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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckeye, AZ
The cost of independent living in Buckeye is about $3,118 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 94 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Surprise, Sun City and Goodyear.
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We love the Groves! We have my mom in the memory care unit. The facility is always clean and the atmosphere is light and airy. The staff is very competent and always friendly in their interactions with 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.
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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Park Senior Villas was a very positive experience for my mother when she had to relocate from a previous "assisted living" facility to a memory care unit at Park Senior Villas. She was 93 years old and...
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Buckeye, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Buckeye is $3,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunwest, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckeye
Recent reviews for independent living in Buckeye
The Park at Surprise
5.0
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they remind me of my travels in Europe. I am leaving bc my health has declined, I didn't want to ...
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Estrella Estates in Goodyear, AZ
4.8
Everything has been great, there is a lady in management that really expresses true genuine care and that was something that really stood out to us. The only issues we are having is sometimes our loved one is not that thrilled with the meals.
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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Buckeye independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckeye independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckeye, 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckeye, AZNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckeye 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 Buckeye communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckeye, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckeye 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 Buckeye offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckeye, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.7%
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Legacy House of Avondale, The Groves and The Park at Surprise are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckeye, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Buckeye, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buckeye, Arizona are Legacy House of Avondale, Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care and Hacienda Del Rey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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