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If your loved one needs memory care in Maricopa County, A Place for Mom can help. With 472 memory care facilities in Maricopa County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Maricopa County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Maricopa County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Maricopa County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Agua Fria, Catlin Court Historic District and Laveen.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sun City, Glendale and Sun City West.

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Where do I begin , [name removed] was the one who got everything taken care of when I was anxious about my husband coming there, she made it easier and less stressful for me because where he was staying was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heritage Village Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a beautiful city with its scenic palm trees in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Residents will enjoy going shopping, going for group outings,...
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Under Angel Wings Care Home Assisted Living facility is hands down the absolute BEST care home in Arizona! My mom was in the hospital for a while, then went to Hospice of the Valley (HOV) and then she needed...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
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After my father's passing we were wondering where it would leave my mom. After some grieving time she said she was ready to have fun again and less work in the house and to meet new people. She found that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come experience a lifestyle like no other! The Renaissance offers a luxurious lifestyle for active adults, which pampers you in every way. Not only do we have uniquely styled one and two bedrooms; we offer many amenities that will keep your day eventful. Sign up for our daily outings on our...
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My mom was here for 18 months and received excellent care. The home was very clean and always very welcoming. The staff was gentle and always smiling. They care for their residents as if they are their own...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My husband was with them only a short time, but while there he was shown loving kindness, care, and respect. I am grateful to them for all their love and time spent to make sure he was without pain and...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This community is great. The community follows through on what they say they will. The support staff is wonderful. They take Alltech for the residents.
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This community is great. The community follows through on what they say they will. The support staff is wonderful. They take Alltech for the residents.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Maricopa County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Maricopa County is $4,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gila Bend, AZ with an average of $3,777 per month.

Memory care costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Maricopa County, AZ
$4,509/mo
$3,905/mo
$4,424/mo

Memory care costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Maricopa County, AZ
$4,509/mo
$4,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Memory care costs in Maricopa County, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,509/mo

Memory care costs in Maricopa County, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,314/mo
Studio
$4,706/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,923/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,622/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,857/mo

Senior living costs in Maricopa County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Maricopa County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMaricopa County, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,509/mo$4,466/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$3,450/mo$5,047/mo$5,805/mo
Independent Living$3,107/mo$3,050/mo$3,510/mo
Memory Care
Maricopa County, AZ:$4,509/mo
Arizona:$4,466/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,450/mo
Arizona:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Independent Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,107/mo
Arizona:$3,050/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Maricopa County

Recent reviews for memory care in Maricopa County

Brookdale North Mesa

5.0
The care is very good. Staff are very patient with residents. The staff takes the time to understand the loved ones needs. As an out of state daughter, anytime I called to talk to my dad, the staff would get him to talk to me. I thought that was great. Thank you so much for caring for my dad!

Belmont Village Scottsdale

4.5
I placed my mother at Belmont Village, as she could not manage on her own at home after hospital and rehab visit. The entire staff was warm and welcoming !! They did everything possible to accommodate my mother in just a few days. The nurses and caregivers were consistently professional, ...
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Vineyard Park of Surprise

5.0
Such a beautiful community! The residents are so happy, they enjoy each other and all the activities. Wonderful staff! Thank you for taking such good care of them.

Maricopa County review score based on 1,249 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1249 reviews of 360 Maricopa County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Maricopa County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Maricopa County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Maricopa County, AZ360 facilities
9.8
Goodyear, AZ13 facilities
8.9
Avondale, AZ20 facilities

Review subcategories for Maricopa County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,249 reviews of 360 Maricopa County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Maricopa County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Maricopa County, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Maricopa County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Maricopa County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Maricopa County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Maricopa County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Maricopa County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Maricopa County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Maricopa County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.2%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.6%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Maricopa County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Maricopa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Maricopa County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Maricopa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Maricopa County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Maricopa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

McDowell Village, The Groves and Brookdale Camino del Sol are the top-rated memory care facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 472 memory care facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Maricopa County, Arizona are McDowell Village, Acoya Troon by Cogir and Sunrise of Scottsdale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 472 memory care facilities near you in Maricopa County, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Maricopa County, Arizona, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Maricopa County, Arizona, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Maricopa County, Arizona ranges from $1 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Maricopa County, Arizona is $4,509. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Maricopa County, Arizona typically starts at $1. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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