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Photo of The Fountains at Lake Pleasant
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This place is over all a nice place to live I have been here 2 months and really like the other residents . It could use some changes but they seem to be working on that
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.
Our goal at the Fountains is to provide an easy living, independent lifestyle among a community of friends. In our quaint community, you’ll rediscover life's joys at the Fountains at Lake Pleasant and liberate yourself from the demands of home ownership. It's time to experience Independent Senior...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
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.
Desert 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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This place is the biggest fraud act ever they treat disabled people like they are nothing. If you are not mentally strong you will end up borderline crazy from all the unnecessary stress from management the...
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.
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today’s seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
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I have had a wonderful experience at the Fountains. The staff is wonderful. They are very friendly. Management [names removed] work so hard to help everyone. A BIG thank you!!!
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.
SAY “YES” TO A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE! The Fountains at Sun City is a resort-style community that offers a maintenance-free lifestyle of comfort and convenience. The carefree lifestyle gives residents the freedom to enjoy traveling, entertaining and the seemingly endless selection of shopping and...
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It is not easy to find who the correct person to contact when it comes to medical. There are multiple contacts for Leading MD's and Avanti. The cavity is top notch! And based on the experience we have had so...
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 Spring Gardens Peoria, our technologically advanced and beautifully designed community encourages independence and personal growth. To that end, our many features have been meticulously planned to balance the lifestyle you enjoy with the things you love to do - right where you live. Spring...
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4 star
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Ventana Winds is awesome, and I love being here. All the nurses are the best, and the caregivers are really nice. They care!
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.
Ventana Winds is a unique assisted living near Sun City Arizona. Our assisted living community has one and two bedroom apartments with ample space for furniture and personal items. Each spacious apartment has a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, extra storage and a kitchenette with a full size...
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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: 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
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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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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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.
Photo of Bridgewater Assisted Living Deer Valley
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.
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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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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
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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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.
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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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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.
Photo of Paradise Assisted Living Home
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.
Photo of Right Choice Adult Care Home
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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Brandywine, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Brandywine is $3,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

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

Brandywine, AZ
$3,907/mo
$3,913/mo
$3,955/mo

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

Brandywine, AZ
$3,907/mo
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,774/mo
Independent Living
$3,907/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,392/mo
Studio
$4,052/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,851/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,660/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,560/mo

Senior living costs in Brandywine 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: Brandywine, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrandywine, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,907/mo$3,913/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,846/mo$3,912/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,774/mo$4,626/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Brandywine, AZ:$3,907/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Brandywine, AZ:$3,846/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Brandywine, AZ:$4,774/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Brandywine, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brandywine 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
Brandywine, AZ$2,518/mo$2,634/mo-4.4%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brandywine, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,518/mo
2023 average cost:$2,634/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
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 Brandywine

Recent reviews for independent living in Brandywine

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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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.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and immaculately kept grounds. Residents and visitors alike consistently praise the cleanliness and attractiveness of the outdoor spaces at various communities, such as Revel McDowell Mountain and Garden Ridge, where gardens, walking trails, and courtyards provide ample opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment.
Friendly and helpful staff members. Numerous reviews highlight the exceptional care and kindness shown by staff members towards residents. At Thunderbird Senior Living, for example, the devoted team goes above and beyond to ensure that residents are not only well taken care of, but also happy and engaged in their community.
Varied and engaging activities for residents. Communities like Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir and Acoya Troon by Cogir offer a wide range of activities designed to cater to the diverse interests of their residents. From fitness classes and arts and crafts to educational workshops and social gatherings, there's always something for ...
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Delicious and customizable meals. Food is a major focus in several reviews, with many residents expressing their satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals offered at communities like Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC and Revel McDowell Mountain, where dietary restrictions and preferences are accommodated to ensure everyone ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for independent living. Independent living communities, such as Thunderbird Senior Living and Garden Ridge, are specifically designed with seniors in mind, providing spacious and functional living spaces, as well as necessary amenities, to ensure residents have the freedom and independence they desire.
Attentive and responsive maintenance staff. Maintenance teams at various communities are commended for their promptness and dedication to keeping the facilities in top condition. At Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, for instance, housekeeping and maintenance staff are highly regarded for their professionalism and attentiveness to resid ...
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Brandywine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brandywine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brandywine, 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 Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brandywine 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 Brandywine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brandywine, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brandywine 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 Brandywine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brandywine, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
46.4%
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LifeStream at Glendale, Sunrise of Scottsdale and The Montecito by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brandywine, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 192 independent living facilities near Brandywine, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brandywine, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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