About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windmill, AZ

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Windmill is about $3,966 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 206 options. Read 2809 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Scottsdale and Surprise.

Windmill Independent Living Facilities | 2809 Reviews

Showing 160 communities
Last Updated: 12/5/25
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Primavera Assisted 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 Acacia Heights Assisted 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 Maryland West Apartments
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 Broadway Terrace Apartments
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 Next Door Care Home
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.
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 Artemis Assisted 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 Artemis Assisted Living II 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 Lynette's Care Center II
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 Liberty Home Care Assisted 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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living Home
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 Sunset Ranch 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 Lidia's Care Home 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 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.
Photo of Golden Springs 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 Golden Times
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 Golden Generation/Times Adult Care Home
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 Maryvale Parkway Terrace
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.
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.
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 Effective Care For Elderly 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 Sonoran Senior Care 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.
5 star
43%
4 star
50%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Myrtle Manor Apartment
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 Bridgewater Assisted Living Deer Valley
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.

Cost of independent living in Windmill, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Windmill is $3,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,820 per month.

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

Windmill, AZ
$3,966/mo
$3,954/mo
$3,932/mo

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

Windmill, AZ
$3,966/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,862/mo
Independent Living
$3,966/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,423/mo
Studio
$3,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,682/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,598/mo

Senior living costs in Windmill 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: Windmill, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindmill, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$3,966/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,869/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,862/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Windmill, AZ:$3,966/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Windmill, AZ:$3,869/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Windmill, AZ:$4,862/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Windmill, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Windmill 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.

Windmill, AZAZ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Windmill, AZ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Windmill 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
Windmill, AZ$2,534/mo$2,561/mo-1.1%
Arizona$2,813/mo$2,814/mo-0.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Windmill, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,534/mo
2023 average cost:$2,561/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Windmill

Recent reviews for independent living in Windmill

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 ...
Read more

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. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and beauty of the outdoor areas, including courtyards and gardens, at different communities. For instance, at Garden Ridge, the grounds are described as 'pretty and well maintained', while at The Forum at Desert Harbor, the 'beautiful grounds' are a hig ...
Read more
Friendly and helpful staff. Many residents express appreciation for the warm and caring nature of the staff at their community. For example, at Thunderbird Senior Living, the staff are described as 'wonderful and extremely helpful', and at LifeStream at Glendale, staff members are praised for their 'friendliness and wi ...
Read more
Engaging and diverse activities. Activities are a favorite topic in several reviews, with residents enjoying a wide range of offerings at different communities. At Solstice at Sun City West, for instance, residents participate in regular concerts, fiesta days, arts and crafts, and water exercises, among other activities.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a common theme in reviews, with several communities offering meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences. At Solstice at Sun City West, for example, the dining room manager makes sure residents have what they need for each meal, and at Holiday Vista de la Montañ ...
Read more
Safe and accessible living spaces. Reviews frequently mention the safety and accessibility features of the communities, such as handrails, grab bars, and call systems. For instance, at Vista del Rio, safety bars in bathrooms are noted as important for residents, while at Holiday Vista de la Montaña, the scope of the facility ...
Read more
Supportive and caring community. Throughout the reviews, the sense of community and the supportive atmosphere are key factors in residents' satisfaction. At The Park at Surprise, for example, the staff is described as 'kind, compassionate, caring, and always taking the first step forward' to ensure residents' needs are met, w ...
Read more
AI generated from the text of family reviews

Windmill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windmill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windmill, 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 Windmill 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 Windmill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Windmill, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
10.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Windmill 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 Windmill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Windmill, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Windmill 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 Windmill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Windmill, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Vista del Rio, The Forum at Desert Harbor and Wooddale Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windmill, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 206 independent living facilities near Windmill, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Windmill, 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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top