Best Memory Care in Maricopa County, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care communities in Maricopa County, 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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We analyzed These are the facilities in Maricopa County, AZ our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Maricopa County, AZ.
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Avg Walk Score: 25/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Maricopa County, AZ. 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: 40The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maricopa County, AZ. 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
Caliche Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Casa Grande
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 54
Rank #64 / 521
Yes
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #676 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #297 / 548
-Janae Adell - Wareing
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 82
Rank #240 / 290
13
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #274 / 400
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #110 / 400
Anthem Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Anthem
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 38
Rank #751 / 775
Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 12
Rank #218 / 548
A+Sam Ile-2
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #242 / 400
5.5
Facility 5.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #345 / 400
Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa AZ
MC
AL
RESC
Mesa (The Groves)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 38
Rank #592 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 12
Rank #96 / 548
-Julianne C Flammer-2
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #270 / 400
6.5
Facility 6.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #365 / 400
Vista Living Senior Care
MC
AL
Paradise Valley (Paradise Del Este)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
Yes
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 38
Rank #766 / 775
Private Suites
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #434 / 548
-Dean C Hency-1
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #29 / 400
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #173 / 400
Acti-Kare Senior & Home Care of Chandler, AZ
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Maricopa County
-No
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 38
Rank #2 / 775
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Maricopa County.

Overview of Caliche Senior Living

Tucked away in Maricopa County, Casa Grande, AZ, Caliche Senior Living is a charming senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Short-Term Stay. A comfortable and secure living environment awaits in carefully designed apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Experience true peace of mind knowing that professional, compassionate care is always available, allowing residents to live their lives freely and focus on those things that mean the most to them.

Look forward to living a carefree lifestyle with housekeeping services, laundry services, and complete building, residence, and grounds maintenance. Residents are encouraged to live active lifestyles with a dynamic calendar of activities and events. Delicious, healthy meals, complemented with preventive health screenings and education, ensures residents are always on top of their health and well-being. Community spaces like a fitness studio, theater, library, activities room, greenhouse, and beautiful outdoor spaces, offer plenty of opportunities for leisure and recreation.

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Overview of Anthem Senior Living

Serving the community of Anthem, AZ for over 20 years, Anthem Senior Living is a well-established place for those needing excellent assisted living services. Through the help of their dedicated care team, the community ensures each resident is given comprehensive support with their daily routines like personal care. Residents also enjoy the comfort and peace of mind of having an RN and doctor on-site, alongside 24/7 care and supervision.

Weekly massage therapies are given to soothe residents’ pain and help them reduce their stress and relax. An array of engaging activities and wholesome meals are served daily to help residents maintain their wellness. Here, residents thrive amidst a resort-style environment surrounded by loving care and assistance.

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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.

Contact Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home Mesa AZ

Vista Living Senior Care

4810 E Hummingbird Ln, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Overview of Vista Living Senior Care

Age gracefully in a loving environment with Vista Living Senior Care, a compassionate community in Paradise Valley, AZ dedicated to assisted living. Built for luxury living, the community features an array of beautifully designed accommodations surrounded by stunning views of mountains. They feature a team of excellent caregivers available 24/7 to support residents with their daily activities like personal hygiene and medication management.

Residents maintain their wellness with carefully prepared meals and an array of enriching activities that foster mental stimulation and physical activity. Accommodations are designed with high ceilings, large windows for plenty of natural light, and easy access to relaxing outdoor spaces for enjoying nature. Here in Vista Living Senior Care, residents live their best lives amidst a stunning and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Acti-Kare Senior & Home Care of Chandler, Az

Acti-Kare Responsive Home Care operates across Maricopa County, delivering non-medical in-home care, specialized memory support, and temporary respite services from its base in Chandler, Arizona. Their field staff assists seniors with daily personal care routines, medication reminders, and meal preparation. The agency also provides short-term recovery support for individuals healing from surgeries, companion services, and specific programs like post-natal home care for new mothers.

Caregivers can be scheduled for daytime shifts or continuous, 24-hour overnight monitoring. Through their structured Acti-Vate program, staff members engage clients in cognitive stimulation exercises and everyday wellness activities. The agency can also coordinate with visiting home health therapists for individuals completing physical or occupational rehabilitation.

The administrative territory in Chandler carries a high walkability score of 90 out of 100, showing that the central office area is highly pedestrian-friendly for staff and visiting families.

Interested individuals can reach out to the Chandler office team to discuss specific care schedules, hourly rates, and matching options. Setting up a consultation allows families to explain their exact routine and see how the agency adapts its programming as a senior’s physical or memory needs change over time.

Contact Acti-Kare Senior & Home Care of Chandler, AZ

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 Maricopa County, AZ

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 5 memory care communities in Maricopa County, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Maricopa County, AZ?

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 Maricopa County, AZ, 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 Maricopa County, AZ?

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.