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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Avra, AZ
The cost of independent living in Avra is about $3,635 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 178 options. Read 1336 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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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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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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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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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
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.
Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference. At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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: 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.
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.
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: 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
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: 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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Best 55+ Community in Tucson!! Quiet, safe, friendly and a good value both cost wise and secure. Management ensure the community is continually maintained and activities abound... Come check it out,...
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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Avra, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Avra is $3,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dripping Springs, AZ with an average of $2,577 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avra, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avra, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Avra, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Avra
Recent reviews for independent living in Avra
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale.
The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ
4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.
Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ
5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at various communities, such as Atria Bell Court Gardens, Country Club at La Cholla, and La Sonora at Dove Mountain, where residents and staff create a friendly and social environment. Residents enjoy interacting with each other, formin ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Reviews consistently praise the quality of the meals and dining experiences offered at communities like Fellowship Square at Tucson, Desert Springs, and Brookdale Santa Catalina, where residents appreciate the chef-prepared meals and diverse menu options. Many residents express satisfactio ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Throughout the reviews, residents highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff at different communities, including Atria Bell Court Gardens, Atria Campana Del Rio, and Desert Springs. Staff go above and beyond to meet residents' needs, provide personalized care, and create a sense of ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents find joy in the numerous activities offered at their communities, as mentioned in reviews for Broadway Proper Senior Living, Atria Campana Del Rio, and The Forum at Tucson. Activities cater to a range of interests, from exercise classes and social events to educational programs a ...
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Well-maintained facilities and apartments. Residents often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities and apartments at communities like Fellowship Square at Tucson, Desert Springs, and Brookdale Santa Catalina. Staff prioritize maintaining a pleasant living environment, ensuring residents feel at home and comfortable ...
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Flexible and supportive management. Reviews mention the understanding and accommodating nature of management at several communities, such as Broadway Proper Senior Living, Atria Campana Del Rio, and Desert Springs. Management teams are responsive to residents' needs and concerns, fostering a sense of trust and confidence wit ...
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Avra independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avra independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avra, 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 Avra 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 Avra 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
6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Avra 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 Avra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avra 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 Avra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Valley Manor, Sierra del Sol and Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avra, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 178 independent living facilities near Avra, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Avra, Arizona is Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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