The Best Independent Living Communities in Maricopa County, AZ

"The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale is very welcoming and very efficient. They had availability when we needed it for my mom-in-law so we moved her in. We liked that their location was closer to where her daughter lives and where some of her doctors are located. She is in proximity to the area that she was familiar with and where she used to live. So a lot of those things played out in the thought process of why we chose that place for her. It's also very clean and very nice. She has a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen. She has an outdoor patio if she chooses to use it. There is a pool facility, exercise, and all the other basic amenities that almost all of the senior places have. They have on-demand dining so you can go in any time and order whatever you want from a select menu, which is very accommodating. There's a salon and nails can be done on-site. Transportation seems to be pretty easy to organize and there always seems to be activities of people coming and going. The staff has all been extremely responsive. I think my mom-in-law is much happier now because she has that responsiveness and everybody's been welcoming there. No questions asked. All the staff came in to introduce themselves to her, let her know that she was going to be taken care of, and open their arms to try to make this thing a special place."

"Truly Living My Golden Years in Style at MBK Senior Living! When my family and I first looked into senior living, I was apprehensive, imagining a quiet, sterile life. But from my first day at MBK Senior Living in Scottsdale, I knew my assumptions were wrong. It has been one of the best decisions of my life. My apartment is a perfect, personal sanctuary bright, beautifully maintained, and blissfully free from the worries of home upkeep. This has been a huge weight off my shoulders. The dining is another daily delight. It’s far beyond a simple meal; it’s a restaurant-style experience. The talented chefs offer a variety of delicious, healthy options, and the waitstaff greets everyone with a warm, personal touch that makes you feel special. The true heart of this community, however, is the staff. Every single person, from the front desk to the wellness team, goes above and beyond, treating residents with a kindness and patience that makes them feel like family. Their genuine compassion fosters a warm, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. I’m not just living here; I’m thriving, active, engaged, and surrounded by people who care. I wholeheartedly recommend MBK to anyone looking for a place to truly enjoy their golden years and enjoy friends in the community."

"Brookdale Central Paradise Valley was a fantastic place. There were a lot of active seniors there. It was very clean. Everybody was very friendly. We really liked it. If we were going to choose one, I think that's the one that we were going to go. The staff was very nice and very helpful. They have games, live music, a gym, a pool, and a fish pond. They had the most aesthetic outdoors. The lady that gave the tour was very nice. Each apartment had its own balcony or patio."

"I have recently toured several living communities trying to find the perfect home for my mom’s best friend. And I just had to write this review because Atria stands out from the rest. From the moment we walked in I could feel the warmth and genuine care. The sales person was incredibly attentive and personable you can tell she truly cares and loves what she does. The residents looked very happy and smiling to one another which says a lot from the other places we visited. I am very confident this will be the place for her mom, and my mom in the future. Atria truly feels like home."

"It was very, very caring and very gracious. The couple of different people we talked to seemed very knowledgeable. The rooms seemed very adequate. Right now, they're being revamped with new paint, new carpeting, and stuff. The grounds seemed very, very pleasant and very pleasing. They had a library and lounge areas, a theater, a room where they had musicians come in, card games and bingo. One thing I liked the most about it was that the dining room was open all day."

"I toured Madison Meadows. I was very impressed. The atmosphere was much more engaged and positive. The staff were cheerful and always greeted you. The woman who gave me the tour was kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. I liked it a lot. If I decide to go into a care facility, I would like to go there. It's clean, more than adequate, and well-maintained, galley kitchens. I looked at studios. They were very nice and more than adequate. The facility was lovely. They're doing a lot of renovations. Madison Meadows had more idiosyncratic, more eclectic, and a little more sense of like people lived there. It wasn't just an institution. It was lived in, cared for, and with color, so I appreciated it."

"The tour at Oasis At Mesa Palms was sort of strange because I went with a girlfriend, and we just decided to go on our own. It was on a weekend, so it wasn't a formal tour. The one who usually gives the tour wasn't in, so the girl who works behind the desk gave the tour, and she was wonderful. She was very sweet, and she had to give the tour at the last minute. She was very nice, but she wasn't usually the person who gave the tour. The kitchens were better supplied, which really doesn't matter since you're getting your meals, so you don't really need a fully supplied kitchen. Nevertheless, they have a really wonderful kitchen. They have disposals, and they even have dishwashers. They have washers and dryers in each apartment. They provide two meals a day. The staff did the nicest thing. I was having trouble with my back, so she ran and got a wheelchair and pushed me around in it. It wasn't even her job, and she just couldn't be friendlier or nicer. She also told me about the two different floor plans and took me to apartments that had both floor plans to show me the difference."

