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7 Best Independent Living Communities in San Manuel, AZ

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The cost of independent living in San Manuel is about $4,820 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 103 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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San Manuel Independent Living Facilities | 103 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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Photo of Fairwinds - Desert Point
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9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
33%
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The food is good, 4, the staff is polite, organized and attentive, 5, the place is kept neat and clean, 5, there are many activities, 5, the costs are high but reasonable, 4, I could live there.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Fairwinds - Desert Point offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds - Desert Point, we...
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Photo of Desert Springs
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9.0
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44 reviews
9.0
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44 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
20%
3 star
7%
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5%
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The facility is very open and bright. The managers and assistant managers live on premises, so they are always available when needed. The staff are friendly and hard-working. And there is a strong sense of...
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.
Unique to Independent Living Communities, Desert Springs has on-site Managers 24/7, emergency call systems in every apartment and emergency pendant (optional with small annual fee).
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Photo of Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon
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8.2
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29 reviews
8.2
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29 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
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0%
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3%
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17%
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I would give them all a 5. But if I could rate higher, I would. Especially in 3,4 and 7. My mom's last weeks of her life. She had told me this was her favorite place to live. She had made some wonderful...
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.
We are happy to announce that Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon is recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community for the second year running!Tucson Place is located in the beautiful Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, and offers personalized assisted living...
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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.
Photo of All Seasons Oro Valley
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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Great accommodations, villas & apartments. Good food, friendly staff. Residents very social and friendly. Lots to do! Life care program a BIG plus. When you move in to independent, assisted, memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in San Manuel, AZ

The average cost of senior living in San Manuel is $4,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dripping Springs, AZ with an average of $3,180 per month.

Independent living costs in San Manuel, AZ, vs. nearby cities

San Manuel, AZ
$4,820/mo
$3,750/mo

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

San Manuel, AZ
$4,820/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,245/mo
Independent Living
$4,820/mo

Independent living costs in San Manuel, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,245/mo
Studio
$4,313/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,626/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,505/mo

Senior living costs in San Manuel 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: San Manuel, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Manuel, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,820/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,779/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,245/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Manuel, AZ:$4,820/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Manuel, AZ:$4,779/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Manuel, AZ:$5,245/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in San Manuel

Recent reviews for independent living in San Manuel

Fairwinds - Desert Point in Oro Valley, AZ

4.6
Review of [name removed]: this facility has turned out to be a good match for [name removed]. She is happy there and FAIRVIEW has met all her needs. They have done a marvelous job of making her welcome there.

Desert Springs in Oro Valley, AZ

5.0
Good management, friendly people , efficient staff, well maintained facilities, good variety of food. Two things manager and friendly people. They have what they call ambassadors who share a meal with a visitor and answer any questions plus tell more details about Desert Springs from an occupant ...
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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon

4.4
I would recommend Tucson Place. They've weathered through a lot of the local higher management turnover the past 6 months, but the replacements have so far been exceptional. It's a safe and healthy place for a loved one.

San Manuel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Manuel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Manuel, 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 San Manuel 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 San Manuel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Manuel, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in San Manuel 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 San Manuel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Manuel, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Manuel 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 San Manuel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Manuel, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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