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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wayne, AZ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Wayne 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 Wayne. 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 105 independent living facilities in Wayne, 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 North Mountain, Sunnyslope and Catlin Court Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Surprise and Sun City.
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I am currently a resident here at Estrella Estates and things have been great so far. The meals are good. The cost is fair. The management is excellent. I have to say that, overall, things are great and this...
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.
At Estrella Estates we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus,...
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After much research in NX PHX AZ area we found Chaparral Winds in Surprise AZ. Well managed and staffed, gourmet chef food, excellent chorus, choice of planned activities (optional) a staff who care about...
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.
Chaparral Winds Independent Living is located in Surprise AZ right off of Bell Road/Grand Ave. We are close to great shopping, dining and many major entertainment venues. A rich program of daily activities will keep you busy and if you don't feel like driving, hop onto one of our buses and...
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Ventana Winds is awesome, and I love being here. All the nurses are the best, and the caregivers are really nice. They care!
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.
Ventana Winds is a unique assisted living near Sun City Arizona. Our assisted living community has one and two bedroom apartments with ample space for furniture and personal items. Each spacious apartment has a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, extra storage and a kitchenette with a full size...
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the overall feel of this community just felt right, and everyone there was super friendly. The activities were pretty good, our loved one didn't always participate in them, but they had wine tastings, movie...
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.
We're now open as of September 4th 2018. We will offer a large memory care and assisted living apartments. Call for more information about our exceptional living lifestyle:Three chef prepared meals a dayWeekly housekeepingWeekly laundryUtilitiesWIFI and CableScheduled transportation Full...
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I have had a wonderful experience at the Fountains. The staff is wonderful. They are very friendly. Management [names removed] work so hard to help everyone. A BIG thank you!!!
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.
SAY “YES” TO A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE! The Fountains at Sun City is a resort-style community that offers a maintenance-free lifestyle of comfort and convenience. The carefree lifestyle gives residents the freedom to enjoy traveling, entertaining and the seemingly endless selection of shopping and...
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My mother is doing very well since her move into Heritage Traditions. The food is outrageously good. The cafeteria at the Heritage is better than any restaurant in Surprise! Both the residents and staff are...
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.
The Heritage Tradition Campus is a for-lease community that offers three distinct lifestyles to choose from. The Heritage Tradition features independent living in luxurious resort style apartments. The Heritage Cottages offer Patio Homes with private garages, a greenbelt, walking...
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There were a couple who that made a major impact on my decision to move to the Palms. Nearly every one of the inhabitants that we talked to seemed to be very happy with their new lives at the Palms and they...
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.
Situated in the heart of Sun City, just one block north of Bell Road and one block west of 99th Avenue, The Palms at Sun City is a vibrant community designed to help our seniors enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting resort style residence...
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I came here because I had a friend who liked it here. I would recommend this facility to my friends, the rooms are very big and I really like it. I also have an outdoor patio and enjoy that.
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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.
Freedom Plaza-Peoria provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community...
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I was looking for a senior facility for my mother have independent living. I needed a place friendly, clean, social, and beautiful. This place fit all of those needs. My mother fit right in and made close...
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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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Under Angel Wings Care Home Assisted Living facility is hands down the absolute BEST care home in Arizona! My mom was in the hospital for a while, then went to Hospice of the Valley (HOV) and then she needed...
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
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
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
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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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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Wayne, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Wayne is $3,307 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wickenburg, AZ with an average of $1,738 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wayne, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wayne, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wayne vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wayne, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Wayne
Recent reviews for independent living in Wayne
MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ
4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class.
They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.
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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MorningStar at Arrowhead in Glendale, AZ
5.0
Great communication especially with the nurses and care givers. A lot more activities and interaction with the residents and the employees than other places.
Wayne independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayne, 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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
10.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Wayne 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 Wayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayne 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 Wayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Groves, Palos Verdes Senior Living and Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wayne, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Wayne, Arizona. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wayne, Arizona are Palos Verdes Senior Living, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort and The Gardens of Sun City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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