Page 19 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Living Carehome LLC
MC
AL
Mesa (Wynstone)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 72
Rank #264 / 290
ANo
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #116 / 329
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #87 / 290
Lourdes A Alaan2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 286
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 283
The Forum at Tucson
MC
AL
IL
Tucson (Tucson Medical Center)
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 72
Rank #54 / 290
D-Yes
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 38
Rank #83 / 329
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #38 / 290
Richard Howell6
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 9
Rank #270 / 286
6.2
Facility 6.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #271 / 283
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa (Buckhorn)
106
Facility 106
AZ AVG 72
Rank #90 / 290
B+No
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 38
Rank #196 / 329
--David Bush19
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 286
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #61 / 283
Devon Gables
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Tucson (Rose Hill)
312
Facility 312
AZ AVG 72
Rank #1 / 290
B+No
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #70 / 329
--Heather Friebus25
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #244 / 286
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #100 / 283
Scottsdale Village Square
MC
AL
IL
RC
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 72
Rank #41 / 290
C-Yes
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 38
Rank #109 / 329
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jannea Downs15
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 9
Rank #274 / 286
2.9
Facility 2.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #220 / 283
Copper Canyon Memory Care
MC
AL
Tucson
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 72
Rank #144 / 290
B+No
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 38
Rank #186 / 329
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #231 / 290
Anthony Rosario Pennacchio10
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 9
Rank #231 / 286
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #185 / 283
Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
Avondale (Donatela)
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 72
Rank #260 / 290
B-No
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 38
Rank #319 / 329
-
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 12
Rank #123 / 290
Husnul K Bocchino3
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 286
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #207 / 283
Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 72
Rank #77 / 290
C+No
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 38
Rank #13 / 329
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #231 / 290
-21
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 9
Rank #272 / 286
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #166 / 283
Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care
MC
AL
HOS
Anthem
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 72
Rank #182 / 290
A-Yes--
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #162 / 290
Kori K Zarinegar3
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #83 / 286
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #100 / 283
Chandler Homes
MC
AL
HC
RC
Chandler
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 72
Rank #182 / 290
D+No
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 38
Rank #54 / 329
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #231 / 290
Gabriela Salazar6
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 9
Rank #229 / 286
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #234 / 283

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 Better Living Carehome

Better Living Carehome offers assisted living and memory care in Mesa, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With five beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate setting.

The community is in the Wynstone neighborhood, with private and semi-private rooms available. A private room gives one resident an individual room, while a semi-private room accommodates residents sharing a room. The area has a Walk Score of 47, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Lourdes A Alaan serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Forum at Tucson

The Forum at Tucson offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tucson, Arizona. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 130 beds and is in the Tucson Medical Center neighborhood. Housing includes studios, alcoves, and one and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom can work well for a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them. Richard Howell serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 55, the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently for nearby errands.

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Overview of Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Mesa’s Buckhorn neighborhood offering memory care and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who also needs nursing support.

The home has 106 beds, with in house therapy for both short term rehabilitation and long term care. Residents can receive therapy at the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help cover a longer stay when personal savings are insufficient.

A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. David Bush is the administrator, and Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center operates the community.

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Overview of Devon Gables

Devon Gables sits at 6150 East Grant Road in Tucson, Arizona, on a moderately walkable stretch with a Walk Score of 58. The 312-bed facility is one of the larger nursing care settings in the state, operated by Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center, LLC under administrator Heather Friebus. Care designations span nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Occupancy is currently at 73%, with 227 of 312 beds filled. The average length of stay is 165 days; long enough to suggest this is serving a meaningful mix of longer-term residents alongside shorter rehabilitation stays.

The rehabilitation scope is broad: physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy are all offered, along with RN case management and a restorative nursing program. Alzheimer’s care and behavioral therapy extend the clinical range beyond standard skilled nursing. Total nursing hours run at 4 hours and 8 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 30 minutes of that daily figure; nurse aides provide 2 hours and 21 minutes.

