# Retirement Community in Phoenix, AZ | Sagewood Senior Living

> At Sagewood, a senior living community in Phoenix, we’re dedicated to providing our residents an active, healthy lifestyle. Visit our site for more information.

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## Posts

- [Where Are the Best Places to Retire in Arizona?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/best-places-to-retire-in-arizona/)
- [Continuum of Care Definition: From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/continuum-of-care-definition/)
- [Experience Aging Well Naturally: Exploring Holistic Health and Wellness for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/holistic-health-and-wellness-for-seniors/)
- [The Best Questions To Ask When Visiting a Retirement Community](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/questions-to-ask-when-visiting-a-retirement-community/)
- [Celebrating Acacia Health Center’s Two Nationwide Recognition](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/celebrating-acacia-health-centers-two-nationwide-recognition/)
- [7 Smart Summer Safety Tips for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/summer-safety-tips-for-seniors/)
- [Tips for How To Maintain Muscle Mass As You Age](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/tips-for-how-to-maintain-muscle-mass-as-you-age/)
- [The Best 80th Birthday Gift Ideas](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/80th-birthday-gift-ideas/)
- [How a Welcoming Senior Living Community Enhances Life](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/benefits-of-a-welcoming-senior-living-community/)
- [The Best Energy Foods for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/energy-foods-for-seniors/)
- [Independent Senior Living Costs: What You Need To Know](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/independent-senior-living-costs/)
- [WATCH: Seniors capture love over the years](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/watch-seniors-capture-love-over-the-years/)
- [Phoenix-based Sagewood Senior Living Ranks 45th in National CCRC List](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/phoenix-based-sagewood-senior-living-ranks-45th-in-national-ccrc-list/)
- [How Seniors Thrive in Arizona’s Winter Months](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/how-seniors-thrive-in-arizonas-winter-months/)
- [Fun and Inspiring Art Projects for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/art-projects-for-seniors/)
- [Discover the Beauty of Sagewood: A Scenic Haven for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/scenic-senior-living-at-sagewood/)
- [Sagewood Named a Best Senior Living Community for 2024](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sagewood-named-a-best-senior-living-community-for-2024/)
- [Renee Iezzi Highlighted in People in the News](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/renee-iezzi-highlighted-in-people-in-the-news/)
- [Sagewood promotes a creative state of mind by showcasing local works of art](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sagewood-promotes-a-creative-state-of-mind-by-showcasing-local-works-of-art/)
- [What Are the Levels of Care in Assisted Living?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/levels-of-care-in-assisted-living/)
- [Informative Lectures for Seniors at Sagewood](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/informative-lectures-for-seniors-at-sagewood/)
- [Functional Fitness at Desert Ridge](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/functional-fitness-at-desert-ridge/)
- [2024 Price Sheet PDF](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/2024-price-sheet-pdf/)
- [Canyon Cafe PDF](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/canyon-cafe-pdf/)
- [Mesquite Grill PDF](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/mesquite-grill-pdf/)
- [Owls Nest PDF](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/owls-nest-pdf/)
- [Palo Verde PDF](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/palo-verde-pdf/)
- [Sonoran PDF](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sonoran-pdf/)
- [Essential Seated Core Exercises for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/seated-core-exercises-for-seniors/)
- [U.S. News & World Report Names Phoenix’s Sagewood Among Best Senior Living Communities for 2024](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/u-s-news-world-report-names-phoenixs-sagewood-among-best-senior-living-communities-for-2024/)
- [LONG-TERM CARE VS. SKILLED NURSING](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/long-term-care-vs-skilled-nursing/)
- [8 Reasons To Join a Waitlist at a Senior Living Community](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/8-reasons-to-join-a-waitlist-at-a-senior-living-community/)
- [Understanding Caregiver Burnout vs. Compassion Fatigue](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/caregiver-burnout-vs-compassion-fatigue/)
- [7 BEST SMALL DOGS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/best-dog-breeds-for-seniors/)
- [2024 Health-Care Heroes](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/2024-health-care-heroes/)
