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The cost of independent living in San Tan Valley is about $3,538 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 443 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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The food quality varies from really good to fair throughout the week and the dog park should be bigger include more shade and water. However, the community is vibrant. Everyone is friendly and keeps an eye...
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.
Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Gilbert!With convenient access to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Verena at Gilbert is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement in Arizona. Our 55+ all-inclusive independent senior living community offers chef-prepared...
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9.7
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Our problem had to do with the food which is a insurmountable task. Trying to cook for 700 people and meet their dietary needs is a thankless task.I also was not a big fan of the executive director who made...
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.
At Clarendale of Chandler, you’ll find the lifestyle options you want now and in the future, so you or a loved one won’t have to leave the community should your health needs change. In addition to the freedom and flexibility of independent senior living in a villa or apartment home, when more...
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55 Floor plans available
9.6
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86 reviews
9.6
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She's having a hard time adjusting but that is no fault of The Oaks. They clean her room weekly, change her sheets weekly, assist her with showers twice a week, etc. She has not adjusted to the dining room...
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.
Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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9.4
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My mom is doing great at Sky Vista. It is a wonderful place for my mom and I feel so blessed she is in such a great comprehensive facility. She does feel like she is home even though she misses her own. I...
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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77 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
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I love the building with the mature landscaping in the courtyard. My Dad's apartment has doors to the beautiful outdoors. The director is amazing. The rest of the administration is not as good. The aides are...
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.
Situated just west of Mercy Gilbert Hospital, Gilbert's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and...
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9.1
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9.1
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I would highly recommend the community to others. The staff and residents are welcoming and attentive. And, responsive to our families needs.
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.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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9.0
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8 reviews
9.0
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It's really pretty, clean, but I would like if they did more outings, especially because they mentioned it when we were interviewing places. If they don't do them, don't bring it up.
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.
NOW OPEN! Park Senior Villas offers a unique approach to assisted living and memory care with our seven cozy Villas, each with a capacity of just 16 residents. This allows for plenty of individualized care as well as a comfortable, secure setting that works well for those struggling with any...
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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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I am satisfied and comfortable here. It is in a great location for stores I use. Apartment sizes are Just right for me; 2 adults could live here. I would recommend Sage Mesa Senior Apartments to others...
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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1111 Floor plans available
8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
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What sticks out most about Clearwater Agritopia is the staff. They are very friendly and engaging with residents. The apartment sizes and amenities are just fine.
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.
Clearwater Agritopia is seated inside the greater planned community development of Agritopia in Gilbert. Residents of Clearwater Agritopia have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of the surrounding Agritopia community first-hand within walking distance of their apartment. Featuring a...
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88 Floor plans available
7.8
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51 reviews
7.8
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51 reviews
5 star
58%
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24%
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Friendly, helpful, cheerful staff and environment. We have a Casita. It is perfect for us! The apartment that I visited was perfect size for one single person.
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.
Independently MindedWe believe independence is the cornerstone to a happy, healthy lifestyle. That is why The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living designs resident care plans based on values like integrity and respect. Enjoy innovative amenities such as all-inclusive At Your Service® Dining, private...
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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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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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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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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amberlin Queen Creek is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Queen Creek, Arizona. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of...
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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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It's a wonderful place. They're so caring. It's a night and day difference compared to the place my loved one came from. The staff are right there with the residents if they need anything. They take such...
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: 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.
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.
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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 San Tan Valley, AZ

The average cost of senior living in San Tan Valley is $3,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eloy, AZ with an average of $2,634 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Tan Valley, AZ vs. nearby cities

San Tan Valley, AZ
$3,538/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Tan Valley, AZ vs. the state and national average

San Tan Valley, AZ
$3,538/mo
$3,817/mo
U.S. national average
$4,136/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Tan Valley vs. other types of senior living

$4,213/mo
Independent Living
$3,538/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Tan Valley, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,519/mo
Studio
$4,374/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,507/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,754/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,703/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in San Tan Valley over time

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What families are saying about independent living in San Tan Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in San Tan Valley

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.

Brookdale North Mesa

5.0
I like living here. I was hesitant about moving in at first but I have made friends now. I like the men’s events they have for us and have even been asked to be a guest speaker. The staff is friendly

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 Verena at Gilbert praise the variety of activities offered, including music concerts, holiday celebrations, and outings to museums, ball games, and restaurants. Verena at Gilbert provides a full social calendar for residents to enjoy.
Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple reviews for Verena at Gilbert mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members. Residents appreciate their professionalism and caring nature, making everyone feel at home.
Beautifully decorated facilities. From holidays decorations to well-maintained common areas, the aesthetic appeal of Clarendale of Chandler and Verena at Gilbert is a highlight for residents. The welcoming environment is a source of pride and joy.
Delicious and inclusive meals. Both Clarendale of Chandler and Verena at Gilbert offer nutritious and appetizing meals for residents, accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure everyone enjoys their dining experience.
Comfortable and spacious apartments. Residents at Brookdale Apache Junction and The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living appreciate the generous size of their apartments, allowing them to bring their belongings and make the space their own. The apartments are modern and well-maintained.
Proactive and accommodating maintenance. Maintenance staff at Verena at Gilbert and Clearwater Agritopia are known for their prompt response and attentiveness to residents' needs. Common areas and apartments are kept in excellent condition.
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San Tan Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Tan Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley 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
6.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
45.7%
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Atria Chandler Villas, Verena at Gilbert and Las Palomas Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Tan Valley, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 45 independent living facilities near San Tan Valley, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in San Tan Valley, Arizona are Atria Chandler Villas, Verena at Gilbert and Clarendale of Chandler. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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