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The cost of independent living in Sunset Hills is about $3,901 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 163 options. Read 1777 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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Photo of Windsor Luxury Assisted Living, LLC
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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.
Welcome to Camelback Manor, the most luxurious assisted and independent living in Arizona, where luxury and tranquility meet.In our home-like atmosphere we offer compassionate care, dignified, safe and secure living and we help with all daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming,...
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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.
Photo of Meadowbrook Assisted Living
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 Paradise Living Centers - Paradise Valley
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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.
Paradise Living Centers' original Paradise Valley group home features eight living suites, complete with a private bathroom, including a master suite for couples or residents looking for more space. In addition, there are two private bedrooms with a shared bath. This elegantly remodeled Paradise...
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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: 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: 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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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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This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
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 Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
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Photo of Paradise Living Centers Arcadia
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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.
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia location was custom built and opened in spring 2018. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Phoenix, this luxury assisted living group home features 10 private bedroom and bathroom suites and provides 24/7 awake care.Each suite includes a large...
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Photo of Vista Living Camelback View
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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.
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Photo of Tanner Terrace For the Elderly
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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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.
Photo of Manor Village At Scottsdale
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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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: 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.
Photo of Bridgewater Assisted Living-Midtown
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.
Photo of Arrowhead Village Adult Homecare LLC
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 Daystar Senior Living LLC
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 Peak Care Assisted Living Scottsdale Life II Home
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.

Cost of independent living in Sunset Hills, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Hills is $3,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunset Hills, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Sunset Hills, AZ
$3,901/mo
$3,904/mo

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

Sunset Hills, AZ
$3,901/mo
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset Hills, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,709/mo
Independent Living
$3,901/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset Hills, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,565/mo
Studio
$4,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,835/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset Hills 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: Sunset Hills, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset Hills, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,901/mo$3,913/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,832/mo$3,912/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,709/mo$4,626/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Sunset Hills, AZ:$3,901/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset Hills, AZ:$3,832/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Sunset Hills, AZ:$4,709/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunset Hills, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunset Hills 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
Sunset Hills, 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%
Sunset Hills, 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 Sunset Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset Hills

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 accommodating staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, such as Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, Revel McDowell Mountain, and Beatitudes Campus, a CCRC. They often go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome and supported.
Varied activities and outings. Activities are a major draw for many seniors, and communities like Thunderbird Senior Living, Revel McDowell Mountain, and McDowell Village offer a wide range of options to keep residents engaged, including outings to local attractions and regular events within the community.
Diverse dining experiences. Residents appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered at communities like LifeStream at Glendale, McDowell Village, and Revel McDowell Mountain, which enable them to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals every day.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, with communities like McDowell Village, Palos Verdes Senior Living, and Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir taking pride in their beautifully maintained grounds and well-appointed interiors.
Thoughtful communication and support. Effective communication between staff and families is crucial for peace of mind, and communities like LifeStream at Glendale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living, and Acoya Troon by Cogir take care to keep loved ones informed and involved in their care.
Community atmosphere and sense of belonging. Several reviews mention the importance of feeling at home and connected to others, with communities like Revel McDowell Mountain, LifeStream at North Phoenix, and McDowell Village fostering a warm and welcoming environment where residents can make new friends and feel part of a community.
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Sunset Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Hills, 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 Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills 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
12.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Hills, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bethesda Gardens, LifeStream at Glendale and McDowell Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset Hills, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 163 independent living facilities near Sunset Hills, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunset Hills, 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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