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The cost of independent living in Heritage Highlands is about $3,915 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 187 options. Read 1683 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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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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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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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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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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Most of the staff has been very friendly and helpful. The laundry facilities leave much to be desired, but they are renovating so hopefully that will change. My apartment is a good size. Fairly large...
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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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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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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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Heritage Highlands, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Heritage Highlands is $3,915 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Heritage Highlands, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Heritage Highlands, AZ
$3,915/mo
$3,904/mo

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

Heritage Highlands, AZ
$3,915/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Heritage Highlands, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,745/mo
Independent Living
$3,915/mo

Independent living costs in Heritage Highlands, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Studio
$4,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,653/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,129/mo

Senior living costs in Heritage Highlands 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: Heritage Highlands, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHeritage Highlands, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,915/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,821/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,745/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Heritage Highlands, AZ:$3,915/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Heritage Highlands, AZ:$3,821/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Heritage Highlands, AZ:$4,745/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Heritage Highlands, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Heritage Highlands 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Heritage Highlands, AZ$2,515/mo$2,565/mo-1.9%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Heritage Highlands, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,515/mo
2023 average cost:$2,565/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
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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 Heritage Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Heritage Highlands

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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Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

4.0
My loved one was only here for a short respite stay. The only thing that she really complained about is that they didn't always knock before they came in. We had arranged for a female to come and do the shower on a certain day, and a male showed up on a different day to help her. She liked the ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews praise the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in various communities, such as Fellowship Square Phoenix, The Forum at Desert Harbor, and McDowell Village. Residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships that they and their families have developed with t ...
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Variety of activities to suit residents' interests. Communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests. At Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, residents enjoy activities from quilting and knitting to music presentations and dance classes. Residents of The Montecito by Cogir participate in exercise programs, live enterta ...
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High-quality meals and flexible dining options. Quality food is a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. Residents of Revel McDowell Mountain, Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, and Madison Meadows appreciate the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and individual preferences. Some communities, such as ...
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Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities. Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' grounds and facilities. Residents of The Forum at Desert Harbor and Pueblo Norte Senior Living appreciate the well-maintained gardens and walking trails, while those at McDowell Village praise the immaculate living spac ...
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Flexible and accommodating management. Flexible and responsive management is a common theme among positive reviews. Residents and families at Thunderbird Senior Living, McDowell Village, and The Forum at Desert Harbor comment on the accommodating nature of the community staff, who make adjustments and go above and beyond to mee ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Numerous reviews mention the sense of community and support among residents. At Fellowship Square Phoenix, The Forum at Desert Harbor, and McDowell Village, residents make friends and engage in social activities with their neighbors. The welcoming atmosphere helps residents feel at home an ...
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Heritage Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heritage Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heritage Highlands, 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 Heritage Highlands 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 Heritage Highlands 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
10.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Heritage Highlands 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 Heritage Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heritage Highlands 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 Heritage Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fellowship Square Phoenix, LifeStream at Glendale and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Heritage Highlands, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 187 independent living facilities near Heritage Highlands, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Heritage Highlands, Arizona are McDowell Village, Atria Chandler Villas and The Gardens of Sun City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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