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The cost of independent living in South Tucson is about $3,960 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 119 options. Read 1030 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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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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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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.
    Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference.     At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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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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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 liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in South Tucson, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Tucson is $3,960 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,547 per month.

Independent living costs in South Tucson, AZ, vs. nearby cities

South Tucson, AZ
$3,962/mo
$3,926/mo

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

South Tucson, AZ
$3,962/mo
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in South Tucson, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,611/mo
Independent Living
$3,962/mo

Independent living costs in South Tucson, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,324/mo
Studio
$4,278/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,100/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,850/mo

Senior living costs in South Tucson 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: South Tucson, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Tucson, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,962/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,797/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,611/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
South Tucson, AZ:$3,962/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
South Tucson, AZ:$3,797/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
South Tucson, AZ:$4,611/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in South Tucson, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Tucson 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.

South Tucson, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in South Tucson, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Tucson 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
South Tucson, AZ$2,906/mo$2,987/mo-2.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Tucson, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,987/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in South Tucson

Recent reviews for independent living in South Tucson

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.

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

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.
South Tucson, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.6%
10.5%
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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.
South Tucson, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
17.2%
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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
30.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
46.4%
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