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The cost of independent living in Cave Creek is about $3,892 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 590 options. Read 8185 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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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 given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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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After my father's passing we were wondering where it would leave my mom. After some grieving time she said she was ready to have fun again and less work in the house and to meet new people. She found that...
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.
Come experience a lifestyle like no other! The Renaissance offers a luxurious lifestyle for active adults, which pampers you in every way. Not only do we have uniquely styled one and two bedrooms; we offer many amenities that will keep your day eventful. Sign up for our daily outings on our...
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My loved one has been living there for the last 2 years and staff are fantastic. The care is excellent and we are very happy with her there.
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.
The Heritage at Carefree is an assisted living community located in Carefree, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to just over 3,300 people. Carefree is a small town that was the former home to Southwestern Studios where several movies and shows were filmed. Residents will love the quiet and...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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The Maravilla is a lovely place and they have plenty to keep the residents busy. The rooms are spacious and well kept. Their only problem in Memory care where my Mom resides seems to be keeping enough...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Cave Creek, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Cave Creek is $3,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,838 per month.

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Cave Creek, AZ
$3,892/mo
$3,897/mo

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

Cave Creek, AZ
$3,892/mo
$3,923/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$5,232/mo
Independent Living
$3,892/mo

Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,270/mo
Studio
$4,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,855/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,636/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,227/mo

Senior living costs in Cave Creek 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: Cave Creek, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCave Creek, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,892/mo$3,923/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,082/mo$3,919/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,232/mo$4,639/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Cave Creek, AZ:$3,892/mo
Arizona:$3,923/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Cave Creek, AZ:$4,082/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Cave Creek, AZ:$5,232/mo
Arizona:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Cave Creek, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cave Creek 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
Cave Creek, AZ$2,732/mo$2,762/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,782/mo$2,810/mo-1.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Cave Creek, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,762/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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2024 average cost:$2,782/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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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 Cave Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Cave Creek

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Diverse and frequent activities for residents. Residents at various communities, including Verena at Gilbert, enjoy the wide range of activities offered daily. These activities, such as singing, cards, yoga, and pool time, help keep residents engaged and active.
Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the welcoming and friendly nature of the staff and residents at communities like Verena at Gilbert and Atria Chandler Villas. Residents feel at home and appreciated in their new living environment.
Thoughtfully designed and maintained living spaces. Residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, including their private apartments and common areas. Community managers ensure that the grounds, including gardens and walking trails, are beautifully maintained.
Exceptional dining experiences and customized meal options. Communities, such as Atria Chandler Villas, prioritize quality food that caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions. Residents look forward to their meals and appreciate the attention to detail in meal planning.
Engaging social opportunities for new friendships. Activities and events at communities like Verena at Gilbert and LifeStream at Glendale allow residents to meet new people and form lasting friendships. Residents enjoy the opportunity to connect with one another and strengthen their social networks.
Access to convenient on-site services and amenities. Communities offer amenities like a library, transportation services, and on-site maintenance personnel to make daily living easier for their residents. Garden Ridge highlights the convenience of having a beautiful courtyard and an on-site gym.
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Cave Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cave Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek 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
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cave Creek Assisted Living, Oasis at Mesa Palms and LifeStream at Glendale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cave Creek, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 590 independent living facilities near Cave Creek, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cave Creek, Arizona are McDowell Village, Discovery Point Retirement Community and Atria Chandler Villas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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