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McDowell Village

8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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9.9
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93 reviews
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9.9
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93 reviews
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Jody P

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Lovely personal attention

We are very happy with our choice. The staff from housekeeping, waiters and waitresses, maintenance to the senior staff are all very kind and accommodating. The other residents are warm, friendly and welcoming to the newer residents.

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McDowell Village

Home to the ever-sunny Sonoran Desert and the picturesque McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale, Arizona offers McDowell Village residents an exciting, culturally diverse community to settle down in. We are a premier senior living community that offers independent and assisted living services in the heart of southern Scottsdale. Within a short radius of our community is the Scottsdale Fashion Square, Old Town downtown district, Phoenix Zoo and Papago Park, residents can lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle with ease. Embrace the comfort and support of attentive service, outstanding amenities, and much more at McDowell Village today!

Community Amenities & Services

We strive to simplify the lives of residents so they can embrace a more carefree retirement, and with all the exceptional services and amenities available here at McDowell Village, residents can do just that. Should you need it, transportation, grocery shopping and assistance with errands are available throughout the week. We provide routine housekeeping and laundry services, as well as chef-prepared meals throughout the day. Our culinary team works hard to create menus that meet a variety of needs and preferences, and meals that are a true culinary delight. Anytime items are available, so you don’t have to worry about scheduling around meal times, and...

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  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

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9.9 out of 10
Review Score93 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored McDowell Village with 9.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, McDowell Village has 93 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/15/25

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Jody P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 15, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Lovely personal attention

We are very happy with our choice. The staff from housekeeping, waiters and waitresses, maintenance to the senior staff are all very kind and accommodating. The other residents are warm, friendly and welcoming to the newer residents.

Chris S

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A great place for my mom and brother

The food is sufficiently varied and of high quality. They offer numerous planned activities and provide great spaces for impromptu games for the residents. The staff is all exceptionally nice and seem to genuinely care about the residents

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 14, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

McDowell Village

5 for all. Food may be a 4, otherwise it was fantastic. The staff was supportive and patient in answering my questions, or when I needed an input on something

Denise F

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very please with overall care!

We are very pleased with the quick response when [name removed] requests assistance in his apartment. The staff is friendly and professional. The food is always good and he enjoys the variety offered. The residents seem to be happy and everything is very clean and bright. This was definitely the right choice for a senior living community!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Friendly staff and residents in a pleasing environment

I would give them all a 5. It wasn't all perfect, but close enough. What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of the staff and the residents. Yes, we would recommend McDowell Village to other families based on the experience so far.

Mariss K

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 4, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Welcoming atmosphere

I was impressed with the facility on my first visit. My mother was looking for an Independent Living Residence and McDowell Village was at the top of her list. She has been a resident for a few weeks and has already made friends and participated in a number of activities. The food is great and the staff members are always helpful.

S.F.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent people make for great place

We looked at many assisted living communities and when we visited McDowell Village and met [name removed] , we knew we had found the right place for our dad. [name removed]and the team there made us feel like family and we knew it was the right place. The food in the dining room was excellent in quality and in choices each meal. The concierge staff that assists with television and computer support is also excellent and prompt. I highly recommend McDowell Village and like to thank [name removed] for his great level of professionalism and compassion.

Michele D

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Excellent Home for Dad

My dad has been living at McDowell Village for 2+ months now and is doing very well! I can relax knowing that he is being taken care of, eating good food, staying active, and making new friends. He enjoys the activities and appreciates the transportation and outings. Every staff member has been very friendly and seems to genuinely love their work. The facility is kept super clean and the apartments are very nice. I have zero complaints!

Kathy G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A peace of mind

I would give a 5 on all categories. It was an amazing experience. My dad was only there for 4 months. Just well run and everyone who worked there, cared and were so kind. They are very organized and help you navigate through this process of putting a loved one in a home. They have everything down to a science.

Erna D

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 5, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Welcoming, friendly people, helpful when you need it. Lots of things to do, you can be busy from early am to night time. Mealtime people are friendly and courteous towards everyone. My seventh year at independent living.

Caryl F

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 1, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

The feel of home

After almost 7 years my friendships have remained, actually grown. This is a place that is a family. Staff, workers, and residents are all like family and it has a home atmosphere.

Antoinette K

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 29, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Staff is excellent. Food and service need improvement. Acitives are plentiful, could use more creative classes, such as ongoing painting and craft classes.

Jay S

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 29, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

When my wife died as we moved in, the administration went about of the way to make sure I had all I needed including an apartment.

Shirley H

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 29, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A wonderful place to live. Staff is wonderful. Food is good. Lots of activities. Exercise and children are delighted that I am here.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 13, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My home where friends and staff are family

After visiting 8 or 9 communities, I divided Mcdowell Village was the place for me. That was 8.5 years ago and my decision would be the same today. It is a welcoming place with friendly residents, a responsive and excellent staff in all departments, and enough activities, including fitness classes to fill each day. There can be quiet time whenever you choose. A wide variety of foods come from very accommodating kitchen. Enjoy lovely large gardens and the Scottsdale senior center just across a courtyard; it offers educated interactions and stops for the free trolley line. McDowell Village is a safe, lovely place to live and enjoy!

Peter A

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I am very happy here I moved in [date removed] I have been here 5 years 7 months. I play bingo and go to happy house I have met a lot of residents in my life here.

Valerie C

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I came from the U.K. 17 months ago as my family all live in Scottsdale. It's truly 1st class - even for a foreigner!

Deb F

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 28, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

McDowell Village Experience

All the staff (mgmt, nursing, aides, servers, maintenance, etc) have been extremely professional and friendly. The facility is maintained well and very clean. They keep everyone informed of activities through monitors throughout the facility and fliers in the elevators. The activities and entertainment are both varied and excellent!

Laurie Sanchez

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 21, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Stellar community

My mother has been a resident of McDowell village for 4 yrs. We have been so happy with the community. I recently interacted with [name removed]director of resident enrichment and her assistant [name removed]. They helped me connect to all the the calendars for dining, activities, bulletins, community, resources, and directories. They were a wealth of information for all the things happening in the community. They know the residents by name and there is a respect and bond among all. Mcdowell Village is a very special place.

Barry G

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 3, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Happy Place

I have been living at my home for 3 years. It has been a comfortable place to be in terms of my apartment and maintenance. Most important for me are the residents living with me. I am a very social person and like to see other happy friendly people and that pretty much is the case here. Do we have some people here that probably should be in another situation? That seems true, but it is normal to happen. It's not an issue. Family will recognize that. We have independent and assisted living that blend pretty well together. Many activities are available to us and outings. If you can't keep busy you're not trying. Staff is great and responsive to one's needs. Come to THE VILLAGE.

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