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Photo of The Fountains at Sun City
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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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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
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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.
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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My parents have recently made the move into this community and so far we have been pleased with how things have been going for them. They have said they are very comfortable in there apartment and they feel...
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.
At The Grand Court of Mesa you will discover more than a well-appointed community and extensive range of services. You will find a warm dedicated staff committed to creating a place you will be delighted to call home. Our 24-hour staff prides themselves on getting to know all of our residents so...
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It's been a wonderful transition for Mom into Assisted Living. Everyone has welcomed her with open arms! She is constantly telling us how much she likes being there and she truly raves about how much they...
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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.
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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My mother is doing very well since her move into Heritage Traditions. The food is outrageously good. The cafeteria at the Heritage is better than any restaurant in Surprise! Both the residents and staff are...
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.
The Heritage Tradition Campus is a for-lease community that offers three distinct lifestyles to choose from.  The Heritage Tradition features independent living in luxurious resort style apartments.  The Heritage Cottages offer Patio Homes with private garages, a greenbelt, walking...
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the overall feel of this community just felt right, and everyone there was super friendly. The activities were pretty good, our loved one didn't always participate in them, but they had wine tastings, movie...
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.
We're now open as of September 4th 2018. We will offer a large memory care and assisted living apartments. Call for more information about our exceptional living lifestyle:Three chef prepared meals a dayWeekly housekeepingWeekly laundryUtilitiesWIFI and CableScheduled transportation Full...
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Canyon Winds is truly one of a kind. My mom has been a resident for 4 years now. We couldn't be happier. The staff feels like family. They keep her busy with fun activities. The facility feels more like a...
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.
Beautiful Canyon Winds opened up in July 2018. We provide both assisted living and secure Memory Care for seniors 55+. We have an all inclusive approach for care. Our community has Alcove, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Assisted Living. We have private and shared rooms in Memory Care.Hampton...
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After much research in NX PHX AZ area we found Chaparral Winds in Surprise AZ. Well managed and staffed, gourmet chef food, excellent chorus, choice of planned activities (optional) a staff who care about...
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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.
Chaparral Winds Independent Living is located in Surprise AZ right off of Bell Road/Grand Ave. We are close to great shopping, dining and many major entertainment venues. A rich program of daily activities will keep you busy and if you don't feel like driving, hop onto one of our buses and...
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The community is pet-friendly and my loved one is very happy here. She says that the food is good and they are opening the dining rooms. They have kept the residence safe and secure. i would recommend...
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.
Courtyard Towers, located in the historic town center of Mesa, Arizona, offers luxurious apartments in a high-rise retirement community featuring panoramic views of the East Valley and mountains beyond. You will find that life at Courtyard Towers is comparable to living in a fine hotel with many...
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Photo of Heritage Lane Behavioral Assisted Living
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First hand experience with this organization has proven to me and my family they know how to care for complex medical conditions and behavioral issues. The staff is very friendly, courteous 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.
Heritage Lane Behavioral Assisted Living is two single story buildings offering 57 private suites. The assisted living community specializes in assisting its residents with behavioral issues related to specific mental health diagnoses.Heritage Lane is nestled in a quiet neighborhood setting. In...
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Where do I begin , [name removed] was the one who got everything taken care of when I was anxious about my husband coming there, she made it easier and less stressful for me because where he was staying was...
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.
Heritage Village Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a beautiful city with its scenic palm trees in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Residents will enjoy going shopping, going for group outings,...
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When you walk in to the community it has a great overall atmosphere, there is a lot of nice décor and it is clean. The staff members are very friendly and our mother liked it right away.
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.
Mariposa Point at Algodón Center is a unique community designed for seniors who need help with daily tasks, but who wish to live as independently as possible in a homelike setting. We are dedicated to ensuring that this new chapter in your life is happy and fulfilling. With a holistic approach to...
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Copper Village is an AMAZING facility! I can't praise it enough. My mom had Alzheimer's and lived here for the last year of her life. She was in Cottage 4, where the women were still active, but close to...
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.
Whitestone Senior Living provides a secure environment for those with beginning and advanced Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community offers spacious walking paths, green grass, and gorgeous mature trees. Our highly trained staff are in each Cottage 24/7, this way...
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It's a very friendly community, even though I don't participate in a lot. There's a great camaraderie in the place if you want it. The staff are nice and joke around . They've been wonderful. They'll...
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.
The Citadel Senior Living Community allows seniors to maintain their independence with access to assistance and support services when needed. We offer both Assisted and Independent Living.The Citadel is unique in that independent residents can live together in a community that is geared toward...
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This place has alot of Caring people. Granny is a home person an is only happy at home. When she needed a place, we found Visions. They have alot of activities, an the girls are have alot of fun. I was...
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.
Visions Senior Living Mesa is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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The community was neat and clean and the staff was friendly. communication was good if I called and asked questions, but they did not proactively communicate with us. I would recommend this community to...
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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My mom has recently moved into this community and I am happy with how things are going so far. I have had a peace of mind since she made the move and am comfortable with the care they are providing her. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springdale Village assisted living is located in the peaceful town of Mesa, Arizona and is the third largest city in the State. Come and enjoy the warm, temperate climate that Maricopa County is famous for. Immerse yourself in a community that has so much to offer. The next time family is in...
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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.
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The Summit is a clean, uplifting and beautifully designed facility with a caring and attentive staff. My mother lived there for nearly 7 months before her passing. I am grateful that she lived her last...
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 Summit at Sunland Springs is the east valley's premier provider of assisted living and memory care. Our staff are highly trained and live by the motto "Kindness Counts". We invite you to come by and tour our beautiful communities to see if we could make a difference in the life of someone you...
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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My mother in law has been to 5 assisted living communities and this one so far has been her and our favorite. [name removed] who we met with answered all of our questions and assisted with everything from...
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.
Embrace life at a peaceful desert retreat at Pennington Gardens. Whether you or your loved one is searching for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or short-term Respite Care for seniors in Chandler, Arizona, you will find the right kind of support you need to enjoy the lifestyle you want. Live richly...
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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.
Majestic Rim Retirement Living is guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. We are an independent living community located in Payson, Arizona. This community lies within Gila County and sits in a serene environment that has cool breezes and is surrounded by pine trees. The community exudes...
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I was looking for a senior facility for my mother have independent living. I needed a place friendly, clean, social, and beautiful. This place fit all of those needs. My mother fit right in and made close...
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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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...
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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 Carefree, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Carefree is $3,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Surprise, AZ with an average of $3,486 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carefree, AZ vs. nearby cities

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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carefree, AZ vs. the state and national average

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$3,821/mo
U.S. national average
$4,042/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carefree vs. other types of senior living

$4,702/mo
Independent Living
$3,953/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carefree, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,434/mo
Studio
$4,455/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,299/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,948/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carefree over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carefree

Recent reviews for independent living in Carefree

Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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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.

MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ

4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class. They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.

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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Vegetarian
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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.
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Professional chef
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33.3%
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Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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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.
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44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.8%
45.8%
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Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Verena at Gilbert are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 509 independent living facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carefree, Arizona are Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village and Verena at Gilbert. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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