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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windmill, AZ
The cost of independent living in Windmill is about $3,870 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 211 options. Read 2578 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Windmill, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Windmill is $3,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $2,940 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Windmill, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Windmill, AZ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Windmill
Recent reviews for independent living in Windmill
Legacy Village of Salt River in Scottsdale, AZ
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Legacy Village of Salt River and overall this facility is a 4+!. The staff is good. Their responsiveness to issues is good. The food is good. Housekeeping is once a week and works well for the resident. The move in was stress free and they were very ...
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MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ
4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class.
They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.
MorningStar at Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ
4.6
As with most everything, what you put in to a place is what you get out of it. As long as you are on top of things, frequent visits and get to know the staff, it's a very good place.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 Senior Living at Sun City West, for instance, residents participate in regular concerts, fiesta days, arts and crafts, and water exercises, among other ac ...
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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 Senior Living at Sun City West, for example, the dining room manager makes sure residents have what they need for each meal, and at Holiday Vist ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.2%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
16.9%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.1%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Village, The Groves and Revel Scottsdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Windmill, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 211 independent living facilities near Windmill, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Windmill, Arizona are McDowell Village, Revel Scottsdale and Revel McDowell Mountain. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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