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Photo of Amberlin Arrowhead
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JUST A FABULOUS PLACE TO RESIDE* IT IS IMMACULATE TO LIVE HERE *THE GROUNDS &THE MAINTENANCE TRAM WORK TIRELESSLY TO KEEP UP WITH THE ESSENCE OF THE FACILITY* SENIORS ARE CONSTANTLY INVOLVED IN SOME...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amberlin Arrowhead isn’t your average 55 plus apartment community. Within our beautiful architecture and landscaped courtyards, we create opportunities for shared experiences and meaningful connections among our residents. If you’re ready to take part in a vibrant senior community of other active...
Photo of Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC
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The staff has been amazing from [name removed] who helped us get signed up to [name removed] who continues to help mom all the time as she gets settled in. The dining options are great and accommodate my...
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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11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
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I believe that [name removed] is very happy with the social community, the staff, the food and the activities. Yes I would recommend to others.
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 Legacy Village of Salt River, recent recipient of the APFM "Best of Senior Living" 2023 award/recognition (2nd year). Open since 2021, Legacy Village of Salt River, a premier senior living community, provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services, while "Serving...
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It seemed to be the best fit for my mother-in-law. It is a smaller community compared to some of the others we looked at. She said it felt more like home.
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 Avamere at Phoenix we're here to help you feel comfortable so you can focus on what's most important in your life. As part of the Avamere family of companies, we proudly offer assisted living and memory care services as we have more than 25 years. Many of our team members have been with us for...
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77 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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My Mom really liked it there. Her studio had a balcony and she really liked that. It does need to be upgraded in certain areas, but all in all she really enjoyed it there
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.
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community. Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors for over 50...
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All are a 5. My loved one is quite happy there and participates in many activities as there is such a variety. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Sagewood Desert Willow...
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.
Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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Very honey atmosphere. Employees are very kind
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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Photo of Sunrise of North Scottsdale
11 Video available
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Staff is very attentive and friendly. They have made my dad feel welcomed and at home. Beautiful, clean facility that decorates for all the holidays. My dad enjoys the activities and entertainment on a daily...
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.
Belmont Village Scottsdale is conveniently situated in the center of several world-class health care facilities, including Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Mayo Hospital in North Phoenix. Abundant shopping, restaurants and...
Photo of The Manor Village at Desert Ridge
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My experience has been extremely positive. The minute you walk in the door you are met with friendly faces...which is the overall culture of the community. Staff is attentive, caring and kind. Administrative...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
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.
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
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Photo of Zen Senior Living
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My brother and I moved our mother into Paradise Village Senior Living in 2012. My mother and father were married at the ages of 18 and 19, living their whole life together. When my father passed, it was...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Award winning independent living community in Paradise Valley! Located off a quiet street, right behind Arizona Christian University, is a small village of seniors who live together in a welcoming and nurturing environment, full of fruit trees, mature landscaping and beautiful grounds Family...
Photo of Arizona Desert Falls
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Great place and take very good care of our father. Great food and staff and outstanding price for our father that does not have a lot of money. Very clean and communicates with us very well if any issues...
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.
Arizona Desert Falls is where your family is our family. We specialize in providing the best care available for those individuals on a fixed income or budget. We encourage you to visit our facebook page @azdesertfallsassistedliving to see pictures of different events we have put on for our...
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Photo of Avista North Mountain
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I've lived here for 4 months now. The facility is always clean and the staff is very friendly. I thought the facility came furnished and it didn't but the maintenance crew helped furnish my apartment. ...
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.
Our vision at Avista North Mountain is family, and we want our residents to feel right at home. We strive every day to provide the care our residents need, and the peace of mind their family members desire. We invite you to visit our community and see why we stress the importance of kindness in...
Photo of The Park at 7th Avenue
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He seems to be doing pretty well. I know he has had some difficulties adjusting initially, but things are working out pretty well so far. I just left him not too long ago and he was sitting in the dining...
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.
The Park at 7th Avenue is a charming assisted living community located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, where warm weather abounds. Our serene, spacious community is located adjacent to a community park where residents may enjoy the fresh, desert breeze and mountain views. Phoenix is a historic...
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Photo of Overture Kierland 55+ Apartment Homes
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine a 55+ active adult apartment homes with resort-style amenities, stylish, modern residences and all of your home maintenance taken care of by friendly staff. Now, imagine that same community resting near the breathtaking Arizona mountain ranges and just around the corner from Scottsdale’s...
Photo of Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community and CCRC
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It is very superb in many ways. The community is a beautiful place staff are wonderful. It has just been way too long in isolation due to COVID and they need to open back up on a more individualized...
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.
Vi at Grayhawk is a Life Plan Community, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Overlooking the magnificent McDowell Mountains, Vi at Grayhawk offers easy access to the master-planned community's amenities as well as a wide variety of features...
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Photo of Deer Valley Senior Living
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The Deer Valley Senior Living community is very clean and the staff members are very responsive, based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families
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.
Deer Valley Senior Living is a NEW property located conveniently off the 101 loop in Phoenix with close proximity to Hospitals, health care services, churches, shopping and Corporate businesses. Our Community will include 104 assisted living units and 15 memory care units including 3 companion...
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On [date removed] My wife and I were given the seemingly impossible task of finding a place for dad. We were lost at sea! [name removed] became our guiding light and heroically stepped up and showed us how...
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 opened its newly built North Central Phoenix group home in April 2016. This is the second location for Paradise Living Centers, which is a locally owned and operated. Featuring 10 - bedroom and private bath suites and spacious living spaces for residents to enjoy.
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Hi! I have lived here for almost 4 years and I am 73 yo. I don't walk much anymore due to car and truck accidents over the years. Thank goodness I don't have to walk here. With the old Director Team we did...
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.
Olive Grove Retirement Community encourages an active senior lifestyle that supports residents' privacy and dignity. We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Olive Grove provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's Care...
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Each client had their own bathroom and there are only 23 people in the dementia care. I would tell others just to make sure and always ask questions!
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.
At The Retreat at Alameda, our residents have all of the comforts of home with all of the care and security they need. We are a new build community, now open to accept residents. Conveniently located on 19th Ave, just south of Happy Valley Road in the Norterra area, we will be offering 72...
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I have been a resident of Vi@ Silverstone for seven plus years; [date removed] The life style at this senior resort resembles sailing on a luxury cruise ship with daily excursions followed by cocktail...
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.
Vi at Silverstone, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community in north Scottsdale and located north of Phoenix, is a Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Vi at Silverstone is part of a 165-acre master-planned community on the former site of the Rawhide Western...
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88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
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Most of the care staff are very kind, professional, courteous caring and helpful. The executive staff has been responsive when I have had challenges or questions and concerns. They need healthier higher...
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.
Discover the pinnacle of senior living in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Clearwater Pinnacle Peak provides a full spectrum of care in a luxurious setting with upscale amenities and five-star service. Whether you want an Independent Living community that pampers you in every way, or you want the...
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My dad moved to the BeeHive from another facility in Phoenix in January 2020. The difference in care and caring was night and day! [name removed] the owner is personally involved and strives to make sure...
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 Lifestyles of Glendale
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My sister is safe there. It's convenient to places where she needs to go. For instance, when she thought she locked herself up they came right up. They come up and help her out. It's independent...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If a reasonable price and a quiet ambiance of an all-adult community appeals to you, then consider Lifestyles of Glendale your new home. Imagine an entire community that caters to those mature enough to appreciate a life of leisure and young enough to enjoy the many social activities planned...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shadow Mountain, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Shadow Mountain is $3,881 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Shadow Mountain, AZ
$3,881/mo
$3,904/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Shadow Mountain, AZ
$3,881/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,691/mo
Independent Living
$3,881/mo

Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,480/mo
Studio
$4,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,340/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,772/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,835/mo

Senior living costs in Shadow Mountain 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: Shadow Mountain, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShadow Mountain, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,881/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,780/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,691/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Shadow Mountain, AZ:$3,881/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Shadow Mountain, AZ:$3,780/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Shadow Mountain, AZ:$4,691/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Shadow Mountain, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shadow Mountain 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
Shadow Mountain, AZ$2,614/mo$2,796/mo-6.5%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shadow Mountain, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,614/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
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 Shadow Mountain

Recent reviews for independent living in Shadow Mountain

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 caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, one family mentions the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the community's caregivers.
Variety of activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered in communities. For example, at LifeStream at North Phoenix, staff members organize a weekly trivia night, regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes and fishing days at nearby city parks, and more.
Quality dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Thunderbird Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, so residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Well-maintained interiors and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. Residents of Palos Verdes Senior Living mention the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, while reviews for ...
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Supportive and communicative staff. Several reviews commend the staff for their ongoing communication with residents and their families. At the The Manor Village at Desert Ridge, for instance, the administrative team helped a tenant and her son with every step of the transition process, while the community director at McDowell ...
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Engaging social atmosphere. Residents find enjoyment in the social opportunities provided at communities. For example, at Revel McDowell Mountain, a cookie-making event brought residents together to connect and form new friendships. At Madison Meadows, a friend's mother has made many friends and enjoys attending happy ...
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Shadow Mountain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shadow Mountain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shadow Mountain, 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 Shadow Mountain 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 Shadow Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shadow Mountain, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shadow Mountain 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 Shadow Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shadow Mountain, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shadow Mountain 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 Shadow Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shadow Mountain, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Central Paradise Valley, Brookdale Desert Ridge and Paradise Valley Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shadow Mountain, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 178 independent living facilities near Shadow Mountain, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shadow Mountain, Arizona are McDowell Village, Atria Chandler Villas and Discovery Point Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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