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Independent Living

Enjoy Your Golden Years with Independent Living

There are countless benefits to owning a house or condo. However, as you age, the things you once enjoyed about your home might start to feel like burdens. There is always a lawn that needs to be mowed, a meal that needs to be prepared, or a leaky faucet that needs to be fixed. Wouldn’t you rather devote less time to everyday inconveniences and more time enjoying all that life has to offer? Many retirees in the Phoenix metropolitan area think so! By moving to an independent living community, they get to experience convenience, companionship, and wellness, all without sacrificing their autonomy.

What Are the Benefits of Independent Senior Living?

What does independent living really mean? Unlike assisted living facilities, independent living communities do not provide help with activities of daily living. They are designed for independent, able-bodied seniors who want to build relationships with others their age and have access to convenient, enjoyable amenities. Common features of independent living communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area include:

Clean, comfortable, and private apartments

Transportation to appointments and social engagements

Health and exercise programs

Housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry services

Flexible dining options

Opportunities to form lasting friendships with peers

Lifelong learning programs

24-hour security and access to emergency services

And more!

Independent Senior Living in Phoenix

If you are curious whether independent living is right for you or your aging loved one, Integrity Senior Placement is here to counsel you. We have helped countless Phoenix seniors find ideal independent living placements. We thoroughly vet every independent living community that we partner with. We guarantee that our placement recommendations represent the best senior living available in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, or anywhere else in Maricopa County.

Common questions

Questions families ask about independent living

What is independent living, and how is it different from assisted living?
Independent living communities do not provide help with activities of daily living. They are designed for able bodied seniors who want friendships with people their own age and easy access to enjoyable amenities. Assisted living, by contrast, exists to provide hands on daily support. If your loved one is managing well but tired of maintaining a house, independent living is usually the better fit.
What amenities do independent living communities in Phoenix offer?
Common features include clean, comfortable private apartments, flexible dining options, and housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry services. Most also run health and exercise programs and lifelong learning programs, provide transportation to appointments and social engagements, and keep 24 hour security with access to emergency services. The real draw for many residents, though, is the chance to form lasting friendships with peers.
Am I too young or too healthy for independent living?
Probably not. Owning a house has real benefits, but as you age the lawn, the meals, and the leaky faucet start to feel like burdens rather than pleasures. Plenty of retirees across the Valley move while they are still active, precisely so they can spend their time on things they enjoy. You trade the chores, not your autonomy.
Which cities do you cover for independent living placement?
We place seniors throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and elsewhere in Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, and more. We vet every independent living community we partner with, so our recommendations represent the best senior living available anywhere in Maricopa County.
What happens if I need more care later?
There are occasions when someone needs a different placement, and a change in level of care is one of the most common reasons. If daily living becomes harder, we can look again at assisted living or another option that fits. Come back to us. We know the Phoenix landscape and can move you to the right next step without you starting the search over.
Reviews

What families say

Integrity Senior Placement is outstanding! David and Reina consistently go above and beyond, placing residents in my assisted living home with great care and thoughtfulness. What truly sets them apart is their follow-up to ensure both the client and their family are well cared for. A true partner in senior care!
Meagan P. · September 2025
We were fortunate to receive a referral to Integrity Senior Placement to help us find assisted living for Mom. Thanks to Reina and David's guidance and support, the perfect place was found. Integrity listened to our family's needs and wants and arranged visits to assisted living places. There was never any pressure, only compassion. It was comforting to know we didn't have to go through this process alone. Once settled in her new home, Integrity followed up with phone calls and a home visit to Mom to make sure she was doing well and happy with her new place. Integrity truly lives up to their name and reputation. We are so thankful Integrity was on our side.
Mary G. · May 2025
I can’t express enough how much help David was in placing my dear elderly friend in a long term living facility. He went above and beyond helping her feel comfortable transitioning out of her home and found her the most beautiful accommodations. He was so knowledgeable and compassionate. I highly recommend his services!
Amanda S. · August 2025
Reina McRae is a walking angel. That's the only descriptor that approaches her compassion and pure love for helping others. Match that compassion with her encyclopedia knowledge of the elder care industry and you've met the best possible person to help one navigate one of life's most difficult decision points.
Alan B. · July 2024

Guidance, every step

We are here to help.

As your loved one ages and requires special care, it can be hard to know who to turn to. Integrity Senior Placement is here to guide you every step of the way.

What people are saying

Integrity Placement exceeded our expectations. We called with an urgent need to relocate our 88 year old mother with advanced Parkinson's disease, dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, and a heart condition to a safe, capable and conducive environment. Having changed ownership and management, her then current facility had dramatically declined, replaced administration with unethical leadership, and become an elder-care warehouse. David listened to our list of needs, our experiences, and our hopes. Within a week Integrity Placement had researched potential fits, contacted AND prepared several to address our needs, guided us through on-site reviews, and helped us walk through the decision process. Every alternative we visited was exceptional and prepared to address our specific financial and medical needs. We found a match a could not be happier or more relieved.
Steven F.Phoenix Arizona, Memory Care Placement
David is amazing to work with. He made a huge difference in a very difficult time for our family. We were amazed at his efficiency in finding options for care homes and couldn't have found such a wonderful option without his guidance. But most of all, his kindness and warmth was everything to us. We will remain forever grateful.
Anna & Jeff KPhoenix, Arizona Assisted Living Placement
Reina is truly our guardian angel. Fortunately, she was referred to me to help find a placement for my brother who was being discharged from a north Scottsdale facility at a moments notice. Having to deal with a facility and insurance who don't have your loved ones best interest at heart is maddening. I was panicked. Reina calmed my fears and was instrumental in finding a wonderful placement for Joe. She stayed connected with me during the entire process and continues to be a part of our lives. I appreciate her and the value of Integrity Placement and know this transition went as smoothly as it did because of Reina. Her dedication to her clients and families, her knowledge, honesty, patience, and professionalism are truly incredible. I can't thank Reina enough for how much she helped our family.
Colleen DNorth Scottsdale, Arizona Senior Placement
The folks at Integrity Placement can be described in one word, AMAZING! They made an extremely difficult and overwhelming situation very easy for our family. We had to place our mom in an assisted living situation very quickly. Both David and Reina were awesome, extremely responsive and compassionate. David helped us find a place that is a wonderful new home for our mom. We would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone!!
Toni MPhoenix, AZ Assisted Living Placement
Reina from Integrity Placement was excellent in guiding us through the process of appropriately placing our loved one in assisted living. She worked closely with the centers we toured, was punctual and valued our time commitments. Throughout this process she was efficient, accessible and professional. She truly cares about her clients and is very supportive. Thank you Reina!
Jeannie CScottsdale, AZ Senior Assisted Living Placement

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