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The cost of independent living in Legend Estates is about $3,909 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 127 options. Read 717 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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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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As a resident of Kivel Memory Unit my mother received fantastic care in the hands of wonderful staff members. She was constantly engaged by various activities through out the day and totally enjoyed their...
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.
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Legend Estates, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Legend Estates is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Legend Estates, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Legend Estates, AZ
$3,909/mo
$3,824/mo
$3,915/mo

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

Legend Estates, AZ
$3,909/mo
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Legend Estates, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,754/mo
Independent Living
$3,909/mo

Independent living costs in Legend Estates, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,806/mo
Studio
$4,301/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,871/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,083/mo

Senior living costs in Legend Estates vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Legend Estates, AZ
Column state: Arizona
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Community typeLegend Estates, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,909/mo$3,919/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,748/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,754/mo$4,630/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Legend Estates, AZ:$3,909/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Legend Estates, AZ:$3,748/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Legend Estates, AZ:$4,754/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Legend Estates, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Legend Estates 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Legend Estates, AZ$2,254/mo$2,685/mo-16.1%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Legend Estates, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,254/mo
2023 average cost:$2,685/mo
Percent change:-16.1%
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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 Legend Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Legend Estates

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities they are in, such as LifeStream at Glendale, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and The Palazzo, where residents and staff alike are described as being kind and accommodating to newcomers.
Delicious and varied dining options. Residents of Fellowship Square Phoenix, McDowell Village, and The Palazzo share their appreciation for the quality and taste of the meals provided at their communities, with several commenting on the wide range of options offered at each meal.
Engaging and diverse activities. Communities such as Madison Meadows, McDowell Village, and Palos Verdes Senior Living offer a variety of activities that cater to residents' interests. These include music presentations, team trivia, and happy hours, ensuring that there is always something to keep residents active and enga ...
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Considerate and helpful staff. Staff members at The Palazzo, Clarendale Arcadia, and McDowell Village are often praised for their attentiveness and willingness to go the extra mile to accommodate residents' needs, from responding to requests promptly to providing additional support where needed.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents of Palos Verdes Senior Living, Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, and LifeStream at Glendale consistently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, from spotless apartments to immaculate common areas and beautifully maintained grounds.
Strong sense of community. As noted in reviews for McDowell Village, Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, and Madison Meadows, the strong sense of community within these senior living facilities is a significant draw for many residents. Whether it's through friendly interactions with neighbors or well-organized commun ...
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Legend Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Legend Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Legend Estates, 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 Legend Estates 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 Legend Estates 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
6.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Legend Estates 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 Legend Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Legend Estates 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 Legend Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LifeStream at Glendale, McDowell Village and Mountain Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Legend Estates, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 127 independent living facilities near Legend Estates, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Legend Estates, 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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