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The cost of independent living in Esmond is about $3,864 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 171 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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Photo of Fellowship Square at Tucson
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Fellowship square is a really nice place to live. It's an older community but they're doing a lot with updating units. They have many things that other communities don't offer. Like 20-4-7 security with 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.
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They have great staff, good food and it's a nice apartment. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for themselves or a loved one.
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.
Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of...
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They were great very friendly and the site is one of the nicest in Tucson. We would absolutely recommend to anyone they get five stars.
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.
The Villas at Houghton The Villas at Houghton is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona that provides quality care for those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's. This community provides a safe place to live in a location that is great. Guests of the residents of...
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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.
Nestled at the base of the Rincon Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, Academy Villas Assisted Living Home is a 9000 sq.ft. modern Villa. Residents enjoy large, private rooms, spacious common areas, cheerful interiors, large patio and courtyard, scratch-cooked meals, transportation,...
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I have found the staff and residents here at Desert Cove Independent Living Community to be friendly, considerate and eager to help.
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, 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.
The Desert Villa adult living home located in Tucson is different from many nursing homes. Residents there feel appreciated and loved by the caregivers which is family owned and operated. The home has spacious rooms and patios where the residents can socialize and enjoy themselves. They...
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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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I liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
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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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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The minute you walk into the gates, and stop to meet the people all around the community it feels like home. It feels like they are one big family who watch out for one another. The residents, and staff...
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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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 Esmond, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Esmond is $3,864 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corona de Tucson, AZ with an average of $3,530 per month.

Independent living costs in Esmond, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Esmond, AZ
$3,864/mo
$3,924/mo

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

Esmond, AZ
$3,864/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Esmond, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,583/mo
Independent Living
$3,864/mo

Independent living costs in Esmond, AZ, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,523/mo

Senior living costs in Esmond 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: Esmond, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEsmond, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,864/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,747/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,583/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Esmond, AZ:$3,864/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Esmond, AZ:$3,747/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Esmond, AZ:$4,583/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Esmond, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Esmond 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
Esmond, AZ$2,106/mo$2,320/mo-9.2%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Esmond, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,106/mo
2023 average cost:$2,320/mo
Percent change:-9.2%
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 Esmond

Recent reviews for independent living in Esmond

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ

5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

Esmond independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Esmond independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Esmond, 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 Esmond 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 Esmond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Esmond 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 Esmond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Esmond 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 Esmond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fellowship Square at Tucson, Broadway Proper Senior Living and Park Senior Villas - Houghton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Esmond, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Esmond, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Esmond, Arizona is Arroyo Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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