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The cost of independent living in Sonora is about $3,656 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 144 options. Read 1898 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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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: 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, 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...
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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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...
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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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...
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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...
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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As of January of this year, we have new managers. We have been in this park for over 21yrs. We have had good ma agers and not so good. But, we now have the best we have seen in the last 12 yrs. They have...
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, 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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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.
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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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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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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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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My mom was here for 18 months and received excellent care. The home was very clean and always very welcoming. The staff was gentle and always smiling. They care for their residents as if they are their own...
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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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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...

Cost of independent living in Sonora, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Sonora is $3,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eloy, AZ with an average of $2,464 per month.

Independent living costs in Sonora, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Sonora, AZ
$3,656/mo
$3,594/mo
$3,744/mo

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

Sonora, AZ
$3,656/mo
$3,921/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Sonora, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,344/mo
Independent Living
$3,656/mo

Independent living costs in Sonora, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,935/mo
Studio
$4,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,471/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,805/mo

Senior living costs in Sonora 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: Sonora, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSonora, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,656/mo$3,921/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,568/mo$3,912/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,344/mo$4,626/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Sonora, AZ:$3,656/mo
Arizona:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Sonora, AZ:$3,568/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Sonora, AZ:$4,344/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Sonora, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sonora 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sonora, AZ$3,182/mo$2,909/mo+9.4%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sonora, AZ
2024 average cost:$3,182/mo
2023 average cost:$2,909/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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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 Sonora

Recent reviews for independent living in Sonora

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.

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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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 Inspirations of Mesa, the staff made the moving process easy and accommodating. Copper Springs Retirement Community residents love the camarade ...
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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
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
10.5%
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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
29.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.2%
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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.
Sonora, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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