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McDowell Village

8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

★ 4.897 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About McDowell Village

Home to the ever-sunny Sonoran Desert and the picturesque McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale, Arizona offers McDowell Village residents an exciting, culturally diverse community to settle down in. We are a premier senior living community that offers independent and assisted living services in the heart of southern Scottsdale. Within a short radius of our community is the Scottsdale Fashion Square, Old Town downtown…

Published floor plans

1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,750/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,700/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,895/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,200/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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1 Bedroom$4,895 observed · tracking future changes
$4,895Jul 31, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 97 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

Review for McDowell Village

I would rate my experience with McDowell Village as 5 stars. The sales staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They answered all my questions and delivered on all they promised. They prepared the apartment well and made the requested changes. The apartment is spacious and just the right size for my mom. The facility is clean and has easy access for people who have mobility issues. They offer a variety of activities to appeal to many people. The dining room has a good variety of food options, including daily spe…

Jennifer BSeptember 23, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review for McDowell Village

They have great staff and great activities. There is happy/social hour daily.

James HFebruary 2, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful

Very friendly staff, most of which have been working at the facility for more than five years. They got to know my mom on day one and checked on her frequently her first few days there to make sure she was adjusting OK. They definitely go above and beyond my expectations.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Amy SJanuary 9, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Walking into the facility I was greeted by a friendly face and a sign with my name on it! I was joined by [removed name] who guided me to a room where we could talk and get to know each other. He is a very friendly and nice person, and I enjoyed talking to him and getting to know more about the facility. [removed name] joined us soon after and it was nice to put a face to the friendly voice on the phone. We had lunch and I was introduced to several people who worked there. They were all very friendly and said it …

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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Value for Cost
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Ann WDecember 15, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Critical

I visited this facility

I toured McDowell Village. Their guide, Angel, was excellent, and he was very, very thorough. It's just that it's too small for me and does not appeal to me. There's more assisted living than independent, and I need a bigger place. The activities were fine. The restaurant stays open 7 to 7, which was very nice. The people were friendly. They gave me lunch, and the food is average.

MarjorieSeptember 29, 2025Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Lovely personal attention

We are very happy with our choice. The staff from housekeeping, waiters and waitresses, maintenance to the senior staff are all very kind and accommodating. The other residents are warm, friendly and welcoming to the newer residents.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Jody PAugust 15, 2025Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Room Service
  • No Sugar
  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • English
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Tai Chi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Water Aerobics
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Catholic Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Holiday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required