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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 EricksonB15
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-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 LewisA-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 LouisC+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 Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care

Mountain Cove Luxury Senior Care sits at 42132 N Mountain Cove Dr in Anthem, Arizona, a suburb about 34 miles north of Phoenix. The building is single-story, has 10 beds, and has been open for six years. Kori K Zarinegar serves as administrator. Walk Score of 1 means this is a fully car-dependent location, and transportation is available through the community for residents who need to get somewhere.

Ten beds is the defining feature of this place. That’s not a wing of a larger facility. It’s a residential care home, and the care model reflects that.

Licensed nurses and CNAs cover staffing around the clock, with a doctor on staff and rehabilitation services available. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s care are both confirmed specialty tracks, which matters for families whose loved one has a diagnosis that rules out a lot of general assisted living options. Pets are welcome. Chef-prepared meals are served on-site.

State inspections are overseen by Arizona’s Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Inspection themes have included medication management, environmental safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep.

For families who want a small, residential-scale environment with 24-hour staffing and dedicated support for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, Mountain Cove offers that in a quiet Anthem setting rather than a large institutional one.

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Overview of The Palazzo

An upscale senior living community in Phoenix,  The Palazzo provides services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. The skilled nursing department of the senior living home keeps an open mind in the community, ensuring the highest level of support for the residents. The Palazzo understands the importance of meaningful relationships and the importance of family, which is why it highly practices a resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors; where building new friendships and staying close to family is one of the top priorities of the management.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art facilities that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they also are guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. The Palazzo boasts a team of in-house medical experts and rehabilitation specialists ready to assist and accommodate any necessary needs that may arise.

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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 Aegis at 38th Place Assisted Living

Discover an intimate and peaceful retirement environment with Aegis at 38th Place Assisted Living, a welcoming senior living community in Phoenix, AZ, offering personalized assisted living services. The community caters to an intimate number of five residents, which allows for a truly focused and personal care and attention to individual needs and preferences. Residents enjoy beautifully decorated rooms designed to provide them with unmatched comfort and convenience, while offering a home-like atmosphere.

A reliable team of caregivers are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to offer compassionate care and assistance, giving residents the peace of mind from knowing that someone is available to attend to their needs anytime of the day. Additionally, a vibrant calendar of activities is offered to help residents live an active and engaged lifestyle. Visiting doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and other service providers are also available to ensure residents’ receive all the care they need to maintain their best state.

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Overview of Bella Vita Assisted Living at Cholla

Offering premier assisted living services in Scottsdale, Bella Vita Cholla Residences provides its seniors with unmatched commitment, care, and compassion. Management strives to offer a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by providing options that cater to each individual’s needs.

As a Bella Vita community, Cholla Residences creates a comfortable home-like environment, contributing to a vibrant senior living experience. Its comprehensive care plans provided by the personalized assisted living approach help reach holistic wellness. All-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, well-kept bedrooms, a swimming pool, a garden, enriching programs, and engaging activities.

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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 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 Mountain Park Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Brookdale Desert Ridge

Brookdale Desert Ridge, tucked at 4050 East Bluefield Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, offers a welcoming community where seniors can thrive. This assisted living community is dedicated to providing a vibrant lifestyle with varying levels of care to accommodate residents’ changing needs. Whether they require assisted living or specialized memory care, Brookdale Desert Ridge ensures a seamless transition, allowing seniors to live life on their terms without leaving behind the home and friends they cherish.

The community boasts comfortable, pet-friendly accommodations and a full calendar of events and social gatherings. The compassionate team, available 24/7, is committed to supporting residents with their daily needs, including housekeeping, laundry, and yard maintenance. Brookdale Desert Ridge’s unique selling points include its pet-friendly environment, extensive activity programs, and professional care tailored to individual needs. With a strong history of providing high-quality care, Brookdale Desert Ridge is a premier choice for seniors in Phoenix.

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Overview of Clearwater Ahwatukee

A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility in Phoenix, Clearwater Ahwatukee is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created with the intention of ensuring that residents are able to live a stress-free lifestyle, as well as create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community that ensures families that their loved ones are in great hands.

A member of the Clearwater group,  Ahwatukee provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day to day living by socializing at their very own Sky Deck, Silk Tassel Tea Room, and Infusions Wine Cellar; as well as enjoy their essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care. The community’s programs are focused on the well-being of the elderly, which is why they create enriching activities that help nurture their purpose.

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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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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.