Page 5 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Clearwater Pinnacle Peak
MC
AL
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 72
Rank #29 / 290
B+Yes
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 38
Rank #171 / 329
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #110 / 290
A+Kari Michalak7
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #194 / 286
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #155 / 283
Brookdale Tempe
MC
Tempe (South Tempe)
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 72
Rank #164 / 290
A-Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #20 / 329
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #32 / 290
-Gary L Kotz II13
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #52 / 286
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #51 / 283
The Bradford Home
MC
AL
RC
Tucson (El Gheko)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 72
Rank #182 / 290
AYes
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 38
Rank #203 / 329
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #90 / 290
-Yvonne M Munguia2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #52 / 286
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #67 / 283
Amber Creek Inn
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 72
Rank #146 / 290
A-No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #88 / 329
Private Rooms
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 12
Rank #123 / 290
-Heidi Mclester4
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #83 / 286
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #90 / 283
Barton House Memory Care
MC
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 72
Rank #178 / 290
C+No
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 38
Rank #19 / 329
Studio
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #27 / 290
A+Christopher J Coulter2
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #114 / 286
2.5
Facility 2.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #201 / 283
Catalina Springs Memory Care
MC
Oro Valley
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 72
Rank #154 / 290
B+No
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 38
Rank #203 / 329
Studio / Suite
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 12
Rank #78 / 290
A+Joseph Daigle6
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 286
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #133 / 283
Bella Vista: A Ciel Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
Mesa
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 72
Rank #175 / 290
A+Yes
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 38
Rank #162 / 329
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #231 / 290
A+Adriana Zamora2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 286
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 283
Cadence Chandler
MC
AL
IL
Chandler (Carino Estates)
234
Facility 234
AZ AVG 72
Rank #5 / 290
A-Yes
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #280 / 329
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #213 / 290
-Michelle S Major4
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #68 / 286
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #67 / 283
Haven Springs at Green Valley
MC
AL
Green Valley (Valle Verde Del Norte)
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 72
Rank #255 / 290
A+No
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 38
Rank #252 / 329
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #250 / 290
-Suchi Desai3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 286
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 283
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Gilbert
161
Facility 161
AZ AVG 72
Rank #20 / 290
B-Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #178 / 329
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #46 / 290
B-Briana Watson8
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #178 / 286
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #133 / 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 Clearwater Pinnacle Peak

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak sits on N Scottsdale Rd in north Scottsdale, in the upper reaches of the city where a Walk Score of 37 means most daily life happens by car. The two-story building is four years old; newer construction by the standards of the assisted living market, with 149 beds and floor plans spanning studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.

The service picture here covers both short- and longer-term care needs: rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, short-term stays, and 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs are all listed. Named programs include Empowered Living, Savor Culinary, and Therapy Services. Dining operates across multiple venues, chef-driven and built around fresh ingredients.

Inspections overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing have touched on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep; a cross-section of operational areas that spans clinical and physical plant concerns. Four years into operation, Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is a newer-build north Scottsdale assisted living community with a broad service range, a multi-venue dining program, and a floor plan mix that accommodates different household configurations within a single building.

Starting Price $7,370/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Clearwater Pinnacle Peak

Overview of Brookdale Tempe

Brookdale Tempe, a 52-bed setting in Tempe, AZ, provides memory care. At that size, it counts as a smaller home, and it could suit someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

Pricing for memory care begins at $5,445 per month. Rooms are private or semi-private, and short respite stays are an option.

The dining program includes dementia-friendly menus, nutritious meals, and personalized dining assistance. Silver Sneakers, karaoke, crafting, and B-Fit fitness class are among the activities. Residents have a salon, garden, and courtyard, and pets are allowed. Very walkable at 70 on Walk Score, the neighborhood lets most errands happen on foot.

Starting Price $5,445/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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The Bradford Home

710 N Mann Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710
Overview of The Bradford Home

The Bradford Home offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tucson, AZ. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community. With 10 beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms suit someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Yvonne M Munguia serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Amber Creek Inn

Two care types are offered at Amber Creek Inn in Scottsdale, AZ, memory care and assisted living. Memory care there is secured, with staff supervising residents whose wandering puts them at risk. Assisted living handles the daily tasks of getting dressed, bathing, and managing medication.

The administrator, Heidi Mclester, oversees a community of 65 beds in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood. The area counts as somewhat walkable, 53 by Walk Score’s reckoning, so certain nearby errands are doable on foot. Every room is private, and each resident’s living space is theirs alone, with no roommate to share it.

