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The cost of independent living in Palmaritas is about $3,930 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 208 options. Read 2234 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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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: 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.
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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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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...
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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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: 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: 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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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Palmaritas, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Palmaritas is $3,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Palmaritas, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Palmaritas, AZ
$3,930/mo
$3,904/mo
$3,955/mo

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

Palmaritas, AZ
$3,930/mo
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Palmaritas, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,782/mo
Independent Living
$3,930/mo

Independent living costs in Palmaritas, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,480/mo
Studio
$4,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,642/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,015/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,560/mo

Senior living costs in Palmaritas 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: Palmaritas, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmaritas, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,930/mo$3,913/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,815/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,782/mo$4,626/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Palmaritas, AZ:$3,930/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Palmaritas, AZ:$3,815/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Palmaritas, AZ:$4,782/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Palmaritas, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palmaritas 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Palmaritas, AZ$2,436/mo$2,566/mo-5.1%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Palmaritas, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,436/mo
2023 average cost:$2,566/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
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 Palmaritas

Recent reviews for independent living in Palmaritas

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

Beautifully maintained grounds and courtyards. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's grounds and courtyards at Garden Ridge, creating an inviting atmosphere for residents. The gardens are maintained year-round and the courtyards provide residents with a peaceful place to relax or socialize.
Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple reviews praise the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at communities such as LifeStream at Glendale and Fellowship Square Phoenix, creating a positive atmosphere for residents and their families. The staff are known for their quick response to resident needs and their willingn ...
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Varied activities to accommodate diverse interests. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered in communities including The Palazzo, LifeStream at Glendale, and McDowell Village, ensuring that there's something for everyone. The activities director plans creative and engaging programs that keep residents active and engaged.
Thorough communication between families and staff. Families and residents at communities such as The Forum at Desert Harbor and McDowell Village value the clear and consistent communication between staff and families, allowing everyone to stay informed and ensure care needs are being met. Regular meetings are held to discuss any concerns or ...
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Individualized care and attention for residents. Reviews for communities like Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, Thunderbird Senior Living, and Westgate Village emphasize the individualized care and attention provided to residents, creating a warm and compassionate living environment. Staff members are known for their patience and empath ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. Communities like Madison Meadows, The Forum at Desert Harbor, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir offer nutritious and delicious me ...
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Palmaritas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmaritas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmaritas, 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 Palmaritas 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 Palmaritas 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
9.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmaritas 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 Palmaritas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmaritas 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 Palmaritas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.4%
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