Best Memory Care in Peoria, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 memory care providers in Peoria, 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.
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 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.
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.
The Auberge at Peoria
MC
Peoria (Medical Center I)
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 75
Rank #109 / 262
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #179 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 13
Rank #127 / 270
-Tracy ColburnA-2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #33 / 254
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #49 / 254
Desert Winds Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 75
Rank #112 / 262
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #98 / 331
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 13
Rank #34 / 270
-Nora DartoeA+9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 254
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 254
Cottages at Peoria
MC
RC
Peoria
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 75
Rank #100 / 262
Yes
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 38
Rank #94 / 331
Private Rooms / Companion Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 13
Rank #113 / 270
A+Erin E MastersonB+12
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #155 / 254
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #78 / 254
Garden Ridge Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Peoria
259
Facility 259
AZ AVG 75
Rank #2 / 262
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 38
Rank #59 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 13
Rank #177 / 270
-Holly VandermateA-11
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 254
Avanti Living at Peoria
MC
AL
Peoria
94
Facility 94
AZ AVG 75
Rank #105 / 262
Yes
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 38
Rank #321 / 331
Private Rooms
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 13
Rank #258 / 270
-Anthony QuanA+2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #78 / 254
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #110 / 254
The Montecito Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Peoria
141
Facility 141
AZ AVG 75
Rank #35 / 262
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #152 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
A+Heath D Van GyselB10
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 254
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #126 / 254
Brookdale Union Hills
MC
Peoria (Manor Care)
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 75
Rank #146 / 262
Yes
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 38
Rank #276 / 331
Studio
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 13
Rank #63 / 270
-Sarah A JamesB+17
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 9
Rank #202 / 254
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #119 / 254
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
MC
AL
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 13
Rank #87 / 270
-Mariafe S CastroC-3
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #145 / 254
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #205 / 254
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Peoria (Haciendas Del Sol)
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 75
Rank #56 / 262
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #152 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Kelci D FranksC+14
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #219 / 254
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #159 / 254
American Assisted Living LLC
MC
AL
Peoria (Sunrise)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 38
Rank #308 / 331
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 13
Rank #191 / 270
-Esther R MaciucC-2
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 254
6.0
Facility 6.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #239 / 254

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 18 analyzed for Peoria. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Auberge at Peoria

The Auberge at Peoria provides memory care in Peoria, AZ, in a secured setting with supervision. This may suit someone living with dementia who is at risk of wandering.

The community has 90 beds, with private and semi-private rooms, so residents can have a room to themselves or share their accommodations. Pets are allowed, meaning a resident may bring a pet when moving in; the home is in the Medical Center I neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 35 means most errands require a car or a ride, and Tracy Colburn serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Desert Winds Assisted Living

Desert Winds Retirement Community is the premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home in Peoria. Providing an exquisite senior living lifestyle, seniors will cultivate a vibrant social life during retirement. Management ensures that residents maintain an active and independent living while receiving full support. Residents are encouraged to pursue their interests and find new activities that flourish in a nurturing environment.

The community boasts a list of comprehensive amenities that make retirement feel like a permanent vacation. These include a swimming pool, a courtyard, landscaped grounds, an expansive dining menu experience, and private apartments.

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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 Garden Ridge Senior Living

Garden Ridge Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Peoria, Arizona. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, hygiene, mobility, and other daily activities, while independent living is for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care provides close supervision in a more secure setting. Having all three care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

Opened in 2006, Garden Ridge has 259 beds. Families are considering a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Semi private and private rooms are available, so a resident can share a room or have one to themselves, and housing comes in one bed and two bed options.

Care services include nursing, physician visits, wellness checks, medication supervision, and help with daily activities. Outdoor sitting areas give residents places to spend time outside, while the pet policy allows them to keep a pet. Holly Vandermate serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 61, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to manage limited nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Avanti Living at Peoria

Avanti Living at Peoria is an upscale senior living community providing assisted and memory care. The assisted living with memory care community offers world-class hospitality and ensures residents experience luxury living. They keep an open mind in the community, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity in their warm and welcoming environment. Avita Living is an ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

The residential living experience is built to be individual-focused; community features are expected to ensure a hassle-free lifestyle for every resident. Services and amenities include the specialized programs at the Salize, a memory care unit;  enjoy delicious and nutritious fine dining-style meals at the Green Kitchen; rejoice during happy hours at the Savor Lounge; be entertained with your grandchildren and children at the A Crew family recreational room.

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Overview of The Montecito Senior Living

The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.

As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.

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Overview of Brookdale Union Hills

Brookdale Union Hills, which can be found at 9296 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ, is a dedicated memory care community that provides exceptional care for individuals with dementia. Brookdale Union Hills prides itself on creating a secure, nurturing environment where residents can enjoy a high quality of life through personalized care and engaging activities. Brookdale Union Hills offers specialized memory care programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Their Clare Bridge program, designed for mid to late stages of dementia, and the Solace program, for advanced stages of dementia, provide compassionate, individualized care.

The care team focuses on consistent care assignments, ensuring that each resident receives the personal attention they deserve. The community also offers devotional services, walking club outings, movie nights, and music-based activities like karaoke, all contributing to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere. With amenities like an emergency alert system, pet-friendly policies, transportation, and a beauty/barber shop, Brookdale Union Hills ensures that every resident feels safe, cared for, and at home.

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Overview of Fletcher Farms Assisted Living

An outstanding senior living community located near New River in the harmonious neighborhood of Peoria, AZ, Fletcher Farms Assisted Living focuses on assisted living. The community also offers memory care and diabetic care, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs 24/7. Residents thrive and live to their potential with personalized care from a team of caring professionals.

Aside from its dedicated care, the community conducts fun-filled activities to keep residents happy and well-engaged. Enjoy mealtimes with friends over healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care for residents well-being. Here, residents receive the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge

A few minutes away from Peoria, MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge in Glendale provides exceptional senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best accommodations, striving to be Glendale’s top-ranked assisted living community. It is an elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at Golden Ridge can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.

The upscale community boasts elegant designs and exclusive amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of American Assisted Living

Create unforgettable memories at American Assisted Living, a blissful retreat in Peoria, AZ, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and specially trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to thrive in their golden years.

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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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Memory Care in Peoria at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Peoria, 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: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Peoria, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Peoria, AZ

What is the average cost of memory care in Peoria, AZ?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Peoria, AZ is approximately $5,125. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Peoria, AZ?

Memory care in Peoria, AZ typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Peoria, AZ?

Memory care communities in Peoria, AZ typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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 18 memory care communities in Peoria, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.