Independent and assisted living senior community in historic downtown Mesa, Arizona
At Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, our primary mission is to provide a fulfilling lifestyle and promote independence to those we serve. As a Christian Care community, our caring, non-profit structure attracts kind, service-oriented people; both staff and residents.
This is evident each day in the outstanding and compassionate service our staff provides and in the wonderful, supportive friendships our residents form with each other. We encourage you to visit our special senior living community and experience it for yourself.
Levels of senior living care
Our community offers four levels of support to meet the varied and changing needs of our senior residents.
- Independent Living is for active seniors, 62+, who would like some extra help with daily tasks so they can spend more time doing what they like to do rather than what they have to do.
- Supportive Services (non-medical caregiver support) can be added to Independent Living when residents need help with things like surgery or illness recovery, medication management or shower assistance.
- Assisted Living is available for seniors who need more help and 24/7 access to caregivers but still want to enjoy a private apartment.
- Memory Care is for seniors who are struggling with dementia and need a secure, compassionate environment with specially trained caregivers.
Independent living
Independent Living residents are 62+ or disabled and just need a little extra help to maintain their independence. Maybe it’s because keeping up with the housework or yard work is getting tiresome. Or maybe home repairs have become a nuisance.
Perhaps cooking a nutritious meal just feels like a chore and a healthy diet deteriorates. Sometimes getting to the store or medical appointments becomes a challenge when one no longer feels safe driving. Maybe the problem is feeling isolated, bored or lonely.
The reasons vary, but one thing we consistently hear from our Independent Living residents is that they wish they’d moved here sooner so they would’ve struggled less and began enjoying their lives more.
There are many advantages to living in our Independent Living Community:
- Private apartments with spacious floorplans.
- Front doors that open up to a lushly landscaped outdoor courtyard (not an internal hallway).
- Personal Emergency Alert System
- Daily Welfare Check-in System
- Housekeeping twice per month
- Transportation Services for shopping and medical appointments
- Utilities included – electric, water/garbage/sewer and satellite television
- WiFi included
- Complimentary meal plan
- Robust Activities and Fitness Calendar
- Spiritual Support and Worship Opportunities
- Pet Friendly community
Amenities:
- 2 community/dining rooms
- 2 fitness areas
- 3 sparkling swimming pools
- 2 computer stations
- 4 dog parks
- 2 libraries
- Beauty/Barber shop
- Craft Cottage
- Wood Shop
- Billiards
If you’d like to learn more about independent living in beautiful West Mesa, please schedule a tour or take a virtual tour from the comfort of your own home.
Assisted living
Assisted Living in our Historic Mesa Oasis community (adjacent to Independent Living) is appropriate for individuals who are 62+ or disabled and who, in addition to needing transportation, housekeeping, meals and activities, also require regular assistance with activities of daily living (personal care, medication management). It could start with no longer feeling safe at home alone overnight, or needing access to caregiver assistance 24/7.
Advantages include:
- Private apartments with vaulted ceilings for a feeling of openness.
- Handicapped accessible bathrooms with walk-in/roll-in showers and fold-down benches
- Care staff available 24/7
- Friendly dining room serving 3 meals per day
- Shower assistance twice per week
- Assurance checks
- Personal emergency alert system
- Weekly housekeeping with linen service
- Variety of social and recreational activities
- Library and community / game rooms
- Movie and exercise rooms
- Scheduled transportation services for shopping and medical appointments
- Utilities included – electric, water/garbage/sewer, television and telephone
- WiFi available
- Beauty/Barber shop
- Extra services such as medication management and incontinence care also available
- Medicaid - ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care) Approved
If you’d like to learn more about independent living in beautiful West Mesa, please schedule a tour.
Memory care
Memory Care is a secure neighborhood in our assisted living Oasis community (adjacent to Independent Living) and is appropriate for individuals 62+ or disabled who struggle with dementia. We offer an environment that is as welcoming and comforting as it is safe.
Included are activities to help residents connect and engage. Our certified caregivers have an in-depth knowledge of the specific needs of those with memory impairment, providing both patience and compassion to help loved ones feel understood.
