Page 20 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
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.
Ridge at the Stratford
MC
AL
Phoenix (Alhambra)
170
Facility 170
AZ AVG 75
Rank #17 / 262
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #42 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #221 / 270
Jesse ZamudioD+17
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 9
Rank #248 / 254
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #210 / 254
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
SNF
Mesa (Buckhorn)
106
Facility 106
AZ AVG 75
Rank #88 / 262
No
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 38
Rank #197 / 331
--David BushB-19
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #42 / 254
Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista
MC
AL
RC
Sierra Vista
67Yes
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 38
Rank #125 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed1Dana BakerB+561.2
Aegis at Homestead Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Chandler (Stonefield)
5Yes
44
Facility 44
AZ AVG 38
Rank #133 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms1Aries AquinoB+242.0
Avista Senior Living Yuma
MC
AL
RC
Yuma (Fortuna Foothills)
53Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 38
Rank #261 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed2Candice FineA-200.0
Gardens at Ocotillo
MC
AL
IL
Chandler (Island At Ocotillo)
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 75
Rank #109 / 262
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 38
Rank #218 / 331
-
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 13
Rank #120 / 270
Keith F BoalC9
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 9
Rank #207 / 254
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #180 / 254
Silver Bells II
MC
AL
IL
NH
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 75
Rank #239 / 262
No
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 13
Rank #63 / 270
Lucia PacurarA-2
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #46 / 254
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #82 / 254
Cherry Garden Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
Chandler (Cooper Commons)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 75
Rank #239 / 262
No
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 38
Rank #150 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 13
Rank #238 / 270
Rose M WaltersC3
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #155 / 254
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #215 / 254
Highgate Senior Living – Flagstaff
MC
AL
Flagstaff (Mcmillian Mesa)
105
Facility 105
AZ AVG 75
Rank #89 / 262
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 38
Rank #240 / 331
Studio
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
-D+6
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 9
Rank #201 / 254
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #215 / 254
Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa AZ
MC
AL
RESC
Mesa (The Groves)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 38
Rank #250 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 13
Rank #56 / 270
Julianne C FlammerD2
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #166 / 254
6.5
Facility 6.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #245 / 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 Ridge at the Stratford

Located in the harmonious lands of West Myrtle Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, Ridge at the Stratford is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Enjoy comfort and security at its finest with the beautifully crafted and spacious residences of Ridge at the Stratford in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community strives to deliver top-notch care and assistance with a kind and compassionate team for seniors to thrive and live as they prefer.

With a combination of active and blissful lifestyles, residents explore new interests and rediscover passions. The community also serves healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Ridge at the Stratford is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Sister company to Citadel Post Acute, Desert Blossom is also the premier short-term and long-term rehabilitation center in the city.  The nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized– with the staff ready and dedicated to supporting all your needs throughout. Desert Blossom is a community where residents are sure to thrive. 
Desert Blossom nursing and rehab experience is centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing that is filled with a caliber of service that is safe, comfortable, and therapeutic. Seniors are encouraged to maintain a lifestyle of independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities. 

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Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista

4400 Avenida Cochise, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Overview of Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista

Conveniently nestled in Sierra Vista, AZ, Vista Pointe at Sierra Vista is a vibrant community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stay options. Live your life without worries with a 24/7 care team available to offer daily living assistance with routines like personal hygiene and medication management. The community also helps residents living with dementia to live fully through their specialized memory care neighborhood and programming for improving cognition.

