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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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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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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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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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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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My father, [name removed], is in Assisted Living and my mother in law [name removed] is in Memory Care. Both are looked after by a staff of caring people which gives us great peace of mind! The Executive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Chaparral Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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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.
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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.
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Photo of Angel's Real Home Care
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 Next Door Care Home
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 Heritage Legacy
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 Heritage Legacy
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our goal is to provide professional caregiver assistance to any residents needing non-medical care services all within the comfort of your own apartment home.Desert Gardens offers a good variety of studios, one and two-bedroom apartment homes. Welcome home to cozy style of living with a touch of...
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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mera Goodyear is a resort-style, 55 and older active adult community in Goodyear, Arizona, a western suburb of Phoenix. This brand new senior community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for Phoenix adults who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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My loved one has lived here for quite some time, and this is a VERY impressive community! The facility itself is clean, provides multiple levels of care, and all sorts of different activities. They couldn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Waddell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Waddell is $3,310 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wickenburg, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.

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

Waddell, AZ
$3,310/mo
$3,395/mo
$3,786/mo

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

Waddell, AZ
$3,310/mo
$3,732/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,305/mo
Independent Living
$3,310/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,552/mo
Studio
$3,380/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,018/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,483/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Waddell

Recent reviews for independent living in Waddell

The Park at Surprise

5.0
I am so sad that I have to leave my home at The Park at Surprise. I live in the 2bedroom den style on the 1st floor that is 1100 square feet I believe. My patio and windows face the pretty courtyard, they remind me of my travels in Europe. I am leaving bc my health has declined, I didn't want to ...
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Ridge at The Stratford in Phoenix, AZ

4.8
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and fruit.

Solstice Senior Living at Sun City West

5.0
My mom is very happy there! The dining room manager is awesome! She spends time with each resident and makes sure they have what they need for their meal. They have lots of activities that covers a variety of interests for the residents. If you need the maintenance man, he comes up right away ...
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Waddell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waddell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waddell, 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 Waddell 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 Waddell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waddell 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 Waddell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waddell, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waddell 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 Waddell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waddell, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
40%
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The Groves, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort and The Gardens of Sun City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 98 independent living facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Waddell, Arizona are Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, The Gardens of Sun City and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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