Advantages include:
- Shared or private suites
- All utilities including satellite TV
- 24/7 telephone access
- 24/7 caregiver staff
- Secure, home-like environment with cozy kitchen and dining room
- Family visiting and TV room
- Secure, outdoor courtyard with sensory garden and fresh air
- 3 meals plus snacks daily
- Daily housekeeping
- Personal laundry
- Medication management
- Bathing assistance
- Frequent assurance checks
- Toileting assistance/incontinence care
- Transfer assistance
- Specialized activities
- Beauty/Barber shop
- Medicaid - ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care) Approved
Experience our Mesa community
We are located at the corner of Brown and Center – just north of downtown Historic Mesa. Our neighborhood is full of mature trees, grassy landscapes and beautiful old buildings.
Our residents enjoy close access to the beautiful and vibrant downtown Main Street and surrounding areas which include the Mesa Arts Center, the Public Library, numerous restaurants featuring a variety of delicious cuisines, local boutiques and antiques, the Arizona Museum of Natural History and much more.
Spring training baseball is a big deal in our neighborhood. The Chicago Cubs are known for packing in legions of fans at Sloan Park. The stadium is located at the nearby Mesa Riverview Shopping Center off Dobson and the 202 freeway, less than 10 minutes away from our Fellowship Square Historic Mesa campus. The Oakland A’s host games at Hohokam Stadium, bringing fans closer to the action. The stadium is located within walking distance on Center Drive between Brown & McKellips.
The metro Light Rail has 3 stops near Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. Valley Metro buses have multiple routes running through downtown Mesa. The City of Mesa Downtown Buzz stops right in front of our community – this FREE 23-passenger bus connects to major city bus routes and Mesa attractions including the Mesa Arts Center, Public Library and more. The Downtown Buzz runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 60 minutes on Saturday.
Active senior living
Our Independent Living residents enjoy a wide variety of activities, social opportunities and volunteer roles that make it easy to stay active and enjoy a feeling of renewed purpose.
Check out our Independent Living monthly activities calendar to see what’s happening. You’ll find themed parties, Bingo, Pokeno, Painting, Wii Bowling, Chair Yoga, Needleworking, Choir, Bible Study and so much more. One Fellowship Square resident said, “If you’re bored here, it’s your own darn fault.”
Our Volunteer Coordinator and Chaplain, Kurt Stromberg, can help you find a new sense of purpose by matching your gifts, skills or interests with needs in our community. Perhaps you could help a sight-impaired resident read their mail, or walk a dog for someone who isn’t feeling well. Maybe you would like to help distribute newsletters or assemble marketing packets. Perhaps you’d like to help decorate for holidays.
Maybe you would like to have lunch with prospective residents and tell them what living in our community is like. Perhaps you’re skilled in a particular hobby and would like to lead a group activity or a book club. There are so many opportunities to help and have a reason to feel good.
Healthcare and wellness
Sometimes our Independent Living residents need a little more help than included services can provide. Perhaps it’s while struggling to recover from an illness or surgery. Maybe there’s been a decline in overall health or cognitive abilities. Whatever the situation, we understand that every resident is unique and so are each person’s needs. For example, those needs might shower and dressing assistance or medication management.
We also understand how mentally and physically draining it can be to get to off-site medical appointments. For these reasons, we’ve brought together a network of health services that are offered to our residents right in the comfort and convenience of home:
Primary Care – Curana Health
Home Health – Covenant Home Health
Non-Medical Home Care – Supportive Services
Fitness, Outpatient Rehab/Therapy – Functional Pathways
Palliative/Hospice Care – Aviant
Dining
Fellowship Square Historic Mesa offers a variety of dining options designed to cater to the diverse tastes and dietary needs of its residents. The community features a main dining room that serves delicious, nutritious meals prepared by skilled chefs, with menus that change regularly to provide fresh and exciting choices. Preview the menu and learn more about dining at our Historic Mesa campus here.
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Frequently asked questions about senior living at Fellowship Square Historic Mesa
Who is Independent Living right for?
Seniors 62+ who
- want to spend more time enjoying want-to-do things rather than have-to-do things like housework, yard work, meal prep
- need a little extra help to maintain independence with advantages like housekeeping, transportation, and dining services
- want to feel safer at home – 24 hour security, personal emergency alert, daily welfare check
- would enjoy activities and social events with others in the same age group who share similar interests – activities calendar
What are independent living apartments like?
