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The cost of independent living in East Fort is about $4,041 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 405 options. Read 4802 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, 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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We selected this community because the facility is extremely clean and the people were very nice. The director is a nice young man who is trying to improve the facility at every turn. My only complaint is...
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.
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
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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.
Photo of Bridgewater Assisted Living Deer Valley
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.
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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 Artemis 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 Charleston 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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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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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
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.
Chaparral Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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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 Soft Touch 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.
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.
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
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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.
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 East Fort, AZ

The average cost of senior living in East Fort is $4,041 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crown King, AZ with an average of $2,850 per month.

Independent living costs in East Fort, AZ, vs. nearby cities

East Fort, AZ
$4,041/mo
$3,709/mo

Independent living costs in East Fort, AZ, vs. state and national averages

East Fort, AZ
$4,041/mo
$3,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,163/mo

Independent living costs in East Fort, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,850/mo
Independent Living
$4,041/mo

Independent living costs in East Fort, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,326/mo
Studio
$4,396/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,843/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,620/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,042/mo

Senior living costs in East Fort 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: East Fort, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Fort, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,041/mo$3,928/mo$4,163/mo
Assisted Living$4,467/mo$3,919/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,850/mo$4,640/mo$4,957/mo
Independent Living
East Fort, AZ:$4,041/mo
Arizona:$3,928/mo
U.S.:$4,163/mo
Assisted Living
East Fort, AZ:$4,467/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
East Fort, AZ:$4,850/mo
Arizona:$4,640/mo
U.S.:$4,957/mo
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Independent living costs in East Fort, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Fort 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
East Fort, AZ$2,754/mo$2,830/mo-2.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
East Fort, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,754/mo
2023 average cost:$2,830/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
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 East Fort

Recent reviews for independent living in East Fort

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 praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's grounds, creating an inviting atmosphere for residents at Garden Ridge, The Forum at Desert Harbor, and Pueblo Norte Senior Living.
Friendly and attentive staff. Several residents express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community, including Thunderbird Senior Living, LifeStream at Glendale, and Revel Scottsdale.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, such as gaming nights, music concerts, and educational programs at Acoya Troon by Cogir, Fellowship Square Phoenix, and The Manor Village at Desert Ridge.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Revel McDowell Mountain, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Beautifully designed and spacious apartments. Residents appreciate the ample living spaces in their apartments, which often include balconies or patios overlooking courtyards, at Garden Ridge, Fellowship Square Phoenix, and Pueblo Norte Senior Living.
Thoughtful community amenities. Communities offer a variety of amenities tailored to residents' needs and interests, such as pools, libraries, and fitness centers, at The Palazzo, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, and Thunderbird Senior Living.
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East Fort independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Fort independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Fort, 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 East Fort 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 East Fort 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
12.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Fort 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 East Fort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Fort 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 East Fort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LifeStream at Glendale, Mera City Center and Holiday Vista de la Montaña are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Fort, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in East Fort, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, Atria Park of Sierra Pointe and The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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