Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 30 memory care providers in Scottsdale, 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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.
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Scottsdale
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 75
Rank #114 / 262
Yes
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 38
Rank #113 / 331
Studio
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
Nora Nixon17
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 9
Rank #240 / 254
2.4
Facility 2.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #170 / 254
Legacy Village of Salt River
MC
AL
Scottsdale
235
Facility 235
AZ AVG 75
Rank #4 / 262
Yes
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 38
Rank #172 / 331
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 13
Rank #190 / 270
Lara Bowles6
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 9
Rank #231 / 254
6.0
Facility 6.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #239 / 254
Brookdale North Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
200
Facility 200
AZ AVG 75
Rank #12 / 262
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #42 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 13
Rank #82 / 270
Shawn M Halla-Galle13
29
Facility 29
AZ AVG 9
Rank #219 / 254
2.2
Facility 2.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 254
The Valencia Home
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Monte De Paz)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
Yes
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #282 / 331
1 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 13
Rank #156 / 270
Jessica Mcpherson3
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #121 / 254
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #180 / 254
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale
MC
AL
IL
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
118
Facility 118
AZ AVG 75
Rank #68 / 262
No
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #20 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 13
Rank #258 / 270
Tara L Wallace7
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #110 / 254
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #82 / 254
Andara Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Scottsdale (Adobe Ranch Villas)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 75
Rank #62 / 262
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 38
Rank #59 / 331
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
Karlie Rigler7
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 9
Rank #229 / 254
4.9
Facility 4.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #230 / 254
The Gardens of Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 75
Rank #114 / 262
Yes
45
Facility 45
AZ AVG 38
Rank #131 / 331
Studio
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 13
Rank #95 / 270
Brandon Gaffney7
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 9
Rank #191 / 254
2.4
Facility 2.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #170 / 254
Sunrise Care Homes – Hayden
MC
AL
HOS
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Ranchos)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
39
Facility 39
AZ AVG 38
Rank #163 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 13
Rank #113 / 270
Elio Sarmiento3
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #183 / 254
5.3
Facility 5.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #235 / 254
A Better Choice Assisted Living, LLC
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Aztec Corridor)
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 75
Rank #230 / 262
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 38
Rank #27 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #221 / 270
Maria De Jesus Martinez1
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #61 / 254
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #192 / 254
Well Heeled Homes at Sweetwater
MC
AL
NH
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
No
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 38
Rank #203 / 331
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 13
Rank #238 / 270
Rianna A Deyoung2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 254
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 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 30 analyzed for Scottsdale. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale North Scottsdale

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of North 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, Brookdale North Scottsdale is an exceptional senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides a wide array of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a team of kind, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals, Brookdale North Scottsdale commits to delivering care and assistance tailored to its residents’ specific needs and preferences.

Brookdale North Scottsdale fosters a bright and friendly environment, orchestrating social and educational programs to keep its residents energized and engaged. To satisfy seniors’ dietary needs, the community serves nutritious and delicious meals with special attention to memory care residents as their meals are prepared according to schedule daily to avoid confusion. Amenities include but are not limited to, a coffee shop, a fitness center, a game room, a library, a theater, meeting rooms, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, an arts and crafts studio, a courtyard and garden, and tranquil walking paths.

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Overview of Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale

Gardens Care Senior Living is a compassionate retirement community in Scottsdale, AZ, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Here, older adults experience a vibrant retirement with its resort-like atmosphere. The community also offers 24-hour care, complimentary meal service, and lifestyle activities to enrich residents’ living experiences. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, personalized care plans are created to meet their special needs.

Gardening, yoga, and special trips allow residents to interact with their peers and experience a change of scenery. A variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans, cozy communal spaces, and spacious outdoors provide residents with places to spend their free time. With several homes across the country, this community ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Arizona, Gardens Care Senior Living provides high standards of care to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Well Heeled Homes at Sweetwater

Well Heeled Homes at Sweetwater is an exceptional senior living community, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering excellent assisted living specifically tailored for women. Here, residents are guaranteed to flourish and thrive with the support of a reliable team of trained professionals committed to providing the highest level of care and attentive support to every resident. The community features a tight-knit and intimate environment consisting of only ten private bedrooms and two master suites for a more focused and personalized delivery of care.

Residents here have the opportunities they need to stay active and engaged with a variety of activities and programs designed to engage the mind, body, and spirit, including wellness programs, creative arts, social events and educational workshops. Just a few minutes away from excellent hospitals, the community ensures residents have easy access to various healthcare and medical services should they need it. Here, women are guaranteed to find a safe, secure, and encouraging environment to spend their retirement years.

