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Compare Memory Care around Pima County
The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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| Atria Campana del Rio |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#138 / 527 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#95 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#138 / 531 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | 9 | 7 | 10 | 1.1 |
| Copper Canyon Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#190 / 527 | No |
34
Facility
34
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#437 / 818 | - | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#445 / 531 | A+ | Anthony Rosario Pennacchio | 9 | 8 | 21 | 2.3 |
| Sunrise at River Road |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tucson (Foothills Heights) | 110
Facility
110
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#121 / 527 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#266 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#138 / 531 | A+ | Corrinne Quezada | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Brookdale Tanque Verde |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (Bear Canyon) | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#227 / 527 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#84 / 818 | Studio / Suite | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#298 / 531 | - | Briana Lee Mcgaugh Fischer | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#36 / 527 | No |
0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#801 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#37 / 531 | A+ | - | 6 | 4 | 59 | 9.8 |
| Brookdale Oro Valley |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oro Valley (Horizon Heights) | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#227 / 527 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#332 / 818 | Suite | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#37 / 531 | A+ | Regan Stone | 9 | 9 | 17 | 1.9 |
| Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (River Hills Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#246 / 527 | No |
2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#769 / 818 | - | -
Facility
-
AZ AVG
— | - | - | 1 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (The Garden District) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#246 / 527 | No |
75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#22 / 818 | - | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#28 / 531 | A+ | Norma Chacon | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1.2 |
| Haven Springs at Green Valley |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Green Valley (Valle Verde Del Norte) | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#421 / 527 | No |
17
Facility
17
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#604 / 818 | Private Rooms | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#445 / 531 | - | Suchi Desai | 3 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They undoubtedly provide the highest quality of care. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident, and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that suits your needs– while encouraging residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. Atria Campana Del Rio has been one of the trail blazers in reinventing the approach to senior living– modern and innovative care.
Atria Campana Del Rio is a branch of the renowned Atria senior living group. Rest assured that residents are able to experience their array of amenities such as garden, salon, and café bistro; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 350 - 515 / 535 / 540 - 647 / 658 / 658 - 674 / 792 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Tucked away in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Copper Canyon Memory Care is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services to those dealing with the challenges of memory loss. The community also provides various health care services to meet residents’ complex needs, including diabetic care, incontinence care, medication management, and ambulatory care. With private, semi-private, and companion suites, residents are sure to enjoy a comfortable and safe living space that matches their lifestyle needs and preferences.
Dedicated to making residents’ lives simplified and convenient, the community handles most of the tedious tasks, including housekeeping, laundry, and transportation. The community also features cozy and inviting common areas for gathering with family, friends, or neighbors. Residents can look forward to meal times with restaurant-style dining featuring delicious and nutritious meals prepared by professional chefs and with accommodations for various dietary preferences.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Sunrise at River Road is a premier senior living community located in the beautiful state of Arizona. Situated in a serene and picturesque setting, this community offers exceptional assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The well-designed apartments provide a comfortable and private living space, while the inviting common areas foster socialization, relaxation, and engagement in a variety of activities. The dedicated staff at Sunrise at River Road are committed to providing personalized care that meets the unique needs and preferences of each resident. From assistance with daily activities to specialized memory care programs, residents receive compassionate support in a safe and secure environment.
At Sunrise at River Road, residents enjoy a range of amenities and enriching programs designed to enhance their well-being and promote an active lifestyle. Nutritious meals, prepared by skilled chefs, are served in the elegant dining room, providing both nourishment and social connection. Engaging activities and events, including fitness classes, arts and crafts, educational seminars, and outings, are offered to keep residents mentally, physically, and socially stimulated. The community also features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, including gardens and walking paths, where residents can enjoy fresh air and tranquility. With its commitment to personalized care, vibrant programming, and a warm and welcoming environment, Sunrise at River Road is dedicated to providing seniors with a fulfilling and enriching living experience in the heart of Arizona.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
A classic senior living community in Tucson, Arizona, Brookdale Tanque Verde provides person-centered memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community offers safe and comfortable residences for seniors. Brookdale Tanque Verde ensures 24-hour quality care and assistance from a highly skilled and compassionate team and guarantees safety with secured entrances and exits, an emergency alert system, and enclosed walking paths.
Brookdale Tanque Verde fosters a warm and welcoming environment, offering signature memory care programs, including Clare Bridge and Solace. The Clare Bridge program provides residents with six planned activities each day to promote the use of their current skills and abilities, while the Solace program provides additional support to residents in the advanced stages of dementia. Residents also savor a warm and welcoming dining experience where they can enjoy flavorful and nutritious meals daily. The Brookdale Tanque Verde prioritizes its residents ‘ enjoyment and wellness by providing vibrant common areas, a well-stocked library, an arts & crafts studio, and a fitness center.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Experience top-notch care in the continuing care retirement community of Brookdale Santa Catalina situated in the serene neighborhood of North Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ that offers a spectrum of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community features spacious and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents experience graceful retirement without worrying about chores and maintenance.
Brookdale Santa Catalina promotes a warm and welcoming community, hosting daily fun activities and enrichment programs. Enjoy the company of friends with restaurant-style, nutritious, and delightful meals served in the community dining room. The pet-friendly community is also well-equipped with wonderful amenities for its residents’ leisure and wellness including a library, an outdoor pool, a therapy pool, a beauty and barbershop, a fireside living room, meeting rooms, a putting green, a porch, a beautiful courtyard and garden, and serene walking paths, among others.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 492 / 602 / 726 / 905 / 1,043 - 1,455 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Oro Valley provides exceptional service for seniors in memory care. Brookdale Oro Valley strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, the East Tucson community is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.
Life at Brookdale East Tucson is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Memory care would cost a fair amount of money because it offers all-inclusive amenities and services already– spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ideally settled in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a distinctive senior living community that offers a safe haven for seniors who want to remain independent but could benefit from extra care. In addition to assisted living and memory care services, the community also offers hospice care and at-home care. Residents are provided with total peace of mind with a caring team available 24/7 to provide personalized and focused care.
The community handles the home maintenance, laundry, and meal preparation to let residents focus on their well-being and happiness. A broad range of exciting activities and amenities are also offered to provide residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for making enriching experiences. At Desert Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents are empowered to live their retirement the way they want with the support of compassionate carers, extensive services, and fulfilling experiences.
What does this home offer?
Staff to Resident Ratio: 5:1
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Feel right at home in the intimate senior living community of Haven Springs at Green Valley in the serene landscapes of Green Valley, AZ, offering excellent assisted living services. The community is purposely built to provide a warm and supportive environment for residents seeking to maintain their independence but could benefit from various assistance and extra care. Here, residents are well-cared for with a dedicated team of caregivers devoted to delivering round-the-clock support with daily routines, medication management, and specialized care as needed.
The community makes sure residents are provided with plenty of opportunities to live a full, connected life with an array of meaningful activities and regularly held family gatherings and programs. Residents also benefit from a broad range of amenities, including delicious meals, access to therapy services, and beautifully maintained gardens and walking paths for relaxing time outdoors and with nature. At Haven Springs at Green Valley, residents are equipped with the tools and necessities they need to enjoy the lifestyle they want.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Situated in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled care, long-term care, and hospice care. Residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle in their cozy and elegant accommodations, with convenient access to necessary services and amenities. The community offers an array of supportive services to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour care, help with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care.
With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community organizes a wide range of exciting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals with accommodations to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Pima County, AZ
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 9 memory care communities in Pima County, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Pima County, AZ?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Pima County, AZ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Pima County, AZ?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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