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The cost of independent living in Tempe is about $3,929 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 117 options. Read 1932 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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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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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 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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Burkeshire Retirement Hotel When it comes to enjoying life and relaxing in style, the Burkeshire Retirement Hotel, located in Phoenix, Arizona is the ideal choice in assisted living communities. Located near most of what the big city offers, but tucked into a residential area with a beautiful,...
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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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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: 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: 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.
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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.
Washer/DryerDishwasherWood Style Plank FlooringMicrowaveUpgraded Counter Tops and Plumbing FixturesMonthly activities and services include:Peer SupportAid with Dial-A-Ride transportationBlood Pressure ScreeningsHealth & Wellness ClassesCommunity Potlucks and much more...Downtown...
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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, 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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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Tempe, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Tempe is $3,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

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

Tempe, AZ
$3,929/mo
$3,922/mo
$3,894/mo

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

Tempe, AZ
$3,929/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,689/mo
Independent Living
$3,929/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,248/mo
Studio
$5,052/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,217/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,730/mo

Senior living costs in Tempe 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: Tempe, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTempe, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,929/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,729/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,689/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Tempe, AZ:$3,929/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Tempe, AZ:$3,729/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Tempe, AZ:$4,689/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Tempe, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tempe 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
Tempe, AZ$2,683/mo$2,555/mo+5.0%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Tempe, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,683/mo
2023 average cost:$2,555/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Arizona
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 Tempe

Recent reviews for independent living in Tempe

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtfully curated meals with accommodating chefs. Residents across various communities, including Verena at Gilbert and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, express appreciation for the quality and variety of meals offered. Chefs often make adjustments to accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendliness and helpfulness of staff members. Residents at Atria Chandler Villas and McDowell Village particularly mention the openness and availability of staff to answer questions and address concerns.
Engaging activities for residents. A diverse range of activities cater to the interests of residents across communities, such as Verena at Gilbert, Bella Vista Senior Living, and McDowell Village, which include fitness classes, social events, and educational programs.
Clean and well-maintained environments. Community cleanliness and maintenance are frequent topics of praise in reviews from different communities, including Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living, and McDowell Village.
Supportive and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents at various communities, like Atria Chandler Villas, McDowell Village, and The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living, often mention the sense of community and the warm welcome they have received from both staff and fellow residents.
Access to transportation and local amenities. Frequent mention of transportation services and convenient access to nearby amenities, such as shopping centers and medical facilities, contribute to the overall satisfaction of residents at communities like Verena at Gilbert, Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, and The Park at Copper Creek.
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Tempe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tempe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tempe, 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 Tempe 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 Tempe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tempe, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tempe 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 Tempe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tempe 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 Tempe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tempe, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.4%
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