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Photo of Gardens Care Senior Living–Scottsdale
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55 Floor plans available
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8.9
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My dad passed away in [date removed]. The people at truewood are amazing. Everyone was cheerful and always helping without being asked. I would highly recommend them.
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.
Gardens Care Senior Living–Scottsdale is in the vibrant heart of Scottsdale, with easy access to Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe, Arizona. It truly is at the center of it all, near shopping, restaurants, and world-class medical centers. Gardens Care Senior Living of Saddle is a beautiful place to live...
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Photo of MorningStar at Golden Ridge
11 Video available
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88 Floor plans available
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Their staff are helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. It's also a beautiful community. The residents and families are consistently happy. They have been amazing. They take excellent care of my dad.
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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Photo of Brookdale Desert Ridge
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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The nurse and administrative staff are great. The facilities guy is great. The older front desk lady is not very helpful. As far as the activities go, they did not seem to have many activities geared...
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.
These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....
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Photo of Fountain View Village
55 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
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Living at Fountain View Village has been a great choice for us. We are getting the best of everything: facitilities, location, good food, and super great service. We have great experiences from the front...
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.
Fountain View Village opened our doors in 2001. We have provided services to the senior community for over 25 years. 5 years ago we were purchased by Focus Healthcare Partners out of Chicago and Life Care Services out of Des Moines. Life Care Services (LCS) is the management company overseeing...
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I visited my sister recently at the Clarendale Arcadia facility in Phoenix. I was very impressed with the facility, staff, and activity level. She is in a great place and it brought joy to me and the rest...
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.
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
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66 Floor plans available
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Morningstar is a charming friendly facility that fits the needs in my family members. The staff are friendly and careful to attend to the needs of the residents. When I need additional care, Morningstar will...
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.
Assisted Living For our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs. It is our staff's...
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Photo of Arbor Ridge
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What we like the most about Arbor Ridge is the staff. The staff and residents were very friendly, positive and helpful; location was great for fast food, grocery, Walmart, shopping, doctors...
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.
Located in the heart of Peoria with proximity to the Center for the Performing  Arts, Amethyst Senior Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With beautifully landscaped grounds and stunning Spanish-style architecture, this peaceful and picturesque community is an...
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1616 Floor plans available
8.8
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Where we are now offer's things Thunderbird could not; 2 balconies, washer and dryer in the apt, stainless steel kitchen appliances and two walk in bathrooms and most importantly to me, my sister "happy". I...
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.
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place
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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 Granite Gate Senior Living
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We were very impressed with the overall appearance. The grounds are beautiful and the lobby is like a nice hotel. The rooms are bright and inviting. There is a large lounge when you first enter and a small...
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.
Located in the breathtaking Granite Dells, Granite Gate is Prescott's finest senior living community. We offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services.Granite Gate welcomes you to discover what our active approach to senior living can bring to your life. Our dedicated and professional staff,...
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Photo of Vista del Rio
11 Video available
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2020 Floor plans available
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8.5
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I would also say that they are fair priced for all that it includes. The rooms are a little small, but that's ok. One person doesn't need much space especially when they encourage residents to socialize 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.
Vista del Rio provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Situated on a quiet campus in the heart of Peoria, a beautiful northwestern suburb of Phoenix, we offer a peaceful environment with access to all the convenience of a major metropolitan area. We're just minutes...
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Photo of The Woodmark at Sun City
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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126 reviews
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Woodmark as a whole, I would recommend they just need more staff just like all assisted living to be able to care for the residents in a better quality manner
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.
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
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Photo of LifeStream at Youngtown
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8.5
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Many of the advertised activities don't actually seem to happen. There is really only one volunteer who comes to do crafts, and if she can't make it for whatever reason, there is nothing to do
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.
LifeStream at Youngtown is a cozy, tree-lined community in a residential neighborhood offering a comfortable retirement lifestyle in quaint, maintenance-free garden apartments. These spacious one-story homes feature full-kitchens, washer and dryers or free laundry services, wall-to-wall...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Anthem
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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Mom is very happy with her decision to live at Merrill Gardens. She feels well taken care of and everyone, the residents and staff are welcoming and friendly. It is a nice size, large enough to have good...
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.
We offer senior living in Anthem, just outside of Phoenix, close to Scottsdale, Peoria, and Sun City. This new senior living community features architecture that blends with the desert setting, located near shopping and dining. Enjoy being part of the Anthem community close to the Community...
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Photo of Amberlin Arrowhead
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JUST A FABULOUS PLACE TO RESIDE* IT IS IMMACULATE TO LIVE HERE *THE GROUNDS &THE MAINTENANCE TRAM WORK TIRELESSLY TO KEEP UP WITH THE ESSENCE OF THE FACILITY* SENIORS ARE CONSTANTLY INVOLVED IN SOME...
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 Arrowhead isn’t your average 55 plus apartment community. Within our beautiful architecture and landscaped courtyards, we create opportunities for shared experiences and meaningful connections among our residents. If you’re ready to take part in a vibrant senior community of other active...
Photo of LifeStream at North Phoenix
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We chose Lifestream because we were so impressed with the community and staff. Location is convenient as well. The facility is AMAZING. Staff is incredibly caring and take amazing care of the facility 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.
Tucked into a beautiful mountain setting, LifeStream Complete Senior Living at Northeast Phoenix is tops when it comes to quaint and comfortable active retirement living. The one and two-bedroom garden homes feature attached private carports, cozy patios, utility rooms, and full kitchens....
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All are a 5. My loved one is quite happy there and participates in many activities as there is such a variety. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Sagewood Desert Willow...
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.
Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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I've had a good experience with Mera Westgate. This is a great senior community. The staff are helpful, kind, and caring. They keep the community clean. Everyone is friendly. There are activities for...
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.
Mera Westgate is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Glendale, Arizona, a northern 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 a...
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Photo of Casa Azure 55 Plus Apartments
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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.
NOW LEASING > Affordable Apartments for Adults 55 Years and Older!Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a community for adults 55 & older expecting more out of life. As a marquee destination for active senior living in Phoenix, AZ, Casa Azure Senior Living welcomes you with high-end...
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Photo of The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale and everything has been great. The staff is excellent to my mother. Housekeeping does a nice job. The move in process went without a...
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.
Welcome to The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale! If you're looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you've come to the right place. We understand you probably have many questions, and we're here to help make the process as simple and straightforward as possible....
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Photo of Scottsdale Village Square, A Pacifica Senior Living Community
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Everyone we met at the facility went out of their way to help in any way they could to get my mom who has dementia into the facility. They were kind to my mom and made sure at every step of the way that her...
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.
Welcome to Scottsdale Village Square, an award-winning Pacifica Senior Living community in Scottsdale, AZ, created to be an oasis of comfort that anyone can enjoy. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing services for all seniors looking for a place that...
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Photo of Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC
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I would say that you won't find a friendlier place. The fact that the Beatitudes is a non-profit makes a huge difference as staff are motivated by serving others, not by profit. There is a wonderful...
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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Photo of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
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I think it is more of a place for those who are in good shape and are more active and can get around easily. Unfortunately that was not the case for my loved one so it just was not the right fit. I would...
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 The Retreat at Alameda
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They have been wonderful to work with, and we are very happy with our decision to move our family members into The Retreat at Alameda.
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.
At The Retreat at Alameda, our residents have all of the comforts of home with all of the care and security they need. We are a new build community, now open to accept residents. Conveniently located on 19th Ave, just south of Happy Valley Road in the Norterra area, we will be offering 72...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Columbia, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckeye, AZ with an average of $3,118 per month.

