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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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Emerald Glen Memory Care

3558 E Mcdowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213
Overview of Emerald Glen Memory Care

Located in the peaceful and sunny Mesa, AZ, Emerald Glen Memory Care is an exceptional senior living community specializing in memory care services. The community features a variety of 26 bedrooms that residents furnish themselves to foster a more familiar environment. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, Emerald Glen provides security without restrictions. Emerald Glen fosters a stimulating environment with vintage memorabilia, things to touch placed all around the community to spark its residents’ memories. To ensure the seniors’ medical needs are met, the community provides several medical services such as wound care and healthcare providers and therapists. Dining venues are created for the seniors’ convenience and enjoyment. At Emerald Glen Memory Care, residents experience the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

What truly makes Emerlad Glen unique is their ability to accomodate to the unique needs and requirements of their residents. As an assisted living community, Emerald Glen is able to go above and beyond by ensuring all caregivers and staff have the skill and expertise to provide care outside of traditional assisted living. This includes servcies like ostomy care, wound management, tube feeding and more that are often found in higher levels of care such as nursing homes. This devotion to catering to the resident’s needs allows residents to age in place and age gracefully without worrying about their next move.

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Overview of Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Scottsdale

Mosaic Gardens Memory Care home provides a comfortable and upscale senior living experience for adults in Scottsdale. The luxurious memory care place creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. They hope residents discover many possibilities where anything can happen at the premier residence in the city.

Mosaic Gardens boasts its memory care benefits that ensure an unwavering commitment to security, as the facility is thoughtfully designed to offer a secure and comfortable atmosphere. The residence boasts a vibrant social calendar and a wide range of recreational activities, promoting engagement and fulfillment in personalized memory care training. Other services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living.

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Overview of Joshua Springs Senior Living

Treat yourself to the lifestyle of your dreams with the astounding senior living community of Joshua Springs Senior Living in Desert Sky Boulevard, Bullhead City, AZ, providing assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community doubles its efforts to ensure seniors are well-cared for with a kind and well-trained team delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Let go of your woes knowing your needs and preferences are prioritized.

Aside from dedicated care, the community also provides health and wellness programs for residents’ happiness and comfort. Meals are also provided to ensure residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and tastes. Joshua Springs Senior Living is ideal for a vibrant retirement with its tranquil desert campus surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

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Overview of Gifts of Grace Assisted Living Homes I

Dedicated to its residents’ overall well-being, Gifts of Grace Assisted Living Homes I is a blissful community in Gilbert, AZ that provides assisted living services. The community aims to create a caring environment with the help of 24/7 certified caregivers trained to assist residents with their daily activities. Accommodations here are fully furnished and designed according to residents’ unique safety needs and preferences.

Those living with memory-related disabilities are well-cared for with specialized memory care provided by the community’s dependable care team. Access to physical therapy and physician services are also easily accessible for residents’ convenience. Retire with ease and peace of mind knowing you have the support you need at all times with Gifts of Grace Assisted Living Homes I.

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Overview of Starfish Care Homes at Midtown

Starfish Care Homes at Midtown is in the Mitman neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, at the corner of E. 2nd Street. It offers assisted living and memory care services in a moderately walkable area where residents and visitors can run some daily errands on foot.

The facility operates two residential units: one dedicated to assisted living and another to memory care, allowing it to serve older adults at different levels of care needs. Assisted living occupants get support with daily living activities: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, while memory care residents benefit from specialized programming tailored to those with cognitive decline or dementia.

Interested residents and their families can reach the community to inquire about availability, services, floor plans, and other details about life at Starfish Care Homes at Midtown.

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Overview of Home Instead – Phoenix

Home Instead is dedicated to serving the thriving community of Phoenix, Arizona, and brings a team of seasoned caregivers who have honed their expertise in senior care to perfection. They understand the intricacies of providing top-notch care within the familiar confines of a patient’s home. With services ranging from meal preparation to personal care, including specialized Alzheimer’s and hospice care, they’ve mastered the art of delivering connection, comfort, and a high-quality life.

This team’s commitment to excellence makes them a trusted choice for families seeking exceptional care in Phoenix. With their professional caregivers, they ensure that every aspect of senior care is executed with precision and compassion, genuinely enriching the lives of those they serve. Home Instead is your partner in providing the care, comfort, and connection that seniors deserve right in the comfort of their own homes.

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Overview of Ridges at Peoria Senior Living

Managed by The Goodman Group, Ridges at Peoria Senior Living is a senior living community on a 28-acre campus in the North 91st Avenue neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. It has more than two decades of experience serving older adults. It is about 3 miles from Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, giving residents and families a nearby option for hospital care.

The campus is designed with a relaxed outdoor setting. It includes courtyards and private patios for residents who enjoy spending time outside. An outdoor pool and a well-stocked library are also part of the community’s amenities. Scheduled transportation is available for residents who need to travel around the area without driving themselves.

The memory care program follows a Montessori-inspired approach. It uses structured, purposeful activities and familiar routines to help residents living with dementia feel more secure and engaged. The community also provides around-the-clock staffing and a 24-hour emergency call system, so assistance is available at any time.

The community welcomes pets, which can make the move easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 61, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require driving.

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Overview of Starfish Care Homes

A proud member of the Starfish Care Homes in Tucson, Starfish Village offers assisted living services while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. The senior assisted living home houses a team of dedicated staff who embody dedication and professionalism in providing healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for its seniors. Starfish Village’s lifestyle centers its services on comfort and convenience, ensuring the needs of all its residents are holistically met. Accommodations include home-cooked meals, medication management, engaging activities, housekeeping, and ADLs.

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Overview of Arizona Best Care for Seniors

As its name suggests, Arizona Best Care for Seniors offers its residents unmatched commitment, care, and compassion. As an assisted living for dementia, the resident-focused home strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by offering options that cater to each individual’s needs. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home you or your loved one is seeking.
Arizona Best Care provides comprehensive, personalized care plans for assisted and memory care living residents. All-inclusive amenities and services include an outdoor patio, a library, recreational rooms, a dining room; housekeeping, 24/7 care and supervision, social programs, and ADLs.

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Overview of Happy & Healthy Assisted Living Home

Happy and Healthy Assisted Living is an outstanding community in the peaceful neighborhood of East White Aster St, Phoenix, AZ, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. With over 20 years of experience, the community is dedicated to promoting a bright and friendly environment for residents to adapt to their surroundings.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected. Mealtimes are important to keep residents healthy, so nutritious and delicious meals are served for a satisfactory dining experience. Live a blissful retirement with the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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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.