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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fairwood Viii, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Fairwood Viii is about $3,914 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 199 options. Read 2441 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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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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After much research in NX PHX AZ area we found Chaparral Winds in Surprise AZ. Well managed and staffed, gourmet chef food, excellent chorus, choice of planned activities (optional) a staff who care about...
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.
Chaparral Winds Independent Living is located in Surprise AZ right off of Bell Road/Grand Ave. We are close to great shopping, dining and many major entertainment venues. A rich program of daily activities will keep you busy and if you don't feel like driving, hop onto one of our buses and...
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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: 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: 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.
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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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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.
At The Inn, we provide care that balances independence with assistance and delivers service with compassion, understanding and respect. With comfortable, elegant accommodations and an impressive line of features and amenities, residents enjoy life with the confidence of knowing we are here,...
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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.
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
BrookHollow Apartments offers spacious, two bedroom, one bath apartments at an affordable price. Our rates begin at only $625.00.We offer the following ammenities: Reserved, covered parking.24 hr. on call emergency maintenance. Your staff lives on-site!Sparkling, heated pool and jacuzzi.24 hour...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fairwood Viii, AZ

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

Independent living costs in Fairwood Viii, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Fairwood Viii, AZ
$3,914/mo
$3,954/mo
$3,932/mo

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

Fairwood Viii, AZ
$3,914/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Fairwood Viii, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,775/mo
Independent Living
$3,914/mo

Independent living costs in Fairwood Viii, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,347/mo
Studio
$3,754/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,632/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,439/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,560/mo

Senior living costs in Fairwood Viii 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: Fairwood Viii, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairwood Viii, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,914/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,836/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,775/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fairwood Viii, AZ:$3,914/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fairwood Viii, AZ:$3,836/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fairwood Viii, AZ:$4,775/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Fairwood Viii, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fairwood Viii 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
Fairwood Viii, AZ$2,503/mo$2,587/mo-3.2%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fairwood Viii, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,503/mo
2023 average cost:$2,587/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
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 Fairwood Viii

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairwood Viii

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

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Many reviews for communities like Garden Ridge, Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, and The Palazzo praise the lush and well-kept outdoor spaces, including courtyards, gardens, and walking trails. Residents enjoy the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, which is enhanced by regular landscapi ...
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Friendly and kind staff members. Numerous reviews mention the exceptional care and kindness displayed by staff at communities such as Madison Meadows, Solstice at Sun City West, and Palos Verdes Senior Living. Residents and their families express gratitude for the genuine concern and attention provided by the staff, creat ...
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Variety of activities for diverse interests. Communities like Thunderbird Senior Living, The Palms at Sun City, and Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort offer a wide range of activities that cater to various interests and abilities. These activities, including arts and crafts, games, and social events, help keep residents engaged and a ...
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nutritious and accommodating meals. Reviews for communities such as Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC, The Forum at Desert Harbor, and Wooddale Village highlight the importance of high-quality meals in ensuring residents' overall well-being. Many communities accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that every resid ...
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Thoughtful and responsive communication. Clear and consistent communication between staff and residents' families is crucial for maintaining peace of mind. Communities like Vista del Rio, Westgate Village, and Palos Verdes Senior Living prioritize open dialogue, keeping families informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Adequate living space is essential for seniors' comfort and independence. Communities like Madison Meadows, Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir, and Glencroft Center For Modern Aging provide ample room for residents to personalize their living spaces, creating a sense of familiarity and homelike at ...
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Fairwood Viii independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairwood Viii independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairwood Viii, 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 Fairwood Viii 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 Fairwood Viii 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
9.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairwood Viii 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 Fairwood Viii communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairwood Viii 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 Fairwood Viii offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
46.4%
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MorningStar at Golden Ridge, LifeStream at Glendale and The Montecito by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairwood Viii, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Fairwood Viii, 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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