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The cost of independent living in Fountain East is about $4,100 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 104 options. Read 2227 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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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
Welcome Home! Come and enjoy resort living on the golf course. With a championship 18 hole golf course, 2 heated pools, 4 jacuzzis, a hair and nail salon, full sports bar, fine dining restaurant and live entertainment! We offer Studios, 1 Bedrooms and limited number of 2 Bedrooms. We include...
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I have not had a chance to experience the activities they offer at this community. They do not offer a meal plan. The community is clean and well taken care of. The second floor apartments do not have a...
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.
The Orchard is 55+ community.  We offer affordable senior living in  beautiful garden apartments.  With over 600 trees, you are free to pick the oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons from the citrus trees located throughout the community.  Our full time activities...
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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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As of January of this year, we have new managers. We have been in this park for over 21yrs. We have had good ma agers and not so good. But, we now have the best we have seen in the last 12 yrs. They have...
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.
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.
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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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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.
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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
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Living a thousand miles away from our dear Aunt and not knowing where we could put her for the care she needed. We thank "A Place for Mom" in finding us a place that she could have excellent care in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Greenfield’s assisted living is an assisted living community that caters to ages 21 and over, we offer private and semi-private apartments for individuals that are unable to live on their own. Spacious apartments with kitchenettes allow our residents to be independent while receiving the...

Cost of independent living in Fountain East, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Fountain East is $4,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $3,438 per month.

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

Fountain East, AZ
$4,102/mo
$4,100/mo
$3,996/mo

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

Fountain East, AZ
$4,102/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,768/mo
Independent Living
$4,102/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,699/mo
Studio
$4,571/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,048/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,743/mo

Senior living costs in Fountain East 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: Fountain East, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFountain East, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,102/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,822/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,768/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fountain East, AZ:$4,102/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fountain East, AZ:$3,822/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fountain East, AZ:$4,768/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fountain East, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fountain East 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
Fountain East, AZ$2,548/mo$2,481/mo+2.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fountain East, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,548/mo
2023 average cost:$2,481/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 Fountain East

Recent reviews for independent living in Fountain East

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Albany Apartments in Mesa, AZ

5.0
We picked this community, for two main reasons: Price, and W/D in individual units. Definitely worth a look! Management and maintenance are responsive and helpful. I would recommend to other families.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with staff and residents going out of their way to make new residents feel at home. At Verena at Gilbert, for instance, residents and their families express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the sta ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the range of activities offered at the communities, with something for everyone. At Verena at Gilbert, for example, residents enjoy theater nights, card games, crafts, and hikes, while at Discovery Point Retirement Community, residents appreciate the on-site libra ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the meals is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Verena at Gilbert, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day. At Oasis at Mes ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. At McDowell Village, for example, residents appreciate the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library. At Copper Springs Retirement Community, reviews s ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Copper Springs Retirement Community, a resident was able to update the Karaoke program. At Inspirations of Mesa, the staff were flexible with move-in dates and provided clear explanations o ...
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Friendly and helpful on-site management. Many reviews express appreciation for the friendly and helpful management at the communities. At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, to keep everyone informed and en ...
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Fountain East independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain East independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain East, 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 Fountain East 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 Fountain East 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
15.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain East 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 Fountain East communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain East 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 Fountain East offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
46.4%
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