McDowell Village in Scottsdale, AZ

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  • Interior

    A bright and spacious dining room with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and elegant curtains.
  • Decor

    Interior view of a restaurant dining area with tables, chairs, and a bar.
  • Architecture

    Entrance sign to McDowell Village surrounded by desert landscaping.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, two large windows, and wall artwork.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a suburban residential area with numerous buildings, roads, and greenery.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and decorative murals.
  • Landscaping

    A serene outdoor area with benches under the shade of lush trees.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen in an open floor plan apartment with stainless steel appliances and wooden flooring.
  • Lighting

    A modern and cozy lobby interior featuring a central fireplace and elegant seating arrangements.
  • Artwork

    A well-furnished recreation room featuring a pool table, comfortable seating, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Floor Plan

    A 3D floor plan of a modern apartment, showcasing an open living and dining area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom featuring a sink with a large mirror, a shower with a blue curtain, and neatly arranged towels.
  • Chandelier

    A spacious and elegantly designed restaurant dining area featuring stylish chandeliers, patterned carpets, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A tranquil apartment complex with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating on a sunny day.

McDowell Village in Scottsdale, AZ

McDowell Village is an assisted living community in Scottsdale, AZ.

Information last verified:

8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 177 reviews
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McDowell Village Costs & Pricing

At McDowell Village, the monthly costs reflect a premium choice for residents seeking quality accommodations in a vibrant community. For a one-bedroom unit, the cost is $4,500, which is notably higher than both the Maricopa County average of $3,473 and the state average of $3,532. Similarly, the two-bedroom option at McDowell Village is priced at $5,500, exceeding local and state averages that stand at $4,112 and $4,106 respectively. These figures highlight McDowell Village's positioning as a more upscale living environment within the region, catering to those who prioritize exceptional amenities and services in their living experience.

Floor plansMcDowell VillageMaricopa CountyArizona
1 Bedroom$4,500$3,473$3,532
2 Bedrooms$5,500$4,112$4,106

Overall Review of McDowell Village

differentiator 26 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining feels consistent

Meals are consistently described as restaurant-style with attentive service.

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with residents and families describing it as restaurant-style rather than a cafeteria experience. Many reviews mention being pleased with the food itself and how staff handle service during meals. The community also offers room service and guest meals, along with meal planning support for diabetes and other special diets.

common 28 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged daily

A full schedule of activities helps residents stay engaged.

Residents describe a busy, varied activities calendar that fills the day, including exercise, outings, happy hour, and recurring classes. Several reviews also mention community-sponsored events and off-site options, with people enjoying everything from games and crafts to music and faith-based programming. The community offers a wide activity menu through scheduled daily activities, fitness programs, and resident-run and community-sponsored events.

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Care teams are praised for follow-through

Staff members are repeatedly described as caring, helpful, and responsive.

Across reviews, families and residents come back to how kind and supportive the staff feel in everyday interactions. Multiple comments highlight responsiveness to requests, staff members knowing residents by name, and caregivers treating people with patience and empathy. The community also provides assistance with daily living and medication management, plus a 24-hour call system and supervision features listed for care support.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing comes with a recurring value caution

Residents and families raise occasional concerns about value for cost.

Some reviewers note that the community is priced high and describe fees and rent as adding up, even when other parts of the experience are positive. A separate review mentions dining value concerns as well. Pricing is also shown to be above county and state benchmarks across unit types, which aligns with the value-related cautions in reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (6 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several restaurants, pharmacies, cafes, physicians' offices, and hospitals within a short distance, residents have easy access to essential resources for their daily living. Additionally, there are options for entertainment and relaxation with theaters, places of worship, and parks nearby. The transportation options in the area provide convenience for getting around the city or traveling further distances. Overall, this part of Scottsdale presents a well-rounded community that could be a great fit for seniors looking for a vibrant and accessible place to call home.

Restaurants

  • Playa III (0.1 miles)
  • Defalco's Italian Grocery (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Bar Louie - Tempe Marketplace (2.3 miles)
  • Twin Peaks Tempe (2.4 miles)
  • Boondocks Patio & Grill (2.5 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Bikini Beans Espresso (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Infusion Coffee & Tea (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Scottsdale Cardiovascular Center (1.6 miles)
  • Azam Medical Clinic (1.9 miles)
  • One Medical (2.8 miles)
  • Null (4.9 miles)
  • Momdoc-Women for Women (5.2 miles)
  • 20/20 Image Eye Centers (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Greenbaum Surgery Center (2 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Tempe Marketplace 16 (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Salt River Assembly of God (3.1 miles)
  • Islamic Community Center of Tempe (3.6 miles)
  • Kingdom Hall (5.7 miles)
  • Mesa Arizona Temple (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Tempe Beach Park (3.4 miles)
  • Selleh Park (4.4 miles)
  • Daumler Park (4.8 miles)
  • Blue Sky Airport Parking (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • METRO University Dr /Rural (3.5 miles)
  • The Centurion Lounge (5.7 miles)
  • Concourse C (5.7 miles)
  • Terminal 4, Concourse B (5.8 miles)
  • Terminal 4 (5.9 miles)
  • Admirals Club (5.9 miles)
  • Terminal 4, Concourse D (6 miles)

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