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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 | - | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.













