Page 29 of Best Memory Care in Arizona

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 345 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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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: 49The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arizona. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Placita In Home Care, LLC
MC
AL
HC
HOS
PC
Tucson (Dove - Wilmot Addition)
-No
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #49 / 740
-
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #256 / 529
A+-
Crossroads Assisted Living II
MC
AL
Tucson
-No
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 38
Rank #680 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
A-
A to Z Assisted Living Care
MC
AL
IL
NH
Phoenix (Deer Valley)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #49 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms---
Heritage Village Assisted Living
MC
AL
Mesa
-No
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 38
Rank #680 / 740
-
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 12
Rank #256 / 529
A+-
TJ’s Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Flagstaff
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 38
Rank #691 / 740
---Theresa Gallegos
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale
MC
AL
IL
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
-Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #49 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu City
MC
AL
RC
Lake Havasu City
-Yes
77
Facility 77
AZ AVG 38
Rank #17 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite---
Canyon Winds Independent Living
MC
AL
IL
Mesa (North Boulder Canyon)
-No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #528 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Brad Timko
Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa
MC
AL
RC
Mesa
-Yes
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 38
Rank #152 / 740
---Terel Nichols
Fellowship Square Brown and Center Independent Living
MC
AL
IL
Mesa
-Yes
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #206 / 740
Private Rooms---

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Overview of Placita in Home Care

Comfortably age in the comfort of your own home with the help of Placita in Home Care, a compassionate home care provider in Tucson, AZ, serving a wide range of in-home care services. They feature a team of excellent caregivers trained to assist residents with their daily living activities, including personal care, medication management, or household maintenance while preserving their independence. This care provider also makes sure their caregivers undergo thorough screening and background checks, giving residents the confidence to accept them in their homes.

Placita in Home Care also goes above and beyond in helping residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle by giving them access to art classes, interest clubs, and social hours. They also make sure their care team can be there for residents whenever they need them, by offering 24/7 care and assistance. Whether you’re seeking fun, comfort, or convenience, Placita in Home Care can assist you in achieving your dream retirement.

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Crossroads Assisted Living II

5833 N Escondido Ln, Tucson, AZ 85704
Overview of Crossroads Assisted Living II

Beautifully located in the serene residential area of North Escondido Lane, Tucson, AZ, Crossroads Assisted Living II is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. The community provides top-notch care and assistance 24/7 to meet residents’ unique needs. With personalized care plans, residents retain their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.

Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community conducts fun activities and enriching programs for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings and ease their loneliness. Medication management and nutritious meals are provided for residents’ convenience and health. Residents spend their later years without worries knowing a trusted community has their backs.

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A to Z Assisted Living Care

Desert Bell Estates, 17601 N 6Th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Overview of A to Z Assisted Living Care

Burrowed in the welcoming neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ, A to Z Assisted Living Care is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and residential care home services. This community is a family-owned and operated assisted living community, licensed by the State of Arizona, catering to a maximum of five residents at a time. Residents can choose from spacious and convenient accommodations with varying floor plans based on their interests.

With its charming ranch-style architecture, spacious windows, and a poolside backyard, residents can have fun, make friends, and relax. This community offers the perfect balance of independence and 24/7 support, ensuring its residents manage daily activities with dignity and ease. With a wide array of top-tier amenities and services, life here is enjoyable, fulfilling, active, and worry-free.

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Overview of Heritage Village Assisted Living

Offering assisted living and memory care, the Heritage Village in Mesa is ranked to be one of the best in the city and is entrusted by many to enroll their loved ones or themselves. The assisted living community proudly provides a home-like environment where their residents are treated like family; as well as be part of a community that boasts a lifestyle of comfort. The assisted living community is where seniors thrive with everyday senior living. Heritage Village promotes a community that is able to enhance the quality of life for each resident in their new home.

Senior living at the Heritage Village is delivered through the person-centered approach to senior living. providing a reliable environment through the maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and a delicious dining experience. The memory care program that focuses on seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a trusted care plan that aims to satisfy and secure an individual; with social engagements and activities focused to stimulate the mental, physical, and emotional needs of their residents. 

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Overview of Tj’s Assisted Living & Memory Care

TJ’s Assisted Living & Memory Care is a top-rated assisted living and memory care community in Flagstaff, AZ, that offers personal and specialized care for older adults. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. With 24-hour care, medication management, and transportation services, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care to improve their quality of life.

Light exercises, social events, and mind-stimulating games help improve residents’ cognition and allow them to stay active. With spacious rooms and lively gathering areas, residents can rest without worries. Residents also experience a stress-free lifestyle, especially with the community’s ideal setting in the peaceful residential area of Flagstaff. As a trusted choice for senior living in Arizona, the community ensures older adults make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale

Enjoy the scenic views of E Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ, with the distinguished senior living community of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide range of cozy and sophisticated studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for seniors to have a relaxing and safe retirement. Enjoy every moment of your best years with top-tier care and support from a kind and well-trained team available around the clock.

Learn something new and lead a meaningful life with the bright and friendly community of Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale. Focusing on residents’ interests and strengths, the community orchestrates enjoyable activities and exciting programs. Anticipate mealtimes any time you prefer with well-balanced meals awaiting to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love with its fabulous amenities and luxurious campus.

Contact Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale

Overview of Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu City

Bask in the amazing weather of Lake Havasu City, AZ all year round in Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu City, a welcoming community for those needing assisted living and memory care. Residents here live in peace knowing that a dedicated care team is available 24/7 to assist them with their daily activities. The community also provides a specially tailored environment for those living with dementia, which utilizes the It’s Never 2 Late technology that offers an array of cognitive programs at the tip of their fingers.

There’s a wide array of activities and events for residents to enjoy, alongside easy access to local nature trails and annual festivals. Residents’ nourishment is guaranteed with fresh and delicious meals served restaurant-style in a cozy dining area. Enjoy all the convenience, care, and amenities you need to thrive in your golden years with Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu City.

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Overview of Canyon Winds Independent Living

A proud member of the Canyon Winds retirement community, their independent living in Mesa provides an exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life during their retirement stage. Canyon Winds boasts their quintessential services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their own interests everyday. 

Canyon Woods ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, they hope to make it a priority that residents are able to genuinely enjoy their experience in the community. Life at Canyon Winds offers 126 private and cozy apartments that are maintained by housekeeping and maintenance services. 

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Overview of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa

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.

Contact Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa

Overview of Fellowship Square Brown and Center Independent Living

Fellowship Square Brown and Center sits at 35 W Brown Rd in Mesa, Arizona, offering independent living alongside assisted living and memory care under one roof. The building is three stories tall. Its Walk Score is 53, which means it’s moderately walkable. You can knock out some errands on foot, but you’ll still want a car for the rest.

Housing here comes in private rooms; that matters for people who want their own space instead of sharing. The community also has licensed nurses and CNAs on staff, plus rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab. So if someone needs a recovery stint after surgery or an illness, that support exists right on site.

Health and wellness services and community activities fill out the daily programming. Pets are allowed too, which is a real point of comfort for people who don’t want to leave a dog or cat behind. Transportation services cover the gaps that walking can’t, and there’s room for fitness and recreation built into the routine.

Put together, this is a place built for people who still want independence but like knowing rehab and nursing support are close by if they need it. Pet owners and residents who want to stay active get real value out of what’s here.

Contact Fellowship Square Brown and Center Independent Living

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 345 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.