Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Phoenix, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 49 memory care providers in Phoenix, 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. 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.
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.
Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
130
Facility 130
AZ AVG 75
Rank #49 / 262
No
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 38
Rank #30 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-A+Tyler J PettyC26
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 9
Rank #246 / 254
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #147 / 254
Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee
MC
AL
HOS
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 75
Rank #151 / 262
Yes
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 38
Rank #69 / 331
Companion Suite / Private Suite
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
-Chardae P BakerB+14
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #145 / 254
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #64 / 254
The Retreat at Alameda
MC
AL
IL
Phoenix (Alameda Business Park)
104
Facility 104
AZ AVG 75
Rank #91 / 262
Yes
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 38
Rank #218 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 13
Rank #191 / 270
B-Kari CurryB-8
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 254
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #144 / 254
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
MC
AL
IL
Sun Lakes
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 75
Rank #28 / 262
No
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 38
Rank #228 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 13
Rank #127 / 270
-Lance B WilliamsB-6
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #145 / 254
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #133 / 254
Sagewood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
78Yes
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 38
Rank #273 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 13
Rank #56 / 270
A+Misti ValentinoA1270.6
Clearwater Ahwatukee
MC
AL
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
163
Facility 163
AZ AVG 75
Rank #19 / 262
Yes
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 38
Rank #113 / 331
-
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
-Belinda RadderB+4
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #147 / 254
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas
MC
AL
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #239 / 262
No
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 38
Rank #125 / 331
-
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 13
Rank #82 / 270
-Laura CohenB+2
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #46 / 254
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #147 / 254
Rose Court Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Phoenix (Encanto Village)
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 75
Rank #106 / 262
No
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 331
Studio
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 13
Rank #95 / 270
--B-20
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 9
Rank #217 / 254
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #119 / 254
Manor Village at Desert Ridge
MC
AL
IL
Phoenix
146
Facility 146
AZ AVG 75
Rank #53 / 262
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #117 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 13
Rank #191 / 270
-Nicolle BlaisC+13
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 9
Rank #209 / 254
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #144 / 254
The Palazzo
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Leescroft)
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 75
Rank #136 / 262
No
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 38
Rank #29 / 331
-
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 13
Rank #258 / 270
-Charles B KerbyB-5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #243 / 254
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #235 / 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 49 analyzed for Phoenix. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute

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.

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Overview of Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee

Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee is a community where seniors searching for memory care flourish amid compassionate and personalized support. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, its mission is to provide highly personalized services that cater to residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through empathy and professionalism, its team fosters an environment of warmth and understanding, ensuring each resident feels valued and respected.

Discover luxury living at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee, featuring spacious accommodations, beautiful common areas, and a serene courtyard with lush greenery. Their skilled chef prepares diverse culinary delights, ranging from Southwestern specialties to traditional holiday dinners. Residents engage in various activities, from cooking classes to live musical performances, enhancing social connections and enriching experiences. They also enjoy pampering spa services, birthday celebrations, and access to spiritual support, fostering a holistic approach to memory care living.

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Overview of The Retreat at Alameda

A hundred and four beds puts The Retreat at Alameda in a different category than the small, ten-bed homes scattered around Phoenix. This is a larger operation, two stories, tucked into the Alameda Business Park area of Maricopa County at 1920 W Alameda Road. Kari Curry administers the place; it’s been running for five years now.

Scale changes how care gets structured here; instead of one flat tier, residents fall into either directed care, which tops out at 32 people, or personal care, which can hold up to 72. Add memory care into that mix and you get a building set up to handle a genuinely wide range of need, not just one type of resident. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in how people actually live day to day.

Getting around outside the building is another story. Walk Score sits at 27, which is low. so most trips off the property mean getting in a car, not walking down the block.

Food is handled by professional chefs working restaurant-style service, built around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary accommodations available when a resident’s health calls for it. Feeding over a hundred residents well, with individual accommodations, takes real kitchen infrastructure.

On the regulatory side, state inspection activity here has tended to center on care planning, documentation practices, and general housekeeping and upkeep, the kind of oversight that shows up in day-to-day operations rather than pointing to specific incidents.

Put simply, this is a large-scale community built to flex across care levels, from lighter personal care up through memory care, for families who need options under one roof more than they need a walkable neighborhood.

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Overview of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

As you step in the grounds of Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes, you would immediately feel the elegance and striking accommodation of the staff. Robson Reserve boasts a high standard of senior living for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their living options are beyond imaginable because residents are able to discover something that inspires them to make life better each day while embracing the moment. Robson Reserve is a desirable senior living residence because of its approach to letting individuals do as they place and be celebrated for their stepping stones they’ve accomplished during their senior years.

It’s a community that provides world-class amenities and resourceful services that help each day get easier for seniors. Robson Reserve boasts progressive programming and professional caregivers, allowing each resident to take into consideration the ways staff and management promote wellness and dining centered with their amenities and services– from fitness classes to delicious dining, everything is provided with care and kindness. A lot of the services and amenities designed in the community are for all residents of different living options– to further feel comfortable and secure by living conveniently and purposefully.

