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The cost of independent living in Gillette is about $3,822 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 507 options. Read 6373 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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: 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
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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: 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.
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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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
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.
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: 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: 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: 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 Gillette, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Gillette is $3,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckeye, AZ with an average of $3,062 per month.

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

Gillette, AZ
$3,822/mo
$3,709/mo

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

Gillette, AZ
$3,822/mo
$3,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,642/mo
Independent Living
$3,822/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,091/mo
Studio
$4,481/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,539/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,042/mo

Senior living costs in Gillette 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: Gillette, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGillette, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,822/mo$3,928/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,964/mo$3,919/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,642/mo$4,640/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Gillette, AZ:$3,822/mo
Arizona:$3,928/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Gillette, AZ:$3,964/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Gillette, AZ:$4,642/mo
Arizona:$4,640/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Gillette, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gillette 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
Gillette, AZ$2,651/mo$2,675/mo-0.9%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gillette, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,651/mo
2023 average cost:$2,675/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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 Gillette

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillette

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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Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully maintained grounds and courtyards. Several reviews from communities Garden Ridge and The Park at Surprise mention the impressive beauty of the outdoor spaces, including courtyards and gardens, which contribute to a resort-like atmosphere. Residents like having easy access to these spaces, with some commenting on the immaculat ...
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Friendly and caring staff members. Numerous reviews from communities Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, LifeStream at Glendale, and Solstice at Sun City West praise the warmth and attentiveness of the staff. Residents and their families appreciate the long-term relationships that have been formed with caregivers, bringing pea ...
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Variety of activities for residents' interests. At communities such as Oasis at Mesa Palms, Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, and The Forum at Desert Harbor, residents enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests. Programs include movie nights, gardening, arts and crafts, religious services, and card games, ensuring there ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents consistently express satisfaction with the quality of the food offered at their communities. At Discovery Point Retirement Community, McDowell Village, and The Forum at Desert Harbor, residents share that they look forward to meals and appreciate the staff ...
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Thoughtfully designed and spacious apartments. Reviews from communities Madison Meadows, Thunderbird Senior Living, and The Springs of Scottsdale detail the ample space and thoughtful design of the apartment layouts, allowing residents to bring personal belongings and feel at home while also encouraging socialization and independence.
Engaging and secure social environments. From Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, Pueblo Norte Senior Living, and The Palazzo, reviews highlight the importance of a supportive and engaging community environment for residents. Activities, group events, and a sense of companionship contribute to a fulfilling living experience.
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Gillette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillette, 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 Gillette 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 Gillette 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
11.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillette 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 Gillette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillette 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 Gillette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillette, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oasis at Mesa Palms, LifeStream at Glendale and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gillette, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 507 independent living facilities near Gillette, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gillette, Arizona are McDowell Village, Discovery Point Retirement Community and The Gardens of Sun City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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