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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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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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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After my father's passing we were wondering where it would leave my mom. After some grieving time she said she was ready to have fun again and less work in the house and to meet new people. She found that...
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.
Come experience a lifestyle like no other! The Renaissance offers a luxurious lifestyle for active adults, which pampers you in every way. Not only do we have uniquely styled one and two bedrooms; we offer many amenities that will keep your day eventful. Sign up for our daily outings on our...
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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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My loved one has been living there for the last 2 years and staff are fantastic. The care is excellent and we are very happy with her there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Heritage at Carefree is an assisted living community located in Carefree, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to just over 3,300 people. Carefree is a small town that was the former home to Southwestern Studios where several movies and shows were filmed. Residents will love the quiet and...
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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.
Photo of Gregoria Manor
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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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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: 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.

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
$3,890/mo
$3,897/mo

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

New River, AZ
$3,890/mo
$3,923/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,667/mo
Independent Living
$3,890/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,238/mo
Studio
$4,519/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,851/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,629/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$3,890/mo$3,923/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$3,919/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,667/mo$4,639/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
New River, AZ:$3,890/mo
Arizona:$3,923/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
New River, AZ:$3,979/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
New River, AZ:$4,667/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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median 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
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%
National
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

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.

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
17.1%
17.2%
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living, Merrill Gardens at Anthem and Oasis at Mesa Palms are the top-rated independent living facilities near New River, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 582 independent living facilities near New River, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New River, Arizona are McDowell Village, Discovery Point Retirement Community and Atria Chandler Villas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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