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If you’re looking for independent living in the Mescal area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mescal. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 179 independent living facilities in Mescal, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Best 55+ Community in Tucson!! Quiet, safe, friendly and a good value both cost wise and secure. Management ensure the community is continually maintained and activities abound... Come check it out,...
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.
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
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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
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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: 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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference. At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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.
Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference. At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Mescal, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Mescal is $3,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pantano, AZ with an average of $3,275 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mescal, AZ vs. nearby cities
Mescal, AZ
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mescal, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mescal vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mescal, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mescal
Recent reviews for independent living in Mescal
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale.
The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ
4.8
This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.
Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ
5.0
I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere at their community, with residents and staff creating a sense of belonging. At Atria Bell Court Gardens, new residents are greeted with warm welcomes and frequent interactions with their neighbors. At La Sonora at Dove Mountain, the e ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Residents consistently praise the quality of the food at their communities, with many mentioning the extensive and appealing menu options. At Brookdale Santa Catalina, the chef takes pride in creating diverse dishes that cater to individual tastes and dietary restrictions. At Mountain View Ga ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a range of activities that keep residents active and engaged, from fitness classes to social events. At Desert Springs, residents enjoy a variety of well-planned activities, while at Country Club at La Cholla, the apartmens perfect size allows for easy participation in comm ...
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Highly responsive and attentive staff. Staff members go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and assistance, as noted in several reviews, such as the quick response at Atria Campana Del Rio when a resident fell and the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at Broadway Proper Senior Living. Careful attention to residents' ...
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Comfortable and well-maintained living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, with several reviews highlighting the comfort and care put into maintaining apartments and common areas. At Fellowship Square at Tucson, the apartment sizes are just right, while at Mountain View Gardens, Mountain View G ...
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Effective communication and community engagement. Strong communication between residents, their families, and staff creates a sense of connection and transparency. At Atria Bell Court Gardens, the director goes above and beyond to keep residents and their loved ones informed, while at The Forum at Tucson, staff members are open and attentiv ...
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Mescal independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mescal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mescal, 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 Mescal 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 Mescal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mescal, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mescal 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 Mescal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mescal, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mescal 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 Mescal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mescal, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arroyo Gardens, Atria Valley Manor and Sierra del Sol are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mescal, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 179 independent living facilities near Mescal, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mescal, Arizona are Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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