Page 11 of Best Memory Care in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 343 memory care providers in AZ using AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AZ
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brookdale Trail Ridge
MC
Sun City West
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 75
Rank #146 / 262
Yes-1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 13
Rank #63 / 270
-Shartel A HernandezA+18
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #33 / 254
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #33 / 254
Evergreen Assisted Living – Gilbert
MC
AL
Gilbert (Neely Farms)
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 75
Rank #230 / 262
No
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #152 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 13
Rank #258 / 270
-Lerma DelacruzA-4
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #61 / 254
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #71 / 254
Arizona Best Care for Seniors
MC
AL
Glendale
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 38
Rank #197 / 331
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 13
Rank #177 / 270
-Ionela MitchellA-2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #33 / 254
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #49 / 254
The Retreat at Alameda
MC
AL
IL
Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 75
Rank #91 / 262
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 38
Rank #218 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 13
Rank #191 / 270
B-Kari CurryB-8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 254
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #144 / 254
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
MC
AL
IL
Sun Lakes
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 75
Rank #28 / 262
No
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 38
Rank #228 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 13
Rank #127 / 270
-Lance B WilliamsB-6
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #145 / 254
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #133 / 254
Clearwater Agrittopia
MC
AL
IL
Gilbert (Agritopia)
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 75
Rank #39 / 262
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #70 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
-Jessica PlanteB-4
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #155 / 254
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #187 / 254
Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Tucson (Broadway Pantano East)
160
Facility 160
AZ AVG 75
Rank #20 / 262
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #49 / 331
-
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 13
Rank #120 / 270
-Russell F SylvesterB-3
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #88 / 254
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #133 / 254
Brookdale North Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
200
Facility 200
AZ AVG 75
Rank #12 / 262
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #42 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 13
Rank #82 / 270
-Shawn M Halla-GalleC+13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #219 / 254
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 254
Montecito Post Acute and Care
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa
222
Facility 222
AZ AVG 75
Rank #7 / 262
No
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 38
Rank #33 / 331
-5-Kyle HigginsB-1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 254
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #42 / 254
Sagewood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78Yes
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 38
Rank #273 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 13
Rank #56 / 270
A+Misti ValentinoA1270.6

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other AZ memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 343 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Trail Ridge

Brookdale Trail Ridge at 21739 North 151st Avenue, Sun City West, AZ, is a memory care community dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel the warmth and sense of family that defines this community. The dedicated care team at Brookdale Trail Ridge is available 24/7 to provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living. The community offers a variety of amenities, including an emergency alert system, a pet-friendly environment, transportation services, and a library.

Residents can also enjoy a full calendar of activities designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Brookdale Trail Ridge’s memory care programs, including Clare Bridge and Solace, are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at different stages of dementia. These programs offer structured routines, purposeful activities, and compassionate care to help residents feel a sense of belonging and purpose. The community’s culinary team, along with experts in dementia care and registered dietitians, guarantees that residents will enjoy a positive dining experience.

Starting Price $5,360/Month

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Overview of Evergreen Assisted Living – Gilbert

Residing in the quiet neighborhood of East Stottler Drive, Gilbert, AZ, Evergreen Assisted Living – Gilbert is a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living. The community strives to provide a safe place for up to 8 residents with its cozy and intimate environment. Residents enjoy the lifestyle of their dreams with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their every need and preference.

With a bright and friendly environment, residents are encouraged to do things they love and mingle with their surroundings to stay active and socially connected. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support, ensuring they are well-cared for. The community is ideal for those seeking solace in their golden years with its inviting setting.

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Overview of Arizona Best Care for Seniors

As its name suggests, Arizona Best Care for Seniors offers its residents unmatched commitment, care, and compassion. As an assisted living for dementia, the resident-focused home strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by offering options that cater to each individual’s needs. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home you or your loved one is seeking.
Arizona Best Care provides comprehensive, personalized care plans for assisted and memory care living residents. All-inclusive amenities and services include an outdoor patio, a library, recreational rooms, a dining room; housekeeping, 24/7 care and supervision, social programs, and ADLs.

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Overview of The Retreat at Alameda

A hundred and four beds puts The Retreat at Alameda in a different category than the small, ten-bed homes scattered around Phoenix. This is a larger operation, two stories, tucked into the Alameda Business Park area of Maricopa County at 1920 W Alameda Road. Kari Curry administers the place; it’s been running for five years now.

Scale changes how care gets structured here; instead of one flat tier, residents fall into either directed care, which tops out at 32 people, or personal care, which can hold up to 72. Add memory care into that mix and you get a building set up to handle a genuinely wide range of need, not just one type of resident. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in how people actually live day to day.

Getting around outside the building is another story. Walk Score sits at 27, which is low. so most trips off the property mean getting in a car, not walking down the block.

Food is handled by professional chefs working restaurant-style service, built around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary accommodations available when a resident’s health calls for it. Feeding over a hundred residents well, with individual accommodations, takes real kitchen infrastructure.

