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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Greenbriar, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Greenbriar is about $3,056 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 200 options.

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excellent main services excellent caring neighbors excellent cleaning services excellent library, music, games, puzzles excellent entertainment, special and routine.
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.
Desert Winds Independent Retirement Community is a unique community designed for today's active seniors. If you are looking for a comfortable, secure environment where you can take advantage of the many optional amenities and still maintain your privacy and individuality, Desert Winds is waiting...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
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.
Desert 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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I think it is more of a place for those who are in good shape and are more active and can get around easily. Unfortunately that was not the case for my loved one so it just was not the right fit. I would...
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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Ownership/management is very knowledgeable & experienced in the field of assisted living. They've been very helpful & informative, and have kept us abreast our condition & emergent issues. Staff & care has...
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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.
Arizona Desert Falls is where your family is our family. We specialize in providing the best care available for those individuals on a fixed income or budget. We encourage you to visit our facebook page @azdesertfallsassistedliving to see pictures of different events we have put on for our...
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[Name Removed] the leasing agent was wonderful. She listened and asked the right questions to make sure she understood what we were looking for and what to show us. She was easy to get in touch with for...
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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: 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.
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Photo of Beebes Assisted 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.
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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.
Photo of Elsie's House 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.
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 Maryland West Apartments
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: 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: 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.
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 Greenbriar, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Greenbriar is $3,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prescott Valley, AZ with an average of $2,720 per month.

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

Greenbriar, AZ
$3,056/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,789/mo
Independent Living
$3,056/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,216/mo
Studio
$2,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,715/mo

Senior living costs in Greenbriar 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: Greenbriar, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreenbriar, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,056/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,073/mo$5,119/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,789/mo$5,890/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Greenbriar, AZ:$3,056/mo
Arizona:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Greenbriar, AZ:$5,073/mo
Arizona:$5,119/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Greenbriar, AZ:$5,789/mo
Arizona:$5,890/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Greenbriar, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Greenbriar 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 average 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
Greenbriar, AZ$2,983/mo$2,978/mo+0.2%
Arizona$3,056/mo$3,041/mo+0.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Greenbriar, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,983/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$3,056/mo
2023 average cost:$3,041/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Greenbriar

Recent reviews for independent living in Greenbriar

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.

Lifestyles of Glendale

3.1
The 5 is totally based on the administrator. She is really nice. If she wasn't there it would be terrible. I don't like that it all depends on this one person. There are too many animals. Too many stray cats. Trash, trash, too much trash!

The Terraces of Phoenix

4.5
Our experience was excellent and we also thought the value was excellent!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Many reviews praise the grounds of various senior living communities, including gardens, courtyards, and immaculately kept outdoor spaces. At Madison Meadows, residents enjoy their private patios or balconies that look out onto these areas. At Acoya Troon by Cogir, residents appreciate the s ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews express gratitude for the caring and attentive nature of the staff at their community. Families of residents at The Forum at Desert Harbor have developed lasting friendships with the staff, while at Westgate Village, staff members are described as always being there to help a ...
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Variety of activities and opportunities for socialization. Senior living communities offer a range of activities, from movie nights and game nights to group outings and hobbies. Residents of LifeStream at Glendale enjoy the weekly trivia night and other events, while at LifeStream at Sun City, a small community of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, the meals are described as nutritious and delicious, while at LifeStream at North Phoenix, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ma ...
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Safe and secure environments. Safety and security are a top priority for many senior living communities. At Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir, residents appreciate the gated entry and 24/7 security, while at Vista del Rio, families feel at ease knowing that their loved ones are living in a community that values their well-being ...
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Affordable and financially viable options. Many reviews mention the financial value and affordability of various communities. At Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, the all-inclusive price is seen as a significant advantage, while at Thunderbird Senior Living, the community offers flexible payment options and assistance for those wi ...
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Greenbriar independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenbriar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenbriar, 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 Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar 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
9.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LifeStream at Glendale, Mera City Center and Glencroft Center For Modern Aging are the top-rated independent living facilities near Greenbriar, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 200 independent living facilities near Greenbriar, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Greenbriar, Arizona are LifeStream at Glendale, Oasis at Mesa Palms and Bella Vista Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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