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The cost of independent living in Carefree is about $3,966 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 586 options. Read 8484 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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Photo of Revel McDowell Mountain
2222 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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[name removed] Was great. She was super helpful. Answered all of our questions was super complementary of other places we were seeing and was very patient. We overall ended up making decision to put my...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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The staff is extremely accommodating and always pleasant. Rooms are very comfortable. The community is well-maintained. They offer quite a few activities, outings and exercise options. Dining offerings are o
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.
These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....
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It's excellent . Wonderful staff and residents. The only thing is when someone pushes their necklace/call button for help there can be a long lag time to get a response. I worry about that happening during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
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It was a safe place and all the staff cared for my mom. They were available when she needed them and always showed care and concern and compassion
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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The place is great. I would give every category a 5 and all I would add is that it's expensive. So you get what you pay for but you do pay. It's beautiful. The staff is very friendly and the food is very goo
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Introducing ACOYA Scottsdale at Troon:A stunningly beautiful retirement community with a novel approach to life.Welcome to ACOYA, a dynamic community of lifestyle amenities, concierge services and striking desert beauty. Here, you’ll live just steps away from the Pinnacle Peak trailhead in one of...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, friendly staff, modern facility and yes we would recommend the community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state-of-the-art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy, and a future...
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The Groves 5 stars on all but Food...as I said, my last contact was a year ago and at that time they were trying different approaches to food and dining...in general, food was O.K., it was the delivery that...
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.
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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You can stop your search for your assisted living facility. Here at Clearwater you find the most positive mental attitude among the residents. As in the three bears story, this place is “JUST RIGHT”. The...
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.
Clearwater Ahwatukee offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly staff and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a saltwater pool and...
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The Place is clean and the staff is very nice and helpful. I would recommend it to other individuals that need assisted living.
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.
Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place is a gracious assisted living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Surprise, Arizona. We are located just two miles north of Surprise Community Park. Many residents and their families enjoy the park for its many recreational activities as well as close...
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[name removed], an employee that worked on the administrative staff was incredible. She always had a smile and got things done. Service staff was poorly trained and it showed. Every meal was a minimum of 10...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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Photo of Palos Verdes Senior Living
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The only reason I treated a 4 is they have had staffing issues with the kitchen that has affected food quality. Those issues seem to have been worked out, but time will tell. Some issues getting access to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Palos Verdes is the premier senior living community in Peoria, Arizona just northwest of Phoenix. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care in Peoria, Arizona. Palos Verdes Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach - including 'At Your...
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Photo of Brookdale Central Paradise Valley
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The facility is older and is in need of upgrades. But the friendliness and cooperation of staff with residents is excellent. Flavor and variety are quite good. But too much soft white flour items, not...
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 our independent, assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, Arizona, you can enjoy all the comforts of retirement without the burdens of home ownership, cleaning, cooking, and more. Instead of wasting your energy on the responsibilities you’ve carried for decades, you can wake up...
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Beautiful surroundings Friendly staff and residents 1300 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath Dining room Bistro Educational lectures Movies Bingo, cards etc Live music at happy hour and week end dinner Periodic live...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...
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I think it's a wonderful concept these cottages that have eight people with their own studio apartments and then they have a community kitchen dining room, living room room, and these front porches that go...
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.
Photo of Garden Ridge
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The food at Garden Ridge is certainly above average, and the chef and kitchen manager make sure that those needing low/no sugar, low/no salt, gluten-free and other diets have alternatives to accommodate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Amethyst Gardens offers a plethora of activities that range from daily exercise classes and pool activities to mall shopping, casino day trips, and cultural events. Join us for bingo, bridge, or live musical entertainment in our spacious, formal great room. The Amethyst Garden's mission is to...
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The main Palazzo (assisted living) seems really great. Lots to do. All kinds of facilities. Staff and residents quite friendly. The memory care unit seems to be lacking. But from what I've heard, all memory...
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.
The Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...
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I can tell you right now, I rate your facility a 5 in every area. The staff is excellent. Best we have ever seen. They all specialize in dementia so they have so much empathy for everyone
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
With more than 30 thriving communities, Cadence Living® is proud to offer a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for thousands of happy residents across the country to call home. Our experienced leadership and team members serve with integrity, compassion and expertise as they strive to...
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Staff are kind and caring, but not enough of them sometimes. Activities are very good, music, bingo, crafts etc. Dining is quite good, even my picky mother is quite happy. Overall I highly recommend.
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.
Adventure ReadyLocated between the residential and commercial areas of Mesa, Arizona, our assisted living and memory care community offers residents a combination of peaceful country life and convenient access to grocery stores, doctors offices, and more. You will never find yourself wanting for...
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Friendly kind thoughtful kind courtesy very welcoming and warm they are also never turns their heads to anyone very generous with their time always willing to help i would give them an A for a ll that is...
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.
Amberlin Queen Creek is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Queen Creek, Arizona. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
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I would rate each one with a five. Cadence was a great place. Everyone from staff to resident are so friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and more importantly, it didn't smell. Food was really good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Imagine living in a beautiful setting designed to bring out the very best in you. Say hello to Cadence Chandler, a dynamic retirement community offering an upscale lifestyle with rich amenities and engaging holistic programming for every part of life, including independent and assisted living...
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Very attentive to our needs. They were not pushy or demanding. I have already recommended A Place For Mom to a couple of friends and shared contact information to them as well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
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The staff is amazing from the director all the way down to the lady who runs the front desk. The facility is clean. They treat everybody in there with respect, and when you walk through the place, and you...
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.
Distinctive Independent Living | Experience a Carefree LifestyleIf you are looking for a retirement community with just the right amount of amenities, an ample selection of senior-friendly floor plans or a social environment to spend more time with friends, The Park at Surprise can provide the...
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The thing we like the most about the community is their staff members, they are very helpful and friendly. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of Chandler community to other families.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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The residents are nice. Staff are nice too. Food good too. Free to come and go as you please. Lots of outings. Shopping. Everything is top notch.
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.
Embrace These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
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Being able to review the monthly schedule of activities keeps me informed on what is available to keep my mom active and involved socially, mentally and physically. Also, seeing photos of some of the...
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.
Madison Meadows provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the heart of Phoenix, Madison Meadows is conveniently accessible to shopping, healthcare, museums and theaters, and we're just down the street from the VA Hospital.
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Cost of independent living in Carefree, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Carefree is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Surprise, AZ with an average of $3,465 per month.

