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The cost of independent living in Contempo Tempe is about $3,929 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 112 options. Read 1678 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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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.
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'.  
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.
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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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As a resident of Kivel Memory Unit my mother received fantastic care in the hands of wonderful staff members. She was constantly engaged by various activities through out the day and totally enjoyed their...
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.
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.
Burkeshire Retirement Hotel When it comes to enjoying life and relaxing in style, the Burkeshire Retirement Hotel, located in Phoenix, Arizona is the ideal choice in assisted living communities. Located near most of what the big city offers, but tucked into a residential area with a beautiful,...
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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: 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, 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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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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.
Washer/DryerDishwasherWood Style Plank FlooringMicrowaveUpgraded Counter Tops and Plumbing FixturesMonthly activities and services include:Peer SupportAid with Dial-A-Ride transportationBlood Pressure ScreeningsHealth & Wellness ClassesCommunity Potlucks and much more...Downtown...
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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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This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
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.
At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
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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.
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia location was custom built and opened in spring 2018. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Phoenix, this luxury assisted living group home features 10 private bedroom and bathroom suites and provides 24/7 awake care.Each suite includes a large...
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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, 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.
Arizona Senior Homes has been providing assisted living services since 1985. Our goal has always been to maintain the dignity and self sufficiency of our residents in a ‘home-like’ environments. We provide a campus of care. With six homes in one location it is possible for us to offer multiple...
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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Contempo Tempe, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Contempo Tempe is $3,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Contempo Tempe, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Contempo Tempe, AZ
$3,929/mo
$3,920/mo
$3,929/mo

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

Contempo Tempe, AZ
$3,929/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Contempo Tempe, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,648/mo
Independent Living
$3,929/mo

Independent living costs in Contempo Tempe, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,499/mo
Studio
$5,186/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,289/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,927/mo

Senior living costs in Contempo Tempe 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: Contempo Tempe, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeContempo Tempe, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,929/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,736/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,648/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Contempo Tempe, AZ:$3,929/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Contempo Tempe, AZ:$3,736/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Contempo Tempe, AZ:$4,648/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Contempo Tempe, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Contempo Tempe 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Contempo Tempe, AZ$2,614/mo$2,528/mo+3.4%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Contempo Tempe, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,614/mo
2023 average cost:$2,528/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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 Contempo Tempe

Recent reviews for independent living in Contempo Tempe

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

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across various communities, such as Oasis at Mesa Palms, Atria Chandler Villas, and McDowell Village, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' comfort and well-being.
Variety of activities and outings. Activities are a popular feature among residents in several communities like McDowell Village, Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, and Atria Chandler Villas, offering opportunities for socialization and engagement, such as horseback riding, museum visits, and exercise classes.
Well-appointed apartments and common areas. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, maintenance, and overall quality of living spaces found at communities such as McDowell Village, The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living, and Bella Vista Senior Living. Residents appreciate the apartment sizes, storage options, and homelike atmosp ...
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Thoughtful amenities and services. Communities like McDowell Village, Mountain Park Senior Living, and The Springs of Scottsdale offer amenities that cater to residents' needs, such as laundry facilities, transportation to appointments, and safety features like emergency call systems and security cameras.
Loving and supportive community atmosphere. Reviews from communities Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village, Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, and Mountain Park Senior Living highlight the strong sense of community among residents, with many expressing appreciation for the friendliness and inclusiveness of their neighbors and fell ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Residents at communities like Atria Chandler Villas, The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living, and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa frequently comment on the deliciousness and variety of meals provided, with many noting that the dining experience is a highlight of their daily lives.
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Contempo Tempe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Contempo Tempe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Contempo Tempe, 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 Contempo Tempe 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 Contempo Tempe 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
9.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Contempo Tempe 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 Contempo Tempe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Contempo Tempe 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 Contempo Tempe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
46.4%
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Oasis at Mesa Palms, McDowell Village and Atria Chandler Villas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Contempo Tempe, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Contempo Tempe, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Contempo Tempe, 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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