About McDowell Village

Nestled in the ever-sunny Sonoran Desert with breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains, McDowell Village in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers seniors a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. This premier senior living community provides both independent and assisted living services, combining comfort, care, and connection in one of Arizona’s most desirable locations. With top attractions like Scottsdale Fashion Square, Old Town Scottsdale, the Phoenix Zoo, and Papago Park all just minutes away, residents at McDowell Village enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation, convenience, and adventure.

At McDowell Village, every detail is designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. The community’s wide range of amenities and services helps residents embrace a carefree retirement filled with comfort and opportunity. Transportation, grocery shopping, and errand assistance are available throughout the week, while housekeeping and laundry services keep life stress-free. The talented culinary team prepares delicious, chef-inspired meals daily, offering a variety of dishes to satisfy every taste. Residents can enjoy meals in the beautiful dining room, order room service, or reserve a private dining space for special occasions. With anytime dining available, you can eat whenever you like and never have to plan your day around mealtimes.

McDowell Village is also a place where health and happiness come first. The dedicated care team is available 24 hours a day to assist with a variety of needs, including diabetic support, medication management, and incontinence care. Hospice services are available on-site, and local healthcare professionals visit regularly to ensure residents receive the highest quality of care. Every resident receives the level of assistance they need, when they need it, delivered with compassion and respect.

The community offers a full calendar of activities designed to nurture both body and mind. Residents can enjoy watercolor and oil painting, trivia games, water aerobics, blackjack, bocce ball, and much more. These engaging programs promote wellness, creativity, and lasting friendships — helping every resident feel connected and fulfilled.

McDowell Village features a variety of elegant one- and two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 648 to 1,298 square feet. Each home includes full-sized kitchens with granite countertops, in-suite washers and dryers, and private balconies or patios that invite you to enjoy Scottsdale’s sunshine. Spacious closets, plush carpeting, and refined details make every apartment feel warm, stylish, and comfortable.

McDowell Village combines resort-style living, compassionate care, and a strong sense of community — making it a truly special place to call home.

For more details about McDowell Village and to explore available living options, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Senior Care Services today.

Care and support at McDowell Village

McDowell Village offers the following levels of care in Scottsdale:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Independent Living: Maintenance-free living for active older adults who don’t need daily care, with dining and activities on site.

Residents also have access to diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. During a visit, ask how the team builds and reviews each resident’s care plan.

You can also browse more assisted living communities and independent living communities nationwide.

Homes, features and common spaces

Floor plans include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Amenities include full kitchens, air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible showers, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, accessible design, ground-floor apartments and cable or satellite TV. Outside their apartments, residents can enjoy a barber shop, a butterfly or hummingbird garden, a TV lounge, a central fireplace, a meeting room and a library.

Dining at McDowell Village

Daily meals are included as part of community life, with anytime dining, guest meals for visiting family, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining and room service. Special diets are catered for, including low-sodium, no-sugar, vegan and vegetarian meals. Other dining spaces include a bar or pub, a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Everyday life at McDowell Village

Residents can stay active and social with birthday parties, stretching classes, Tai Chi, Catholic services, water aerobics, trivia games, happy hour, dances and educational speakers / life long learning, among 27 listed activities. Outings away from the community are offered as well. On-site recreation includes an arts and crafts center, a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a golf course or putting green, a Jacuzzi, a movie theater room, a piano or organ, raised garden beds and a swimming pool. Services such as a visiting beautician, help with grocery shopping and errands, housekeeping and laundry service are available.

McDowell Village is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Languages spoken include English and Spanish.

Senior living near McDowell Village in Scottsdale, AZ

McDowell Village is located at 8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. To see how it compares with other local communities, browse assisted living and senior care in Scottsdale or explore senior living across Arizona, including typical costs and what to look for.

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Helpful guides for families

Questions to ask when you visit McDowell Village

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about McDowell Village

What types of care does McDowell Village offer?
McDowell Village offers assisted living and independent living in Scottsdale, AZ. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at McDowell Village?
McDowell Village offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does McDowell Village allow pets?
Yes. McDowell Village is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does McDowell Village provide transportation?
McDowell Village offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is McDowell Village located?
McDowell Village is at 8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

How much does McDowell Village cost?
Pricing at McDowell Village depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

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

Additional Information about McDowell Village

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

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

Dining Venues

  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Jacuzzi
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Swimming Pool

Activities

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

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost

Parking

  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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