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The cost of independent living in Woodland Heights is about $4,201 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 125 options. Read 2879 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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[names removed] are all absolutely fabulous. The professionalism of the staff, as I noted above is what stood out. I would recommend to others absolutely.
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.
Always Caring, Every DayWhen you see the smiles and hear the laughter of our residents ringing through the halls, you may be surprised to learn they are seniors in an assisted living and memory care community and not a family reunion. Our five-acre campus is conveniently located near...
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The Summit is a clean, uplifting and beautifully designed facility with a caring and attentive staff. My mother lived there for nearly 7 months before her passing. I am grateful that she lived her last...
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.
The Summit at Sunland Springs is the east valley's premier provider of assisted living and memory care. Our staff are highly trained and live by the motto "Kindness Counts". We invite you to come by and tour our beautiful communities to see if we could make a difference in the life of someone you...
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As of January of this year, we have new managers. We have been in this park for over 21yrs. We have had good ma agers and not so good. But, we now have the best we have seen in the last 12 yrs. They have...
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.
Welcome Home! Come and enjoy resort living on the golf course. With a championship 18 hole golf course, 2 heated pools, 4 jacuzzis, a hair and nail salon, full sports bar, fine dining restaurant and live entertainment! We offer Studios, 1 Bedrooms and limited number of 2 Bedrooms. We include...
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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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I have not had a chance to experience the activities they offer at this community. They do not offer a meal plan. The community is clean and well taken care of. The second floor apartments do not have a...
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.
The Orchard is 55+ community.  We offer affordable senior living in  beautiful garden apartments.  With over 600 trees, you are free to pick the oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons from the citrus trees located throughout the community.  Our full time activities...
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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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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, 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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Living a thousand miles away from our dear Aunt and not knowing where we could put her for the care she needed. We thank "A Place for Mom" in finding us a place that she could have excellent care in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Greenfield’s assisted living is an assisted living community that caters to ages 21 and over, we offer private and semi-private apartments for individuals that are unable to live on their own. Spacious apartments with kitchenettes allow our residents to be independent while receiving the...
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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: 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 Reflections At Fellowship Square Mesa
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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Everybody is very friendly and helpful. The value for the money is great. I would highly recommend Fellowship Square Mesa to others.
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.
The Oasis at Fellowship Square-Mesa offers our residents independence and privacy in spacious one bedroom or studio apartments within view of the beautiful Superstition Mts. Monthly rent includes our state of the art emergency call system, recreational and social activities, weekly housekeeping,...
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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: 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.
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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, 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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Woodland Heights, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Woodland Heights is $4,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $3,562 per month.

Independent living costs in Woodland Heights, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Woodland Heights, AZ
$4,201/mo
$4,217/mo
$4,100/mo

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

Woodland Heights, AZ
$4,201/mo
$4,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

Independent living costs in Woodland Heights, AZ, vs. other senior living options

$4,846/mo
Independent Living
$4,201/mo

Independent living costs in Woodland Heights, AZ, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,446/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,427/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,063/mo

Senior living costs in Woodland Heights 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: Woodland Heights, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodland Heights, AZArizonaU.S.
Independent Living$4,201/mo$4,000/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$3,840/mo$3,965/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,846/mo$4,724/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Woodland Heights, AZ:$4,201/mo
Arizona:$4,000/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Woodland Heights, AZ:$3,840/mo
Arizona:$3,965/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Woodland Heights, AZ:$4,846/mo
Arizona:$4,724/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Woodland Heights, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Woodland Heights 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
Woodland Heights, AZ$2,605/mo$2,586/mo+0.8%
Arizona$2,784/mo$2,810/mo-0.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Woodland Heights, AZ
2024 average cost:$2,605/mo
2023 average cost:$2,586/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$2,784/mo
2023 average cost:$2,810/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodland Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodland Heights

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.

Solterra Senior Living in Chandler, AZ

4.0
My loved one was only here for a short respite stay. The only thing that she really complained about is that they didn't always knock before they came in. We had arranged for a female to come and do the shower on a certain day, and a male showed up on a different day to help her. She liked the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of engaging activities. Residents at various communities, including Verena at Gilbert, Copper Springs Retirement Community and Atria Chandler Villas, enjoy an extensive selection of activities tailored to their interests. From card games and arts and crafts to trips to museums and theaters, these communities ensu ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews for Copper Springs Retirement Community, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa mention the exceptional kindness and assistance provided by staff members. They go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome and at ease.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. At Atria Chandler Villas, Verena at Gilbert and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, residents look forward to meals prepared by skilled chefs and accommodating kitchen staff. Meals cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions, creating enjoyable dining experiences.
Spacious and comfortable living spaces. Many residents praise the generous living spaces at communities like The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living, The Park at Copper Creek and Elmwood Senior Living. These apartments and villas offer ample room for personal belongings and comfort, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Professionally maintained facilities. Communities such as McDowell Village, Oasis at Mesa Palms and Discovery Point Retirement Community are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep. Regular maintenance ensures the interior and exterior spaces remain well-maintained, making for a pleasant living environment.
Flexible move-in process. Several reviews from Inspirations of Mesa, Verena at Gilbert and Copper Springs Retirement Community note the ease of the move-in process at their respective communities. Staff members are accommodating and provide clear information to help new residents settle in smoothly
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Woodland Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodland Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodland Heights, 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 Woodland Heights 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 Woodland Heights 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
14.4%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Woodland Heights 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 Woodland Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.2%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodland Heights 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 Woodland Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.4%
47.2%
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