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The cost of independent living in Citrus Gardens is about $4,078 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 108 options. Read 2177 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 Memory Care Assisted Living At Friendship Village Tempe
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.
Photo of Angels Wings Assisted Living Home
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 Shared Living for the Elderly
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: 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 Melody Care Home
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 Better Senior Carehome 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 Chandler Village
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.
Photo of Scottsdale New Ventura
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.
Move up to a better way of living Welcome to Scottsdale New VenturaWe are a 55+ Senior Citizen, Handicap and Disabled Community.Low Income Senior Citizens community'.  
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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.
Photo of Magic Touch Adult Care
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: 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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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 Citrus Gardens, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Citrus Gardens is $4,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $3,441 per month.

Independent living costs in Citrus Gardens, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Citrus Gardens, AZ
$4,078/mo
$4,100/mo
$3,998/mo

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

Citrus Gardens, AZ
$4,078/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Citrus Gardens, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,759/mo
Independent Living
$4,078/mo

Independent living costs in Citrus Gardens, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,699/mo
Studio
$4,640/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,177/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,190/mo

Senior living costs in Citrus Gardens 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: Citrus Gardens, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCitrus Gardens, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,078/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,783/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,759/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Citrus Gardens, AZ:$4,078/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Citrus Gardens, AZ:$3,783/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Citrus Gardens, AZ:$4,759/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Citrus Gardens, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Citrus Gardens 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
Citrus Gardens, AZ$2,576/mo$2,519/mo+2.3%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Citrus Gardens, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,576/mo
2023 average cost:$2,519/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Citrus Gardens

Recent reviews for independent living in Citrus Gardens

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

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

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

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

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

Wide variety of activities for residents. Residents at various communities, including Verena at Gilbert, Atria Chandler Villas, and McDowell Village, enjoy a wide range of activities, such as card games, crafts, Wii bowling, karaoke, pizza nights, and trips to plays and concerts.
Friendly and helpful staff members. Staff members at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, Copper Springs Retirement Community, Inspirations of Mesa, and McDowell Village are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating by residents and their families.
Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Residents appreciate the comfortable and spacious living spaces at communities like Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village, and Clearwater Agritopia, with apartment sizes and amenities that meet their needs.
Healthy and delicious meals. Many residents, including those at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, Verena at Gilbert, and Discovery Point Retirement Community, praise the quality and variety of meals offered at their communities, which allow them to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.
Engaging social environment. Residents at Atria Chandler Villas, Verena at Gilbert, and Copper Springs Retirement Community enjoy the engaging social environment at their communities, which includes activities, events, and opportunities to meet new friends.
Properly maintained facilities. Residents at Bella Vista Senior Living, McDowell Village, and Copper Springs Retirement Community comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, which contribute to a comfortable and welcoming living experience.
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Citrus Gardens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Citrus Gardens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Citrus Gardens, 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 Citrus Gardens 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 Citrus Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Citrus Gardens, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Citrus Gardens 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 Citrus Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Citrus Gardens, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Citrus Gardens 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 Citrus Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Citrus Gardens, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Acoya Mesa by Cogir, Albany Apartments and Oasis at Mesa Palms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Citrus Gardens, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 108 independent living facilities near Citrus Gardens, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Citrus Gardens, Arizona are McDowell Village, Atria Chandler Villas and Discovery Point Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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