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The cost of independent living in San Manuel is about $4,492 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 100 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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Photo of Tucson Place at Ventana CanyonCommunity card badge
1212 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
29 reviews
9.6
Review score
29 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
1 star
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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1818 Photos available
9.4
Review score
26 reviews
9.4
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26 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
35%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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...
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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9.2
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42 reviews
9.2
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42 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
19%
3 star
7%
2 star
5%
1 star
2%
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This is my second experience with them and both were very positive. I like the attitude of the staff. The food was very good and the variety worked for me. A lot of activities and the rooms were well...
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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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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5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
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1 star
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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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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.
EPOCH Assisted Living at Ventana Canyon is Tucson’s premier choice for quality living for seniors. Our community is designed for active older adults who may require some personal assistance and prefer the benefits of living in their own apartments. At the same time, residents and their families...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in San Manuel, AZ

The average cost of senior living in San Manuel is $4,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dripping Springs, AZ with an average of $2,577 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Manuel, AZ vs. nearby cities

San Manuel, AZ
$4,492/mo
$3,613/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Manuel, AZ vs. the state and national average

San Manuel, AZ
$4,492/mo
$3,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Manuel vs. other types of senior living

$4,704/mo
Independent Living
$4,492/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Manuel, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,995/mo
Studio
$4,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,576/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in San Manuel over time

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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

4.2
It's a pretty nice community and we feel we are very lucky to be here. The food is excellent and there is a lot of variety. Our whole day resolves around the meals. The staff are just wonderful. We are supposed to get weekly housekeeping, but we don't always and when we do it's very light.

Desert Springs in Oro Valley, AZ

4.9
The facility is attractive and very bright-- lots of natural light both in the common areas and in the rooms. We just went through a renovation of all the common areas with minimal disruption and good results. The staff is very friendly, accommodating, welcoming and supportive. Within a few ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon, Fairwinds - Desert Point and Desert Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Manuel, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near San Manuel, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in San Manuel, Arizona is Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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