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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
149A+Yes
32
Facility 32
AZ AVG 38
Rank #195 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 13
Rank #127 / 270
B-Ashley W Marcellus310.3
Brookdale North Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
200
Facility 200
AZ AVG 75
Rank #12 / 262
C+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 Gardens of Scottsdale
MC
AL
Scottsdale
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 75
Rank #114 / 262
B-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
The Valencia Home
MC
AL
Scottsdale (Monte De Paz)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
B-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
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Scottsdale
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
86
Facility 86
AZ AVG 75
Rank #114 / 262
CYes
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 38
Rank #113 / 331
Studio
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 13
Rank #201 / 270
A+Nora Nixon17
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 9
Rank #240 / 254
2.4
Facility 2.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #170 / 254
Desert Home of Arizona
MC
AL
IL
NH
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 75
Rank #239 / 262
C+No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #213 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 13
Rank #221 / 270
-Torrey Frank2
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #101 / 254
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #192 / 254
Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street
MC
AL
NH
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
C+No
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 38
Rank #172 / 331
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 13
Rank #238 / 270
-Dennis M Valentine3
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #145 / 254
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #205 / 254
Sunrise Care Homes – Hayden
MC
AL
HOS
Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Ranchos)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 75
Rank #170 / 262
C-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
Andara Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Scottsdale (Adobe Ranch Villas)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 75
Rank #62 / 262
D+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
Scottsdale Village Square
MC
AL
IL
RC
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 75
Rank #36 / 262
C-Yes
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 38
Rank #110 / 331
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+Jannea Downs15
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 9
Rank #241 / 254
2.9
Facility 2.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #191 / 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 Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale

Belmont Village Senior Living Scottsdale is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living care. With the perfect blend of comfort, care and active living, their Frank Lloyd Wright-style community will surely provide a premier senior living experience. The place is also surrounded by premier dining, shopping, entertainment and nearby numerous places of worship and just a short drive from world-class healthcare facilities including Mayo Hospital, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Barrow Neurological Institute.

Belmont Village has always set the high standard of care for decades. With their range of enrichment programs, high standard of care and service, and award winning care, they have helped their residents live an engaging and purposeful life.

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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.

$4,080/Month

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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 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 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 Desert Home of Arizona

Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.

Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.

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Overview of Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street

Spend your milestones with the blissful senior living community of Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street residing in the peaceful neighborhood in Scottsdale, AZ, that provides assisted living and memory care. A responsible and highly trained team works hard to meet seniors’ personal needs and aspirations to ensure their comfort and safety. Let go of your woes with the community handling the maintenance and housekeeping.

Mingle with friends in the cozy communal spaces of the community and pursue interests through various activities and engaging programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. Well Heeled Homes on North 71st Street provides a haven for seniors to experience a wondrous retirement.

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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 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.

$3,595/Month

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Scottsdale Village Square

2620 N 68Th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Overview of Scottsdale Village Square

Scottsdale Village is a luxury community that genuinely understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest care. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, residents maintain an engaging and active lifestyle throughout. The community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve complete independence while maintaining a purposeful life.

The lifestyle at Scottsdale Village is built on comfort, flexibility, and security in an expansive and beautiful community. The resort-style living allows residents to focus on themselves while receiving compassionate support and care. Accommodations include premium services and amenities– fitness activities, recreational programs, scheduled outings, entertainment programs, specialized programs, gourmet-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, and ADLs.

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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: 73The 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.