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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 | - | - |
Located in Chandler, Arizona, Cadence Chandler is a retirement community that provides a premium lifestyle with rich amenities and programs for seniors. They have independent and assisted living apartments, and even memory care services.
This assisted living community strives to accommodate special dietary needs of senior residents, including food allergies and sensitivities. With a dedicated and attentive staff, Cadence Chandler aims to provide top-of-the-line comfort, styling, and beauty, along with assisted living services in its independent living apartments. Come and experience the vibrant and enriching lifestyle at Cadence Chandler, where residents can embrace a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement.
Find the care you need at Emerald Springs Senior Living, an outstanding 55+ community in Yuma, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their personal needs around the clock. Residents keep their peace of mind with beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Scheduled transportation and a 24-hour emergency call system are provided for residents’ convenience and safety. The community is great for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.
Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa sits at 5625 E McKellips Rd in Mesa’s Alta Mesa Community Association neighborhood, about 7.5 miles from the city center. The surrounding area is moderately walkable (Walk Score 60), with Banner Baywood Medical Center roughly 3 miles out. The licensed care types are retirement home and assisted living.
Restaurant-style dining is available on-site. The facility does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification through the federal CMS framework, so families need to plan around private payment from the start. Terel Nichols serves as Executive Director.
What can be known about Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is that it is a privately financed retirement home and assisted living community in east Mesa, without the federal coverage pathways that Medicare or Medicaid certification would provide.
Nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of West Harmont Drive, Glendale, AZ, is the blissful senior living community of Apollo Residential Assisted Living offering assisted living, short-term respite stays, and memory support. With its dedication to improving seniors’ well-being, the community boasts a team of experienced and highly trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Taking care of the maintenance and housekeeping, Apollo Residential Assisted Living ensures seniors experience a carefree lifestyle.
Maintain an active and well-connected retirement with a full slate of fun activities and engaging programs that aims to enhance seniors’ well-being. From breakfast to dinner, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delightful meals catering to nutritional requirements and tastes. Apollo Residential Assisted Living doubles its efforts to provide a safe place for seniors to make every moment of their best years count with its specially designed amenities and top-notch services.
Discover the warmth and care of Majestic Rose Care Home, conveniently situated in Gilbert, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, along with a comfortable, caring, and lively environment for its residents. Well-appointed and convenient accommodations are available and tailored to the needs of its residents. With a highly trained and compassionate team, the community ensures round-the-clock personalized care and support that every resident deserves.
Explore its exceptional amenities and services including three delightful meals and snacks daily based on dietary needs as well as a maintenance-free lifestyle. Visit its beautifully designed multiple common areas to meet new friends and create meaningful memories together. Participate in diverse social activities and life-enhancement programs to boost engagement and growth. With Majestic Rose Care Home, seniors can enjoy an empowering and worry-free retirement.
Well Heeled Homes at Sweetwater is an exceptional senior living community, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering excellent assisted living specifically tailored for women. Here, residents are guaranteed to flourish and thrive with the support of a reliable team of trained professionals committed to providing the highest level of care and attentive support to every resident. The community features a tight-knit and intimate environment consisting of only ten private bedrooms and two master suites for a more focused and personalized delivery of care.
Residents here have the opportunities they need to stay active and engaged with a variety of activities and programs designed to engage the mind, body, and spirit, including wellness programs, creative arts, social events and educational workshops. Just a few minutes away from excellent hospitals, the community ensures residents have easy access to various healthcare and medical services should they need it. Here, women are guaranteed to find a safe, secure, and encouraging environment to spend their retirement years.
Gardens at Ocotillo is a remarkable senior living community in Maricopa County, Chandler, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Retire in tastefully designed accommodations while enjoying the comfort of knowing that a dedicated team is available to provide assistance 24/7. Supportive care and other convenient services, such as apartment maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and scheduled transportation, ensures residents live a comfortable and carefree life.
Redefining aging and providing plenty of opportunities to contribute, learn, and get involved, the community conducts an array of enriching activities that stimulate the mind and promote continued growth. The community provides comfort, convenience, and enjoyment through their wealth of first class amenities, including a salon, theater, library, wellness center, a sky lounge, and beautiful courtyard and walking paths for outdoor relaxation. Pets are welcome too, so you wouldn’t have to leave your furry best friends behind when you move in.
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.
Located in the peaceful community of Gilbert, AZ, Brookdale North Gilbert is a remarkable senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living. Specializing in memory care, the community boasts two key memory care programs to support residents’ cognitive needs each day. The Clare Bridge program — an exclusive brand of dementia care they created more than 30 years ago and the Solace program designed to support the complex needs of residents in the advanced stages of dementia.
At Brookdale North Gilbert, residents experience personalized care and consistent care assignments to promote partnerships and familiarity. The community has a compassionate team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency and a Personal Solutions program so residents can forgo going to the store for personal items. Other amenities include an arts & crafts studio, a café, a greenhouse, a theater, a beauty salon & barbershop, an ice cream parlor, and a game room for residents’ wellness and leisure.
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.
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.













