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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Cottonwood Ranch is about $3,975 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 196 options. Read 2808 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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Photo of Right Choice Adult Care Home
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.
Photo of Lakes Recreation Ctr
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Ana And David Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Doctor's First Choice Care Home
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.
Photo of Elsie's House LLC
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.
Photo of Acacia Heights Assisted Living LLC
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.
Photo of Aging Gracefully
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.
Photo of Sierra Valaha
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.
Photo of Amazing Grace Care Home LLC
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.
Photo of Rejoice Assisted Living Home #2
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.
Photo of Corrine Assisted Living LLC
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.
Photo of Kachina Place Glendale Senior
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.
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.
Photo of Primavera Assisted Living LLC
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 Cottonwood Ranch, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood Ranch is $3,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
$3,975/mo
$3,954/mo
$3,932/mo

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

Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
$3,975/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,855/mo
Independent Living
$3,975/mo

Independent living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$3,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,682/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,598/mo

Senior living costs in Cottonwood Ranch 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: Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCottonwood Ranch, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,975/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,876/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,855/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ:$3,975/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ:$3,876/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ:$4,855/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ, over time

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

Cottonwood Ranch, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cottonwood Ranch, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cottonwood Ranch 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
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ$2,534/mo$2,561/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cottonwood Ranch, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,534/mo
2023 average cost:$2,561/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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 Cottonwood Ranch

Recent reviews for independent living in Cottonwood Ranch

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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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds. Many reviews highlight the well-kept grounds at various communities, with residents praising the gardens, courtyards, and walking trails. At The Forum at Desert Harbor, for example, the landscaping is described as 'beautifully maintained', while Palos Verdes Senior Living residents appreciat ...
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Comforting and friendly staff. The kindness and attentiveness of staff members is a common theme in reviews, with residents expressing their appreciation for the caring nature of the staff. For instance, Westgate Village residents say the staff are 'friendly and approachable', and that they 'care about the senior residents' ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Residents frequently comment on the quality of the food, with several communities offering a diverse menu to cater to different tastes and dietary restrictions. At Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC, for example, residents love the 'well-prepared food' and the 'delicious meals with various choices'. At ...
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Engaging activities and events. Communities provide a range of activities to keep residents active and engaged, from arts and crafts to musical performances and outings. At The Palazzo, residents enjoy the 'extensive activity program', while LifeStream at Glendale residents participate in 'daily group games' and 'music con ...
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Thoughtful and helpful housekeeping. Residents express gratitude for the thorough housekeeping services, which include regular cleaning and maintenance of their apartments. At Vista del Rio, for instance, housekeepers are praised for their 'kind and efficient' work, and for being 'careful not to disturb residents'. At Holiday Vi ...
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Accessible and convenient amenities. Communities offer convenient amenities, such as transportation services, fitness centers, and libraries, that make daily life easier for residents. At Thunderbird Senior Living, for example, residents appreciate the availability of buses and vans for shopping and doctor visits, and the proximi ...
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Cottonwood Ranch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood Ranch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood Ranch, 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 Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch 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
9.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood Ranch 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 Cottonwood Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottonwood Ranch, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vista del Rio, The Forum at Desert Harbor and Wooddale Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cottonwood Ranch, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 196 independent living facilities near Cottonwood Ranch, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cottonwood Ranch, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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