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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Tucson, AZ

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the South Tucson 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 South Tucson. 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 84 independent living facilities in South Tucson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Tucson, Casas Adobes or Polo Village.

South Tucson Independent Living Facilities | 889 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in South Tucson, AZ is $3,772/month. Learn more
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Independent Living

Average starting price $3,772/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in South Tucson, AZ
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0 / 5.0

I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale. The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily schedule is maintained for dining. All of these things are what makes residing at Brookdale a pleasure. I honestly cannot say enough about the entire staff!! Their kindness and warmth makes them feel like family. I highly recommend Brookdale East Tucson.

Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ
4.8 / 5.0

This is a good community and it is a good value. The staff are very friendly and kind. My loved one was in the memory care and is moving over to the unassisted living and is excited to participate in more activities.

Villa Hermosa in Tucson, AZ
5.0 / 5.0

I have lived in other communities in Arizona. I will highly recommend this one to anyone who would be looking for a retirement home.

Atria Valley Manor

5549 East Lee Street, Tucson, AZ 85712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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42 reviews

The grounds were so beautiful and inviting. Staff I met on my tour of apartments were very friendly, easy to answer my questions. Liked the apartment I saw as very comfortable.

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Valley Manor, you'll enjoy a family-like atmosphere on five beautifully landscaped acres. Our residents enjoy a unique and flavorful variety of activities, including culinary exhibitions, walking and exercise clubs, educational seminars, various arts and cinema inspired events, and...

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Sierra del Sol

8151 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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59 reviews

My mom is in her 90s. She moved to this facility about 9 months ago. So far, we’ve had a great experience with the staff and the facility. There are a number of daily activities and residents are active and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...

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Brookdale East Tucson

8468 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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23 reviews

What we like the most about Brookdale East Tucson is how kind everyone was to the whole family. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Live With EnthusiasmNestled in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona, you will find an assisted living community that gives you more than personal care. This is a place where you can savor restaurant-style dining, spacious and private accommodations, a variety of common rooms for socializing and...

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Fellowship Square at Tucson

8111 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710

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9.5
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19 reviews

Fellowship Square at Tucson definitely gets a 5 on all categories from me. They had a great orientation. All around it is a safe and comfortable place to live. It fits all of my needs.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Atria Campana Del Rio

1550 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718

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9.4
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144 reviews

Mom really liked her short experience because the faculty and staff were always available, friendly, and helpful. My mom didn't feel like there was enough variety & the food tasted "commercial ".

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Atria Campana del Rio, you'll discover a welcoming senior community nestled in the bucolic foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson. The area's Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment and townhome....

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Atria Bell Court Gardens

6653 East Carondelet Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710

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74 reviews

I would said that everyone I came into contact with, was cordial and welcoming. I picked this community because of the vibe. Real clean, and cozy.

Provides: Independent Living
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At Atria Bell Court Gardens, you'll enjoy resort-style living surrounded by three glorious mountain ranges. Located in the magnificently restored historic Belin Mansion in Tucson, Atria Bell Court Gardens offers the convenience of senior living services provided by a professional and caring staff...

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Park Senior Villas - La Cañada

6899 N La Canada DR, Tucson, AZ 85704

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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21 reviews

The staff and it feeling like family. Plus Mom not being a client but family and wanting the best for for her. More time needs to be spent on the meals with a look at the vegetables too including greens.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Villas at La Canada is an affordable assisted living community and memory care provider located in northwest Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, The Villas at La Canada is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...

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Sunrise at River Road

4975 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718

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9.1
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73 reviews

Staff strive to create a home-like environment for residents, incorporating fresh flowers and seasonal decorations. The administration provides regular communication about what's going on at the facility....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Since 2008 Sunrise at River Road as been providing outstanding assisted living and memory care services to Tucson. Located at River Road and North 1st Avenue we are centrally located, are a warm and inviting, homelike environment complete with pets, fresh flowers, southwest landscaping and...

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The Forum at Tucson

2500 N Rosemont Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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37 reviews

There are some people in the world who go to work, do their jobs and go home. Others take those jobs to whole new level entirely. We, as a family, could not be more thankful that our mother is in the Forum's...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Forum at Tucson is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. It is ideal if you are an active senior who wants to focus on the things you enjoy most in life, but yet have assistance available should you need it. With...

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The Lakes Apartments

5666 E. Hampton, Tucson, AZ 85712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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14 reviews

Pay your rent on time, don't leave a mess for somebody else ie, pick up your dog poop. Don't be afraid to be friendly, you'll meet your neighbors coming and going. We are always happy to answer questions.

Provides: Senior Apartments

The Lakes is an exclusive 55+ adult, senior housing community in sunny Tucson, Pima County, AZ. Tucson is located on the Sonoran desert, and is surrounded by multiple mountain ranges like the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north. It also sits on the Santa Cruz River, a dry river bed most of the...

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Broadway Proper Senior Living

400 S. Broadway Place, Tucson, AZ 85710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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84 reviews

What we like the most about Broadway Proper is the overall cleanness, and friendly people. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of...

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The Ranch Estates of Tucson

2365 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

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8.9
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26 reviews

The staff is very friendly and caring. They treat the residents with kindness and respect. My mom has had to go into memory care there and I don't feel I need to worry about her safety. The food was pretty...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...

