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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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Sunrise at River Road

4975 North 1St Avenue, E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
Overview of Sunrise at River Road

Fourteen years in, Sunrise at River Road is still doing the same basic job: 110 beds of assisted living and memory care in Tucson’s Foothills Heights neighborhood. It’s a three-story building at 4975 North 1st Avenue. You can get a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom, depending on what you need. The area has a Walk Score of 49, so it’s not a place where you can skip having a car, but a short walk covers a few errands.

There’s rehab services, respite care, and short-term rehab stays, plus licensed nurses and CNAs on staff 24 hours a day. It means the building isn’t just set up for one kind of resident. Someone recovering from surgery can use the short-term rehab track, and someone who needs ongoing memory care support has a place here too.

On the lifestyle side, there’s a bistro with grab-and-go snacks available throughout the day, outdoor spaces, a beauty salon, and a private dining room for celebrations. There’s also a running program covering music, fitness, art, and continued learning, so the calendar isn’t left blank between meals. Pets are allowed, which is worth knowing if that’s a dealbreaker for your family.

Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing handles inspections here. The themes that come up are pretty standard for the industry: emergency preparedness, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service.

Pricing starts at $2,918 a month and goes up from there depending on the unit and level of care. Corrinne Quezada administers the community, and it’s legally operated by Ms River Road Sh, LLC. Put the pieces together and you get a mid-sized Tucson community built for two overlapping groups: people who need assisted living day to day, and people who need memory care, with a rehab track available for anyone passing through on a shorter stay.

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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 Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company

Fellowship Square of Phoenix sits in Phoenix’s North Mountain Village neighborhood at 2002 W Sunnyside Ave, 46 years into operation and affiliated with Christian Care. The campus covers four levels: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center is 2.34 miles away. The Walk Score is 58, which is moderately walkable; some errands are reachable on foot, but a car handles most of the neighborhood’s geography.
Rehabilitation services are available on-site. The facility’s own overview also references occupational, speech, and physical therapy, along with post-surgical and post-hospital care. Memory care is on campus for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
On the daily life side, the campus describes its dining as fresh, well-prepared food with multiple options. Activities listed in the facility’s overview include arts and crafts, film viewings, and religious programming.
Fellowship Square is not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid are not in play here. Families will need to plan around private pay or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs.
For older adults in the north Phoenix area who want a faith-affiliated campus where care can shift across four levels without a change of address, from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care, Fellowship Square has held that position for over four decades.

Contact Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company

Overview of The Auberge at Peoria

The Auberge at Peoria offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. As a proud member of the renowned Frontier Management, expect nothing but elegance and luxury. The spirited assisted and memory care living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. The Auberge at Peoria is a community that empowers seniors to thrive.

Life at a Frontier community is about satisfying each senior’s wellness; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, regardless of whether the resident is on a short-term or long-term stay. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, a calendar of activities is given to each resident, a planned list of classes and outings, and specialized memory care services.

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Overview of Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street

Situated in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, long-term care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle in their cozy and elegant accommodations, with convenient access to necessary services and amenities. The community offers an array of supportive services to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour care, help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community organizes a wide range of exciting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals with accommodations to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of Sunrise of Gilbert

Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Gilbert is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to the recognition of the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Gilbert offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Sunrise of Gilbert’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs. 

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Overview of Thunderbird Senior Living

A vibrant retirement community, Thunderbird Senior Living remains unparalleled with its services. The community is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care lifestyle is created for an elevated lifestyle for seniors.  The compassionate staff has proven their unmatched dedication and commitment, and many residents have been very grateful that they chose Thunderbird Senior Living as their home.

A member of the Senior Living Lifestyle, the staff highly promotes independence and individuality. Whatever lifestyle you prefer, it’s the lifestyle they give. The senior living community has ensured a comfortable and well-thought-of environment for seniors to live independently while being treated with resort-like hospitality– housekeeping, transportation, scheduled social and recreational activities, and delicious meals provided.

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Via Elegante

2797 N Cerrada De Beto, Tucson, AZ 85745
Overview of Via Elegante

A pinnacle of luxury senior living and memory care experience, Via Elegante is an excellent community designed for those seeking the highest level of personalized care. Featuring the highest caregiver-to-resident ratio, individualized care plans made by their registered nurse, and majestic floor plans, including three 8,000 sq. ft custom-built homes, the community ensures individualized attention and a warm, intimate environment.

Via Elegante believes that their residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and well-being matter the most, and to ensure they are met, they provide professional housekeeping and culinary teams, allowing caregivers to focus solely on providing dedicated care. The community offers gorgeous amenities that guarantee the enjoyment and wellness of their residents, including fully furnished private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, in-home salons, and delicious meals that can be served daily in the residents’ home, patio, or suite. Via Elegante stands as a beacon of luxury and compassion, offering a nurturing, supportive environment where residents can thrive and families find peace of mind.

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Cottages at Peoria

9045 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382
Overview of Cottages at Peoria

Cottages at Peoria is a premier care facility that helps its residents rediscover daily joy. They offer memory and respite care services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Cottages at Peoria provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Fellowship Square Surprise

Fellowship Square is an exceptional not-for-profit Christian care community that goes above and beyond to provide excellent services tailored to seniors’ needs, including affordable assisted living. With independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and healthcare services all in one place, this remarkable community creates an environment of peace and security for its residents.

The grounds are meticulously maintained, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere to call home in beautiful Surprise, Arizona. With emergency call systems in place, caregivers are available 24/7, ensuring residents receive immediate assistance. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services alleviate the burden of household chores, allowing residents to focus on the things that truly matter. Whether receiving top-notch healthcare services or engaging in social activities, every aspect of life at Fellowship Square is designed to enhance well-being and create meaningful connections.

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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.