- [U.S. News Best Independent Living](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/u-s-news-best-independent-living/)
- [Seniors at Phoenix community pay it forward with golf tournament for staff scholarships](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/seniors-at-phoenix-community-pay-it-forward-with-golf-tournament-for-staff-scholarships/)
- [Securing Your Future: The Benefits of a Senior Living Buy-In vs. Monthly Rent](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/senior-living-buy-in-vs-monthly-rent/)
- [Don’t Call It Downsizing: 4 Benefits of Rightsizing for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/benefits-of-rightsizing-for-seniors/)
- [Berklee College of Music President Creates Concert Series to Bring Health Benefits to Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/berklee-college-of-music-president-creates-concert-series-to-bring-health-benefits-to-seniors/)
- [TED Talks About Retirement and Aging](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/the-best-ted-talks-on-retirement-and-aging/)
- [Company managing Sagewood in Phoenix earns J.D. Power awards](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/company-managing-sagewood-in-phoenix-earns-j-d-power-awards/)
- [11 Perks of Retiring in Phoenix Arizona](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/11-perks-of-retiring-in-phoenix-arizona/)
- [Sagewood is award-winning by U.S. News & World Report](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sagewood-is-award-winning-by-u-s-news-world-report/)
- [Does Your Loved One Qualify for Skilled Nursing Care?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/what-qualifies-a-patient-for-skilled-nursing/)
- [What Residents Are Saying About Life at Sagewood](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/what-residents-are-saying-about-life-at-sagewood/)
- [Sagewood’s Management Company becomes J.D. Power’s most awarded brand in the history of its Senior Living Satisfaction Study](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sagewoods-management-company-becomes-j-d-powers-most-awarded-brand-in-the-history-of-its-senior-living-satisfaction-study/)
- [Your Guide to Lifelong Learning Programs for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/lifelong-learning-programs-for-seniors/)
- [When Should Your Loved One Move From Assisted Living to Memory Care?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/when-to-move-from-assisted-living-to-memory-care/)
- [How Old Do You Have to Be for Independent Living?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/how-old-for-independent-living/)
- [Heartfelt Connections Offered in Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities at Sagewood](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/heartfelt-connections-offered-in-assisted-living-and-memory-care-communities-at-sagewood/)
- [Dining Trends for Senior Living Communities in 2023](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/senior-living-dining-trends/)
- [Best Summer Activities for Seniors in Phoenix, AZ](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/summer-activities-for-seniors-phoenix/)
- [Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awarded to LCS](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/gallup-exceptional-workplace-awarded-to-lcs/)
- [Meet Gina Razdan: Sagewood’s Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/meet-gina-razdan-sagewoods-director-of-assisted-living-and-memory-care/)
- [How Is Independent Living Different from 55+ Communities?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/independent-living-vs-55-plus-community/)
- [The Importance of Lifelong Learning for Senior Wellness](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/lifelong-learning-for-senior-wellness/)
- [Easy Cardio Exercises Seniors Can Do at Home](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/cardio-exercises-for-seniors/)
- [Michael and Elaine Kates – A True Love Story](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/michael-and-elaine-kates-a-true-love-story/)
- [Best Independent Living Services and Amenities to Look For](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/independent-living-services-and-amenities/)
- [Meet Tom Mumford: Sagewood’s Director of Security](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/meet-tom-mumford-sagewoods-director-of-security/)
- [How to Transition Your Aging Parent into Assisted Living](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/how-to-transition-your-aging-parent-into-assisted-living/)
- [Sagewood's Management Company Ranked #1 in J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sagewoods-management-company-ranked-1-in-j-d-power-2022-u-s-senior-living-satisfaction-study/)
- [Top Benefits of Senior Living in Phoenix, Arizona](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/benefits-of-senior-living-phoenix-az/)
- [Guide to Luxury Senior Living Amenities](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/luxury-senior-living-guide/)
- [Cheers! - New Sagewood Resident Brings Community Together by Creating a Wine Society](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/cheers-new-sagewood-resident-brings-community-together-by-creating-a-wine-society/)
