MorningStar at Arcadia is a breathtaking senior community nestled in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care options, accompanied by exceptionally spacious suites that exude comfort and luxury. Whether one prefers a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plan, MorningStar at Arcadia has the perfect space to suit their needs. For those with memory impairment, specialized suites are available, designed to cater to their unique requirements.
Residents can energize their day in the state-of-the-art fitness room or unwind with a soothing massage in the dedicated massage room. The enclosed patio, specially designed for memory care, allows residents to enjoy fresh air and natural surroundings. The library offers a wide selection of captivating books, and the convenient general store satisfies residents’ shopping desires. These are just a glimpse of the remarkable amenities that await. The handicapped-accessible bathrooms are thoughtfully designed to accommodate mobility needs without sacrificing style or comfort, making it an ideal assisted living community for disabled adults. The home is dedicated to making senior living accessible and affordable, including assisted living for veterans. Discover a community that truly understands and celebrates each resident’s unique story, while providing specialized assistance for assisted living costs.
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 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.
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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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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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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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
54
Rank
#57 / 521 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#60 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#387 / 490 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 487 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#89 / 487 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | MC AL RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 521 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#51 / 775 | Private / Companion Suites | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#185 / 548 | A+ | Misty Farnstrom | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 487 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#89 / 487 |
| Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute | MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 130
Facility
130
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#64 / 521 | No |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#75 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#45 / 548 | A+ | Tyler J Petty | 26 | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#488 / 490 | 52
Facility
52
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#478 / 487 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#260 / 487 |
| Avista Senior Living North Mountain | MC AL RC | Phoenix (Globa) | 149
Facility
149
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#41 / 521 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#22 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#149 / 548 | A+ | Candice A Fine | 10 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#249 / 487 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#134 / 487 |
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center | MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Encanto Village) | 108
Facility
108
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#116 / 521 | No |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#75 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#72 / 548 | B- | Justin Lewis | 30 | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#482 / 490 | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#461 / 487 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#202 / 487 |
| La Siena | MC AL IL | Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso) | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 521 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#145 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#125 / 548 | - | Jonathan T Burningham | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
| Angel Care Home Assisted Living | MC AL HOS | Phoenix (Alvarado Manors) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#207 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#371 / 548 | - | - | 5 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#177 / 487 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#147 / 487 |
| Mountain Park Senior Living | MC AL IL | Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village) | 86
Facility
86
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#153 / 521 | No |
44
Facility
44
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#322 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#335 / 548 | - | Mackenzie Miner | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#152 / 487 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#111 / 487 |
| Cave Creek Assisted Living | MC AL RC | Cave Creek (Desert View Village) | 97
Facility
97
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#137 / 521 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#538 / 775 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#514 / 548 | - | Michelle Toft | 5 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| Clarendale Arcadia | MC AL IL | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 118
Facility
118
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#93 / 521 | No |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#116 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#435 / 548 | - | Cristian Mendez-Escobar | 6 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#387 / 490 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#202 / 487 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#147 / 487 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 49 analyzed for Phoenix.
Located in the neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, Shadow Mountain Memory Care is a premiere senior living community designed for residents dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Here, residents are offered with exceptional, compassionate care tailored to their individual needs and preferences. The community designed their environment and accommodations to offer utmost comfort and safety, while accommodating residents’ specific needs.
Dedicated to helping its residents continue living full, connected lives, the community offers them with various activities and specialized programming that provides them the engagement and stimulation they need to exercise their cognitive functions and memory. Meals here are made from scratch to make sure they are fresh, delicious, and packed with the freshest ingredients and all the nutrients residents need to stay nourished and healthy. Various community features and conveniences are also offered to provide residents with a worry-free lifestyle.
Embrace the warmth of being surrounded by compassionate people with Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute, an excellent community in Phoenix, AZ for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community curates a personalized care plan for every resident, ensuring they receive the proper care and support they need. They also offer a specialized therapy program for those living with memory conditions, helping them maintain their cognition and continue enjoying their usual lifestyle.
Dedicated to creating a warm and active environment, the community offers an array of exciting and informative activities tailored to everyone’s interests. With the support of a 24/7 care team, residents don’t have to worry about their safety and care needs. Enjoy a safe, cozy, and healing environment that fosters quick recovery and a high quality of life with Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute.
Age with dignity at Avista Senior Living North Mountain, an outstanding community situated near HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its different levels of care and exceptional services, residents can rest assured of living a blissful retirement. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with their daily activities and personal needs around the clock.
Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to interact with their surroundings. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience. This pet-friendly community features breathtaking mountain views, a shaded outdoor gazebo, a bistro, an activity room, and a library, ensuring residents ease their minds and enjoy the best of their golden years.
Conveniently set in Phoenix, AZ, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a welcoming community that offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community features a team of reliable caregivers trained to help residents with their rehabilitation and daily needs. They also cater to the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s through their Integrated Cognitive Program and round-the-clock support.
In-house therapists are always available to support residents with their recovery needs or maintain their highest level of functionality. A full range of entertaining and enriching activities are offered daily to help keep everyone busy and happy. Here, residents find a comfortable environment to continue enjoying their desired life.
