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The cost of independent living in New River is about $3,890 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 582 options. Read 8235 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
Move up to a better way of living Welcome to Scottsdale New VenturaWe are a 55+ Senior Citizen, Handicap and Disabled Community.Low Income Senior Citizens community'.  
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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.
Mera Goodyear is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Goodyear, Arizona, a western suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a...
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Under Angel Wings Care Home Assisted Living facility is hands down the absolute BEST care home in Arizona! My mom was in the hospital for a while, then went to Hospice of the Valley (HOV) and then she needed...
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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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: 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: 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: 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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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My mother lived here for 15 years before her passing this last March 2018. The many times I visited my mom I was always surprised to see the dedicated care and involvement of the Property Manager. She was...
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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This community is great. The community follows through on what they say they will. The support staff is wonderful. They take Alltech for the residents.
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 New River, AZ

The average cost of senior living in New River is $3,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,838 per month.

Independent living costs in New River, AZ, vs. nearby cities

New River, AZ
$3,889/mo
$3,895/mo

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

New River, AZ
$3,889/mo
$3,922/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

Independent living costs in New River, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,666/mo
Independent Living
$3,889/mo

Independent living costs in New River, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$4,519/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,844/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,628/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,227/mo

Senior living costs in New River 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: New River, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew River, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,889/mo$3,922/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$3,978/mo$3,919/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,666/mo$4,639/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
New River, AZ:$3,889/mo
Arizona:$3,922/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
New River, AZ:$3,978/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
New River, AZ:$4,666/mo
Arizona:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in New River, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New River 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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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New River, AZ$2,732/mo$2,762/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,782/mo$2,810/mo-1.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
New River, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,762/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,782/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in New River

Recent reviews for independent living in New River

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff and residents. Many reviews mention the kindness and welcoming nature of both the staff and residents at Verena at Gilbert. Families appreciate the personal connections formed between their loved ones and the community members.
Variety of daily activities. Communities such as Verena at Gilbert offer a wide range of daily activities to keep residents engaged and active. From card games and yoga to pool time and gardening, there's something for everyone.
Reasonably sized apartments with full kitchens. Residents of Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir and Atria Chandler Villas appreciate the convenience and independence provided by their spacious apartments, which include full kitchens and washer and dryers.
Safety features and secure environment. Families at McDowell Village and The Springs of Scottsdale feel reassured by the safety measures in place, allowing them peace of mind while their loved ones live independently.
Reasonably priced with all-inclusive services. Communities like Verena at Gilbert provide affordable pricing for seniors, including meals, housekeeping, and transportation, making it an attractive option for those on a fixed income.
Access to nearby medical facilities. Families at The Forum at Desert Harbor and Pueblo Norte Senior Living appreciate the close proximity to hospitals and medical facilities, ensuring their loved ones receive timely care when needed.
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New River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New River, 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 New River 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 New River 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
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New River 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 New River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in New River 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 New River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.6%
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