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

Carefree, AZ
$3,966/mo

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

Carefree, AZ
$3,966/mo
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,751/mo
Independent Living
$3,966/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,185/mo
Studio
$3,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,904/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,262/mo

Senior living costs in Carefree 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: Carefree, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarefree, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,966/mo$4,001/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,119/mo$3,966/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$4,751/mo$4,725/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Carefree, AZ:$3,966/mo
Arizona:$4,001/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Carefree, AZ:$4,119/mo
Arizona:$3,966/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Carefree, AZ:$4,751/mo
Arizona:$4,725/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Carefree, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carefree 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.

Carefree, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Carefree, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carefree 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
Carefree, AZ$2,731/mo$2,762/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,784/mo$2,810/mo-0.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Carefree, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,731/mo
2023 average cost:$2,762/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,784/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carefree

Recent reviews for independent living in Carefree

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse activities for social engagement. Many reviews mention the wide range of activities offered at Verena at Gilbert, including card games, yoga, pool time, aerobics, art classes, movie nights, and outings to pools and museums. Residents find joy in staying active and engaged within the community.
Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews for Verena at Gilbert frequently express appreciation for the caring and attentive nature of the staff. Residents and their families have formed long-lasting friendships with community caregivers, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Residents at Verena at Gilbert praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, both inside and out. The community takes pride in providing a bright, inviting, and comfortable atmosphere for all residents.
Variety of apartment sizes. At Verena at Gilbert, there is a selection of apartment sizes to suit different preferences. Some residents appreciate the spaciousness of their larger units, while others find the smaller options more manageable and convenient.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food at Verena at Gilbert stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. The chef caters to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring everyone looks forward to mealtimes.
Properly maintained and updated interiors. Residents at Verena at Gilbert mention the cleanliness and modernity of their living spaces, with updates including renovated bathrooms and high-end furniture in common areas. The community prioritizes maintaining a contemporary environment.
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Carefree independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carefree independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carefree, 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 Carefree 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 Carefree partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carefree, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carefree 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 Carefree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carefree, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carefree 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 Carefree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carefree, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Point Retirement Community, Oasis at Mesa Palms and LifeStream at Glendale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 586 independent living facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carefree, Arizona are Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and Copper Springs Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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