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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Payson, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Payson is about $3,351 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options.

Read 179 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Strawberry, Gisela and Flowing Springs.

Payson Independent Living Facilities | 179 Reviews

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Photo of Avista Payson
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Avista provided end of life care for my father. They did a wonderful job managing his care in cooperation with hospice. He did not like the food but he was a picky eater and also didn't want to eat very much...
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.
Avista Payson is an award winning assisted living community in Payson, Arizona. With access to shopping, dining, and exclusive activities both on and off site, it’s easy for residents to find their niche. Residents are encouraged to socialize and pursue their interests while enjoying a full range...
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The place is great. I would give every category a 5 and all I would add is that it's expensive. So you get what you pay for but you do pay. It's beautiful. The staff is very friendly and the food is very goo
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Introducing ACOYA Scottsdale at Troon:A stunningly beautiful retirement community with a novel approach to life.Welcome to ACOYA, a dynamic community of lifestyle amenities, concierge services and striking desert beauty. Here, you’ll live just steps away from the Pinnacle Peak trailhead in one of...
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To be honest it's not a good experience to have a spouse in memory care, as for the facility it was well run by the former administration , some of the people quit and new ones have come in. Rooms are...
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.
Assisted LivingFor our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs.It is our staff's...
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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.
Majestic Rim Retirement Living is guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. We are an independent living community located in Payson, Arizona. This community lies within Gila County and sits in a serene environment that has cool breezes and is surrounded by pine trees. The community exudes...
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Sedona Winds is one of the best independent living facilities I have found. I looked extensively in St, George, Utah, Prescott AZ , Flagstaff AZ and Sedona. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. My...
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.
Sedona Winds Independent Living offers a variety of thoughtfully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes to suit your lifestyle. Nestled in the heart of Sedona's Village of Oak Creek, our community places you just minutes from exceptional shopping, dining, golf courses,...
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We tried 2 other places but were dissatisfied. We found Sedona Winds, which has turned out to be the best facility we could want. My wife has dementia and has received very good care. Love this place.
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.
Sedona Winds Senior Independent Living, offers several options for studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Sedona Winds is located in the heart of Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek, close to everything you need…great shopping, terrific restaurants, golf courses, cultural centers and medical...
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Living at Fountain View Village has been a great choice for us. We are getting the best of everything: facitilities, location, good food, and super great service. We have great experiences from the front...
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.
Fountain View Village opened our doors in 2001. We have provided services to the senior community for over 25 years. 5 years ago we were purchased by Focus Healthcare Partners out of Chicago and Life Care Services out of Des Moines. Life Care Services (LCS) is the management company overseeing...
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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 Pineview Manor Apartments
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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Photo of Ordinary Lifestyles
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 Frontier House
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Ordinary Lifestyles II
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: 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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We selected this community because the facility is extremely clean and the people were very nice. The director is a nice young man who is trying to improve the facility at every turn. My only complaint is...
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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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.
Photo of Mountainside Assisted Living Home LLC
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 Payson, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Payson is $3,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Verde, AZ with an average of $2,720 per month.

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

Payson, AZ
$3,351/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

Independent Living
$3,351/mo

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

Studio
$2,938/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,725/mo

Senior living costs in Payson 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: Payson, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePayson, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,351/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,241/mo$5,119/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$5,890/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Payson, AZ:$3,351/mo
Arizona:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Payson, AZ:$5,241/mo
Arizona:$5,119/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Payson, AZ:unavailable
Arizona:$5,890/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Payson

Recent reviews for independent living in Payson

Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Fountain View Village by Cogir in Fountain Hills, AZ

5.0
The community and apartments are beautiful, the staff is very friendly and helpful. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Sedona Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.0
Sedona Winds is a people-centered organization. A healthy and supportive lifestyle for its residents. The staff is well trained and dedicated to providing an excellent pgm. The beautiful location enriches our life.

Payson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Payson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Payson, 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 Payson 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 Payson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Payson, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Payson 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 Payson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Payson, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Payson 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 Payson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Payson, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
47.6%
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