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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Reef Mill, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Big Reef Mill is about $3,712 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 803 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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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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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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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: 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, 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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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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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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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
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.
Chaparral Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Big Reef Mill, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Big Reef Mill is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Reef Mill, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Big Reef Mill, AZ
$3,712/mo
$3,701/mo

Independent living costs in Big Reef Mill, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Big Reef Mill, AZ
$3,712/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Big Reef Mill, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,918/mo
Independent Living
$3,712/mo

Independent living costs in Big Reef Mill, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,410/mo
Studio
$4,170/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,598/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,070/mo

Senior living costs in Big Reef Mill 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: Big Reef Mill, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Reef Mill, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,712/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,906/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,918/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Big Reef Mill, AZ:$3,712/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Big Reef Mill, AZ:$3,906/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Big Reef Mill, AZ:$4,918/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Reef Mill, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Reef Mill 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Big Reef Mill, AZ$2,288/mo$2,229/mo+2.6%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Big Reef Mill, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,288/mo
2023 average cost:$2,229/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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 Big Reef Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Reef Mill

Heritage Tradition in Sun City West, AZ

5.0
My mom is doing really great. She loves the community. They have a special diet and they go out of their way to her. The community is clean and the staff is outstanding. She likes living here and everything here is perfect for her. We would recommend every aspect of this community to other ...
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Wooddale Village in Sun City, AZ

5.0
I am a resident at Wooddale Village. I would say that the staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home at this facility. They remember your name and which unit you live in. They are super responsive if you have a problem or just need help with something. The food is very good and there ...
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Merrill Gardens at Anthem

5.0
Very happy with her care there. I no longer need to worry if she is being taken care of. My burden is so much less. Very friendly and helpful staff. Facility is clean and well kept. I would for sure recommend Merrill Gardens at Anthem, best decision I ever made!

Big Reef Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Reef Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Reef Mill, 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 Big Reef Mill 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 Big Reef Mill 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
8.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Reef Mill 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 Big Reef Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Reef Mill 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 Big Reef Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
46.4%
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