlington area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Groves
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55 Floor plans available
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For years, I have been trying for years to get my mom in The Groves. They have 24 hour care depending on the ADL dining room choices were wonderful. Two sacks a day, games and activities on Fridays. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Groves, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community located in Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to over 74,000 people. Goodyear is in a suburb of Phoenix and home to beautiful scenic areas such as South Lake Park in Estella with its water views and palm trees....
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One thing they could improve on would be more staff per house. There's usually only two in the house and if someone needs to leave they have to wait until they are finished with each resident. Also, more...
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 Pathways, we offer exceptional care in a neighborhood setting built specifically around the needs and desires of our residents. Located in Goodyear, Arizona, our cross streets are Pebble Creek Parkway and Indian School Road. We are just 3 miles north of Interstate 10, and one mile east of the...
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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 In Angel Arms LLC
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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This community is great. The community follows through on what they say they will. The support staff is wonderful. They take Alltech for the residents.
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 Charles Residential Care LLC
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, 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.
Photo of Mera Goodyear
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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.
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Arlington, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Arizona is $3,090 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Arizona vs. 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 state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeArizonaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,090/mo$3,520/mo12.2% below national median
Assisted Living$5,119/mo$5,830/mo12.2% below national median
Memory Care$5,890/mo$6,999/mo15.8% below national median
Independent Living
Arizona:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Arizona:$5,119/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:12.2% below national median
Memory Care
Arizona:$5,890/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:15.8% below national median
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Independent living costs in Arlington, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlington 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 Arlington, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arlington 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 average 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
Arlington, AZ$2,983/mo$2,978/mo+0.2%
Arizona$3,056/mo$3,041/mo+0.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Arlington, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,983/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$3,056/mo
2023 average cost:$3,041/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Arlington

Recent reviews for independent living in Arlington

Park Senior Villas Assisted Living and Memory Care in Goodyear, AZ

5.0
The care givers in her villa are sincere and genuine women who have been very accommodating to my involvement with her care. Beyond the direct care, I have had good experiences with supervisory and management personnel, mostly asking for help navigating the assisted living experience

The Groves in Goodyear, AZ

5.0
We chose The Groves because of the value for the price. It is a very nice facility, we have been so pleased with everything. They did allow my mom to be here and she is unvaccinated. The apartment size is quite good, I have compared with others and this was larger. I really like the fact that ...
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Arlington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington, 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 Arlington 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 Arlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington 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 Arlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
10%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington 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 Arlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlington, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47.5%
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The Groves, Park Senior Villas Assisted Living and Memory Care and Eagle Tail Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arlington, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Arlington, Arizona. See the full list.
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