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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Desert Bell Estates Ii is about $3,914 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 141 options. Read 1453 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: 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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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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The Maravilla is a lovely place and they have plenty to keep the residents busy. The rooms are spacious and well kept. Their only problem in Memory care where my Mom resides seems to be keeping enough...
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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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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Dad is here currently and things have been good. Everyone seems pretty nice and he gets along well with the other residents. The staff seems to be able to answer any questions that I have and they take 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.
Photo of Vienna 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.
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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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Photo of Northwood Glen 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.
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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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 Arrowhead Village Adult Homecare 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 Sweetwater Pines
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 Myrtle Manor Apartment
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.
Photo of Desert Crest Retirement Apts
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.
Photo of Lidia's 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 The Paradise Assisted Living Home
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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.
Assisted Long-Term Care?The Paradise Assisted Living Home & Adagio CareWhen your loved one is no longer able to live alone, The Paradise Assisted Living Home is a place where they will be well cared for, engaged, and prayed for. Our on-call licensed nurses are available as needed with...
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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, 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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Photo of Casa Blanca Apartments
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.
Photo of Adagio Care LLC
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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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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Most of the staff has been very friendly and helpful. The laundry facilities leave much to be desired, but they are renovating so hopefully that will change. My apartment is a good size. Fairly large...
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.

Cost of independent living in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Desert Bell Estates Ii is $3,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
$3,915/mo
$3,904/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
$3,915/mo
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,777/mo
Independent Living
$3,915/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,524/mo
Studio
$4,679/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,219/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,635/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,680/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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: Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Bell Estates Ii, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,915/mo$3,913/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,848/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,777/mo$4,626/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ:$3,915/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ:$3,848/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ:$4,777/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ$2,314/mo$2,507/mo-7.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,314/mo
2023 average cost:$2,507/mo
Percent change:-7.7%
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 Desert Bell Estates Ii

Recent reviews for independent living in Desert Bell Estates Ii

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

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, including Thunderbird Senior Living, Revel McDowell Mountain, and Palos Verdes Senior Living, where residents and staff greet each other with smiles and open arms. Residents feel at home and enjoy sociali ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the importance of good food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Fellowship Square Phoenix, The Palazzo, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, residents rave about the delicious meals and variety offered, making dining an enjoyable experienc ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities like Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC, Revel McDowell Mountain, and Palos Verdes Senior Living offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. From music concerts to educational workshops, residents have plenty of opportunities to learn, socialize, and have fun. ...
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Thoughtful and compassionate staff. Reviews consistently praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Thunderbird Senior Living, Revel McDowell Mountain, and Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir, where staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents feel well cared for and supported.
Beautifully maintained living spaces and grounds. Communities like Madison Meadows, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir take great pride in keeping their living spaces and grounds clean and well-maintained, creating an enjoyable and visually appealing environment for residents.
Flexible and accommodating community policies. Some communities, including Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir and Thunderbird Senior Living, offer flexible policies to accommodate individual needs and preferences. This includes options for dietary restrictions, pet-friendly policies, and flexible move-in dates.
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Desert Bell Estates Ii independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Bell Estates Ii independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Bell Estates Ii, 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii 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
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Bell Estates Ii, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Bell Estates Ii 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 Desert Bell Estates Ii offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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