
Compare Memory Care around Tucson (Metro Area)
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Splendido at Rancho Vistoso | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Tucson | 42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#218 / 522 | No |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#707 / 818 | - | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#97 / 533 | - | Maria Parham | 82
Facility
82
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#9 / 54 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#14 / 35 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 35 |
| Broadway Proper Independent & Assisted Living | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Tucson (Broadway Proper) | 255
Facility
255
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#3 / 522 | No |
57
Facility
57
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#179 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#1 / 533 | - | Katrina Ellsworth | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center | MC NH SNF | Tucson (Harlan Heights) | 112
Facility
112
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#106 / 522 | No |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | - | 25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#53 / 533 | - | Thomas Welker | 76
Facility
76
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#18 / 54 | 21 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#465 / 482 | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#17 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | MC AL IL NH SNF | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 522 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#801 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#38 / 533 | A+ | - | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#32 / 54 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#29 / 35 | 9.8
Facility
9.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#32 / 35 |
| Mountain View Care Center | MC NH SNF | Tucson (La Canada Estates) | 120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#82 / 522 | No |
19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#588 / 818 | - | 28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#34 / 533 | - | Francisco Rodriguez Martinez | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#32 / 54 | 26 | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#476 / 482 | 62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#32 / 35 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#24 / 35 |
| Villa Hermosa | MC AL IL | Tucson (Harold Bell Wright Estates) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 522 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#15 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#171 / 533 | A+ | Amber A Harkin | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#316 / 482 | - | - |
| Starfish Care Homes at Spanish Trail | MC AL RC | Tucson (Mitman) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#95 / 818 | - | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#157 / 533 | A+ | Joleen Bonham | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
| Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation | MC NH SNF | Tucson (Samos) | 102
Facility
102
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#128 / 522 | No |
84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#5 / 818 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 37
Facility
37
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#19 / 533 | - | Ethan Bramschreiber | 74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#21 / 54 | 31 | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#476 / 482 | 51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#27 / 35 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#16 / 35 |
| Catalina In-Home Services | MC HC | Tucson (Hedrick Acres) | - | No |
75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#22 / 818 | - | 45
Facility
45
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#11 / 533 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Amber Lights | MC AL IL RC | Tucson | 150
Facility
150
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#39 / 522 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#617 / 818 | 1 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#171 / 533 | A+ | Teresa L Merritt | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Atria Campana del Rio | MC AL IL | Tucson (Colonia Del Rio) | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#131 / 522 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#95 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#140 / 533 | C+ | Suzanne M Porter | - | 9 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#411 / 482 | - | - |
| Groves Assisted Living – Pima Street | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Tucson (The Garden District) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#22 / 818 | - | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#28 / 533 | A+ | Norma Chacon | - | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | - | - |
| Via Elegante | MC AL | Tucson (Ruston Hills) | 98
Facility
98
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#134 / 522 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#741 / 818 | Private Room / Semi-Private Room | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#69 / 533 | A+ | Andrew J Briefer | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care | MC AL RC | Tucson (Broadway Pantano East) | 160
Facility
160
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#31 / 522 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#116 / 818 | - | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#184 / 533 | - | Russell F Sylvester | - | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 | - | - |
| Cascades of Tucson | MC AL IL RC | Tucson (Double Acres) | 217
Facility
217
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#13 / 522 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#305 / 818 | - | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#31 / 533 | - | Meredith A Kuhn | - | 7 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 | - | - |
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.
Based in Pima County, Tucson, AZ, Casas Adobes Assisted Living is a classic senior living community that offers a serene environment for residents who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle but could benefit from additional support. The community provides residents with comfortable accommodations managed by a friendly management team. Residents receive the level of care and attention that each resident requires to maintain their freedom and independence.
Every living space is kept tidy and clean with housekeeping services provided by the community. Residents are guaranteed a safe living environment with safety equipment installed within the community to minimize fall risk. The community provides delicious meals every day that meet senior nutrition requirements, ensuring all of the residents’ dietary needs are provided. An array of social gatherings and events are regularly scheduled to provide residents with vibrant experiences.
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.
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.
Starfish Care Homes at Midtown is in the Mitman neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, at the corner of E. 2nd Street. It offers assisted living and memory care services in a moderately walkable area where residents and visitors can run some daily errands on foot.
