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The cost of independent living in Vistancia is about $3,724 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 1571 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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I think it is more of a place for those who are in good shape and are more active and can get around easily. Unfortunately that was not the case for my loved one so it just was not the right fit. I would...
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.
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After much research in NX PHX AZ area we found Chaparral Winds in Surprise AZ. Well managed and staffed, gourmet chef food, excellent chorus, choice of planned activities (optional) a staff who care about...
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.
Chaparral Winds Independent Living is located in Surprise AZ right off of Bell Road/Grand Ave. We are close to great shopping, dining and many major entertainment venues. A rich program of daily activities will keep you busy and if you don't feel like driving, hop onto one of our buses and...
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My father has been at Vineyard Park for over a year. He feels secure and is happy there. I appreciate the place because they offer many activities. It's always very clean. It smells good and the staff are...
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.
Situated in Surprise, with easy access to the 303 freeway, one block south of Bell Road and 2 blocks north of Surprise Stadium, between Parkview Place and Stadium Way. Surprise's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual...
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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.
Sierra Winds is a Life Plan Communityin the heart of Peoria, Arizona,that prioritizes choice, affordability,excellent care, and enhancing qualityof life for every resident. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, we have been setting the standard of excellence for over 30...
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The community was neat and clean and the staff was friendly. communication was good if I called and asked questions, but they did not proactively communicate with us. I would recommend this community to...
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: 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
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 Heritage Legacy
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: 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
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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
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.
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
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.
Photo of Angel's Real Home Care
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.
Photo of Happy Hearts 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.
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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 Vistancia, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Vistancia is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

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

Vistancia, AZ
$3,724/mo
$3,701/mo
$3,433/mo

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

Vistancia, AZ
$3,724/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,687/mo
Independent Living
$3,724/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,465/mo
Studio
$3,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,065/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,770/mo

Senior living costs in Vistancia 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: Vistancia, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVistancia, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,738/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,687/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Vistancia, AZ:$3,724/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Vistancia, AZ:$3,738/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Vistancia, AZ:$4,687/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Vistancia, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Vistancia 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
Vistancia, AZ$2,861/mo$2,573/mo+11.2%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Vistancia, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,861/mo
2023 average cost:$2,573/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
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 Vistancia

Recent reviews for independent living in Vistancia

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

Beautifully maintained grounds and courtyards. Numerous reviews mention the well-kept grounds and courtyards at various communities, providing residents with a resort-like atmosphere. At Garden Ridge, the apartments have patios or balconies overlooking the immaculate courtyards, while at Palos Verdes Senior Living, the walking paths and ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Residents and families at multiple communities praise the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, making for a warm and welcoming environment. At Holiday Vista de la Montaña, the staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met, while at Solstice at Sun City West, they ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Several reviews highlight the extensive activities offered at communities, allowing residents to stay engaged and active. At The Montecito by Cogir, residents participate in games and team trivia, while at Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, they enjoy music presentations with popcorn and va ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a major factor, with residents looking forward to mealtimes at their communities. At Wooddale Village, the chef accommodates individual preferences, while at Palos Verdes Senior Living, the food is described as ...
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Welcoming and caring community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and caring atmosphere at the communities, where residents feel at home and form strong bonds with their neighbors. At Holiday Vista de la Montaña, the residents range from their 60s to their 90s+, forming a diverse and inclusive community.
Engaging and attentive staff. Multiple reviews commend the staff for their commitment to engaging with and caring for residents, creating a strong sense of community. At Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir, the staff members are patient and understanding, accommodating residents' needs with a smile.
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Vistancia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vistancia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vistancia, 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 Vistancia 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 Vistancia 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
12.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Vistancia 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 Vistancia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vistancia 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 Vistancia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
46.4%
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LifeStream at Glendale, Holiday Vista de la Montaña and The Gardens of Sun City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vistancia, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Vistancia, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Vistancia, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, The Enclave at Anthem Senior Living and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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