La Siena is on E Northern Ave in north Phoenix, where a Walk Score of 61 puts it in moderately walkable territory; some day-to-day errands reachable without a car, though most trips still require one. The mid-rise building carries 111 beds across one- and two-bedroom floor plans and has been in operation for 11 years, which is a meaningful tenure for an assisted living community in a competitive Phoenix market.
Staffing runs on licensed nurses and CNAs. The profile lists three named programs: Cuisine, Resident Stories, and Living Choices, which suggest a community that has organized its lifestyle and dining offerings around defined programming structures rather than ad hoc scheduling. State inspections, overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, have covered staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, housekeeping and upkeep, and fall and injury prevention.
The profile here is lean outside of structural and regulatory data, but what it confirms is consistent: an 111-bed mid-rise assisted living community in north Phoenix, operating for over a decade, with licensed nursing staff and a location that offers a reasonable balance of urban access and residential character. For families working through assisted living options in the northern Phoenix area, La Siena’s operating history and building scale are the grounding facts to start with.
For five years, Angel Care Home Assisted Living has operated as a small, owner-managed assisted living and hospice community on a custom-built residential property in Phoenix’s Alvarado Manors neighborhood. Located at 2231 North 38th Street, the 10-bed home is owned and managed by Ciara Warner, a registered nurse serving as the facility’s third-generation proprietor who maintains direct clinical oversight of all medication management, medical care coordination, and resident relationship-building.
The Arizona Department of Health Services inspection record reflects strong compliance. Across three inspections since 2023, the facility earned a composite score of 94 out of 100, substantially above the state average of 75; with only one recorded deficiency over the entire three-year window. Documentation shortcomings in 2023 resulted in two $500 fines, both paid, concerning staff training record completeness and resident evacuation route protocols. Complaint investigations totaled one; no immediate jeopardy, license suspension, or substantiated complaints have been documented.
Per-inspection deficiency rates stand at 0.3, placing the facility 83 percent above state average performance.
Care programming centers on mobility: staff follow a structured movement protocol to ensure residents engage in daily physical activity.
Memory care staff receive specialized training. Medical services span nursing support, rehabilitation, and partnerships with mobile clinical practitioners delivering cardiology, dentistry, podiatry, X-ray, and phlebotomy services on-site. Home health integration extends care.
Meal preparation emphasizes condition-specific nutrition, addressing hypertension and diabetes with balanced, flexible dining options in private rooms or the courtyard.
The physical setting comprises private and semi-private rooms connected by spacious hallways. Bathrooms feature grab bars. The landscaped grounds include mature fruit trees, a waterfall feature, and a wheelchair-accessible herb garden within a shaded courtyard.
Walk Score 54 indicates moderate walkability; the facility sits 4.2 miles from Phoenix’s city center in a residential area requiring car-dependent transit for most errands.
Angel Care Home serves individuals transitioning to assisted living or requiring end-of-life care, particularly those benefiting from nursing-directed medical oversight and structured activity in a small residential community format.
Mountain Park Senior Living sits at 4475 E Knox Road, three stories, 86 beds, six years into operation under administrator Mackenzie Miner; Phoenix Senior Housing Leaseco owns it. The neighborhood itself is quiet, with mountain views, given where this sits in Phoenix.
Residents move between directed care, personal care, and supervisory care, plus straightforward independent and assisted living, all under one roof. A resident’s needs can shift over a few years, and this setup means that shift doesn’t automatically mean packing up and finding a new address. Memory care rounds out the offering. Floor plans run studio through two-bedroom.
A score of 44 puts this in “somewhat walkable” territory, so plan on driving for most errands rather than strolling. Inside, though, there’s an on-site restaurant doing chef-prepared meals with fresh ingredients, not a cafeteria situation. Transportation services cover outings and errands beyond the property line, which matters for a community set back from downtown.
Activities lean toward fitness classes, educational programming, and enrichment work, the kind of structure that keeps days from blurring together. On the regulatory side, state inspection attention here has centered on care planning and documentation, a routine category that shows up across assisted living oversight generally, not something unique to this address.
Mountain Park is a multi-tier care community built for residents who might need more support down the line, set in a quiet, mountain-adjacent pocket of Phoenix where getting around means driving, not walking.
Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ, Cave Creek Assisted Living, is a caring senior living community that provides exceptional care for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stays. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with access to 24/7 assistance and supportive healthcare services. With services, such as on-site therapy, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, residents are guaranteed to live a worry-free lifestyle.
The community offers an innovative approach to memory care for those dealing with memory impairments, providing them access to customized care plans, attentive 24/7 team of professionals, and specialized programming. Residents also enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a library, fitness center, salon, theater, and creative arts studio. A talented culinary team ensures residents stay nourished with homestyle meals catered to their dietary preferences and needs.
Enjoy your independence with Clarendale Arcadia, a blissful retreat in Phoenix, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its specially designed and sophisticated floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and live comfortably in retirement. Residents here also receive the highest quality of life with a kind and highly trained team helping with their daily activities and personal needs around the clock.
A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted to encourage residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and inviting spaces make it an ideal setting for those looking to spend their golden years without worries.
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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'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 49 memory care communities in Phoenix, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.




