- Private apartments with full kitchens, easy-access showers with grab bars
- 10 spacious floorplans – studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments
- Private balconies or patios
- Front doors that open to beautifully landscaped outdoors versus an interior hallway
What amenities are available in the community?
- 2 dining and community rooms
- 2 fitness rooms
- 2 libraries
- 2 computer stations
- 3 sparkling swimming pools
- Craft Cottage
- Wood Shop
- 4 dog parks
- Beauty/Barber shop
- Billiards area
What is INCLUDED in standard Independent Living Rent?
- Complimentary meal plan with wide variety of dining options daily
- Utilities – electric, water/garbage/sewer, satellite TV
- Trash picked up from door twice per week
- Personal emergency alert system
- Daily welfare check system
- Housekeeping
- Twice per month
- Scheduled Transportation
- Buses for group outings
- Vans for individual medical appointments
- On campus van shuttle and golf cart rides
- Large transportation area
- Social and recreational activities – extensive calendar
- Exercise program and personal assistance – wellness
- Maintenance
- No more frustrating and expensive dealings with plumbers, electricians, appliance or AC repair companies
- 24 hour assistance for emergencies
- Furnished guest units available if temporary relocation necessary
What additional safety and security measures are in place in the community?
In addition to the personal emergency alert and daily check in, our residents appreciate:
- Security staff on duty 24/7 (CPR/First Aid trained)
- Security doors with deadbolt locks
- Entrance gates locked at night (except main entrance for emergency vehicles)
- Walk in/easy access showers with grab bars
- Multiple elevators throughout the community
- Smoke detectors/alarm system checked every 3 months
- Regular evacuation drills
- Balance classes to help prevent falls
- Criminal background checks and drug testing for all staff
- Criminal background checks conducted on all residents prior to move-in
- Assistance for residents in personal crisis, connecting them with important resources and helping them solve unique problems.
Do you offer spiritual support?
- Full time Chaplain on staff
- Sunday Christian (non-denominational) services offered
- Weekly Bible study classes
- Hospital visits
- Grief support
Learn more about spiritual support
What is offered for an additional fee in Independent Living?
- 2nd Person - $600 per month
- Supportive Services
- WiFi - included
What deposits and fees are required?
- Credit/background check - $27.50
- Security Deposit (refundable) - $500
- Pet Deposit (non-refundable) - $500
- Reservation/Community Fee - $1,500
What support is available if/when more care is needed?
Transitions become more difficult as we get older – the physical and emotional challenges of downsizing and moving are real and become more stressful with every passing year. We encourage all people who are considering a senior living community, to choose one that can meet changing and increasing needs in order to reduce the chances of a difficult transition.
- Besides Independent Living, we are proud to provide three additional levels of support:
- Independent Living with Supportive Services
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- We are also pleased to have a number of medical providers offering wellness services to our residents in the comfort of their own homes.
How is Fellowship Square Historic Mesa different from other Independent Living communities?
- Our caring, Christian, non-profit structure attracts kind, service-oriented people –residents as well as staff.
- It is evident every day in the outstanding and compassionate service our staff provides and the wonderful, supportive friendships that our residents form with each other.
Who is Christian Care?
In 1979, a handful of devoted Christians recognized an opportunity to minister to Arizona seniors – particularly those with little financial resources. Realizing the need, they formed a 501© (3) non-profit organization and named it Christian Care.
Today, we have six senior living communities in Arizona: two in Mesa, one in Phoenix, one in Surprise, one in Tucson and one in Cottonwood.
See our Mission, Vision & Values.
Are we Pet Friendly?
Absolutely! Service animals and therapy animals are welcome. Other small dogs or cats under 30 pounds, that are spayed/neutered and licensed, are welcome too.
Thriving With Purpose
Opportunities to volunteer and serve abound.
How do we communicate to residents and family?
Methods
- Resident Internal Mailboxes
- InTouch Link / Internal TV channel 1991
- Norbert Text Alerts – urgent / time-sensitive messages
- Emails
- Billing Statement Stuffers – non-urgent
- Doors – urgent / time-sensitive messages
Vehicles
- Monthly Newsletters
- Monthly Activities & Fitness Calendar
- Special Bulletins from Executive Director
