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He seems to be doing pretty well. I know he has had some difficulties adjusting initially, but things are working out pretty well so far. I just left him not too long ago and he was sitting in the dining...
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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.
The Park at 7th Avenue is a charming assisted living community located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, where warm weather abounds. Our serene, spacious community is located adjacent to a community park where residents may enjoy the fresh, desert breeze and mountain views. Phoenix is a historic...
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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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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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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 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.
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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
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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 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...
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
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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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: 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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Everybody is very friendly and helpful. The value for the money is great. I would highly recommend Fellowship Square Mesa to others.
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 Oasis at Fellowship Square-Mesa offers our residents independence and privacy in spacious one bedroom or studio apartments within view of the beautiful Superstition Mts. Monthly rent includes our state of the art emergency call system, recreational and social activities, weekly housekeeping,...

Cost of independent living in Punkin Center, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Punkin Center is $4,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Icehouse Canyon, AZ with an average of $3,040 per month.

Independent living costs in Punkin Center, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Punkin Center, AZ
$4,220/mo

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

Punkin Center, AZ
$4,220/mo
$3,923/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

Independent living costs in Punkin Center, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,858/mo
Independent Living
$4,220/mo

Independent living costs in Punkin Center, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,270/mo
Studio
$4,757/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,193/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,021/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,095/mo

Senior living costs in Punkin Center 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: Punkin Center, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typePunkin Center, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,220/mo$3,923/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$3,919/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,858/mo$4,640/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
Punkin Center, AZ:$4,220/mo
Arizona:$3,923/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
Punkin Center, AZ:$3,939/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
Punkin Center, AZ:$4,858/mo
Arizona:$4,640/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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Independent living costs in Punkin Center, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Punkin Center 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 location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Punkin Center, AZ$2,938/mo$2,933/mo+0.2%
Arizona$2,782/mo$2,810/mo-1.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Punkin Center, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,938/mo
2023 average cost:$2,933/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Punkin Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Punkin Center

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities and events. Residents across multiple communities, including Verena at Gilbert, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, describe an abundance of activities and events to keep them engaged and active. From craft projects and card games to yoga classes, outings, an ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Throughout the reviews, the kindness and consideration of community staff members is frequently mentioned, with examples from Bella Vista Senior Living, Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, and Revel McDowell Mountain where staff go above and beyond to meet residents' needs.
Beautifully decorated and maintained facilities. Residents at communities like Revel McDowell Mountain, Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, and Verena at Gilbert appreciate the cleanliness and updated facilities, including well-decorated common areas and secure, well-maintained grounds.
Variety of meal options and dining experiences. Many residents, such as those at North Chandler Place, Verena at Gilbert, and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, express satisfaction with the quality and selection of meals and dining experiences offered at their communities.
Secure and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews from communities like Pueblo Norte Senior Living, Fellowship Square Phoenix, and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa report a strong sense of community and security, with friendly residents and staff creating a welcoming environment for newcomers.
Affordable and reasonable pricing. Despite the wide range of amenities and services offered, several residents, like those at The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living, Clarendale Arcadia, and Verena at Gilbert, praise the affordability of their communities, allowing them to maintain a budget while still enjoying a comfortable l ...
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Punkin Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Punkin Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Punkin Center, 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 Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center 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
14.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
46.5%
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Oasis at Mesa Palms, McDowell Village and Copper Springs Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Punkin Center, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 303 independent living facilities near Punkin Center, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Punkin Center, Arizona are McDowell Village, Discovery Point Retirement Community and The Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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