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The cost of independent living in Picture Rocks is about $3,794 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 236 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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Photo of Beehive Homes of Marana
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Beehive of Marana is a great facility for your loved one. My mom has lived at this home approaching 3 years, if you’re wanting peace of mind of a safe, spotless, excellent staff and attention you will find...
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
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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.
The Watermark at Continental RanchEscape from the status quo and experience the next level in exceptional living.Explore Assisted Living and Memory Care residences designed just for you in Marana, Arizona, just northwest of Tucson. Find gracious hospitality infused into everything, from...
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I have been here for over 2 years and I enjoy being here so much. Made lot of friends and the staff are very helpful. Its a beautiful 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.
The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...
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Country Club was a nice place with very friendly people. When it came to the meals and dining the 2 rating is my opinion but my loved one might have said 3. From what I saw of the activities they seemed...
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.
Snowbird Stays from $150 per day!The Country Club of La Cholla offers luxury retirement living for the young at heart.You can relax in the classic country club setting of the Catalina Foothills and make yourself comfortable in one of our bright and spacious apartment homes. Your calendar will be...
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I would rate a 5 in all categories. they were so accommodating in arranging a room and keeping up with changing schedule. everyone we had contact with so helpful and friendly.
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.
As seasons change, you want a living situation that truly meets your needs or those of your loved one—but finding the right fit isn’t always easy.Staying at home may no longer feel safe, and the cost of in-home assistance can add up quickly. Moving in with family can strain relationships, while...
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My niece is settling in very well! What stood out to me is the cleanliness and friendliness. I would recommend and have already recommended Brookdale North Tucson to others!
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.
COMMUNITY VISITS HAPPENING DAILYTucked away in the northwest side of Tucson in the foothills close to Marana, you will discover a warm and welcoming assisted living community that operates more like a family than a traditional senior living home. You will feel right at home as soon as you walk...
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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.
Solterra Senior Living at La Cholla is an Assisted Living & Memory Care community. Each Villa has 16 luxury suites each adjoined by a great room style main living area with the kitchen being the focal point. The villas are uniquely designed and beautifully decorated to emphasize resident...
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I am shocked to see a bad review written for Lynda's Courtyard. They are incredible with my mom. She was in a nightmare rehab facility beforehand. Here at Lynda's, it's 10 residents only, ensuring proper...
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.
Lynda’s Courtyard does not want to be just a place like home. Rather, they want their residents to consider Lynda’s Courtyard as their own home. Lynda’s Courtyard is located in a residential setting with beautiful vast views of the Santa Catalina & Tucson Mountains. They have 8 spacious...
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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
The Fountains at La ChollaDiscover a welcoming resort-style community in the serene Sonoran Desert in Tucson, Arizona.Explore Independent Living, Casitas Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stay lifestyles designed just for you.Life’s better when you don’t have to worry about the...
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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 Villas De Bella No 1 Assisted Living
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: 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.
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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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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.
    Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference.     At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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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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Best 55+ Community in Tucson!! Quiet, safe, friendly and a good value both cost wise and secure. Management ensure the community is continually maintained and activities abound... Come check it out,...
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.

Cost of independent living in Picture Rocks, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Picture Rocks is $3,794 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eloy, AZ with an average of $2,464 per month.

Independent living costs in Picture Rocks, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Picture Rocks, AZ
$3,796/mo
$3,795/mo

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

Picture Rocks, AZ
$3,796/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Picture Rocks, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,574/mo
Independent Living
$3,796/mo

Independent living costs in Picture Rocks, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,448/mo
Studio
$4,794/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,778/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,839/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,980/mo

Senior living costs in Picture Rocks 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: Picture Rocks, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePicture Rocks, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,796/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,789/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,574/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Picture Rocks, AZ:$3,796/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Picture Rocks, AZ:$3,789/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Picture Rocks, AZ:$4,574/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Picture Rocks, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Picture Rocks 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
Picture Rocks, AZ$4,060/mo$3,470/mo+17.0%
Arizona$2,715/mo$2,573/mo+5.5%
National$3,029/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Picture Rocks, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,470/mo
Percent change:+17.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,715/mo
2023 average cost:$2,573/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,029/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Picture Rocks

Recent reviews for independent living in Picture Rocks

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ

5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.

The Gardens at Blenman Elm in Tucson, AZ

5.0
We moved our loved one to the Gardens at Blenham Elms from a larger Memory Care facility and are so happy with the decision to move her. She seems more at peace, the management is educated in dementia and doesn't blame the family when issues like agitation come up. They are patient, kind and ...
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Picture Rocks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Picture Rocks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Picture Rocks, 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 Picture Rocks 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 Picture Rocks 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
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Picture Rocks 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 Picture Rocks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Picture Rocks 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 Picture Rocks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
46.4%
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