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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lizard, AZ
The cost of independent living in Lizard is about $3,834 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 142 options. Read 2220 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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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.
Our goal is to provide professional caregiver assistance to any residents needing non-medical care services all within the comfort of your own apartment home.Desert Gardens offers a good variety of studios, one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Welcome home to cozy style of living with a touch of...
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.
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
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.
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, 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.
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Marriott's Village Oaks at Glendale offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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 Lizard, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Lizard is $3,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wickenburg, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Lizard
Recent reviews for independent living in Lizard
MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ
4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class.
They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.
Garden Ridge in Peoria, AZ
3.9
The grounds are pretty And well maintained. Staff Is very customer oriented. On site management is the valley is very corporate oriented Not resident oriented. They use corporate Ask excuse for not listening to suggestions from the residents. Meals are planned By home office Not by local staff. ...
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The Park at Surprise
5.0
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they remind me of my travels in Europe. I am leaving bc my health has declined, I didn't want to ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Well-maintained and beautiful grounds. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community grounds at various senior living facilities. For example, at Garden Ridge, the beautiful and immaculate courtyards and gardens are favorite features among residents. At The Forum at Desert Harbor, the Forum at Desert Harbor boas ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at several senior living communities. For instance, reviews for Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West frequently mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have develo ...
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Variety of activities for residents' interests. Several senior living facilities offer a wide range of specialized activities tailored to residents' interests. For example, at Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes and fishing days at nearb ...
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Thoughtfully appointed apartments and common areas. Reviews highlight the clean and comfortable apartments and common areas in several senior living communities. At LifeStream at Glendale, residents appreciate the roomy living spaces with sufficient room for dressers, beds, couches, tables, and chairs. At LifeStream at Sun City, the apartment ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living experience. At Palos Verdes Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Safety features and secure community environment. Residents and their families value the sense of security and safety provided by several senior living communities. For instance, at Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West, the community offers a button system that residents can press for assistance, ensuring they feel safe and well-cared for. ...
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Lizard independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lizard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lizard, 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 Lizard 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 Lizard 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
12.1%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lizard 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 Lizard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lizard 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 Lizard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.6%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
45.7%
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The Groves, Acoya Troon by Cogir and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lizard, Arizona. See full list of communities.
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