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The cost of independent living in Black Canyon City is about $3,873 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 487 options. Read 5756 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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We selected this community because the facility is extremely clean and the people were very nice. The director is a nice young man who is trying to improve the facility at every turn. My only complaint is...
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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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.
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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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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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: 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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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.
Assisted Long-Term Care?The Paradise Assisted Living Home & Adagio CareWhen your loved one is no longer able to live alone, The Paradise Assisted Living Home is a place where they will be well cared for, engaged, and prayed for. Our on-call licensed nurses are available as needed with...
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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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Most of the staff has been very friendly and helpful. The laundry facilities leave much to be desired, but they are renovating so hopefully that will change. My apartment is a good size. Fairly large...
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.
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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: 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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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.
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 Black Canyon City, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Black Canyon City is $3,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Verde, AZ with an average of $3,181 per month.

Independent living costs in Black Canyon City, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Black Canyon City, AZ
$3,873/mo
$3,906/mo

Independent living costs in Black Canyon City, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Black Canyon City, AZ
$3,873/mo
$3,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Black Canyon City, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,707/mo
Independent Living
$3,873/mo

Independent living costs in Black Canyon City, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,258/mo
Studio
$4,468/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,042/mo

Senior living costs in Black Canyon City 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: Black Canyon City, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlack Canyon City, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,873/mo$3,928/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,871/mo$3,919/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,707/mo$4,640/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Black Canyon City, AZ:$3,873/mo
Arizona:$3,928/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Black Canyon City, AZ:$3,871/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Black Canyon City, AZ:$4,707/mo
Arizona:$4,640/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Black Canyon City, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Black Canyon City 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
Black Canyon City, AZ$2,667/mo$2,693/mo-1.0%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Black Canyon City, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,693/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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 Black Canyon City

Recent reviews for independent living in Black Canyon City

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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Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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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

Immaculately maintained grounds. Many reviews praise the beautiful and well-kept grounds at various communities, such as Garden Ridge, where the four courtyards and gardens are favorites among residents.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of community staff, as seen at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, where the dining room staff are especially mentioned for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Engaging social and activity programs. Activities are a highlight for many residents, with Atria Park of Sierra Pointe noting that their loved one quickly made friends and enjoyed the wide range of offerings, from card games to cultural outings.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents consistently praise the delicious and well-prepared meals provided by their communities, such as Solstice at Sun City West, where the dining room manager goes above and beyond to make sure each resident's meal needs are met.
Comfortable and well-appointed living spaces. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and comfort of the private living spaces at communities, with Pueblo Norte Senior Living highlighting the lovely grounds and dedicate staff.
Strong sense of community and belonging. Many residents mention the welcoming and inclusive environment at their communities, such as LifeStream at Youngtown, which offers a warm and friendly atmosphere where residents feel at home.
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Black Canyon City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Black Canyon City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City 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 Black Canyon City 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
10.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Black Canyon City 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 Black Canyon City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Black Canyon City 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 Black Canyon City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
46.5%
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Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Black Canyon City, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 487 independent living facilities near Black Canyon City, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Black Canyon City, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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