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The cost of independent living in Gillespie is about $3,192 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 146 options. Read 2134 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.
Photo of Golden Springs Senior 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 Golden Generation/Times Adult Care Home
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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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 Angel's Real Home Care
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 Az Care First 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 Maggie's House Assisted Living Home
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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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 Gibson Lane Assisted Living Care
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 Heritage Legacy
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: 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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Effective Care For Elderly Living
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 Good Shepherd Peoria
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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: 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: 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 Apollo Mobile Home Park
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: 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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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
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 Gillespie, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Gillespie is $3,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunwest, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.

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

Gillespie, AZ
$3,188/mo
$3,054/mo
$3,037/mo

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

Gillespie, AZ
$3,188/mo
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,210/mo
Independent Living
$3,188/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,265/mo
Studio
$3,673/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,732/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,843/mo

Senior living costs in Gillespie 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: Gillespie, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGillespie, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,188/mo$3,919/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,557/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,210/mo$4,630/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Gillespie, AZ:$3,188/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Gillespie, AZ:$3,557/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Gillespie, AZ:$4,210/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Gillespie, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gillespie 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
Gillespie, AZ$2,638/mo$2,648/mo-0.4%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gillespie, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,638/mo
2023 average cost:$2,648/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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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 Gillespie

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillespie

Arbor Ridge in Peoria, AZ

5.0
I have recommended numerous people there and I've also passed on your company's name and phone number. My experience with your company helped me to make this transition much easier than it could been.

Mera Westgate in Glendale, AZ

4.6
I've had a good experience with Mera Westgate. This is a great senior community. The staff are helpful, kind, and caring. They keep the community clean. Everyone is friendly. There are activities for the residents to participate in. I have been concerned about the neighborhood safety and ...
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Heritage Tradition in Sun City West, AZ

5.0
My mom is doing really great. She loves the community. They have a special diet and they go out of their way to her. The community is clean and the staff is outstanding. She likes living here and everything here is perfect for her. We would recommend every aspect of this community to other ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and courtyards. Several reviews mention the pleasure of living in communities with immaculately kept grounds and lovely courtyards, such as Garden Ridge, where residents enjoy patios or balconies overlooking the gardens. The outdoor spaces provide tranquility and opportunity for socializing.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the care and attention given by staff members at their communities, like Solstice at Sun City West, where the dining room manager goes the extra mile to ensure residents have what they need for their meals. The overall positive interactions with staff ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Communities offer a variety of engaging activities that cater to diverse interests, such as trivia nights, movie nights, museum outings, hiking, fishing, and gardening. For instance, at Solstice at Sun City West, residents can find joy and socialization through these offerings.
Thoughtfully appointed apartments. Many reviews praise the comfort and appeal of the apartments in their communities, noting features like full kitchens, ample storage, and spacious living areas. For example, at Vista del Rio, residents appreciate the thoughtful apartment designs.
Reasonable pricing and value. Several families mention the affordability of their chosen communities, finding that the pricing is reasonable for the services and amenities provided. At The Forum at Desert Harbor, the value of the facility and the staff's effort to meet residents' needs stands out.
Individualized attention and accommodation. Reviews highlight the flexibility and attentiveness of staff to residents' unique needs, ensuring a personalized experience. For instance, at Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, the management team goes above and beyond to address residents' concerns and requests.
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Gillespie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillespie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillespie, 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillespie 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 Gillespie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillespie 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 Gillespie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
46.4%
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