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Compare Memory Care around Tucson (Metro Area)
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 |
| Woodland Palms Memory Care Community |
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. | Tucson (Duffy) | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#196 / 527 | No |
77
Facility
77
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#18 / 818 | Studio | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#342 / 531 | A+ | Cara J Russo | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 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 |
| Cascades of Tucson |
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 (Double Acres) | 217
Facility
217
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#13 / 527 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#305 / 818 | - | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#31 / 531 | - | Meredith A Kuhn | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0.8 |
| 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 |
| The Ranch Estates of Tucson |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Tucson | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
120
Rank
#36 / 527 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#595 / 818 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#342 / 531 | A- | Miguel A Soto | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1.8 |
| Tucson Gardens Memory Care |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Tucson (Tucson Medical Center) | -
Facility
-
AZ AVG
120 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
40
Rank
#332 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
—
Rank
#31 / 531 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Considerably one of the trusted memory care communities in Tucson, Woodland Palms is an expansive community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The home strives to promote an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them and develop meaningful relationships that blossom into beautiful memories in a cozy environment.
A proud member of the Compass Senior Living community, expect a lifestyle filled with ease, comfort, and fun. Community services and amenities include daily meals, 24-hour care supervision, medication management, housekeeping, stimulating programs, and enriching activities.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 185 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
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
Nestled in the tranquil community of Jessica Ave, Tucson, AZ, Cascades of Tucson is an inviting senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, individuality and independence are celebrated, while the team takes care of the details. With engaging social events, the freedom from cooking and cleaning, and the company of like-minded friends, residents often say, “I wish I had moved here sooner.”
Offering top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy socializing, staying fit and healthy, and fine dining in this community. Amenities such as a heated pool, arts and crafts room, and many more are available for everyone. Meet new friends and create new memories by participating in a lively calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities and programs. At Cascades of Tucson, seniors are assured of a wondrous retirement.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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
Situated in the beautiful area of Tucson, Arizona, The Ranch Estates of Tucson sets the standard for senior living excellence. Offering exceptional care for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stay services tailored to individual needs, this community goes beyond mere senior living—it embodies a way of life. Residents at The Ranch Estates of Tucson experience a distinctive living environment filled with friendships and engaging life enrichment activities.
Conveniently located just minutes away from downtown Tucson, residents can immerse themselves in the city’s incredible weather year-round, vibrant culinary scene, and classic small-town feel. The Ranch Estates of Tucson offers not just a residence but an opportunity to explore nearby attractions and enjoy the best of what the city has to offer. Step outside, and discover peaceful outdoor spaces perfect for visiting with friends, gardening, enjoying fresh air, or bird watching. More than just a place to reside, The Ranch Estates of Tucson is a welcoming home where residents belong to a caring family.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
Tucson Gardens Memory Care is an exquisite community guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that creates a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you are looking for, the community is ready to help and provide it for you. Tucson Gardens Memory Care is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service– which many families have appraised for time and time again.
Tucson Gardens Memory Care provides residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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 Tucson, AZ
What is the average cost of memory care in Tucson, AZ?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Tucson, AZ is approximately $5,125. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Tucson, AZ?
Memory care in Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ?
Memory care communities in Tucson, AZ typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Tucson, AZ?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 3+ (Brookdale Santa Catalina, The Fountains) licensed memory care communities in Tucson, 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.
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