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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ

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The cost of independent living in Rancho Santa Fe is about $3,879 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 145 options. Read 1672 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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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: 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 Dmw Adult Care Home
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, 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: 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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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
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.
Photo of Sweetwater Pines
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 Valley Vista Home Care
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 Caring Haven Homes
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.
Photo of Regency Adult Home Care LLC
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.
Photo of Gregoria Manor
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.
Photo of The Paradise Assisted Living Home
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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.
Assisted Long-Term Care?The Paradise Assisted Living Home & Adagio CareWhen your loved one is no longer able to live alone, The Paradise Assisted Living Home is a place where they will be well cared for, engaged, and prayed for. Our on-call licensed nurses are available as needed with...
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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, 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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Dad is here currently and things have been good. Everyone seems pretty nice and he gets along well with the other residents. The staff seems to be able to answer any questions that I have and they take good...
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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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
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Santa Fe is $3,879 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Rancho Santa Fe, AZ
$3,880/mo
$3,904/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Rancho Santa Fe, AZ
$3,880/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,689/mo
Independent Living
$3,880/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,634/mo
Studio
$4,887/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,176/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,835/mo

Senior living costs in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRancho Santa Fe, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,880/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,822/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,689/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Rancho Santa Fe, AZ:$3,880/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Rancho Santa Fe, AZ:$3,822/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Rancho Santa Fe, AZ:$4,689/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rancho Santa Fe 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.

Rancho Santa Fe, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, AZ$3,230/mo$3,540/mo-8.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rancho Santa Fe, AZ
2024 average cost:$3,230/mo
2023 average cost:$3,540/mo
Percent change:-8.7%
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 Santa Fe

Recent reviews for independent living in Rancho Santa Fe

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

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in communities like Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, with families expressing appreciation for the long-term friendships that have been formed between reside ...
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Variety of social activities. Communities like LifeStream at North Phoenix, Revel McDowell Mountain, and Madison Meadows offer a range of social activities that cater to residents' interests, from fitness classes, to music events, to hobby clubs, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
Individually tailored care. Reviews highlight the personalized care and attention that residents receive at various communities, with staff making accommodations and adjustments to meet individual needs, such as at Palos Verdes Senior Living and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir.
Delicious and diverse meals. Residents consistently praise the quality of the food and the variety of options available at communities like Revel McDowell Mountain, Fellowship Square Phoenix, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable and satisfying experiences.
Beautiful and clean facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, like Revel McDowell Mountain, Tuscany at McCormick Ranch, and McDowell Village, with residents appreciating the well-maintained living spaces and gardens.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families express appreciation for the open and frequent communication between staff and loved ones in communities like Pueblo Norte Senior Living, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and McDowell Village, allowing for peace of mind and ensuring that care needs are being met.
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Rancho Santa Fe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rancho Santa Fe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rancho Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rancho Santa Fe, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rancho Santa Fe, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
46.4%
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