The Peaks at Santa Rita in Green Valley, AZ

The Peaks at Santa Rita is an independent living community in Green Valley, AZ.

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661 W Calle Torres Blancas, Green Valley, AZ 85614

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

4.5 from 73 reviews
5 stars
52
4 stars
14
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
4

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The Peaks at Santa Rita Costs & Pricing

The Peaks at Santa Rita offers competitive pricing for its residential options, particularly when compared to both Pima County and the broader Arizona market. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can enjoy a monthly cost of $1,495, which stands in stark contrast to the county average of $3,660 and the state average of $3,532. Similarly, two-bedroom units at The Peaks are priced at $1,995, significantly lower than Pima County's average of $3,974 and Arizona's average of $4,106. This pricing structure not only underscores the value that The Peaks provides but also positions it as an attractive option for those seeking quality living without the burden of high costs typically associated with the region.

Floor plansThe Peaks at Santa RitaPima CountyArizona
1 Bedroom$1,495$3,660$3,532
2 Bedrooms$1,995$3,974$4,106

Overall Review of The Peaks at Santa Rita

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Dining quality is a standout

Meals with a professional chef and restaurant-style service are a repeated highlight for residents.

Residents frequently praise the food quality, describing it as delicious, gourmet, and comparable to restaurant fare. Several also mention how meals are served—at a dining table, with options like room service, and with meals tailored for specific diets. There is also some caution in the reviews that food quality can slip, but even those comments still point to capable chefs.

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Welcoming staff and management

Residents and families often describe staff and management as helpful, friendly, and responsive to needs.

Across multiple reviews, residents and visitors say staff are welcoming and treat people with respect. Families describe management as caring and patient, including stepping in quickly when issues come up. Even when residents have complaints, the positive reviews still consistently emphasize courteous, attentive day-to-day help.

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Lots of activities and outings

A steady calendar of activities and outings helps residents stay engaged.

Many reviews mention something going on every day, with activities ranging from social and group events to scheduled trips and outings. Residents also describe options like entertainment (theater and games) and educational or religious programming. A few reviews note personal preferences around specific types of activities, but the overall theme is that residents have choices.

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Maintenance hiccups can happen

Some reviews describe serious maintenance delays or equipment problems that affected daily access.

While several residents mention maintenance help, a few reviews point to major breakdowns and slow fixes. One resident describes prolonged trouble with hot water and other repairs, and another reports an inoperable elevator that left some second-floor residents unable to use stairs. A separate review also raises ongoing groundskeeping concerns, suggesting follow-through can vary across time and areas.

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Comfort and walkable sense of safety

Residents describe the grounds and apartments as comfortable, quiet, and easy to feel secure in.

Some reviews focus on comfort—quiet, private apartments, and well-kept space for day-to-day living. Others specifically mention feeling safe walking around the grounds day or night, which is important to them personally. There are also practical accessibility concerns in one review about multilevel walkways and stairs, so comfort can be different depending on mobility needs.

How we summarize

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Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

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
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tucson International (20 miles away) Tucson International (20 miles away)

Dining

  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Room service Room service
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic 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
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Torres Blancas Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Abrego Grill (0.3 miles)
  • Los Agaves Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • KFC (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Mama S Kitchen (1.9 miles)
  • Panda House Continental (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Pima County Parks Recreation Natural Resources Green Valley (0.8 miles)
  • Desert Meadows Park (2.2 miles)
  • Madera Highlands Park (3.9 miles)
  • Quail Creek Dog Park (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Valley Presbyterian Church (0.9 miles)
  • Desert Hills Lutheran Church (1.3 miles)
  • Evangelical Free Church of Green Valley (1.5 miles)
  • Southern Arizona Community Church (2.4 miles)
  • St Francis-In-the Valley Episcopal Church (2.4 miles)
  • Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior (2.5 miles)
  • Christian Science Church (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Green Valley Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Carondelet Health Network (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Valley Ent Green Valle (1.5 miles)
  • United Community Health Center At Presidio Pointe (1.7 miles)
  • Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center (1.9 miles)
  • Alvernon Optical (1.9 miles)
  • UA Healthcare - Green Valley Clinics (1.9 miles)
  • David Tzou, MD (1.9 miles)
  • Specialists In Dermatology (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Safeway Food & Drug (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Maciak (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Continental Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Marti's Bistro (3 miles)
  • Mountain View Cafe & Bakery (5.1 miles)
  • Posada Java (5.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Rent A Car (3 miles)
  • U-Haul (4.2 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.1 miles)

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