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

Columbia, AZ
$3,945/mo
$3,700/mo

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

Columbia, AZ
$3,945/mo
$3,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,812/mo
Independent Living
$3,945/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,510/mo
Studio
$4,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,322/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,802/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Columbia over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia

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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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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Immaculately maintained grounds. Several reviews from different communities, including Garden Ridge, The Forum at Desert Harbor, and Park Terrace Senior Living, praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community grounds. Residents appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the outdoor spaces, which include gardens and walki ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Communities like LifeStream at Glendale, The Palazzo, and Clarendale Arcadia offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, from bingo and card games to arts and crafts, music presentations, and outings to museums and cultural sites. Residents report feeling engaged and ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center, Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, and Acoya Troon by Cogir. Families and residents alike express appreciation for the caring nature of ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Residents across multiple communities, including Holiday Madison Meadows, Wooddale Village, and Clarendale Arcadia, praise the quality of the meals and the accommodating nature of the dining staff. Some have noted that dietary restrictions and preferences are taken into consideration.
Safe and secure living spaces. Families and residents alike express feeling secure and comfortable in their living spaces at communities like Revel McDowell Mountain, McDowell Village, and Palos Verdes Senior Living. Safety features and attentive staff help ensure peace of mind.
Accessible and responsive communication. Reviews from various communities, such as Fellowship Square Historic Mesa at Brown and Center, Merrill Gardens at Anthem, and Palos Verdes Senior Living, highlight the frequent and thorough communication between families and staff. This includes regular updates on resident care and well-be ...
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Columbia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
45.7%
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McDowell Village, Revel Scottsdale and Acoya Troon by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 377 independent living facilities near Columbia, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia, Arizona are McDowell Village, Revel Scottsdale and Acoya Troon by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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