Compare Memory Care around Phoenix (Metro Area)
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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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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.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia | MC AL | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#49 / 290 | A+ | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#27 / 329 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#46 / 290 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 8 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#52 / 286 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#51 / 283 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | MC AL RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#134 / 290 | A | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#20 / 329 | Private / Companion Suites | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#104 / 290 | A+ | Misty Farnstrom | 8 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#52 / 286 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#51 / 283 |
| Avista Senior Living North Mountain | MC AL RC | Phoenix (Globa) | 149
Facility
149
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#29 / 290 | B+ | Yes |
75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#10 / 329 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 290 | A+ | Candice A Fine | 10 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#138 / 286 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#83 / 283 |
| Cave Creek Assisted Living | MC AL RC | Cave Creek (Desert View Village) | 97
Facility
97
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#104 / 290 | A+ | Yes |
25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#226 / 329 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#276 / 290 | - | Michelle Toft | 5 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#1 / 286 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#1 / 283 |
| La Siena | MC AL IL | Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso) | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#85 / 290 | A- | Yes |
61
Facility
61
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#59 / 329 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#70 / 290 | - | Jonathan T Burningham | 6 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#128 / 286 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#100 / 283 |
| Haven Springs at North Phoenix | MC AL | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#182 / 290 | A | No |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#166 / 329 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#276 / 290 | - | Dimple Amin | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#1 / 286 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#1 / 283 |
| Mountain Park Senior Living | MC AL IL | Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village) | 86
Facility
86
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#117 / 290 | A+ | No |
44
Facility
44
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#132 / 329 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#162 / 290 | - | Mackenzie Miner | 6 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#83 / 286 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#67 / 283 |
| Angel Care Home Assisted Living | MC AL HOS | Phoenix (Alvarado Manors) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#182 / 290 | A- | No |
54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#84 / 329 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#186 / 290 | - | - | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#103 / 286 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#90 / 283 |
| Clarendale Arcadia | MC AL IL | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 118
Facility
118
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#72 / 290 | A- | No |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#49 / 329 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#231 / 290 | - | Cristian Mendez-Escobar | 6 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#114 / 286 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#90 / 283 |
| Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute | MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 130
Facility
130
AZ AVG
72
Rank
#54 / 290 | C | No |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#30 / 329 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | A+ | Tyler J Petty | 26 | 52
Facility
52
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#278 / 286 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
2.2
Rank
#169 / 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 49 analyzed for Phoenix. See how we rank facilities
Overview of Avista Senior Living North Mountain
Avista Senior Living North Mountain offers memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers respite care. ALM Inspection Grade: B+.
Overview of Cave Creek Assisted Living
Cave Creek Assisted Living offers memory care in Cave Creek, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers respite care. ALM Inspection Grade: A+.
Overview of La Siena
La Siena offers memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living. ALM Inspection Grade: A-.
Overview of Haven Springs at North Phoenix
Haven Springs at North Phoenix offers memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living. ALM Inspection Grade: A.
Overview of Angel Care Home Assisted Living
Angel Care Home Assisted Living offers memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers hospice care. ALM Inspection Grade: A-.
Overview of Clarendale Arcadia
Clarendale Arcadia offers memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers independent living. ALM Inspection Grade: A-.
Starting Price $5,300/Month
Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Overview of Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute
Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute offers memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Its primary service is nursing home care. ALM Inspection Grade: C.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Phoenix, AZ
What is the average cost of memory care in Phoenix, AZ?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Phoenix, AZ is approximately $5,125. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Phoenix, AZ?
Memory care in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ?
Memory care communities in Phoenix, AZ typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
What is the primary service of the memory care communities in this guide for Phoenix, AZ?
By primary service, 32 are assisted living communities, 6 nursing homes, and 5 home care agencies, among others. Each one offers memory care.
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.
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