- [Meet Nicole Roenius: Therapy Director at Acacia Health Center](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/meet-nicole-roenius-therapy-director-at-acacia-health-center/)
- [Archie Kelley, One of the Last Remaining Pearl Harbor Heroes, Turns 104](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/archie-kelley-one-of-the-last-remaining-pearl-harbor-heroes-turns-104/)
- [5 Reasons Why Your Loved One Might Need Skilled Nursing Care](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/reasons-for-skilled-nursing-care/)
- [Top Benefits of Assisted Living for Aging Parents](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/benefits-of-assisted-living-for-aging-parents/)
- [Advantages of Short-Term Rehabilitation for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/short-term-rehab-advantages-seniors/)
- [Meet Josh Bredimus: Sagewood’s New Fitness Specialist](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/meet-josh-bredimus-sagewoods-new-fitness-specialist/)
- [Meet Dannis Murphy, Desert Willow’s Exceptional Memory Care Manager](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/meet-dannis-murphy-desert-willows-exceptional-memory-care-manager/)
- [Top Benefits of Memory Care for an Aging Adult](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/benefits-of-memory-care/)
- [Can Couples Live Together in an Independent Living Community?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/can-couples-live-together-independent-living-community/)
- [How to Downsize to a One-Bedroom Apartment](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/downsizing-benefits-for-seniors/)
- [Health Benefits of Pets for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/pets-health-benefits-for-seniors/)
- [How to Know It's Time for Memory Care for Your Aging Parent](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/memory-care-signs-2/)
- [6 Signs that Signal an Older Parent Might Need Help](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/signs-aging-parents-need-help/)
- [Sagewood's Phase 2 Independent Living Expansion Garners First Place Recognition by Senior Housing News Architecture and Design Awards](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/sagewoods-phase-2-independent-living-expansion-garners-first-place-recognition-by-senior-housing-news-architecture-and-design-awards/)
- [6 Best Winter Activities for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/fun-winter-activities-for-seniors/)
- [LCS<sup>®</sup> Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/life-care-services-ranked-1-in-independent-living-customer-satisfaction-by-j-d-power/)
- [Benefits of Downsizing to a One-Bedroom Apartment](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/downsizing-to-an-apartment/)
- [When Exercising Meets Socialization with Sagewood's Morgan Garrett](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/morgan-garrett-blog/)
- [6 Fun Senior-Friendly Autumn Activities](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/autumn-activities-for-seniors/)
- [COVID-19 Response](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/covid-19-response/)
- [The Importance of Mental Health for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/senior-mental-health/)
- [Staff Highlight: Kelly Streck-Rider](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/staff-highlight-kelly-streck-rider/)
- [On Stage, the Putting Green, or in the Art Studio, Buddy & Gloria Stein Continue to Make Their Mark at Sagewood](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/on-stage-the-putting-green-or-in-the-art-studio-buddy-gloria-stein-continue-to-make-their-mark-at-sagewood/)
- [Occupational Therapy for Activities of Daily Living](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/adl-occupational-therapy/)
- [Why Work at Sagewood](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/why-work-at-sagewood/)
- [Resident Spotlight: Ed Larson](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/resident-spotlight-ed-larson/)
- [Is it Alzheimer's or Normal Memory Loss?](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/memory-loss-or-alzheimers/)
- [Vanessa McCarthy, Acacia Health Center Staff](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/vanessa-mccarthy-acacia-health-center-staff/)
- [5 Essential Nutrients for Brain Health and Memory](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/best-nutrients-for-memory/)
- [Best Balance Exercises for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/best-balance-exercises-for-seniors/)
- [6 Financial Tips for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/financial-tips-for-seniors/)
- [As Seen in Golf Course Industry -The Links at Sagewood](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/as-seen-in-golf-course-industry-the-links-at-sagewood/)
- [Priority Access to Newly F.D.A. Approved COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/priority-access-to-newly-f-d-a-approved-covid-19-vaccine/)
- [5 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-for-seniors/)
- [LCS<sup>®</sup> Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction](https://www.sagewoodlcs.com/blog/life-care-services-ranked-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/)

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