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Cascades of Tucson

201 N Jessica Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710

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8.4
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66 reviews

Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend Cascades of Tucson to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Life is as vibrant and carefree as you choose to be! You decide when, where and how to enjoy the many pleasures of living at our distinguished Tucson, Arizona retirement community. Intentionally designed with attention to comfort and detail, Cascades was planned specifically to accommodate...

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The Gardens at Blenman Elm

1615 N Norton Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 reviews

This is an incredible place for your loved one. wonderful. The staff are exceptional, meals lovely and well prepared. My Mom has been there 9 months and she’s happy and made friends. She enjoys their...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Gardens at Blenman Elm is a newly renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support active, compassionate, excellent, and responsive care and the living space is perfect for those values. Inside the home we have an inner courtyard, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open...

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Inspirations of River Centre

5665 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750

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25 reviews

Everyone there is awesome. We should count ourselves fortunate that there are people in this world with the compassion to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. Special thanks to[names...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Inspirations of River Centre, providing Assisted Living to the Tucson area.

Villa Hermosa

6300 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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11 reviews

I down sized to the Villa and am extremely happy. Very caring staff, excellent menu, boat load of activities and loving neighbors. We’re all retired and lookout for each other, who could ask for anything...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Ask someone to name five really fun things and "retirement community" will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That...

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Avista Tucson

3701 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

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7.9
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81 reviews

The facility is always clean but there is frequently a sewage smell in the parking lot and inside in the afternoons. I think from bad plumbing which has been a constant issue. The staff has been wonderful...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Avista Tucson, an Enlivant community, is an assisted living community delivering personalized, attentive care in a homelike atmosphere. Professional staff, including a registered nurse, are available 24-hours a day to assist with medication management and daily living activities as needed....

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Mountain Trace Terrace

4654 S 16th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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I had a good tour and the representative was thorough with me. However they were too much for my budget so I could not pick them.

Provides: Senior Apartments

Mountain Trace Terrace is an income based HUD property for seniors age 62 or older. We are an independent living facility. All of our units are one bedroom apartments. This property opened in 2008 and is located in South Tucson,Arizona. We do accept one small pet with a fully refundable deposit....

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Oasis Assisted Living Center

2721 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705

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6 reviews

The friendliness of the staff members there has really stood out to us and the community is always kept clean. The staff go out of their way to help the clients who are staying there. Anytime someone needs...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Oasis Assisted Living Center provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. This community is there for those seniors who are in need of memory care, and it offers a great home to those who are looking to live in the great city of...

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Echelon of Tucson

6250 S Commerce Ct, Tucson, AZ 85746

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31 reviews

The staff members would be a 10 out of 10, they are just wonderful. The sales lady we worked with was extremely helpful, she really bent over backwards to accommodating our loved one with anything he needed....

Provides: Independent Living

Welcome to The Echelon of Tucson!If you're looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you've come to the right place. Choice of one and two-bedroom floor plans, each with a full kitchen.Restaurant-style, all-inclusive diningHousekeeping services and...

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Echelon of Tucson

6250 S Commerce Ct, Tucson, AZ 85746

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31 reviews

The staff members would be a 10 out of 10, they are just wonderful. The sales lady we worked with was extremely helpful, she really bent over backwards to accommodating our loved one with anything he needed....

Provides: Independent Living

Welcome to The Echelon of Tucson!If you're looking for a community that understands and honors you as a unique individual, you've come to the right place. Choice of one and two-bedroom floor plans, each with a full kitchen.Restaurant-style, all-inclusive diningHousekeeping services and...

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Carlton Village

321 W Limberlost, Tucson, AZ 85705

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5 reviews

The do a really good job with placement by matching the resident to the house with the appropriate peer group for them. Every time I visited, the staff were always busy either interacting with a resident...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Lynda's Courtyard

2732 W Monte Vista Pl, Tucson, AZ 85745

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I am shocked to see a bad review written for Lynda's Courtyard. They are incredible with my mom. She was in a nightmare rehab facility beforehand. Here at Lynda's, it's 10 residents only, ensuring proper...

Provides: Assisted Living

Lynda’s Courtyard does not want to be just a place like home. Rather, they want their residents to consider Lynda’s Courtyard as their own home. Lynda’s Courtyard is located in a residential setting with beautiful vast views of the Santa Catalina & Tucson Mountains. They have 8 spacious...

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Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging

2221 N Rosemont Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 reviews

My loved one has only been here a short time. She is just here for rehab. She loves the people, and they are very responsive. If she squeezes for assistance they are there immediately. They have been working...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Handmaker community offers Assisted Living and Health Care services for every stage of the aging. Residents and families can feel confident that, as needs change, quality, caring staff and programs will be there to meet those needs. In addition to the apartment settings, Handmaker offers...

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The Gardens at San Carlos

4553 E San Carlos Pl S, Tucson, AZ 85712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 review
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Gardens is a renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support Compassionate, Active, Responsive, and Excellent care and the living space is responsive to those values. Inside the home we have soaring ceilings, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open spaces for socializing....

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Cost of independent living in South Tucson, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Tucson is 3,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of 3,422 per month.

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Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Arroyo Gardens, Atria Valley Manor and Sierra del Sol are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Tucson, Arizona. See full list of communities.

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