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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 337 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 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: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Arizona

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
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--
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
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
--FCory W Williams
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
16
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
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
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
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
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--
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--
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
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
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 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--
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Overview of An Enchanted Assisted Living

An Enchanted Assisted Living is a safe community in Surprise, AZ for those who require assisted living. The community helps residents maintain their independence while receiving quality care and assistance with their daily living activities. By offering services like friendly companionship, medication management, and personal care assistance, the community allows residents to live their lives without worries.

Those living with memory loss find the comfort and programming they need to maintain their cognitive abilities with the community’s specialized memory care. With full housekeeping services available, residents can spend more of their precious time on the things they love. Here, residents comfortably enjoy the life they want while being surrounded by compassionate care and support.

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Overview of Sunset Adult Care Home

Live a blissful retirement with Sunset Adult Care Home located in the idyllic West Calle Don Tomas, Tucson, AZ, that offers assisted living. The community strives to deliver the utmost attention and care for those who require it and accommodates up to 10 residents with its cozy and specially designed amenities. With a kind and highly trained team attending to daily living activities and household responsibilities, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A fun-packed calendar of activities and enriching programs is conducted for residents to remain socially connected and active. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years doing the things they love with its quaint setting and friendly environment.

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Overview of Sun View Estates Home Care III

A blissful community set in the charming neighborhood of West Acapulco Lane, Surprise, AZ, Sun View Estates Home Care III offers comprehensive care, including assisted living, dementia care, functional care, and wound care. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community strives to accommodate up to 10 residents with top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Keep peace of mind with the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience.

A well-thought-of calendar of fun activities and enriching programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, pain management, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Find all the care you need with the community’s top-notch care and supportive environment, ensuring the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Eden Estates Assisted Living

Eden Estates Assisted Living is an outstanding community located in the harmonious residential area of East Calle de Flores, Queen Creek, AZ, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care and support with the community’s comprehensive care that aims to retain their independence, enhance their memory, and improve their quality of life. With a warm and welcoming environment, residents keep their peace of mind and easily adapt to their surroundings.

Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, the community conducts a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs tailored to residents’ leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served three times daily for residents to enjoy hassle-free dining that satisfies their dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those who require additional assistance to live comfortably in their golden years with its top-notch services and inviting amenities.

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Overview of Casas Adobes Assisted Living

Based in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Casas Adobes Assisted Living is a classic senior living community that offers a serene environment for residents who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle but could benefit from additional support. The community provides residents with comfortable accommodations managed by a friendly management team. Residents receive the level of care and attention that each resident requires to maintain their freedom and independence.

Every living space is kept tidy and clean with housekeeping services provided by the community. Residents are guaranteed a safe living environment with safety equipment installed within the community to minimize fall risk. The community provides delicious meals every day that meet senior nutrition requirements, ensuring all of the residents’ dietary needs are provided. An array of social gatherings and events are regularly scheduled to provide residents with vibrant experiences.

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Overview of Brookdale East Mesa

With the seniors’ welfare in mind, Brookdale East Mesa located in the peaceful neighborhood of East Arbor Avenue, Mesa, AZ, is a blissful senior living community focusing on memory care. The community ensures comfort and safety with various floor plans including studio and friendship suite. Experience round-the-clock care and assistance with a team of kind, compassionate, and dedicated professionals.

Brookdale East Mesa places emphasis on the welfare of its residents, employing its signature Clare Bridge and Solace programs which offer personalized care. Residents enjoy their independence and live with dignity with the community’s carefully planned activities and programs. Meals are prepared on schedule to avoid stress and foster familiarity. Amenities include a library, a game room, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, aesthetically landscaped grounds, and walking paths.

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Overview of Better Living Carehome

Situated along the serene East Carmel Avenue, Mesa, AZ, Better Living Care Home, LLC is a trusted community that provides assisted living. Memory care, incontinence care, and diabetic care are also offered to meet residents’ unique needs. The community strives to provide the highest quality of care with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, ensuring their comfort and convenience.

Enrich your retirement with fun and engaging programs conducted for your leisure and wellness. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Medication management, respite care, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. The community is a great option for those who need assistance in living their daily lives without worries, thanks to its dedicated care and age-friendly amenities.

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Overview of The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Surprise, AZ, The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom apartments, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community handling the housekeeping and maintenance.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted to encourage residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community is equipped with a fitness center, pickleball courts, a heated swimming pool, a dog park, a putting green, and a woodworking shop, creating the ideal setting for residents to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Anthem

Treat yourself to a lifetime vacation with the distinct senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Anthem tucked in the stunning lands of West Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem, AZ, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With a variety of sophisticated and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience unrivaled comfort and security. Moreover, a team of committed and highly qualified professionals delivers top-notch care and support for residents to enjoy the things they love and lead an inspiring life.

Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle within the vibrant and friendly environment of Merrill Gardens at Anthem. To enhance seniors’ well-being, the community orchestrates nourishing programs and exciting events. With its signature Anytime Dining program, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals throughout the day to satisfy their cravings and meet dietary needs. Merrill Gardens at Anthem is a safe place for seniors to live confidently with its incredible amenities and serene spaces.

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Overview of Manor Village at Desert Ridge

Situated within the Toscana at Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Manor Village at Desert Ridge has maintained operational status for a duration of five years. The facility utilizes a three-story structure positioned at the outer boundary of local walkability standards. With a Walk Score of 47, most logistical needs and external errands necessitate the use of a private vehicle, a reality the community attempts to balance through the provision of on-site transportation services. The campus maintains a strategic proximity to the HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, which is located 2.3 miles away.

The facility possesses a total capacity of 129 beds, partitioned into one-bedroom and two-bedroom residential units. The floor plans range from 590 square feet at the entry-level tier to slightly exceeding 1,000 square feet for the most expansive layouts, a dimension that provides a level of space notably above the average for assisted living environments. The care architecture incorporates independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, constructing a systematic pathway that permits residents to maintain residency as their individual clinical requirements evolve over time.

The internal service ecosystem includes beauty services, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, structured exercise programs, and diverse recreational opportunities. Culinary offerings follow a daily protocol that features a primary entree option alongside a secondary selection. The community facilitates periodic local excursions and maintains a pet-friendly policy. Administrative oversight rests with Nicolle Blais, while Manor Village US Holdings, LLC retains operational control.

Manor Village at Desert Ridge functions as a large-format, multi-level community defined by unit sizes that prioritize square footage. It serves as an effective operational environment for individuals who place a high value on maintaining continuity of residence across multiple care stages within a suburban Phoenix setting.

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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 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.