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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Christmas, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Christmas is about $3,745 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 106 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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Christmas Independent Living Facilities | 106 Reviews

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Photo of Fairwinds - Desert Point
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9.4
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9.4
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27 reviews
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The food is good, 4, the staff is polite, organized and attentive, 5, the place is kept neat and clean, 5, there are many activities, 5, the costs are high but reasonable, 4, I could live there.
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.
Fairwinds - Desert Point offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Desert Point, we...
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Photo of Desert Springs
1212 Photos available
9.0
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44 reviews
9.0
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44 reviews
5 star
66%
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20%
3 star
7%
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5%
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The facility is very open and bright. The managers and assistant managers live on premises, so they are always available when needed. The staff are friendly and hard-working. And there is a strong sense of...
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.
Unique to Independent Living Communities, Desert Springs has on-site Managers 24/7, emergency call systems in every apartment and emergency pendant (optional with small annual fee).
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Photo of Amberlin Queen Creek
66 Photos available
9.0
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2 reviews
9.0
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2 reviews
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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
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of La Sonora at Dove Mountain
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8.6
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22 reviews
8.6
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22 reviews
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I would rate a 5 in all categories. they were so accommodating in arranging a room and keeping up with changing schedule. everyone we had contact with so helpful and friendly.
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.
As seasons change, you want a living situation that truly meets your needs or those of your loved one—but finding the right fit isn’t always easy.Staying at home may no longer feel safe, and the cost of in-home assistance can add up quickly. Moving in with family can strain relationships, while...
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Photo of Superior Arboretum
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7.5
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7.5
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This one in Superior AZ had a short waiting list and I expressed the urgency of placing [name removed], else she was going to a shelter. She got approved quickly and placed there within a few weeks. The...
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.
Superior Arboretum is located in Superior, Arizona, a quaint town nestled in the Southern region of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. Superior Arboretum is the perfect place for your loved one to thrive. We want our residents to feel at home, and our floor plans are ideal for senior...
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Photo of The Watermark at Oro Valley
99 Photos available
7.5
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7 reviews
7.5
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7 reviews
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What we like the most about The Watermark at Oro Valley is the staff and just how friendly and helpful there are. Base don that experience we would recommend this community to other families who may need 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.
Experience Brilliant Living at The Watermark At Oro ValleyMake The Watermark At Oro Valley the exciting next step in your life’s journey. Set against the backdrop of Pusch Ridge and the enchanting Santa Catalina Mountains, our modern aging community in South Oro Valley, Arizona, celebrates the...
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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.
BRAND NEW Madera Peak Vista Apartments is now open and leasing apartment homes exclusive to those 55 years or over. Our Friendly and caring staff is eager to assist and help you find the perfect apartment home.Madera Peak Vista Apartments is located in Globe, just off Highway 60, very near...
Photo of Christina Apartments
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Great accommodations, villas & apartments. Good food, friendly staff. Residents very social and friendly. Lots to do! Life care program a BIG plus. When you move in to independent, assisted, memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of All Seasons Oro Valley
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.
Photo of Anna's Assisted Living LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Queen Of Hearts Corporation
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.

Cost of independent living in Christmas, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Christmas is $3,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Icehouse Canyon, AZ with an average of $3,040 per month.

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

Christmas, AZ
$3,745/mo
$4,329/mo

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

Christmas, AZ
$3,745/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,120/mo
Independent Living
$3,745/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,900/mo
Studio
$4,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,663/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,505/mo

Senior living costs in Christmas 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: Christmas, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChristmas, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,745/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,335/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,120/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Christmas, AZ:$3,745/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Christmas, AZ:$4,335/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Christmas, AZ:$5,120/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Christmas, AZ, over time

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

Christmas, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Christmas, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Christmas 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
Christmas, AZ$3,711/mo$3,482/mo+6.6%
Arizona$2,814/mo$2,719/mo+3.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Christmas, AZ
2024 average cost:$3,711/mo
2023 average cost:$3,482/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,719/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Christmas

Recent reviews for independent living in Christmas

Fairwinds - Desert Point in Oro Valley, AZ

4.6
Review of [name removed]: this facility has turned out to be a good match for [name removed]. She is happy there and FAIRVIEW has met all her needs. They have done a marvelous job of making her welcome there.

Amberlin Queen Creek

5.0
Amberlin has been a great place for my mother since she moved in, with everything new and a spacious apartment to enjoy the scenery and plenty of shops close by. She is starting to get involved with the activities that they have like playing cards or just visiting with others downstairs for ...
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La Sonora at Dove Mountain in Marana, AZ

3.8
This facility has a management company working for the owners. Most people here do not like the management company that is now running this facility, which is frontier. They need to have more live entertainment, maybe on a weekly basis. They've only had two live entertainments In the past year. ...
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Christmas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Christmas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Christmas, 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 Christmas 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 Christmas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Christmas, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Christmas 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 Christmas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Christmas, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Christmas 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 Christmas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Christmas, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.4%
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