When people picture an ideal retirement scenario, Arizona is often what comes to mind. “The Grand Canyon State” has an abundance of warm, dry weather — which means anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies or asthma will find relief in Arizona’s desert climate — and its almost otherworldly natural landscapes provide countless opportunities for outdoor activities, exercise, and serenity. The trails throughout national parks like Saguaro and Petrified Forest capture the rugged mystique of the Southwest, and don’t worry, there’s no shortage of golf courses. Plus, considering the state doesn’t tax residents on social security income, it’s clear why so many Americans find peace of mind — and body — while retiring in Arizona. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 190 independent living communities in Arizona.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Arizona is about $2,300.
The food is wonderful. The housekeeping is wonderful. The waiters are wonderful. The golf carts are wonderful. The pool is wonderful. I love the party, happy hour. Excellent live music. The workout...
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...
We love the Groves! We have my mom in the memory care unit. The facility is always clean and the atmosphere is light and airy. The staff is very competent and always friendly in their interactions with the...
Enclave Anthem operates a first class location for senior citizens. All of our needs are adequately taken care of to keep us living a full life. There are many great activities if you would like to...
Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
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...
Revel Scottsdale is an extremely welcoming and friendly place, where intelligent, active seniors engage in numerous activities (like bridge, scrabble, mah jong, cards, fitness workouts, trivia contests,...
Favorite things about Legacy Revel: • Incredibly friendly and helpful people from the initial concierge service/administrators at the front desk to the kitchen staff and servers...to the maintenance...
I personally feel very comfortable here. Everyone including staff and residents are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I am a vegetarian and have no problem finding a...
I have been a resident for 2 years. I love the fellowship here and all of the activities a participate in. The food is excellent! I am very comfortable in my apartment. Great Place!
I would give 5's across the board, although my Mom is in independent living so hasn't been receiving care. We just started medication reminders and that has gone well so far. Staff seems really good about...
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...
One of the real pluses is that the manager of Copper Springs lives with all of the residents so he has hands on daily experience experiences . Not only was the staff nice at Copper Springs , but so are all...
We were in a hurry and picked them because of the proximity. The meals is an area that I found disappointing I took my mother to eat in the cafeteria once and the meal was really subpar.
Independent living communities are not licensed or inspected like assisted living or nursing home facilities because they are not considered senior care communities. Standalone independent living communities are typically run like any other rental community, aside from their age requirement, which usually starts at 55. Because these senior living communities don’t include care services, there is often a health limit as well, meaning the senior should not require care services to live there. Other than these age and health limits, they abide by the general rental laws and regulations of the area.
Typical rental laws to manage the landlord-tenant relationship in Arizona include things like:
Aside from the occasional landlord inspection to ensure the functionality of the unit, independent living communities do not have inspections by governing bodies unless they are considered low-income communities and accept subsidies.
You can review the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act for a more detailed list of renter’s rights in this state.
In some cases, an independent living community will be on the same campus as an assisted living facility. The community might be divided into wings, in which case, the assisted living wing will be regulated differently than the independent living wing. This is because assisted living facilities are considered health care facilities, so they must follow a specific set of state laws and regulations.
For an outline of Arizona’s assisted living regulations and how to look up violations, check out our Arizona assisted living page. You can also look up inspection reports for assisted living facilities in Arizona using the Arizona Department of Health’s Assisted Living Provider Search.
Arizona Department of Health
150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602-542-1025
Fax: 602-542-0883
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Arizona does not have an agency specifically dedicated to monitoring senior independent living community violations. Because independent senior living communities are regulated no differently than other rental properties, like apartments, disputes are typically settled between the renter and the landlord. If that is not possible, Arizona laws enable renters to file lawsuits against landlords for specific violations.
If you feel your landlord is in direct violation of your lease, your renter rights, or ADA laws, the first step is to inform your landlord in writing more than once of any issues. If issues are ignored, or worse, you feel you are being retaliated against due to your complaints, you can break your lease and file a lawsuit. This is especially true if you feel you were evicted because of your complaints. It’s recommended to consult with an attorney if you want to take these steps.
You can terminate your lease or even take legal action against a landlord in Arizona if the following is true:
Check out the Arizona Court’s website to understand more about the types of claims you can make against your landlord when violations are present.
Through the People’s Clerk free and helpful legal blog, you can also learn when and how to file a claim against a landlord in the state of Arizona.
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