Page 14 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The Citadel Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Mesa
150
Facility 150
AZ AVG 75
Rank #26 / 262
Yes
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 38
Rank #224 / 331
-
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 13
Rank #38 / 270
A+Karina VillacortaB-34
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 254
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #138 / 254
Caliche Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Casa Grande
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 75
Rank #49 / 262
Yes
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #282 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Janae Adell - WareingB13
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #169 / 254
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #103 / 254
Inspira Gateway by Cogir
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Mesa
165
Facility 165
AZ AVG 75
Rank #18 / 262
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #98 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 13
Rank #221 / 270
-Amber MccordC2
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #166 / 254
6.5
Facility 6.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #245 / 254
Red Mountain Mesa
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
Mesa
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 38
Rank #326 / 331
-
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 13
Rank #19 / 270
A+Anthony ZerilliB-4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #147 / 254
Brookdale Union Hills
MC
Peoria (Manor Care)
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 75
Rank #146 / 262
Yes
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 38
Rank #276 / 331
Studio
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 13
Rank #63 / 270
-Sarah A JamesB+17
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 254
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #119 / 254
Copper Canyon Memory Care
MC
AL
Tucson
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 75
Rank #136 / 262
No
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 38
Rank #187 / 331
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #221 / 270
A+Anthony Rosario PennacchioB+10
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 9
Rank #198 / 254
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #159 / 254
Rose Court Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Phoenix (Encanto Village)
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 75
Rank #106 / 262
No
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 331
Studio
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 13
Rank #95 / 270
--B-20
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 9
Rank #217 / 254
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #119 / 254
Manor Village at Desert Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Phoenix
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 75
Rank #53 / 262
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #117 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 13
Rank #191 / 270
-Nicolle BlaisC+13
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 9
Rank #209 / 254
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #144 / 254
The Valencia Home
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Monte De Paz)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
Yes
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #282 / 331
1 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Jessica McphersonB-3
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #180 / 254
Copper Creek Inn Memory Care
MC
Chandler
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 75
Rank #134 / 262
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 331
Private / Shared Rooms
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 13
Rank #95 / 270
--B-18
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 9
Rank #209 / 254
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #119 / 254

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 The Citadel Senior Living Community

The Citadel Senior Living Community in Mesa, Arizona offers senior living near me with a warm and supportive environment where they can thrive. With no buy-in fees and convenient month-to-month leases, The Citadel provides flexibility and peace of mind.

The Citadel offers both independent living and assisted living options.  Independent living residents enjoy the freedom of their own apartment without the worry of maintenance or chores. Housekeeping, meal service, and transportation are available for those who desire them. For those who need a helping hand with daily activities, The Citadel’s Assisted Living program provides personalized care plans.  A dedicated staff is available 24/7 to ensure residents’ safety and well-being. The Citadel prioritizes resident wellness and offers a variety of amenities to keep residents active and engaged.  Take a dip in the heated pool, relax in the jacuzzi, or challenge friends to a game of billiards.  A fitness room, library, and beauty salon are also available for resident use.

The Citadel understands the importance of social connection.  A full calendar of activities offers something for everyone, from ice cream socials and arts and crafts classes to lectures and live entertainment.  Regular outings and excursions provide opportunities to explore the Mesa area.

Contact The Citadel Senior Living Community

Overview of Caliche Senior Living

Tucked away in Maricopa County, Casa Grande, AZ, Caliche Senior Living is a charming senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Short-Term Stay. A comfortable and secure living environment awaits in carefully designed apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Experience true peace of mind knowing that professional, compassionate care is always available, allowing residents to live their lives freely and focus on those things that mean the most to them.

Look forward to living a carefree lifestyle with housekeeping services, laundry services, and complete building, residence, and grounds maintenance. Residents are encouraged to live active lifestyles with a dynamic calendar of activities and events. Delicious, healthy meals, complemented with preventive health screenings and education, ensures residents are always on top of their health and well-being. Community spaces like a fitness studio, theater, library, activities room, greenhouse, and beautiful outdoor spaces, offer plenty of opportunities for leisure and recreation.

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Overview of Inspira Gateway by Cogir

Inspira Gateway is where inspiration thrives and residents experience an environment that truly uplifts the spirit. This exceptional home embraces a modern and serene atmosphere, ensuring that seniors find solace and receive top-quality assisted living for seniors in a welcoming setting. With a range of services including independent living, assisted living, and memory care living facilities, Inspira Gateway opened its doors in early 2022, ready to provide an array of programs and activities for seniors to enjoy.

