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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverside, AZ

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arizona is $3,090, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Riverside area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Reflections At Fellowship Square Mesa
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.
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
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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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
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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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.
Welcome Home! Come and enjoy resort living on the golf course. With a championship 18 hole golf course, 2 heated pools, 4 jacuzzis, a hair and nail salon, full sports bar, fine dining restaurant and live entertainment! We offer Studios, 1 Bedrooms and limited number of 2 Bedrooms. We include...
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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I have not had a chance to experience the activities they offer at this community. They do not offer a meal plan. The community is clean and well taken care of. The second floor apartments do not have a...
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.
The Orchard is 55+ community.  We offer affordable senior living in  beautiful garden apartments.  With over 600 trees, you are free to pick the oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons from the citrus trees located throughout the community.  Our full time activities...

Cost of independent living in Riverside, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Arizona is $3,090 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Arizona vs. 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 state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeArizonaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,090/mo$3,520/mo12.2% below national median
Assisted Living$5,119/mo$5,830/mo12.2% below national median
Memory Care$5,890/mo$6,999/mo15.8% below national median
Independent Living
Arizona:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Arizona:$5,119/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:12.2% below national median
Memory Care
Arizona:$5,890/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:15.8% below national median
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Independent living costs in Riverside, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riverside 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 average 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
Riverside, AZ$2,983/mo$2,978/mo+0.2%
Arizona$3,056/mo$3,041/mo+0.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Riverside, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,983/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$3,056/mo
2023 average cost:$3,041/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Riverside

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverside

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mesa, AZ

5.0
My father used to live in independent living for three months with his dog before finally transferring at [removed]. I simply cannot say enough good things about this location. It's a sophisticated, lovely location with exquisitely tasteful apartments. The entire team is outstanding! The chef is ...
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The Citadel in Mesa, AZ

4.6
It's excellent here. The staff are very concerned, very amicable, and very easy to deal with. Communication here definitely has a lack, and they don't seem to communicate well with each other. If you tell one that you need something and it's not their responsibility, it doesn't seem to get ...
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Summit At Sunland Springs in Mesa, AZ

5.0
If you are looking for a facility for yourself or a family member, look no further. My husband was at this facility for only a month or so, but by the time he left, everyone there knew his name. This is a great place to stay -- clean, caring, professional, friendly, helpful, flexible, good ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and staff form close bonds at several communities, creating a friendly and inclusive environment for all. At Verena at Gilbert, for example, residents enjoy regular activities, such as Thursday Happy Hours with live entertainment, and feel at home in their community.
Amenities for independent living. Independent living communities offer a range of amenities to support residents, including easy access to transportation, full kitchens in apartments, and on-site laundry facilities. At Desert Springs, these features enable residents to maintain their independence while enjoying the benefits of ...
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Varied activities for social engagement. Communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, from card games and arts and crafts to outings and excursions. At Verena at Gilbert, residents appreciate the opportunities to stay active and engaged socially, both within the community and beyond.
Professional and accommodating staff. Staff members at several communities are praised for their professionalism, attentiveness, and willingness to accommodate residents' needs. At Discovery Point Retirement Community, staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and comfortable in their new homes.
Nice and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of community living spaces, whether it's for the private apartments or common areas. At Desert Springs, residents enjoy a beautiful and well-maintained community, adding to their overall sense of contentment and satisfaction.
Flexible and accommodating food options. Food is an essential component of community living, and several communities offer flexible and accommodating meal plans to cater to residents' dietary needs and preferences. At Discovery Point Retirement Community, the chef works to make improvements and accommodate individual requests, ensuri ...
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Riverside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.7%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.7%
47.5%
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Discovery Point Retirement Community, Copper Springs Retirement Community and The Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 122 independent living facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riverside, Arizona are Copper Springs Retirement Community, The Oaks and Brookdale Apache Junction. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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