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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rancho San Carlos, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Rancho San Carlos is about $3,869 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 180 options. Read 1996 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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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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
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
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: 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, 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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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, 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.
Welcome to Camelback Manor, the most luxurious assisted and independent living in Arizona, where luxury and tranquility meet.In our home-like atmosphere we offer compassionate care, dignified, safe and secure living and we help with all daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming,...
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
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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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The Maravilla is a lovely place and they have plenty to keep the residents busy. The rooms are spacious and well kept. Their only problem in Memory care where my Mom resides seems to be keeping enough...
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
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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.
Paradise Living Centers' original Paradise Valley group home features eight living suites, complete with a private bathroom, including a master suite for couples or residents looking for more space. In addition, there are two private bedrooms with a shared bath. This elegantly remodeled Paradise...
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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, 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.
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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
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.
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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This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
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.
At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
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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.
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia location was custom built and opened in spring 2018. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Phoenix, this luxury assisted living group home features 10 private bedroom and bathroom suites and provides 24/7 awake care.Each suite includes a large...
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Cost of independent living in Rancho San Carlos, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Rancho San Carlos is $3,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Rancho San Carlos, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Rancho San Carlos, AZ
$3,870/mo
$3,904/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho San Carlos, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Rancho San Carlos, AZ
$3,870/mo
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho San Carlos, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,679/mo
Independent Living
$3,870/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho San Carlos, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,489/mo
Studio
$4,792/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,729/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,835/mo

Senior living costs in Rancho San Carlos 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: Rancho San Carlos, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRancho San Carlos, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,870/mo$3,913/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,777/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,679/mo$4,626/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rancho San Carlos, AZ:$3,870/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Rancho San Carlos, AZ:$3,777/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Rancho San Carlos, AZ:$4,679/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Rancho San Carlos, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rancho San Carlos 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
Rancho San Carlos, AZ$2,680/mo$2,827/mo-5.2%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rancho San Carlos, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,827/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
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 Rancho San Carlos

Recent reviews for independent living in Rancho San Carlos

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff across multiple communities such as Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, Fellowship Square Phoenix, and Revel McDowell Mountain. Residents and their families appreciate the personal connections they have made with staf ...
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Engaging activities and events. Activities are a major highlight for many residents, with offerings such as movie nights, gardening classes, and weekly outings mentioned in reviews for LifeStream at Glendale, Acoya Troon by Cogir, and Palos Verdes Senior Living. Residents find enjoyment in staying engaged and active in t ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. Reviews for Madison Meadows, Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, and Fellowship Square Phoenix praise the accommodating nature of the chefs, who cater to individual preferences and dietary ...
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Thoughtfully designed facilities. Residents value the thoughtful design of their communities, with clean and updated living spaces mentioned in reviews for McDowell Village, Tuscany at McCormick Ranch, and Clarendale Arcadia. Well-maintained common areas and convenient amenities contribute to a comfortable living experienc ...
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Honest and transparent communication. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a common theme in positive reviews. Communities like Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC, McDowell Village, and Palos Verdes Senior Living prioritize open and trustworthy interactions to ensure everyone is informed and care needs are m ...
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Comprehensive care services. Many communities offer a range of care services to meet the diverse needs of their residents. Reviews for Thunderbird Senior Living, Pueblo Norte Senior Living, and The Manor Village at Desert Ridge highlight the convenience and peace of mind that comes with having resources available on-s ...
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Rancho San Carlos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rancho San Carlos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rancho San Carlos, 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 Rancho San Carlos 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 Rancho San Carlos 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
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rancho San Carlos 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 Rancho San Carlos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rancho San Carlos 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 Rancho San Carlos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.6%
46.4%
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