At Inspira Gateway, residents have the freedom to choose from various floor plans, allowing them to tailor their living space to their preferences. The community offers memory care benefits including personalized attention, cognitive stimulation, and a safe and secure environment. The home boasts an on-site salon for a touch of pampering and a heated swimming pool for relaxation and recreation. A state-of-the-art fitness studio awaits those who seek to maintain their physical well-being, while a talent room invites creativity and artistic expression. The well-being and security of residents are paramount at Inspira Gateway. Communitywide security measures and a 24-hour emergency call response system ensure that safety is prioritized at all times.

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Overview of Red Mountain Mesa

Enticing seniors and guests with its beautiful and welcoming spaces, Red Mountain Mesa in East Culver Mesa, AZ goes above and beyond to provide the finest care and assistance with a wide range of care options including assisted living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, nursing care, and hospice. With maintenance and housekeeping taken care of by a kind and reliable team, seniors enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle. The community ensures seniors receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve by creating care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging events and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they try new things and rediscover old interests. Have a delightful dining experience with dining options prepared based on residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Red Mountain Mesa is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while having a trusted community by their side.

Contact Red Mountain Mesa

Overview of Brookdale Union Hills

Brookdale Union Hills, which can be found at 9296 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ, is a dedicated memory care community that provides exceptional care for individuals with dementia. Brookdale Union Hills prides itself on creating a secure, nurturing environment where residents can enjoy a high quality of life through personalized care and engaging activities. Brookdale Union Hills offers specialized memory care programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Their Clare Bridge program, designed for mid to late stages of dementia, and the Solace program, for advanced stages of dementia, provide compassionate, individualized care.

The care team focuses on consistent care assignments, ensuring that each resident receives the personal attention they deserve. The community also offers devotional services, walking club outings, movie nights, and music-based activities like karaoke, all contributing to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere. With amenities like an emergency alert system, pet-friendly policies, transportation, and a beauty/barber shop, Brookdale Union Hills ensures that every resident feels safe, cared for, and at home.

Starting Price $5,145/Month

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Overview of Copper Canyon Memory Care

Tucked away in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Copper Canyon Memory Care is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services to those dealing with the challenges of memory loss. The community also provides various health care services to meet residents’ complex needs, including diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, and ambulatory care. With private, semi-private, and companion suites, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable and safe living space that matches their lifestyle needs and preferences.

Dedicated to making residents’ lives simplified and convenient, the community handles most of the tedious tasks, including housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. The community also features cozy and inviting common areas for gathering with family, friends, or neighbors. Residents can look forward to meal times with restaurant-style dining featuring delicious and nutritious meals prepared by professional chefs and with accommodations for various dietary preferences.

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Overview of Rose Court Senior Living

The beautiful Rose Court Senior Living mainly provides assisted living and memory care services in Phoenix, Arizona. Rose Court Senior Living boasts its home-like atmosphere. Staff and residents are treated like family, where the former encourages health and wellness for the latter to take part in their journey for a healthy lifestyle. Rose Court Senior Living is the ideal place for seniors to choose if they are looking for a community that motivates them to pursue their interests and celebrates them. At Rose Court Senior Living, safety is guaranteed with the service delivered with compassion. The positive feeling the community offers is an indication of the warm and welcoming environment it genuinely holds. 
Your assisted living journey at Rose Court is guaranteed to be taken seriously and given attention to you and only you. There’s an array of possibilities ready for them to discover through their amenities and services provided by management– landscaped grounds with remodeled outdoor garden; picnic tables and barbecue grill available for picnics; full-service salon for men and women; Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Rose Court is composed of professional care staff ready to attend to any need a senior may have. 

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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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Overview of The Valencia Home

The Valencia Home is the flagship property of the senior care group MD Senior Living. It is a small luxurious community with 10 beds only, each with its own private bathroom. Residents can truly enjoy elegantly decorated spaces, full social activities calendar, and delicious food choices.

Because it is a small community only, you can be sure that the residents are well taken care of. Despite the small number of residents in the community, they always have a nurse on staff, and they care about their residents. They always have an awake staff and two caregivers during the day. What makes them more unique is the willingness to hire more caregivers if the care is needed. That is how dedicated they are to provide only the best senior care.

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Overview of Copper Creek Inn Memory Care

Copper Creek Inn is the memory care home of the trusted Koeslch Senior Living community. The luxury memory care home makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. Copper Creek in Chandler offers senior living enriched by world-class hospitality and service. 

As a Koelsch senior living home,  expect luxury and comfort to be the driving forces of the community. Its premier all-inclusive features include ALDs, specialized memory care programs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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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