State inspections at this facility have tended to focus on resident rights and protections, fall and injury prevention, and environmental and hazardous-materials safety.

At 312 beds with a wide care range from rehabilitation, memory care, behavioral support, to long-term nursing, Devon Gables is suited to older adults or their families who need a large, full-service facility in Tucson that accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can accommodate shifting care needs over time.

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Scottsdale Village Square

2620 N 68Th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Overview of Scottsdale Village Square

Scottsdale Village Square in South Scottsdale, Arizona, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. Independent living combines private housing with shared services, while assisted living helps with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care offers oversight for individuals prone to wandering, enabling care levels to step up as needs evolve.

Administrator Jannea Downs oversees the 140-bed property. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts suit individual residents or couples. On-site policies allow household pets.

A car-dependent walk score of 49 means non-driving residents rely on personal or arranged transportation for most daily errands in the neighborhood.

Interested individuals exploring local care options can contact Scottsdale Village Square to check unit availability or request a facility tour.

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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 Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home

Located in Avondale, Arizona, Rhoda’s Assisted Living Home is a reliable senior living community offering excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to create a warm, supportive home-like residence that enables residents to live life to its fullest with the support of a dedicated care team. Each resident receives personalized service and care, including companion services, personal care assistance, and skilled nursing care, ensuring most of their needs are met.

With most of the chores handled by the community, residents can devote their time to their enrichment and well-being. Meal preparation is also taken care of by the team, ensuring residents always eat good and right on time. Here, residents have the tools and support they need to spend their retirement years comfortably and vibrantly.

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Overview of Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

Burrowed in the peaceful area of Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ, Olive Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care is a reliable senior living community that offers a serene environment for assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the privacy and freedom of thoughtfully curated accommodations complemented with the convenience and security of on-call assistance and a maintenance-free environment. Their compassionate care team is dedicated to serving seniors, providing them assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders.

As a continuum of care community, Olive Grove allows residents to comfortably age in one place even as their needs evolve. By providing personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a well-maintained environment, the community offers an ideal place for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home but do not require complex medical attention. The community also offers a wealth of interesting activities and enjoyable amenities, encouraging residents to stay active and engaged.

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Overview of Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care

Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care sits at 42132 N Mountain Cove Dr in Anthem, Arizona, a suburb about 34 miles north of Phoenix. The building is single-story, has 10 beds, and has been open for six years. Kori K Zarinegar serves as administrator. Walk Score of 1 means this is a fully car-dependent location, and transportation is available through the community for residents who need to get somewhere.

Ten beds is the defining feature of this place. That’s not a wing of a larger facility. It’s a residential care home, and the care model reflects that.

Licensed nurses and CNAs cover staffing around the clock, with a doctor on staff and rehabilitation services available. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s care are both confirmed specialty tracks, which matters for families whose loved one has a diagnosis that rules out a lot of general assisted living options. Pets are welcome. Chef-prepared meals are served on-site.

State inspections are overseen by Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Inspection themes have included medication management, environmental safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep.

For families who want a small, residential-scale environment with 24-hour staffing and dedicated support for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, Mountain Cove offers that in a quiet Anthem setting rather than a large institutional one.

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Overview of Chandler Homes

Nestled in the tranquil grounds of North Pennington Drive, Chandler, AZ, Chandler Homes by Majestic Residences is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living. Featuring nine warm and elegant accommodations, the community fosters a cozy and intimate setting where residents receive the utmost care and assistance. Keep worries at bay with a kind and compassionate team attending to seniors’ needs and aspirations 24/7.

The community also provides memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, conducting memory-enhancing programs to keep their cognition active. Moreover, a wide array of fun activities and enjoyable programs accompanies seniors as they create meaningful interactions with friends and learn new skills. Healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. Chandler Homes is committed to improving seniors’ welfare and delivering the finest retirement experience.

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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: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90