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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Santa Cruz County, AZ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County. 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 7 independent living facilities in Santa Cruz County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Canelo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Green Valley, Rio Rico and Tubac.
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27 reviews
I highly recommend prestige community! The staff is beyond amazing. These are some of the most kind and caring people I have ever run across, I can't say enough good things about them. The administrative...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley offers all the amenities you’d expect including spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. But it’s the warmth, personal care, and comfort that will surprise and delight you… Restaurant style dining, kitchenettes, gathering places, and a...
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Bee Hive Homes of Green Valley is closing, but if they had the chance to improve on something we would have to say improve on the activities.
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.
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The food was good. They had a restaurant style menu in the dining room. The rooms were very comfortable. The only reason we moved my mom is she needed additional assistance that they couldn't match. They...
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.
Silver Springs’ distinctively designed community offers Independent and Assisted Living in the relaxing, peaceful setting of Arizona’s Green Valley. Situated adjacent to the Torres Blancas Golf Course, the community’s single-story building offers picturesque views of the surrounding pecan grove,...
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I lived at the Peaks with my husband and alone there after he died. I could not have been with more wonderful, caring people, both residents and managers, anywhere else. The grounds are spacious and lovely...
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.
We believe that The Peaks at Santa Rita is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable and safe, with a sense of community.At The Peaks at Santa Rita, our managers live on-site and are...
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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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Cost of independent living in Santa Cruz County, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz County is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $3,423 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Santa Cruz County, AZ vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Santa Cruz County, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Santa Cruz County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Santa Cruz County, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Santa Cruz County
Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Cruz County
Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley
5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley
4.5
What we like the most about the Prestige Assisted Living community are the staff members. The staff team there are nice and we do really like the apartments and rooms they have for the residents. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
The Peaks at Santa Rita in Green Valley, AZ
4.3
The Peaks at Santa Rita is a good community. they have different activities and also food choices when its time to eat. All of the staff and other patients their are very friendly. It feels like a home atmosphere.
Santa Cruz County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz County, 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 Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley, Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley and United Church Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Cruz County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Santa Cruz County, Arizona. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Santa Cruz County
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