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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Freedom Plaza Arizona | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard) | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 522 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#501 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#3 / 533 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#457 / 482 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#11 / 35 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#6 / 35 |
| Vi at Silverstone | MC AL IL NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#231 / 522 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#331 / 818 | Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#140 / 533 | - | Andrew Quinn | - | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | - | - |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | MC AL IL NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#188 / 522 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#40 / 54 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#452 / 482 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#13 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Citadel Post Acute | MC NH SNF | Mesa (East Broadway Road) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 522 | No |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#516 / 818 | - | - | F | Cory W Williams | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 16 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#462 / 482 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#11 / 35 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#7 / 35 |
| Vi at Grayhawk | MC AL IL NH SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#224 / 522 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#707 / 818 | - | - | A+ | - | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#8 / 35 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#20 / 35 |
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Tucson | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#218 / 522 | No |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#707 / 818 | - | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#97 / 533 | - | Maria Parham | 82
Facility
82
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#9 / 54 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#14 / 35 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 35 |
| Grandview Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center | MC AL IL NH SNF | Sun City West (West Granite Valley Drive) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 522 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#345 / 818 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | Cherie Keating | - | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy Rehab & Care Center | MC NH RC SNF | Bullhead City | 120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#82 / 522 | No |
0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#801 / 818 | - | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#69 / 533 | A+ | Haley Basurto | 81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#11 / 54 | 10 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 482 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#10 / 35 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#12 / 35 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | MC AL RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 522 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#51 / 818 | Private / Companion Suites | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#345 / 533 | A- | Misty Farnstrom | 95
Facility
95
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#2 / 54 | 9 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 482 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 35 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 35 |
| Hospice of the Valley | MC HC HOS PC RC | Phoenix (Ashby Acres) | - | No |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#33 / 818 | - | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#3 / 533 | A+ | Deborah Shumway | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
| Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Tucson (Broadway Proper) | 255
Facility
255
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#3 / 522 | No |
57
Facility
57
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#179 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#1 / 533 | - | Katrina Ellsworth | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center | MC NH SNF | Tucson (Harlan Heights) | 112
Facility
112
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#106 / 522 | No |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | - | 25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#53 / 533 | - | Thomas Welker | 76
Facility
76
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#18 / 54 | 21 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#465 / 482 | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#17 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | MC AL IL NH SNF | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 522 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#801 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#38 / 533 | A+ | - | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#32 / 54 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#29 / 35 | 9.8
Facility
9.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#32 / 35 |
| Montecito Post Acute and Care | MC NH SNF | Mesa | 222
Facility
222
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#11 / 522 | No |
66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#84 / 818 | - | - | - | Aaron Kuck | 76
Facility
76
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#18 / 54 | 35 | 33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#481 / 482 | 33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#20 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community | MC AL IL | Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte) | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#190 / 522 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#28 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#97 / 533 | - | Dawn R Larrarte | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
For five years, Angel Care Home Assisted Living has operated as a small, owner-managed assisted living and hospice community on a custom-built residential property in Phoenix’s Alvarado Manors neighborhood. Located at 2231 North 38th Street, the 10-bed home is owned and managed by Ciara Warner, a registered nurse serving as the facility’s third-generation proprietor who maintains direct clinical oversight of all medication management, medical care coordination, and resident relationship-building.
The Arizona Department of Health Services inspection record reflects strong compliance. Across three inspections since 2023, the facility earned a composite score of 94 out of 100, substantially above the state average of 75; with only one recorded deficiency over the entire three-year window. Documentation shortcomings in 2023 resulted in two $500 fines, both paid, concerning staff training record completeness and resident evacuation route protocols. Complaint investigations totaled one; no immediate jeopardy, license suspension, or substantiated complaints have been documented.
Per-inspection deficiency rates stand at 0.3, placing the facility 83 percent above state average performance.
Care programming centers on mobility: staff follow a structured movement protocol to ensure residents engage in daily physical activity.
Memory care staff receive specialized training. Medical services span nursing support, rehabilitation, and partnerships with mobile clinical practitioners delivering cardiology, dentistry, podiatry, X-ray, and phlebotomy services on-site. Home health integration extends care.
Meal preparation emphasizes condition-specific nutrition, addressing hypertension and diabetes with balanced, flexible dining options in private rooms or the courtyard.
The physical setting comprises private and semi-private rooms connected by spacious hallways. Bathrooms feature grab bars. The landscaped grounds include mature fruit trees, a waterfall feature, and a wheelchair-accessible herb garden within a shaded courtyard.
Walk Score 54 indicates moderate walkability; the facility sits 4.2 miles from Phoenix’s city center in a residential area requiring car-dependent transit for most errands.
Angel Care Home serves individuals transitioning to assisted living or requiring end-of-life care, particularly those benefiting from nursing-directed medical oversight and structured activity in a small residential community format.
