Independent Living Communities in Yuma, AZ

"I toured Desert Rose for myself and my wife. I would say it's a very nice, economical, clean, and friendly facility. The staff was friendly. I looked at the studio and the 1-bedroom. They also have 2-bedrooms, and when you move in, you have new paint and a new carpet. They are pet-friendly, and I know they have group activities. They have a pool table, a piano, shuffleboard, a swimming pool, and a dog park."

"I visited Emerald Spring and I liked it. They looked excellent. The staff that I met was very nice. However, they couldn't take my dad because he had restrictions on his diet as he was a choking hazard and they wouldn't take anyone who was not on a regular diet. For anybody who was a little independent, it was nice because they had individual little studios with rooms that glide on spacious patios. I thought if my dad was a little more functional and he doesn't have a swallowing issue, he would have liked it there. They said they were assisted living but I would say they need to be an independent because you were in your own studio by yourself and they only come by a couple of hours to check on you. I don't think my dad would have done well there. "

"We have moved into Yuma Senior Living. It's got an outdoor courtyard situation, so you're not all indoors all the time. I've walked several blocks a day inside the courtyard without leaving the premises. Three meals a day are served in the dining room. The office is open five days a week Monday through Friday. There are activities in the morning and the afternoon of each day. It's economical. I would call the buildings majestic. There's a lot of greenery and water features on the grounds. The rooms are all two-room apartments with a bath, a step-through tub, a living room, and a bedroom. They are all fully furnished, including laundry the sheets, pillowcases, and towels once a week, and housekeeping. So, you just come in with a suitcase, bring your clothes and handle your wash. It's also the cheapest I could find."

"My parents are currently living in River Valley Estates, and I’ve been very impressed with it. They’ve been very cooperative because they know I’m a long-distance relative. The nurse has been very helpful in following up things with me. The manager was very helpful, too. The food is excellent. They offer four to five activities every day, with a lot of them repeats from day to day, and have bingo almost every day, worship services, and movie night once a week They also have a weekly trip to someplace if people want to go on an excursion. They also have their menu in plain English, so it’s easy for my folks to know what they’re going to eat. They have singing groups that come in and sing. The facility is brand new and opened in March."