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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 memory care communities in Phoenix, AZ using Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AZ
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Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Phoenix, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

The Terraces of Phoenix
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 54
Rank #191 / 528
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 37
Rank #130 / 819
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Kordell Erickson
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 82
Rank #40 / 54
15
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 9
Rank #13 / 38
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #8 / 38
Hospice of the Valley
MC
HC
HOS
PC
RC
Phoenix (Ashby Acres)
-No
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 37
Rank #33 / 819
-
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 11
Rank #3 / 533
A+Deborah Shumway-1--
Sagewood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
-Yes
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 37
Rank #659 / 819
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
AZ AVG 11
Rank #72 / 533
A+-----
Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Phoenix (North Mountain Village)
-No
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 37
Rank #168 / 819
-
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 11
Rank #8 / 533
A+-----
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #173 / 528
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 37
Rank #51 / 819
Private / Companion Suites
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #343 / 533
A-Misty Farnstrom
95
Facility 95
AZ AVG 82
Rank #2 / 54
9
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #2 / 38
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #2 / 38
Home Care Resources
MC
HC
HOS
Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
-No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 37
Rank #116 / 819
-
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #83 / 533
A+Barbara Jackson----
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
MC
AL
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #58 / 528
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 37
Rank #60 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 11
Rank #64 / 533
A+Travis Garrard-7--
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Encanto Village)
108
Facility 108
AZ AVG 54
Rank #119 / 528
No
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 37
Rank #75 / 819
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-C+Justin Lewis
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 82
Rank #41 / 54
28
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 9
Rank #26 / 38
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #13 / 38
Haven Springs at North Phoenix
MC
AL
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #244 / 528
No
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 37
Rank #387 / 819
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #494 / 533
-Dimple Amin-2--
Cave Creek Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Cave Creek (Desert View Village)
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 54
Rank #140 / 528
Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 37
Rank #541 / 819
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #494 / 533
-Michelle Toft-4--
Brookdale Central Paradise Valley
MC
AL
IL
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #34 / 528
Yes
67
Facility 67
AZ AVG 37
Rank #75 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #83 / 533
-Brandy Cooper-6--
Paradise Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 54
Rank #95 / 528
Yes
65
Facility 65
AZ AVG 37
Rank #95 / 819
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 11
Rank #109 / 533
A+Carlos Gerena-18--
Beatitudes Campus
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
Phoenix (Beatitudes Campus)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #173 / 528
No
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 37
Rank #84 / 819
1 Bed / 2 Bed--Nina Louis
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 82
Rank #25 / 54
14
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #19 / 38
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #17 / 38
Angel Care Home Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
Phoenix (Alvarado Manors)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #244 / 528
No
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 37
Rank #207 / 819
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #343 / 533
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Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
MC
AL
IL
Sun Lakes (East Riggs Road)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 54
Rank #42 / 528
No
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 37
Rank #541 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 11
Rank #207 / 533
-Lance B Williams-6--
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Overview of Haven Springs at North Phoenix

Experience compassionate care at the enriching senior living community of Haven Springs at North Phoenix, located in Phoenix, AZ, offering premiere assisted living and memory care services. The community welcomes residents into snug and accommodating residences close to local shopping, dining, and medical facilities, making sure residents have easy access to the necessities of life. Residents are offered personalized care plans, encompassing assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and health monitoring for a well-supported lifestyle.

Recognizing the importance of families and their involvement in the residents’ lives, the community fosters vibrant family engagements through regular family updates, engagement and various family activities. The community also offers a variety of activities and events to keep residents engaged and active, including arts and crafts, fun games, and educational opportunities. Residents also enjoy access to an array of convenient amenities, including  restaurant-style dining and beautiful outdoor spaces for relaxation.

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Cave Creek Assisted Living

4302 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Overview of Cave Creek Assisted Living

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.

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Overview of Brookdale Central Paradise Valley

Brookdale Central Paradise Valley, found at 13240 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ, offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, or memory care. This community is dedicated to providing a maintenance-free lifestyle where residents can focus on enjoying their golden years, engaging in enriching activities, and receiving the personalized care they need. At Brookdale Central Paradise Valley, residents benefit from a full social calendar designed to keep them active and engaged.

The community offers a variety of amenities including an outdoor pool, therapy pool, fitness center, and transportation services. The dedicated care team is available 24/7 to assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. Residents can enjoy nutritious, restaurant-style dining in an elegant setting, with menus crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Brookdale Central Paradise Valley’s location in Phoenix provides easy access to local attractions such as art festivals, golf courses, and shopping, allowing residents to enjoy the vibrant community around them.

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Overview of Paradise Valley Senior Living

AlyPacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley, in Phoenix, Arizona, is a premier care facility where care is crafted specifically for its client’s needs. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living 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, PSL-Paradise Valley provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Overview of Beatitudes Campus

Four and a half hours; that’s roughly how much total nursing care each resident at Beatitudes Campus gets per day, split across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The building itself sits at 1610 W Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, a 72-bed, mid-rise community administered by Nina Louis, currently running at about 73% occupancy with 52 of those beds filled. The Walk Score comes in at 66, moderately walkable, enough that some errands don’t require a car and there’s a real mix of things nearby. Units come in one- and two-bedroom configurations.

Beatitudes Campus takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one financial path before they’ve even toured the place. On the care side, rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, useful for residents working back from an illness or injury, or for family caregivers who need a documented, short-term break.

There’s a fitness center, a library, outdoor space, and dedicated dining options, plus two named programs, Lifelong Learning and Spiritual Life, that give residents something to actually opt into rather than just occupy time.

Regulatory attention here has centered on a handful of recurring areas: staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, food service, resident rights, and fall prevention. What Beatitudes Campus offers, in the end, is a nursing-level care setting with a real staffing commitment behind it, broad payment access, and a daily life built around more than just medical need.

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Overview of Angel Care Home Assisted Living

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.

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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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La Siena

909 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Overview of La Siena

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.

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Overview of Avista Senior Living North Mountain

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.

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Overview of Vista Living Camelback

Ten beds is the first thing worth knowing about Vista Living Camelback, tucked into Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood at 5528 E Calle Tuberia in Maricopa County. Eight years in, under Executive Director Dean Hency, who’s logged more than two decades in healthcare leadership and holds a master’s in healthcare administration. Deborah L. Anderson runs day-to-day operations as administrator; Kyle Oura owns the place.

With just 10 residents at capacity, staff-to-resident contact tends to run closer than at larger communities, and this one leans into that: assisted living paired with a dedicated memory care track, including Alzheimer’s care specifically named among its programs. Walk Score lands at 36, so don’t expect to stroll to the pharmacy; most errands here need a car.

On the clinical side, licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, backed by rehabilitation and respite services. Rooms are private, bathrooms are private, and showers are roll-in. Diabetic support and wellness visits round out the medical picture.

Meals come chef-prepared, three times daily, with dietary accommodations built in. There’s a garden, a backyard, and, oddly specific but true, a saltwater aquarium. Safety runs through a wireless pendant system with continuous staff monitoring.

State inspection activity at Vista Living has centered on staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, and fall prevention protocols, the kind of regulatory attention that tends to focus on process rather than on incidents of harm.

This is a small-footprint community built around close staff contact, dedicated memory care, and daily medical touchpoints, in a car-dependent stretch of Arcadia where the tradeoff is intimacy over walkability.

Contact Vista Living Camelback

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