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Sagewood

4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Overview of Sagewood

Sagewood sits in Phoenix’s Desert Ridge West neighborhood, a car-dependent pocket of the city (Walk Score 12) where the nearest errands are a drive away. The three-story building has been here for 20 years, operated by LCS Desert Ridge LLC under the LCS brand, and it covers a lot of ground: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care all under one roof at 4555 E Mayo Blvd. Executive Director Mr. Stewart Ingram oversees the campus.

What Sagewood is selling, functionally, is the ability to age in place without switching facilities. Care levels are available across the full spectrum, so a resident who moves in for independent living can shift to skilled nursing without packing up and starting over somewhere else. Short-term rehab and respite stays are also on offer, which makes the campus useful for families navigating post-acute recovery or caregiver breaks. Memory care is available with a secured perimeter in place.

The programming side runs through LCS Signature Programs, including the LifeCare plan and the HealthyLife wellness track, the latter built around fitness, nutrition, and general well-being. In terms of physical amenities, the campus includes a fitness center, a spa, walking paths, a wellness center, and concierge services, with religious services also available. Apartment options span one- and two-bedroom layouts, with square footage ranging from roughly 763 to over 2,300 square feet.

Sagewood is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. Families planning around federal coverage pathways will need to look elsewhere or explore Arizona’s state-level assistance programs independently.

For older adults who want a tiered campus where care can follow them across multiple stages, with branded programming and substantial apartment options, Sagewood covers that range. The non-certification status and car-dependent location are the two variables most families will want to factor in early.

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Overview of Clearwater Ahwatukee

Clearwater Ahwatukee offers assisted living and memory care in Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents maintain their own apartments, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community, and Clearwater Ahwatukee may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

The community has 163 beds and is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Residents can use a saltwater pool, landscaped outdoor spaces, a fitness center, a theater and an art studio. Multiple dining venues serve chef-driven dishes made with fresh ingredients, giving residents several settings for meals. Therapy services and rehabilitation are available, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Belinda Radder serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas

Bella Vita Las Palmeritas Assisted Living, nestled in Central Phoenix, provides a serene environment for seniors with its meticulously maintained grounds and picturesque outdoor spaces. The facility offers 10 private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Notably, they specialize in Parkinson’s care, which ensures specialized attention for residents with specific needs.

The living spaces are cozy and home-like, complemented by vibrant common areas exuding warmth and familiarity. Residents can also relish home-cooked meals and enjoy the convenience of a call system for assistance. Additionally, Bella Vita offers medication management and regular on-site visits from medical professionals. With staff available 24/7, the facility encourages residents to maintain their independence while staying active and connected to their surroundings.

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Overview of Rose Court Senior Living

The beautiful Rose Court Senior Living mainly provides assisted living and memory care services in Phoenix, Arizona. Rose Court Senior Living boasts its home-like atmosphere. Staff and residents are treated like family, where the former encourages health and wellness for the latter to take part in their journey for a healthy lifestyle. Rose Court Senior Living is the ideal place for seniors to choose if they are looking for a community that motivates them to pursue their interests and celebrates them. At Rose Court Senior Living, safety is guaranteed with the service delivered with compassion. The positive feeling the community offers is an indication of the warm and welcoming environment it genuinely holds. 
Your assisted living journey at Rose Court is guaranteed to be taken seriously and given attention to you and only you. There’s an array of possibilities ready for them to discover through their amenities and services provided by management– landscaped grounds with remodeled outdoor garden; picnic tables and barbecue grill available for picnics; full-service salon for men and women; Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Rose Court is composed of professional care staff ready to attend to any need a senior may have. 

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Overview of Manor Village at Desert Ridge

Situated within the Toscana at Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Manor Village at Desert Ridge has maintained operational status for a duration of five years. The facility utilizes a three-story structure positioned at the outer boundary of local walkability standards. With a Walk Score of 47, most logistical needs and external errands necessitate the use of a private vehicle, a reality the community attempts to balance through the provision of on-site transportation services. The campus maintains a strategic proximity to the HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, which is located 2.3 miles away.

The facility possesses a total capacity of 129 beds, partitioned into one-bedroom and two-bedroom residential units. The floor plans range from 590 square feet at the entry-level tier to slightly exceeding 1,000 square feet for the most expansive layouts, a dimension that provides a level of space notably above the average for assisted living environments. The care architecture incorporates independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, constructing a systematic pathway that permits residents to maintain residency as their individual clinical requirements evolve over time.

The internal service ecosystem includes beauty services, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, structured exercise programs, and diverse recreational opportunities. Culinary offerings follow a daily protocol that features a primary entree option alongside a secondary selection. The community facilitates periodic local excursions and maintains a pet-friendly policy. Administrative oversight rests with Nicolle Blais, while Manor Village US Holdings, LLC retains operational control.

Manor Village at Desert Ridge functions as a large-format, multi-level community defined by unit sizes that prioritize square footage. It serves as an effective operational environment for individuals who place a high value on maintaining continuity of residence across multiple care stages within a suburban Phoenix setting.

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Overview of The Palazzo

The Palazzo is a nursing home offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in the Leescroft neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, The Palazzo may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 66 beds and an 80% occupancy rate, meaning 80% of its beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family or resident pays directly. Charles B Kerby serves as administrator, and a Walk Score of 68 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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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 Phoenix at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Phoenix, 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.