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Overview of Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Scottsdale

Mosaic Gardens Memory Care home provides a comfortable and upscale senior living experience for adults in Scottsdale. The luxurious memory care place creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. They hope residents discover many possibilities where anything can happen at the premier residence in the city.

Mosaic Gardens boasts its memory care benefits that ensure an unwavering commitment to security, as the facility is thoughtfully designed to offer a secure and comfortable atmosphere. The residence boasts a vibrant social calendar and a wide range of recreational activities, promoting engagement and fulfillment in personalized memory care training. Other services and amenities include medication management, supervised care, specialized programs, engaging activities, and ADLs for stress-free living.

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Overview of The Gardens of Scottsdale

A charming community providing assisted living, memory care, and outpatient rehabilitation in Scottsdale, The Gardens prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city; its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.

As a Five Star Residences community, the senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room,  common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include rehabilitation, meals, activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Sunrise Care Homes – Hayden

Ideally set in the harmonious residential area of Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ, Sunrise Care Homes – Hayden is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Residents receive the finest care and support from a compassionate and experienced team attending to their personal needs and daily responsibilities 24/7. Accommodating up to 10 residents, the community strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for better comfort. The community also provides medication monitoring, onsite doctors, and care for traumatic injuries, for residents’ medical needs.

Participate in fun-filled activities and engaging programs to stay fit and well-connected in your golden years. Companionship is also provided to ensure residents do not feel alone in this journey. Diverse dining options are served to meet dietary needs and tastes, promoting a delightful dining experience. Here, residents will surely enjoy every moment of their best years surrounded by incredible amenities and a welcoming community.

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Overview of The Valencia Home

The Valencia Home is the flagship property of the senior care group MD Senior Living. It is a small luxurious community with 10 beds only, each with its own private bathroom. Residents can truly enjoy elegantly decorated spaces, full social activities calendar, and delicious food choices.

Because it is a small community only, you can be sure that the residents are well taken care of. Despite the small number of residents in the community, they always have a nurse on staff, and they care about their residents. They always have an awake staff and two caregivers during the day. What makes them more unique is the willingness to hire more caregivers if the care is needed. That is how dedicated they are to provide only the best senior care.

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Overview of Andara Senior Living

A sophisticated senior living community residing in the peaceful neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ, Andara Senior Living offers independent and assisted living. Spend your golden years in the snug and spacious accommodations of Andara Senior Living with variations of intricate floor plans, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Boasting a respectful and highly skilled team, the community provides exceptional care and support to ensure seniors live their retirement like no other.

Explore spaces within the community that are purposely built to cater to residents’ needs and interests. Moreover, enjoyable activities and fun learning programs are conducted for seniors to rekindle their passions and practice their interests. With healthy and tasty meals prepared to satisfy residents’ cravings and dietary needs, the community strives to maintain their well-being. Andara Senior Living is ideal for comfort and convenience with its state-of-the-art amenities and serene grounds.

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Overview of Legacy Village of Salt River

Legacy Village of Salt River is considered as one of the premier facilities in Arizona. Legacy Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options where residents of all housing are encouraged to celebrate their independence. Residents are able to maximize their freedom in the community while receiving quality service from their professional care staff. It’s been known since 1996 that the community’s management and staff understood the importance of meaningful relationships; because with such, adheres to a more personal service built with respect and dignity. Legacy Village of Salt River is undoubtedly a kindhearted and thoughtful community that is sincere with its residents and is encouraging enough to help improve the quality of life for seniors. 

Life at the Legacy Village provides compassionate service that is a testament to their personal touch culture. Seniors don’t just receive a professional and dignified service, but also a personal and genuine connection with their residents. From bathing and grooming to having outings, Legacy Village of Salt River ensures that seniors are being given proper care to seniors who are in need, regardless of age. Legacy Village is ready to give you anything you need and everything you deserve.

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Overview of A Better Choice Assisted Living

Nestled in Scottsdale, Arizona, A Better Choice Assisted Living offers a nurturing environment where seniors receive personalized care, assistance with daily activities, and a sense of belonging. Residents experience daily joy, with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs addressed with utmost dignity and respect.

With caregivers available 24/7, residents enjoy support whenever needed and essential services like meals, laundry, and housekeeping. The community prioritizes creating a familial assisted living atmosphere, ensuring residents feel cherished and valued. A Better Choice Assisted Living is an excellent senior living facility that will fulfill and surpass expectations.

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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 Scottsdale at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Scottsdale, 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: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Scottsdale, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

What is the average cost of memory care in Scottsdale, AZ?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Scottsdale, AZ is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Scottsdale, AZ?

Memory care in Scottsdale, AZ typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Scottsdale, AZ?

Memory care communities in Scottsdale, 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 30 memory care communities in Scottsdale, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.