The facility operates two residential units: one dedicated to assisted living and another to memory care, allowing it to serve older adults at different levels of care needs. Assisted living occupants get support with daily living activities: bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, while memory care residents benefit from specialized programming tailored to those with cognitive decline or dementia.
Interested residents and their families can reach the community to inquire about availability, services, floor plans, and other details about life at Starfish Care Homes at Midtown.
A proud member of the Starfish Care Homes in Tucson, Starfish Village offers assisted living services while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. The senior assisted living home houses a team of dedicated staff who embody dedication and professionalism in providing healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for its seniors. Starfish Village’s lifestyle centers its services on comfort and convenience, ensuring the needs of all its residents are holistically met. Accommodations include home-cooked meals, medication management, engaging activities, housekeeping, and ADLs.
Discover your golden years oasis amidst the Sonoran Desert of Tucson at The Fountains at La Cholla independent living homes, where award winning service handles all the little daily maintenance needs as you explore a whole new world of decadence. A part of the Watermark Retirement Community, The Fountains offers an impressive array of amenities and activities for your benefit and leisure. Dine like a VIP at the bistro & cafe, or maybe stay in and order room service from the comfort of your elegant quarters. Go for a swim whenever you feel like it, assured that facilities are up-to-code and well-maintained by a comprehensive team of building, residence, and grounds maintenance team, and achieve your health goals at the top class fitness center. A salon and spa are on-site as well for some TLC, and if you’re a pet owner, take advantage of the pet-friendly space The Fountain prides itself on.
Heading out to the scenic desert environment surrounding The Fountain, you’ll be within proximity to exciting local gigs and various shopping options; dull days will be a thing of the past in your new independent living program.
BridgeWater Assisted Living Tucson is a senior living community that prides itself on providing a cozy and hospitable atmosphere for its residents. The staff members are committed to delivering compassionate care and outstanding service to each resident, and they work collaboratively with families and healthcare providers to create tailored care plans that cater to the distinctive needs and desires of each resident. Furthermore, the community offers a dynamic calendar of social events and activities, ranging from live music performances and arts and crafts to games and other interactive sessions, all aimed at keeping residents engaged and fostering a sense of camaraderie and social connectedness among them.
This senior living community offers its residents an array of amazing choices, ranging from assisted living to memory care facilities, as well as a distinctive tranquility program. At the heart of this community are a dedicated team of skilled and licensed professionals who strive to provide unparalleled programming and care to every resident, with a keen focus on delivering the highest standard of personalized care that caters to their unique needs and preferences. With a strong emphasis on individualized attention, this community ensures that each resident is treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and compassion.
Located at 6611 East River Hills Place in the River Hills Estates neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, Starfish Care Homes at River Hills operates as a 10-bed assisted living community administered by Ben J Silverman. The facility, established in 2012 and operated by Starfish Care Homes, LLC, provides directed care, personal care, and supervisory care services. Operating tenure spans 13 years, indicating sustained operational experience.
The small 10-bed capacity is unusual in the assisted living sector, where peer facilities typically operate 50-150 beds. The intimate scale contrasts sharply with larger assisted living communities, potentially appealing to residents prioritizing a smaller residential environment.
The setting is car-dependent (walk score 0), positioned 7.4 miles from downtown Tucson and 2.32 miles from TMC for Children hospital.
Recent inspections demonstrate clean regulatory standing.
The Arizona Department of Health Services conducted two annual compliance reviews; the first was on August 21, 2023, and the second on October 22, 2025. Both of these were conducted without identifying deficiencies, complaints, or enforcement actions. This record places the facility in the top tier of Arizona assisted living residences: zero deficiencies per year versus an Arizona average of 3.7, zero enforcement actions versus the state average of one, and zero complaints documented.
Arizona’s Long Term Care System (ALTCS) covers eligible Medicaid residents in approved assisted living homes; the facility’s participation status and specific amenities are not detailed in public regulatory records.
Starfish Care Homes at River Hills is a small assisted living community with a documented clean compliance record, suitable for residents seeking a modest-scale setting in a car-dependent Tucson neighborhood.
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
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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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.
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 42 memory care communities in Tucson, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.



















