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The cost of independent living in Circle City is about $3,329 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 561 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 The Park at Surprise
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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[name removed] who runs the front all of these people are amazing. My mother‘s been there three months loves it. The place is beautiful, but the staff make it. everyone is extremely friendly and go out 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.
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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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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105 reviews
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105 reviews
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It was a bright, clean, homey place. The apartments were well lite and appointed. The price was also more reasonable than other places.
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.
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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My mom moved into Solstice Senior Living in September 2024. She has made some new friends and is really beginning to embrace all that the facility has to offer. Bottom line, if mom is happy, I am happy, and...
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West boasts a resort-style setting surrounded by golf courses in Sun City West, where our residents enjoy easy access to community centers, pools and sports courts. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care...
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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
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.
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
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9.0
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5 reviews
9.0
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5 reviews
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It took us a while to get the house on the market but the building sales manager, [name removed] helped us do much. We have finally settled in and are really enjoying the community. I love baseball, we are...
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.
Mera City Center is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Surprise, Arizona, a western suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning...
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77 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
8.9
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95 reviews
8.9
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95 reviews
5 star
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This community was chosen for me. I do love the location. Meals are not made for senior citizens: too many carbs, not enough vegetables (when vegetables served you are lucky to get a tablespoon full). ...
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.
Vista de la Montana provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.If you like your days sunny, dry and steeped in the beauty of the Arizona countryside, then you've found your new home. Not only do residents enjoy the tastefulness and friendliness of our charming...
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72 reviews
8.7
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The staff is generally helpful and friendly. They do their best to include everyone in events and were good at getting my mom to lunch and dinner. She was not a breakfast eater. They did a good job...
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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Photo of Vineyard Park of Surprise
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66 Floor plans available
8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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19 reviews
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The experience has been outstanindg. They offer lots of activities, such as; singing,playing games, and TV night. It's a fairly new facility. I picked this community, because of the cleanlineess, the staff...
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.
Situated in Surprise, with easy access to the 303 freeway, one block south of Bell Road and 2 blocks north of Surprise Stadium, between Parkview Place and Stadium Way. Surprise's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual...
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1616 Floor plans available
7.4
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57 reviews
7.4
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57 reviews
5 star
65%
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23%
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7%
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A good experience working with your team. From out of town so your recommendations were so helpful. We chose Salanta at the Park. They were very kind to my sister and brother in law. Sadly my sister only...
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.
"At Solana at the Park, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet....
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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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Photo of Heritage Tradition
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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
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 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...
Photo of Chaparral Winds Retirement Community
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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...
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.
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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5.7
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It is not easy to find who the correct person to contact when it comes to medical. There are multiple contacts for Leading MD's and Avanti. The cavity is top notch! And based on the experience we have had so...
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.
Avanti Living at Peoria embraces a holistic view of senior living to empower residents to move forward in life with confidence. For that purpose, you’ll find Avanti’s state-of-the-art care, services and programming to be liberating, invigorating and full of boundless opportunities for growth,...
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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.
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.
Bill and Brenda Cowles established My Father's Retirement Ranch in 1979 to offer a warm family living environment to a select number of seniors. Having celebrated their 25th Anniversary in October of 2004, the Cowles family is proud to offer a wider variety of living options than ever before. ...
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Circle City, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Circle City is $3,329 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunwest, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.

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

Circle City, AZ
$3,414/mo
$3,474/mo

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

Circle City, AZ
$3,414/mo
$3,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,392/mo
Independent Living
$3,414/mo

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

Studio
$3,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,437/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,789/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Circle City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Circle City

Recent reviews for independent living in Circle City

MorningStar at Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ

4.6
As with most everything, what you put in to a place is what you get out of it. As long as you are on top of things, frequent visits and get to know the staff, it's a very good place.

The Park at Surprise

5.0
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they remind me of my travels in Europe. I am leaving bc my health has declined, I didn't want to ...
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Arbor Ridge in Peoria, AZ

5.0
I have recommended numerous people there and I've also passed on your company's name and phone number. My experience with your company helped me to make this transition much easier than it could been.

Circle City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Circle City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Circle City, 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 Circle City 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 Circle City 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
7.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Circle City 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 Circle City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Circle City 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 Circle City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
45.7%
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The Gardens of Sun City, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort and Palos Verdes Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Circle City, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Circle City, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Circle City, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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