"Bottom line: After four weeks as residents at the Vi at Grayhawk, we know without any doubt that we have made the right decision. We very much enjoy everything about this welcoming and well-run place. making new and interesting friends is yet another big plus. The entire introduction process to the Vi was always pleasantly informative, professional, and reassuring regarding timely availability. We were provided with opportunities to meet with residents, including mentors, prior to moving in; all part of a very positive introduction to our new life experience. Working with staff members managing the moving-in process was simply a pleasure. After 16 big moves within North America and Europe over the past 55 years, we had very specific ideas and requests for our new domicile. They worked with us to the fullest extent possible and the few almost inevitable hiccups in the remodeling process were always satisfactorily resolved. So, after four weeks of residency, we have nothing but positive feelings about our new home. The front desk and concierge staff are beyond helpful. Our experience to date with the maintenance, engineering, and housekeeping staff has also been very positive. Thank you all."

"It was well-lit and airy inside. The person I saw was very nice. We had a meal there, it was lunch, and it was on Friday, so it was fish and chips. I saw a couple of one-bedrooms, but they're too small for me. They have a gym, a library, and other common areas."

"The Palazzo Senior Apartments was absolutely gorgeous. That includes the atmosphere, the ambiance, and the apartments. The community was lovely. I didn't expect it to be that way when I first approached it on the outside, but when I got inside, it was absolutely gorgeous. The manager gave me the tour and took me to several apartments, and the apartments were beautiful. The activities that he showed me and talked to me about were also beautiful. I got a chance to briefly meet some of the residents, and they were very cordial and engaging. I knew the rooms were staged with the furnishings, but they were immaculate in the way everything was placed in them. They were big enough and would have been just the right size for me. Some of the food on the menu looked very appealing and appetizing. There was staff there, so if I wanted to take advantage of the meals, they would prepare them there. There is extra help if I need my trash taken out or if I need to have my apartment cleaned occasionally. I was very pleasantly surprised by that. The facility was very clean. Parking was available right there. I have a handicap, and there were spaces right there. If it had not been there, there were other spaces still. So, parking was good."

"Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is what I'm looking for. It's bright. The apartments are good. They're neat, clean and roomy. The staff who gave the tour did very well. She did her job. She showed us around. The residents were eating when we went there. They showed us the exercise room and the library."

"They were very pleasant and very helpful at Fellowship Square Phoenix. They answered questions. The rooms were adequate. They were nice. They had kitchenettes, and that was good to see. The kitchenettes were nice, too. There was a room that had books and stuff in it, and they had an activities room. Some activities would be held in the dining room if they were larger activities. The courtyard was smaller, but it was nice. It's a larger community, and there is a lot of independent living housing there. They also have a memory care unit. The inside was very nice, and we liked the fact that it was a guarded community. They have a gate with a security guard."

"We have lived at Vi at Silverstone for 5 years and are very happy with our decision to move here. We live in a villa so we have our own space but have easy access to the main building with excellent dining options, activities for every interest and many interesting wonderful residents. We feel it is a comfort to our family too to know we have access to whatever level of care we may need in the future. ."

"One thing I like about LifeStream at North Phoenix is that it's close. I looked at their independent living community, and it was just a nice tour. The calendar for the activities is great for my mom, as well, and she needs it. Instead of going inside a building like in a hotel, she gets her own individual sort of home that has a front door and a little patio in the back. The residents get fed once a day, but that's good enough for my mom. It was clean and nice, and it's a gated community where she can't get out at night. It was just a nice setup. It's a clean and friendly environment. They have a really nice community center, too, with puzzle rooms, meditation rooms, and reading rooms. It has a big kitchen and its own salon. My mom can make her own appointment right there. I don't have to go get her one or take her somewhere else. Overall, it was the best when I looked at what she needed. The other thing is that I don't wanna have to move her for the next step of care. They don't offer the next levels of care, but I can bring anybody in to help her clean, to be with her part of the day, or just help her. No matter what stage she gets to, she can stay. That was a big concern for me, and I know with dementia or Alzheimer's, it will be hard for them to move. The appliances are there, but you do have to furnish the apartment with a bed, couch, and if you want a microwave or a toaster oven."