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Our editorial team analyzed 4 memory care providers in Tempe, AZ using AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AZ
We analyzedThese are the providers in Tempe, AZ our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Tempe, AZ. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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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 TableAL (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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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.
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 4 analyzed for Tempe. See how we rank facilities
Brookdale Tempe, a 52-bed setting in Tempe, AZ, provides memory care. At that size, it counts as a smaller home, and it could suit someone living with dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.
Pricing for memory care begins at $5,445 per month. Rooms are private or semi-private, and short respite stays are an option.
The dining program includes dementia-friendly menus, nutritious meals, and personalized dining assistance. Silver Sneakers, karaoke, crafting, and B-Fit fitness class are among the activities. Residents have a salon, garden, and courtyard, and pets are allowed. Very walkable at 70 on Walk Score, the neighborhood lets most errands happen on foot.
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Starting Price $5,445/MonthPricing updated on February 27th, 2026
Mirabella at Asu is a continuing care retirement community in Tempe, AZ offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing care. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can continue without moving to a different community. Mirabella at Asu has 47 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom options, with a two bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together.
Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. Total nurse staffing is 7 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly.
A Walk Score of 91 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Scarlett Huang serves as the administrator.
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Starting Price $5,541/MonthPricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Friendship Village Tempe is a continuing care retirement community in Tempe, AZ, with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Independent living offers a private home without daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, it may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.
Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehab provides a temporary setting for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation services are also available. The community opened in 1980 and has 128 beds. Housing includes studios, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom options, along with one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments and cottages, giving residents choices for living alone, with a companion or in a larger home.
Total nurse staffing is 6 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. Starting monthly rates are $4,309 for independent living, $6,540 for assisted living, $9,277 for memory care and $10,950 for skilled nursing. Medicare and private pay are accepted, so families can use Medicare for eligible covered care and private funds for the listed community rates. Pets are allowed.
Residents can use the salon or spa, attend yoga and water aerobics classes, join creative workshops, take part in museum excursions and watch live entertainment shows. Dining spaces include the Village Café, a fireside restaurant, buffet service and a private dining room for family events. Cole Marvin is the director. Friendship Village Tempe may be a good fit for someone seeking independent living, assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing, including a resident who may benefit from respite care or short term rehabilitation.
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$10,950/MonthPricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, Desert Marigold Senior Living is a senior living community at 6150 S Rural Rd in the Kiwanis Park neighborhood of Tempe, Arizona. The community has served residents for 6 years, giving families several care options based on a loved one’s changing needs.
Residents receive 24-hour supervision. Housekeeping, dining services, and a dedicated memory care program are also available for those who need specialized support. Forrest Peterson is the community’s manager.
Desert Marigold is about 3 miles from HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 66, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, other errands and outings are easier by car.
Families interested in Desert Marigold should schedule a tour to learn more about the available room options, amenities, dining services, and everyday life in the community.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Avg Walk Score:64/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tempe, 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:76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tempe, AZ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Tempe, AZ
What is the average cost of memory care in Tempe, AZ?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Tempe, AZ is approximately $5,125. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Tempe, AZ?
Memory care in Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ?
Memory care communities in Tempe, 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 4 memory care communities in Tempe, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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