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The cost of independent living in Sunset Village is about $3,956 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 186 options. Read 2677 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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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: 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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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.
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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
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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.
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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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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
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.
Chaparral Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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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.
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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.
Our goal is to provide professional caregiver assistance to any residents needing non-medical care services all within the comfort of your own apartment home.Desert Gardens offers a good variety of studios, one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Welcome home to cozy style of living with a touch of...

Cost of independent living in Sunset Village, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Village is $3,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

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

Sunset Village, AZ
$3,956/mo
$3,955/mo
$3,933/mo

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

Sunset Village, AZ
$3,956/mo
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,848/mo
Independent Living
$3,956/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,551/mo
Studio
$3,895/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,720/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,696/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,882/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset Village 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 Village, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset Village, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,956/mo$3,913/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,875/mo$3,912/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,848/mo$4,626/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Sunset Village, AZ:$3,956/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset Village, AZ:$3,875/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Sunset Village, AZ:$4,848/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunset Village, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunset Village 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
Sunset Village, AZ$2,529/mo$2,572/mo-1.7%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sunset Village, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,529/mo
2023 average cost:$2,572/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Sunset Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset Village

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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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.4
People and staff are friendly and activities are great! My mom has been concerned about food quality lately and knows there have been meetings regarding overall impressions of food. I would recommend The Palazzo to others looking.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and well-maintained grounds. Many reviews highlight the importance of the clean and well-maintained grounds in the senior living communities, such as Garden Ridge and The Forum at Desert Harbor, creating a positive atmosphere for residents. Gardens, courtyards, and walking trails are popular features that contribute to ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Staff members are mentioned in numerous reviews for their friendly and caring demeanor, as seen in Solstice at Sun City West, LifeStream at Sun City, and Westgate Village, creating a welcoming environment for residents and their families.
Variety of activities. Senior living communities, like Thunderbird Senior Living and Solstice at Sun City West, offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, providing opportunities for socialization, learning, and personal growth.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their living experience, as noted in reviews for communities such as Solstice at Sun City West, The Park at Surprise, and Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, with chefs accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferenc ...
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Comfortable and updated living spaces. Residents appreciate the comfort and updates in their living spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir and Vista del Rio, contributing to their overall happiness and sense of home.
Thoughtful and accommodating community. Several reviews mention the thoughtful and accommodating nature of the communities, such as Solstice at Sun City West, Holiday Vista de la Montaña, and Vista del Rio, making residents and their families feel valued and supported.
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Sunset Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Village, 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 Village 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 Village 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
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Village 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 Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Village 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 Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Village, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

MorningStar at Golden Ridge, LifeStream at Glendale and Holiday Vista de la Montaña are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset Village, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 186 independent living facilities near Sunset Village, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunset Village, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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