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The cost of independent living in Sonora is about $3,575 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 127 options. Read 1690 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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It's a wonderful place. They're so caring. It's a night and day difference compared to the place my loved one came from. The staff are right there with the residents if they need anything. They take such...
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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Everybody is very friendly and helpful. The value for the money is great. I would highly recommend Fellowship Square Mesa to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Oasis at Fellowship Square-Mesa offers our residents independence and privacy in spacious one bedroom or studio apartments within view of the beautiful Superstition Mts. Monthly rent includes our state of the art emergency call system, recreational and social activities, weekly housekeeping,...
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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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
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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.
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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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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...
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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.
Villas by Mary T is an independent living community located in Casa Grande, Arizona which has the most charming Old Mission styled architecture. Casa Grande is a part of Pinal County which has dry desert heat that is perfect for seniors with health care issues. Arizona has the perfect weather and...
Cost of independent living in Sonora, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Sonora is $3,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Globe, AZ with an average of $2,354 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonora vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Sonora
Recent reviews for independent living in Sonora
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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Whitestone Senior Living in Mesa, AZ
5.0
Copper Village is an AMAZING facility! I can't praise it enough. My mom had Alzheimer's and lived here for the last year of her life. She was in Cottage 4, where the women were still active, but close to end stage.
The caregivers are absolutely THE BEST! They TRULY CARE about the residents, and ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Engaging and varied activities. Reviews praise the diverse range of activities available at several communities, including card games, crafts, karaoke, movie nights, and outings to museums and ball games. Residents at Verena at Gilbert particularly enjoy happy hours with live entertainment. At Copper Springs Retirement Comm ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Throughout the reviews, staff members receive consistently positive feedback for their friendly and caring demeanor. Residents of Discovery Point Retirement Community, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living, and Clearwater Agritopia express appreciation for the professional and engaging inte ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the importance of good food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Clarendale of Chandler, residents enjoy scrumptious meals and have the opportunity to go out for plays and concerts. Sunrise of Gilbert residents particularly like the chef's proven ...
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Welcoming and homelike atmosphere. Several reviews mention the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere at their community, with residents feeling that it's like a home away from home. At Brookdale Springs Mesa, the staff made the moving process easy and accommodating. Copper Springs Retirement Community residents love the camara ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Reviews often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, specifically mentioning clean apartments, common areas, and grounds. Discovery Point Retirement Community residents appreciate the cleanliness and large apartment sizes.
Access to transportation and outings. Transportation and opportunities for outings are mentioned as important features in several reviews. At Verena at Gilbert, residents enjoy excursions to plays, ball games, and museums. Discovery Point Retirement Community offers shopping days on the bus, while Clarendale of Chandler provid ...
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Sonora independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sonora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sonora, 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 Sonora 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 Sonora 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
13.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sonora 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 Sonora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sonora 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 Sonora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
27.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
37.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
40.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Verena at Gilbert, Las Palomas Senior Living and Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sonora, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 127 independent living facilities near Sonora, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sonora, Arizona are Verena at Gilbert, Copper Springs Retirement Community and Brookdale Springs Mesa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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