Located in the invigorating neighborhood of Sun City, AZ, The Gardens of Sun City Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy direct access to dining, shopping, and cultural galore in the heart of Sun City. A wide range of accommodations with several floor plans are tailored to the needs of its residents. With a caring and engaging team, this community provides memory care services through state-of-the-art engagement technology. This comprehensive technology is thoughtfully created to foster communication, enhance the resident experience, maintain connectivity, and enrich well-being.
The community is committed to providing exceptional amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with delectable meals based on dietary needs, a full calendar of social activities, and newsletters. Meet new friends and build lasting relationships through various trips and activities in nearby places. With The Gardens of Sun City Senior Living, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.
A classic senior living community in Tucson, Arizona, Brookdale Tanque Verde provides person-centered memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community offers safe and comfortable residences for seniors. Brookdale Tanque Verde ensures 24-hour quality care and assistance from a highly skilled and compassionate team and guarantees safety with secured entrances and exits, an emergency alert system, and enclosed walking paths.
Brookdale Tanque Verde fosters a warm and welcoming environment, offering signature memory care programs, including Clare Bridge and Solace. The Clare Bridge program provides residents with six planned activities each day to promote the use of their current skills and abilities, while the Solace program provides additional support to residents in the advanced stages of dementia. Residents also savor a warm and welcoming dining experience where they can enjoy flavorful and nutritious meals daily. The Brookdale Tanque Verde prioritizes its residents ‘ enjoyment and wellness by providing vibrant common areas, a well-stocked library, an arts & crafts studio, and a fitness center.
Copper Sky Assisted Living is a reliable senior living community in Pinal County, Casa Grande, AZ, offering specialized memory care and assisted living services. Residents can rest assured with a compassionate and caring team available to provide around the clock care and assistance. Boasting a high staff to resident ratios and access to on call nurses, residents are guaranteed to receive focused attention and comprehensive care. Residents can choose their preferred living arrangements from a mixed range of suites designed to provide a quiet, restful environment.
In addition to specialized and personalized care services, the community also ensures residents’ social and physical needs are met with a robust calendar of group and individualized activities. Dietitian approved home-cooked meals and snacks are also available to ensure residents are never missing out on their daily sustenance and nourishment, keeping them energized and healthy at all times. With compassionate services and a nurturing environment, residents at Copper Sky Assisted Living feel comfortable, at ease, and well taken care of.
Considerably one of the trusted memory care communities in Tucson, Woodland Palms is an expansive community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them and develop meaningful relationships that blossom into beautiful memories in a cozy environment.
A proud member of the Compass Senior Living community, expect a lifestyle filled with ease, comfort, and fun. Community services and amenities include daily meals, 24-hour care supervision, medication management, housekeeping, stimulating programs, and enriching activities.
Terra Pointe is Glendale’s premier memory care community that boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. The memory care center promotes a lifestyle centered on residents receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs. The team of compassionate and professional staff crafts an atmosphere of warmth and comfort where seniors can feel amplified in finding new possibilities in the community.
Terra Pointe is where comfort and growth are found through an elevated lifestyle. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the memory care benefits, such as specialized memory care activities, enriching programs, social gatherings, an on-site movie room, scheduled outings, a full-service salon, a fitness center, and private apartments.
A charming community providing residential assisted living and memory care for seniors in Prescott, Granite Gate Senior Living prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.
As a Five Star Senior Living community, the senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets in private assisted living apartments, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include various activities, cultural events, specialized memory care activities, and scheduled transportation.
The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.
As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.
Clearwater Pinnacle Peak sits on N Scottsdale Rd in north Scottsdale, in the upper reaches of the city where a Walk Score of 37 means most daily life happens by car. The two-story building is four years old; newer construction by the standards of the assisted living market, with 149 beds and floor plans spanning studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.
The service picture here covers both short- and longer-term care needs: rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, short-term stays, and 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs are all listed. Named programs include Empowered Living, Savor Culinary, and Therapy Services. Dining operates across multiple venues, chef-driven and built around fresh ingredients.
Inspections overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing have touched on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep; a cross-section of operational areas that spans clinical and physical plant concerns. Four years into operation, Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is a newer-build north Scottsdale assisted living community with a broad service range, a multi-venue dining program, and a floor plan mix that accommodates different household configurations within a single building.
Committed to improving seniors’ welfare, Allegiant Health Care of Mesa in East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ, is a respected senior living community offering short-term rehabilitation. The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid to ease seniors’ and families’ financial burdens. Featuring over 204 accommodations, Allegiant Health Care of Mesa ensures seniors experience unparalleled care and comfort.
With its ideal location near hospitals and trusted senior care providers, the community ensures residents have easy access to their health needs. Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings, promoting a bright and friendly environment for everyone’s comfort. Allegiant Health Care of Mesa strives to provide a safe place for seniors to start their healing journey without worries.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Arizona
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Arizona?
Assisted living in Arizona supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Arizona Medicaid cover memory care?
Arizona Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Arizona) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 337 memory care communities in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Arizona?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Arizona, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Arizona?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.












