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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Avra, AZ
Memory care in Avra offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Avra is about $4,391 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 95 communities, read 1321 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
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.
Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference. At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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.
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.
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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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At SunBridge Catalina Care and Rehabilitation, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 102-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Spring Street Homes provides seniors with an assisted living community in the midst of the great city of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Both residents and guests of the city will enjoy checking out the Reid Park Zoo, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and the Tucson Botanical Gardens. This city has...
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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My brother spent the last month of his life at Plum Tree House (one of the Groves 6 houses), and for all of our family, it was by far the most positive experience of the last 6 months of his illness. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pima Street Homes is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County and home to over 520,000 people. Tucson is a beautiful city known for its bustling business community, sporting events, great shopping and fine dining. Residents will enjoy shopping with friends, going to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Marshall Home For Men is an assisted living community for men in Tuscon, Arizona. We are conveniently located for easy visitor access and our secure grounds make a terrific place to enjoy company on a cool Arizona night. The dedicated staff at Marshall Home For Men are always ready to welcome...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
EPOCH Assisted Living at Ventana Canyon is Tucson’s premier choice for quality living for seniors. Our community is designed for active older adults who may require some personal assistance and prefer the benefits of living in their own apartments. At the same time, residents and their families...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Avra, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Avra is $4,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dripping Springs, AZ with an average of $4,110 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Avra, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Avra vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Avra, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Avra
Recent reviews for memory care in Avra
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale.
The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Sierra del Sol in Tucson, AZ
5.0
They do very good job making sure their client have what they need medically and nutritionally. Also they provide a wide array of activities throughout the day and evening the organization is impressive.
Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson, AZ
5.0
I have been a resident of Campana del Rio in Tucson, AZ for 21/2 years and have been very happy here. The staff and residents are all very friendly! Staff are exceptionally accommodating and helpful consistently. I've made some great friends while being here. The activities and food are great, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and caring memory care staff. Several reviews mention the excellent care provided by memory care staff members, such as the compassionate and attentive nature of the activities director at Fairmount Assisted Living, who went above and beyond to ensure residents' well-being. At Woodland Palms Memory Care Community, volunt ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Activities were a common theme in positive reviews, with residents participating in a range of engaging and stimulating programs. For instance, at Woodland Palms Memory Care Community, residents enjoyed activities like therapy dog visits, and at Cascades of Tucson, the activities director or ...
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Personalized care plans for individual needs. Residents' unique needs were addressed in many reviews, mainly through personalized care plans. At Brookdale Oro Valley, family members appreciated the staff's ability to adapt to each resident's needs and offer support when needed, while Catalina Springs Memory Care mentioned the importance ...
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Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. A warm and inviting atmosphere was frequently noted in reviews, with residents and families expressing satisfaction with the communal spaces and living quarters. For instance, Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon praised the welcoming vibe at Tucson Place, and Brookdale Tanque Verde appreciated th ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff was crucial for many reviewers. At Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon, frequent updates on care and health concerns were appreciated, while Park Senior Villas - Houghton advocated for transparency in caregiving practices and addressin ...
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Supportive and understanding staff during health crises. During difficult times, such as health crises, the compassionate and understanding nature of community staff was evident in several reviews. For example, Brookdale Oro Valley shared how the staff handled their loved one's transition to memory care with care and sensitivity, while Park Senior ...
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Avra review score based on 228 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 228 reviews of 95 Avra memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Avra 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
Avra review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Avra 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 228 reviews of 95 Avra memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Avra 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.Avra, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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Avra memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avra memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avra, 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 Avra 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 Avra that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Avra 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 Avra Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avra 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 Avra partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Avra 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 Avra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avra 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 Avra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Tanque Verde, Sierra del Sol and Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon are the top-rated memory care facilities near Avra, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 95 memory care facilities near Avra, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Avra, Arizona are Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community and Brookdale Oro Valley. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 95 memory care facilities near you in Avra, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Avra, 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 Avra, 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 Avra, Arizona ranges from $1500 to $9860. The average Memory Care cost in Avra, Arizona is $4,391. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Avra, Arizona typically starts at $1500. 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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