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The cost of independent living in The Citadel is about $3,913 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 197 options. Read 2378 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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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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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, 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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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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Dad is here currently and things have been good. Everyone seems pretty nice and he gets along well with the other residents. The staff seems to be able to answer any questions that I have and they take good...
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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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...
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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant and...
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, 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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in The Citadel, AZ

The average cost of senior living in The Citadel is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in The Citadel, AZ, vs. nearby cities

The Citadel, AZ
$3,913/mo
$3,955/mo
$3,935/mo

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

The Citadel, AZ
$3,913/mo
$3,921/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in The Citadel, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,770/mo
Independent Living
$3,913/mo

Independent living costs in The Citadel, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,362/mo
Studio
$3,766/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,669/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,479/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,560/mo

Senior living costs in The Citadel 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: The Citadel, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Citadel, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,913/mo$3,921/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,837/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,770/mo$4,630/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
The Citadel, AZ:$3,913/mo
Arizona:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
The Citadel, AZ:$3,837/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
The Citadel, AZ:$4,770/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in The Citadel, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in The Citadel 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
The Citadel, AZ$2,518/mo$2,638/mo-4.6%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
The Citadel, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,518/mo
2023 average cost:$2,638/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
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 The Citadel

Recent reviews for independent living in The Citadel

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. Numerous reviews praise the immaculate condition of the gardens and outdoor areas at various communities. For instance, at Garden Ridge, residents enjoy having a patio or balcony that overlooks the beautiful courtyards, while at Palos Verdes Senior Living, the cleanliness of the facility's g ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the warm and compassionate nature of the staff members at their community. Families of residents at Vista del Rio mention the long-lasting friendships that their loved ones have formed with caregivers.
Variety of activities catering to residents' interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered at different communities. For example, at Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, residents participate in LifeLong Learners classes to continue their education, while at Thunderbird Senior Living, they can enjoy craftin ...
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Comfortable living spaces with full kitchens and appliances. Reviews for communities like Park Terrace Senior Living by Cogir highlight the convenience of having a full kitchen and appliances in their living quarters, allowing residents to cook their own meals or prepare snacks as desired.
Quality and diverse meal options. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Palos Verdes Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to every mealti ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Reviews contain numerous mentions of regular, in-depth conversations between community staff members and resident families to keep everyone updated and ensure that care needs are being met. For example, at Freedom Plaza Peoria Campus, the head boss promises to provide completion dates for unfi ...
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The Citadel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Citadel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Citadel, 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 The Citadel 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 The Citadel 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
9.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in The Citadel 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 The Citadel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Citadel 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 The Citadel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
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Glencroft Center For Modern Aging, LifeStream at Glendale and The Montecito by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near The Citadel, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 197 independent living facilities near The Citadel, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in The Citadel, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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