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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Gold Canyon, AZ

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Photo of Las Palomas Senior Living
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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63 reviews
9.8
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63 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
14%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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2%
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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...
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.
You’re going to love calling Las Palomas Senior Living your new home. This upscale community offers you opportunities to BE Healthy, BE Involved, BE You, and be so much more! Join your new friends and neighbors for social activities, connect with far-off family using the shared computers, take a...
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Photo of Brookdale Apache Junction
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
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83 reviews
9.3
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83 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
20%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
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The staff are very helpful and attentive. Mom is now in assisted living. The staff is prompt with meeting her needs. The rooms are a good size. We got one for mom that has a balcony. It's a large balcony...
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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Photo of Avista Apache Junction
88 Photos available
7.9
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28 reviews
7.9
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28 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
11%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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7%
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What we like most about this community is that it is smaller so you do get to know everyone that is there. Also I am there enough that they even know me when I call over the phone. Based on the experience we...
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.
Avista Apache Junction is located in Apache Junction Arizona, just one mile west of Northern Arizona University. Our residents and their families enjoy easy access to Apache Junction's many special events as well as nearby recreational opportunities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.We have a...
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Photo of Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction
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5 star
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. 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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
Photo of Summit At Sunland Springs
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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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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.
Photo of Melody Care Home
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.
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Cost of independent living in Gold Canyon, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Gold Canyon is $3,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wheatfields, AZ with an average of $3,309 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Canyon, AZ vs. nearby cities

Gold Canyon, AZ
$3,514/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Canyon, AZ vs. the state and national average

Gold Canyon, AZ
$3,514/mo
$3,732/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gold Canyon vs. other types of senior living

$4,167/mo
Independent Living
$3,514/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gold Canyon, AZ by room type

Studio
$2,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,814/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,045/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,395/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gold Canyon over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Gold Canyon

Recent reviews for independent living in Gold Canyon

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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Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mesa, AZ

5.0
My father used to live in independent living for three months with his dog before finally transferring at [removed]. I simply cannot say enough good things about this location. It's a sophisticated, lovely location with exquisitely tasteful apartments. The entire team is outstanding! The chef is ...
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Whitestone Senior Living in Mesa, AZ

5.0
Copper Village is an AMAZING facility! I can't praise it enough. My mom had Alzheimer's and lived here for the last year of her life. She was in Cottage 4, where the women were still active, but close to end stage. The caregivers are absolutely THE BEST! They TRULY CARE about the residents, and ...
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Gold Canyon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gold Canyon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gold Canyon, 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 Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon 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
25%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
40%
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Verena at Gilbert, Las Palomas Senior Living and Clarendale of Chandler are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gold Canyon, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Gold Canyon, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gold Canyon, Arizona are Verena at Gilbert, Clarendale of Chandler and Brookdale Springs Mesa. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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