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Best Memory Care in Arizona

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 818 homes in Arizona

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arizona Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

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Freedom Plaza Arizona
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 55
Rank #117 / 530
No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #502 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 11
Rank #3 / 532
A+Ian G Lewis18
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #400 / 501
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #172 / 501
Terra Pointe Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Glendale
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 55
Rank #164 / 530
No
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 37
Rank #425 / 819
1 Bed / Companion Suite
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #242 / 532
A+Candice A Fine4
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #208 / 501
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #179 / 501
The Retreat at Alameda
RH

Retirement Home

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 55
Rank #129 / 530
No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
Rank #517 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #342 / 532
C+Kari Curry7
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #373 / 501
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #285 / 501
Cottages at Peoria
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Peoria (West Athens Street)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 55
Rank #140 / 530
No
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 37
Rank #229 / 819
Private Rooms / Companion Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 11
Rank #169 / 532
A+Erin E Masterson10
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #358 / 501
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #222 / 501
Via Elegante
LSL

Luxury Senior Living

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Tucson (Ruston Hills)
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 55
Rank #140 / 530
No
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 37
Rank #742 / 819
Private Room / Semi-Private Room
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 11
Rank #68 / 532
A+Andrew J Briefer2
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #149 / 501
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #179 / 501
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 55
Rank #176 / 530
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 37
Rank #51 / 819
Private / Companion Suites
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #342 / 532
A-Misty Farnstrom9
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #208 / 501
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #127 / 501
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Gilbert (South Val Vista Drive)
133
Facility 133
AZ AVG 55
Rank #63 / 530
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 37
Rank #425 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #242 / 532
B-Briana Watson8
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #428 / 501
2.9
Facility 2.9
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #357 / 501
Atria Campana del Rio
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Tucson (Colonia Del Rio)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 55
Rank #137 / 530
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 37
Rank #95 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 11
Rank #138 / 532
C+Suzanne M Porter9
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #327 / 501
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #218 / 501
Scottsdale Village Square
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 55
Rank #51 / 530
Yes
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 37
Rank #266 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #242 / 532
A-Jannea Downs12
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #497 / 501
8.6
Facility 8.6
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #486 / 501
Catalina Springs Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Oro Valley
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 55
Rank #203 / 530
No
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 37
Rank #483 / 819
Studio / Suite
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11
Rank #183 / 532
A+Joseph Daigle8
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #341 / 501
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #241 / 501
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 55
Rank #59 / 530
No
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 37
Rank #60 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 11
Rank #68 / 532
A+Travis Garrard7
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #114 / 501
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #114 / 501
Paradise Valley Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 55
Rank #97 / 530
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 37
Rank #95 / 819
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 11
Rank #109 / 532
A+Carlos Gerena18
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #484 / 501
3.6
Facility 3.6
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #398 / 501
American Orchards
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Gilbert (North Lindsay Road)
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 55
Rank #214 / 530
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 37
Rank #618 / 819
Studio / Suite
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 11
Rank #169 / 532
A+Jefferson Gerodias10
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #180 / 501
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #121 / 501
Granite Gate Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Prescott
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 55
Rank #79 / 530
Yes
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 37
Rank #729 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 11
Rank #26 / 532
A+Rebecca Ratliff14
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #416 / 501
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #241 / 501
Clearwater Pinnacle Peak
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 55
Rank #43 / 530
Yes
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 37
Rank #403 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 11
Rank #382 / 532
A+Kari Michalak7
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11.9
Rank #327 / 501
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 2.2
Rank #241 / 501
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Overview of The Oaks Assisted & Senior Living

Conveniently nestled in the heart of downtown Gilbert, AZ, The Oaks Assisted & Senior Living offers resort-style living for seniors with a passion for life. The community provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring customized support for every stage of life. Residents can enjoy emergency response pendants and 24-hour on-call personal care, enhancing their sense of security. The Oaks also offers a range of accommodations, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.

Focused on creating a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors, The Oaks offers a range of convenient amenities, including weekly housekeeping, complimentary laundry services, and shuttle bus excursions. Residents can also enjoy a beauty salon, urban backyard patio, library, gym with daily exercise classes, and all-inclusive dining with over ten delicious choices at every meal. The community fosters a sense of luxury and care, making every day feel like a special occasion.

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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 4 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.