On the regulatory side, state inspection activity here has tended to center on care planning, documentation practices, and general housekeeping and upkeep, the kind of oversight that shows up in day-to-day operations rather than pointing to specific incidents.

Put simply, this is a large-scale community built to flex across care levels, from lighter personal care up through memory care, for families who need options under one roof more than they need a walkable neighborhood.

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Overview of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

As you step in the grounds of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, you would immediately feel the elegance and striking accommodation of the staff. Robson Reserve boasts a high standard of senior living for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their living options are beyond imaginable because residents are able to discover something that inspires them to make life better each day while embracing the moment. Robson Reserve is a desirable senior living residence because of its approach to letting individuals do as they place and be celebrated for their stepping stones they’ve accomplished during their senior years.

It’s a community that provides world-class amenities and resourceful services that help each day get easier for seniors. Robson Reserve boasts progressive programming and professional caregivers, allowing each resident to take into consideration the ways staff and management promote wellness and dining centered with their amenities and services– from fitness classes to delicious dining, everything is provided with care and kindness. A lot of the services and amenities designed in the community are for all residents of different living options– to further feel comfortable and secure by living conveniently and purposefully.

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Clearwater Agrittopia

2811 East Agritopia Loop S, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Overview of Clearwater Agrittopia

A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility in Gilbert, Clearwater Agrittopia is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families that their loved ones are in great hands.  

A member of the Clearwater group, Agrittopia provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care.  Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living by socializing at their very own Sky Deck, Silk Tassel Tea Room, and Infusions Wine Cellar, as well as enjoy their essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care. 

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Overview of Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

Tucked on the east side of Tucson, Arizona, Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care offers a trusted and comforting senior living experience. Committed to the residents’ total comfort, this care facility provides two distinct care levels and individualized support, ensuring an exceptional level of care. Their dedicated and skilled caretakers provide personalized and attentive support to seniors on a regular basis, encouraging social engagement and meaningful connections.
Sherwood Village creates a vibrant and enriching environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years. It boasts mountain views, boutique-style amenities, and various floor-plans, creating a welcoming atmosphere for its residents. Additionally, they also facilitate regular outings, shopping excursions, and sightseeing trips, enabling an active and connected lifestyle within the neighborhood. With its serene location and a host of amenities, Sherwood Village is a community where seniors can find comfort, companionship, and a sense of belonging.

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Overview of Brookdale North Scottsdale

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of North 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, Brookdale North Scottsdale is an exceptional senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides a wide array of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a team of kind, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals, Brookdale North Scottsdale commits to delivering care and assistance tailored to its residents’ specific needs and preferences.

Brookdale North Scottsdale fosters a bright and friendly environment, orchestrating social and educational programs to keep its residents energized and engaged. To satisfy seniors’ dietary needs, the community serves nutritious and delicious meals with special attention to memory care residents as their meals are prepared according to schedule daily to avoid confusion. Amenities include but are not limited to, a coffee shop, a fitness center, a game room, a library, a theater, meeting rooms, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, an arts and crafts studio, a courtyard and garden, and tranquil walking paths.

$4,080/Month

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Overview of Montecito Post Acute and Care

Montecito Post Acute and Care is where residents thrive; they provide quality caregiving for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals. Montecito Post Acute and Care is the ideal place for seniors looking for a homelike setting in a nurturing environment. 
Montecito aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. 

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Sagewood

4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Overview of Sagewood

Sagewood sits in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge West neighborhood, a car-dependent pocket of the city (Walk Score 12) where the nearest errands are a drive away. The three-story building has been here for 20 years, operated by LCS Desert Ridge LLC under the LCS brand, and it covers a lot of ground: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care all under one roof at 4555 E Mayo Blvd. Executive Director Mr. Stewart Ingram oversees the campus.

What Sagewood is selling, functionally, is the ability to age in place without switching facilities. Care levels are available across the full spectrum, so a resident who moves in for independent living can shift to skilled nursing without packing up and starting over somewhere else. Short-term rehab and respite stays are also on offer, which makes the campus useful for families navigating post-acute recovery or caregiver breaks. Memory care is available with a secured perimeter in place.

The programming side runs through LCS Signature Programs, including the LifeCare plan and the HealthyLife wellness track, the latter built around fitness, nutrition, and general well-being. In terms of physical amenities, the campus includes a fitness center, a spa, walking paths, a wellness center, and concierge services, with religious services also available. Apartment options span one- and two-bedroom layouts, with square footage ranging from roughly 763 to over 2,300 square feet.

Sagewood is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. Families planning around federal coverage pathways will need to look elsewhere or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs independently.

For older adults who want a tiered campus where care can follow them across multiple stages, with branded programming and substantial apartment options, Sagewood covers that range. The non-certification status and car-dependent location are the two variables most families will want to factor in early.

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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 343 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.

Memory Care in Arizona at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arizona. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90