Contact Amber Creek Inn

Overview of Barton House Memory Care

Nestled in a serene neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barton House Scottsdale stands as a dedicated senior living community specializing in providing personalized care and support for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. What sets Barton House Scottsdale apart is its compassionate and experienced staff, specially trained in dementia care. With a focus on building meaningful relationships, the staff at Barton House Scottsdale takes the time to understand each resident’s unique needs, preferences, and abilities. This personalized approach ensures that residents receive the care and support that best suits them.

At Barton House Scottsdale, residents find more than just a place to live; they discover a homelike environment designed with their well-being in mind. Spacious private rooms offer a retreat for residents, while cozy common areas foster a sense of community and warmth. The secure outdoor courtyard provides a tranquil space where residents can enjoy the fresh air and connect with nature. Engaging activities and programs at Barton House Scottsdale are thoughtfully designed to stimulate the mind, invigorate the body, and uplift the spirit of residents.

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Overview of Catalina Springs Memory Care

Catalina Springs Memory Care provides memory care in Oro Valley, AZ, in a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 56 beds, a smaller size that can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Joseph Daigle serves as the administrator. This home may be a good fit for someone who needs a secured memory care setting and would prefer a smaller community.

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Overview of Bella Vista: a Ciel Senior Living Community

What Bella Vista, a Ciel Senior Living Community, provides in Mesa, AZ, runs from independent living up to memory care, with assisted living on the way. Three levels in one community mean a resident’s care can grow without a move elsewhere.

Independent living residents have their own place and the community’s services, while daily care is not part of it. Under assisted living, staff help residents bathe and dress and keep medication on track. Memory care, meanwhile, keeps watch in a secure space for anyone who might wander.

Adriana Zamora serves as administrator. Car-dependency marks the area, whose Walk Score comes to 39, and anyone here who doesn’t drive will depend on rides for errands. Pets are welcome to come along, and at 36 beds, the place stays small, so the staff become familiar with the people living there.

Contact Bella Vista: A Ciel Senior Living Community

Overview of Cadence Chandler

Located in Chandler, Arizona, Cadence Chandler is a retirement community that provides a premium lifestyle with rich amenities and programs for seniors. They have independent and assisted living apartments, and even memory care services. 

This assisted living community strives to accommodate special dietary needs of senior residents, including food allergies and sensitivities. With a dedicated and attentive staff, Cadence Chandler aims to provide top-of-the-line comfort, styling, and beauty, along with assisted living services in its independent living apartments. Come and experience the vibrant and enriching lifestyle at Cadence Chandler, where residents can embrace a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement. 

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Overview of Haven Springs at Green Valley

Feel right at home in the intimate senior living community of Haven Springs at Green Valley in the serene landscapes of Green Valley, AZ, offering excellent assisted living services. The community is purposely built to provide a warm and supportive environment  for residents seeking to maintain their independence but could benefit from various assistance and extra care. Here, residents are well-cared for with a dedicated team of caregivers devoted to delivering round-the-clock support with daily routines, medication management, and specialized care as needed.

The community makes sure residents are provided with plenty of opportunities to live a full, connected life with an array of meaningful activities and regularly held family gatherings and programs. Residents also benefit from a broad range of amenities, including delicious meals, access to therapy services, and beautifully maintained gardens and walking paths for relaxing time outdoors and with nature. At Haven Springs at Green Valley, residents are equipped with the tools and necessities they need to enjoy the lifestyle they want.

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Overview of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living: it’s not trying to be one kind of place. It’s a 133-bed community on South Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, Arizona, and it covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one three-story roof. That’s worth noting up front, because it means a family isn’t necessarily choosing a facility just for right now. They’re choosing one that can (in theory) hold steady as needs change.

Gilbert Operator, LLC owns the building, and Briana Watson runs it day to day as administrator. Eight years in, this isn’t brand new, but it’s also not an institution with decades of history behind it. The neighborhood itself is what I’d call car-dependent-ish: Walk Score of 35, so you can walk to a few things, but you’re driving for most errands. That’s just Gilbert.

Inside, residents get studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts. There’s an art studio, a library, a music room, plus walking paths and courtyards if someone wants to be outside instead. Housekeeping and maintenance are handled by staff, and there’s transportation service too, which honestly takes a real logistical weight off families who’d otherwise be shuttling someone to every appointment. Pets are allowed here. If your parent has a dog they’ve had for twelve years, that’s not a dealbreaker.

On the regulatory side: Arizona’s Department of Health Services, through its Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, inspects communities like this one, and the themes that tend to come up statewide involve staffing and credentials, hazardous-materials handling, care documentation, resident rights, and fall prevention. That’s fairly standard territory for licensed senior communities across the state.

What you’re really looking at is a mid-sized community built to flex across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with enough indoor and outdoor amenity space that daily life doesn’t feel confined to a single hallway.

Contact The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

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