Apart from its easy access to local amenities and events, the community features a wide variety of engaging activities for leisure, recreation, and relaxation. Residents don’t have to worry about cooking delicious meals served daily. Amenities like a library, fitness center, and salon are also available to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Aegis at Homestead Assisted Living

Spend your golden years without worries in the distinguished senior living community of Aegis at Homestead Assisted Living set in the serene neighborhood of West Homestead Drive, Chandler, AZ, offering assisted living. With an intimate and snug setting, seniors enjoy a comfortable and worry-free retirement. The community takes pride in a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Mingle with friends through enjoyable activities and enrich your retirement with stimulating programs. The community prepares healthy and tasty meals to foster comfort and meet dietary needs. Aegis at Homestead Assisted Living is great for relaxation with its idyllic campus filled with warmth and serenity.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Yuma

Avista Senior Living Yuma is a pet-friendly assisted living community in Yuma, AZ, that has a variety of amenities and services for older adults. Featuring luxurious rooms in a lively and supportive setting, the community ensures residents have a high-quality living. Restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and 24-hour care are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Dedicated to meeting residents’ unique needs in retirement, the community crafts personalized care plans.

Scenic drives, arts and crafts, and wellness programs provide residents with more opportunities to gain meaningful experiences and explore new interests. An activity room, cozy sitting areas, and a beautiful patio also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. The community is conveniently located near a farmer’s market and restaurants, ensuring accessibility and convenience. With its exceptional services, this assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Arizona.

Contact Avista Senior Living Yuma

Overview of Gardens at Ocotillo

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.

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Overview of Silver Bells II

Ideally located at 5541 E. Angela Dr. Scottsdale, AZ, Silver Bells II is a trusted family-owned and operated senior living community providing residential care home services for a maximum of 5 residents. The community features well-appointed and convenient semi-private and private accommodations based on its residents’ preferences. Having a well-trained and passionate team, residents are assured of worry-free home maintenance and assistance with daily activities.

At Silver Bells II, well-being goes beyond physical care. Here, residents can enjoy a lively calendar of social and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, card games, and live music entertainment. Build meaningful connections and lasting friendships within the beautifully created spaces of this community. With Silver Bells II, seniors can truly make the most out of their golden years.

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Overview of Cherry Garden Assisted Living

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Chandler, AZ, Cherry Garden Assisted Living is an astounding senior living community that offers a comprehensive range of services including assisted living, custodial care, and medical care. The community features an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures service is delivered with compassion, respect, and excellence. With exceptional assisted living services, seniors can immediately feel a sense of belonging and family-like treatment within the place.

The community offers a wide array of top-tier amenities and services that will surely enrich the daily activities of its residents. These include assistance with activities of daily living, transportation assistance, and geriatric care services. Furthermore, free notary services and assistance with ALTCS applications are available through the help of a professional team. At Cherry Garden Assisted Living, seniors can enjoy a comfortable and secure living experience.

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Overview of Highgate Senior Living – Flagstaff

Tucked away in Flagstaff, Arizona, Highgate Senior Living – Flagstaff is a luxury senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. Residents here are free from tiring chores and offered extra help with their daily living activities like personal care and medication management. The community provides elegant accommodations with a variety of suite sizes, styles, and views for residents’ unique preferences and lifestyle needs.

Every corner of the community fosters warmth and connections with its cozy fireplace setting, library lounges, and activity areas. Three nutritious meals are served daily in the inviting dining room along with replenishing snacks and drinks. Activities like exercise classes, outings, games, and entertainment are regularly conducted to give residents opportunities to connect, have fun, and enjoy life.

Starting Price $4,350/Month

Contact Highgate Senior Living – Flagstaff

Overview of Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa Az

Enjoy a high quality of life with Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa Az, a warm and welcoming community in Mesa, AZ designed for assisted living. The community caters to residents needing additional support with their daily activities by offering access to a team of registered nurses 24/7. They also help those living with memory loss or recovering from illnesses or surgery through their comprehensive memory care and rehabilitation services.

Apart from its beautiful and cozy accommodations, the community enriches residents’ lives with fun and engaging activities and events. The wellness experience here is taken to new levels with healthy meals, probiotics, and natural preventive remedies served daily. With its excellent care team, eco-friendly residences, and great services, Fairbrook Groves is a nurturing environment where everyone can lead the retirement they deserve.

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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