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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Tucson, AZ
If you’re looking for independent living in the South Tucson area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in South Tucson. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 120 independent living facilities in South Tucson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Blenman-Elm, Catalina Vista and Sam Hughes.
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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.
Crossroads Adult Care III is located in Pima county, Tucson AZ. It is a caring residential care home with loving caregivers assisting residents in a group home setting. Historical, cultural, recreational, natural and educational attractions bring many people to perpetually sunny Tucson. Enveloped...
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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.
Solterra Senior Living at La Cholla is an Assisted Living & Memory Care community. Each Villa has 16 luxury suites each adjoined by a great room style main living area with the kitchen being the focal point. The villas are uniquely designed and beautifully decorated to emphasize resident...
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THE HACIENDA AT THE CANYON®Live a life that inspires you each day.Embrace nature, explore new passions, make lasting friends, and celebrate well-being at this wellness retreat featuring a dramatic desert landscape in Tucson, Arizona. Curated Independent Living, Bungalows, Assisted Living,...
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My mom loves to tell everyone how much she loves Fairmount Assisted Living and Memory Care. She and my dad were able to move in together, and thankfully she had the understanding support of the chaplain and...
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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.
Fairmount Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County, and home to just over 980,000 people. Tucson is a large city with great shopping, stores, restaurants and sports. Residents will enjoy getting out running their errands, going shopping with...
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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.
The Marshall Home For Men is an assisted living community for men in Tuscon, Arizona. We are conveniently located for easy visitor access and our secure grounds make a terrific place to enjoy company on a cool Arizona night. The dedicated staff at Marshall Home For Men are always ready to welcome...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Council House is a senior citizen independent living community.
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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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I have found the staff and residents here at Desert Cove Independent Living Community to be friendly, considerate and eager to help.
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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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Best 55+ Community in Tucson!! Quiet, safe, friendly and a good value both cost wise and secure. Management ensure the community is continually maintained and activities abound... Come check it out, it's...
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My brother spent the last month of his life at Plum Tree House (one of the Groves 6 houses), and for all of our family, it was by far the most positive experience of the last 6 months of his illness. The...
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.
Pima Street Homes is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County and home to over 520,000 people. Tucson is a beautiful city known for its bustling business community, sporting events, great shopping and fine dining. Residents will enjoy shopping with friends, going to...
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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: 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.
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, 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.
Spring Street Homes provides seniors with an assisted living community in the midst of the great city of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Both residents and guests of the city will enjoy checking out the Reid Park Zoo, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Tucson Botanical Gardens. This city has...
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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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The minute you walk into the gates, and stop to meet the people all around the community it feels like home. It feels like they are one big family who watch out for one another. The residents, and staff...
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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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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 South Tucson, AZ
The average cost of senior living in South Tucson is $3,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,423 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tucson, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Tucson, AZ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in South Tucson
Recent reviews for independent living in South Tucson
Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon
4.8
The building: When approached by the receptionist ([name removed]) he was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. When entering, residents are always around in common areas doing an activity or chatting. When moving my grandfather into the facility me and my sister were nervous because he was ...
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Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ
4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.
Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ
5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.
South Tucson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Tucson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Tucson, 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 South Tucson 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 South Tucson 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
6.4%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Tucson 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 South Tucson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.8%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Tucson 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 South Tucson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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