Page 16 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.
Mountain View Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Tucson (La Canada Estates)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 75
Rank #62 / 262
No
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 38
Rank #247 / 331
-
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 13
Rank #19 / 270
-Neil CullenB-3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 254
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #78 / 254
The Palazzo
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Leescroft)
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 75
Rank #136 / 262
No
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 38
Rank #29 / 331
-
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 13
Rank #258 / 270
-Charles B KerbyB-5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #243 / 254
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #235 / 254
Sedona Winds
MC
AL
IL
Sedona
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 75
Rank #106 / 262
Yes
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 38
Rank #321 / 331
-
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 13
Rank #45 / 270
-Tonya GlennB+13
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 254
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #106 / 254
Sunflower Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
Glendale (Woodridge Vi)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
32
Facility 32
AZ AVG 38
Rank #195 / 331
Private / Shared Rooms
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 13
Rank #258 / 270
-Emmanuel RobertB3
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #180 / 254
Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
Phoenix (Ahwatukee)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 75
Rank #239 / 262
No
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 38
Rank #137 / 331
Private / Suite / Masters Rooms
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Brian CC+2
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #110 / 254
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #210 / 254
Desert Home of Arizona
MC
AL
IL
NH
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 75
Rank #239 / 262
No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #213 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #221 / 270
-Torrey FrankC+2
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #101 / 254
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #192 / 254
La Sonora at Dove Mountain
MC
AL
IL
Marana
116
Facility 116
AZ AVG 75
Rank #72 / 262
No
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 38
Rank #244 / 331
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
A+Rebecca AllisonC-13
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 9
Rank #231 / 254
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #187 / 254
The Watermark at Morrison Ranch
MC
AL
Gilbert (Morrison Ranch)
136
Facility 136
AZ AVG 75
Rank #42 / 262
Yes
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 38
Rank #163 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Carrie GallowayC9
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 254
2.6
Facility 2.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #178 / 254
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Peoria (Haciendas Del Sol)
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 75
Rank #56 / 262
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #152 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Kelci D FranksC+14
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #219 / 254
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #159 / 254
Paradise Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 75
Rank #68 / 262
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 38
Rank #39 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 13
Rank #82 / 270
A+Carlos GerenaD19
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 9
Rank #252 / 254
4.1
Facility 4.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #225 / 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 Mountain View Care Center

Whether you’re in need of short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, Mountain View Care Center provides state-of-the-art therapeutic approaches to help you achieve optimal health. This home has a full-time, in-house therapy team who work tirelessly to provide personalized therapy programs that make recovery a breeze for their residents. Their dedication and expertise ensure that seniors receive the highest level of care and support on their journey to improved physical function.
On top of that, they know how to have fun too! With exciting excursions, convenient transportation services, and a jam-packed calendar of social events and engaging classes, there’s always something happening to keep residents entertained and engaged. In Mountain View Care Center, embracing the fullness of life comes effortlessly.

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Overview of The Palazzo

The Palazzo is a nursing home offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in the Leescroft neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, The Palazzo may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 66 beds and an 80% occupancy rate, meaning 80% of its beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family or resident pays directly. Charles B Kerby serves as administrator, and a Walk Score of 68 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Sedona Winds

Sedona Winds is a senior living community in Sedona’s Village of Oak Creek, Arizona, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community offers a variety of options for senior independent living, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
Sedona Winds is known for its mild weather, making it an ideal retirement community location. The community provides residents with various activities, flexible amenity packages, and many floor plans. This community offers beautiful accommodations with stunning courtyard views. The community has a 24-hour onsite professional staff and resort-style dining. Sedona Winds is a community that cares for its residents and provides them with everything they need to live a comfortable and fulfilling life.

Prior to move-in a resident is given a complete assessment by the licensed Sedona Winds Staff, to develop a personal assisted living care plan that is unique to him or her. Highly qualified, licensed staff is on hand 24 hours a day to provide loving care, delicious well-balanced meals, and a variety of activities to enrich the lives of their residents.

$3,950/Month

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Overview of Sunflower Hills Assisted Living

Sunflower Hills Assisted Living is an idyllic retreat surrounded by serene parks on West Topeka Drive, Glendale, AZ, offering assisted living. With its quaint and welcoming setting, the community strives to accommodate up to 10 residents while providing dementia care, wound care, and functional care, alongside 24-hour assistance to ensure comfort and safety. Residents also enjoy the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment for a stress-free retirement.

Enrich your retirement with a full calendar of engaging activities and fun programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. Here, residents do not have to worry about mealtimes with their healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Occupational, physical, and speech therapy, medication management, and pain management are also provided to enhance residents’ living conditions. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need with its comprehensive care.

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Overview of Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home

Bask in the warmth of the trusted senior living community of Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home set in the quiet East Coconino Street, Phoenix, AZ, that offers assisted living. With snug and sophisticated residences, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community is committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being with an experienced and highly qualified team lending extra hands around the clock.

Discover new hobbies and gain meaningful skills with a variety of engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Moreover, delightful and nutritious home-cooked meals await residents every meal time ensuring the finest dining experience. Aegis at Coconino Assisted Living Home is a good place for seniors to make every moment of their golden years count with its spacious backyard and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Desert Home of Arizona

Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.

Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.

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Overview of La Sonora at Dove Mountain

Offering the ultimate luxury senior living in Pinal County, Marana, AZ, La Sonora at Dove Mountain is an award-winning senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy a restful retirement in elegantly designed accommodations that come in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Located in one of the most beautiful desert communities, the community offers scenic views and easy access to premium shopping and dining opportunities, the Saguaro National Park, wildlife viewing, and remarkable Native American cultural experiences.

Residents’ daily needs are met by a team of compassionate and highly skilled caregivers, complemented with scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and 24/7 security for a safe and comfortable retirement experience. Residents delight in a range of delectable menus tailored to their dietary preferences and served in elegant dining rooms, allowing them to share the experience with friends and fellow residents. The community also offers numerous resort-inspired amenities, including luxurious spaces, gorgeous social lounges, and 5-star health & wellness services.

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Overview of The Watermark at Morrison Ranch

The Watermark at Morrison Ranch provides unmatched care and commitment that reimagines retirement living. Expect nothing but elegance and luxury at a senior living home. The vibrant assisted living and memory care home performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Watermark community proudly provides care and commitment for senior members to thrive in Gilbert’s luxury community.

The Watermark lifestyle satisfies each age’s wellness for a redefined senior living experience. Luxury accommodations extend to its personalized care plans, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, and a calendar of activities is given to each resident with a list of classes, outings, and other upcoming events– tai chi, yoga, creative arts, music lessons, and many more.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge

A few minutes away from Peoria, MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge in Glendale provides exceptional senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best accommodations, striving to be Glendale’s top-ranked assisted living community. It is an elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at Golden Ridge can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.

The upscale community boasts elegant designs and exclusive amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $4,925/Month

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Overview of Paradise Valley Senior Living

AlyPacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a premier care facility where care is crafted specifically for its client’s needs. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, PSL-Paradise Valley provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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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