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Memory care in Carefree 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 Carefree is about $4,683 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 476 communities, read 6463 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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[name removed] gave us A very thorough tour. She not only answered all of our questions, she gave us a lot of beneficial information to help with the transition. She went above and beyond to help my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Our luxurious, resort-style community is situated in a residential neighborhood in North Scottsdale with stunning mountain views and kaleidoscopic sunsets. We're within walking distance of shopping, dining and banking less than 20 miles from downtown Phoenix. Atria Park of Sierra Pointe has...
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[name removed] was there on a respite stay for 1 month. However during that time I was very happy with her stay. The food was good, and the staff responded fairly fast when she needed help.
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.
Welcome to Legacy Village of Salt River, recent recipient of the APFM "Best of Senior Living" 2023 award/recognition (2nd year). Open since 2021, Legacy Village of Salt River, a premier senior living community, provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services, while "Serving...
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My mom passed in July but was at the facility for 2 1/2 years. Very happy with the care. The Activity Director made it the best possible experience for us but she has since left.
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.
Assisted LivingFor our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs.It is our staff's...
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I would rate them all 5. It is a great community. Best decision we've made! Food is great. Not institutional at all. They really take good care of the property. Not like a "old folks home" at all. I'm only...
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.
With more than 30 thriving communities, Cadence Living® is proud to offer a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for thousands of happy residents across the country to call home. Our experienced leadership and team members serve with integrity, compassion and expertise as they strive to...
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My mom is doing great at Sky Vista. It is a wonderful place for my mom and I feel so blessed she is in such a great comprehensive facility. She does feel like she is home even though she misses her own. I...
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.
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We are very pleased with the care mom receives. She is always happy to see us and we enjoy that she is content, Brookdale Trail Ridge fits her.
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.
All The Comforts Of HomeWhen you first encounter the seniors at our memory care community in Sun City West, you’ll notice the warm smiles, joyful laughter and genuine concern the care team shows to each man and woman who calls this place home. From the activities and programming to the fine...
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Our family needed a place that would provide a sense of home for mom, but with assistance readily available. Discussing moving to an assisted living community wasn’t an easy one but after thinking about it...
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.
Pegasus Landing of Mesa is located nearby the Arizona Golf Resort, Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, and multiple antique malls and other shopping venues! With our on-site Active Living Director and scheduled transportation, it's extremely easy for our residents to continue to live the lifestyle...
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We visited the place and was impressed with it, clean, nicely arranged and decorated- felt homey and all the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Definitely would recommend to others, they also have...
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.
At Eternal Spring of Gilbert, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Gilbert area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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The staff are very helpful and attentive. Mom is now in assisted living. The staff is prompt with meeting her needs. The rooms are a good size. We got one for mom that has a balcony. It's a large balcony...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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It was a bright, clean, homey place. The apartments were well lite and appointed. The price was also more reasonable than other places.
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.
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
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Photo of Brookdale Peoria
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Our dad has been at Brookdale Peoria for 2 years. He is happy there and is well cared for. Any issues have been dealt with with the utmost importance and resolution has been made. The staff is caring 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.
Embrace These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
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We have found everyone very friendly. They all take three jobs very seriously. Everything is very clean. The dining room is comfortable, the food is hot and appealing. Easy to reach our parent by caregiver...
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.
Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...
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Attentive and caring staff. It's not a perfect situation, but they actively do their best. The food is fairly bland and there are not many options for improvement. Although for an elderly home, they likely...
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.
Situated just west of Mercy Gilbert Hospital, Gilbert's premier assisted living and memory care community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual resident customization of our proprietary Seven Dimensions of Wellness. A resident thrives when they feel connected and...
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My husband had wonderful time at Pacifica. The personnel were very attentive. I was kept in the loop when issued occurred I also liked that I that I didn't have to bring med meds and the doctors needing...
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.
We offer a distinctive approach to specialized memory care and assisted living, which builds on already more than ten years of dedicated service. Our grounds are beautifully manicured and maintained with walking paths, shaded seating areas, and views for enjoying the outdoors and seating areas...
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[name removed] past away in [name removed]. Who knows how it is today. She was in the memory wing. People were pleasant and kind. She didn't participate in many activities per her choice. The unit premises...
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.
The Montecito campus is located in a picturesque valley with scenic views of the surrounding palm trees and blue skies. This is an independent and assisted living community in Peoria, Arizona. Memory care is available, as well. Employees here are caring and professional. Residents here enjoy...
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In the last year that my friend was there, there was a bit of turnover in caregiver staff. Also they had a hard time keeping a driver for the van. But this is rampant in every business these days due to...
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.
The Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...
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My experience has been extremely positive. The minute you walk in the door you are met with friendly faces...which is the overall culture of the community. Staff is attentive, caring and kind. Administrative...
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.
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[name removed] the awesome chef, goes above and beyond what my mom expected, he makes personalized lunches for her. Thank you to all the nurses and awesome front desk team. We are very happy to have our mom...
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.
Acoya is changing the story of retirement living. At Acoya Mesa, everything shines a little brighter. Adjacent to the beautiful Granite Reef Park in Alta Mesa, ACOYA Mesa allows life to take on a radiant glow. Your new home awaits, with a focus on wellness and meaning, where friendships flourish...
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Cadence of chandler is a great place. Everyone is so kind and they really care about their residents. My FIL now resides here and is happier than we have ever seen him since moving him here from Missouri....
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.
Imagine living in a beautiful setting designed to bring out the very best in you. Say hello to Cadence Chandler, a dynamic retirement community offering an upscale lifestyle with rich amenities and engaging holistic programming for every part of life, including independent and assisted living...
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I’m very happy that my husband and I decided to live at Acoya Shea. The apartment is modern and stylish and the common areas are beautiful and comfortable. In addition to much needed help from caregivers,...
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.
ACOYA Shea is a new senior living community in Scottsdale, AZ, focusing on luxury and comfort. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and the revolutionary Revere? Memory Care, ACOYA Shea is the epitome of comfort, with limitless amenities and services to please the most discerning...
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My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
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.
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
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Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything is always clean and she loves the food! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Clearwater Ahwatukee offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly staff and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a saltwater pool and...
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Ask to see a copy of the resident monthly calendar & News later. Also come for a tour of the Place & ask if you can speak with some of the residents. With the Tour you should get a packet with lots of...
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.
At Fellowship Square Phoenix, we offer the full continuum of senior living options, all on one campus: Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We also provide Supportive Services, Medicare-certified Home Health, Outpatient Rehab, and Physical Therapy. Our Outpatient...
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Friendship among residents and looking out for reach other is the main plus. Hourly workers are very caring and look after our needs. We would like to see more communication between staff concerning changes...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Andara by Cogir, a relaxing desert retreat located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Located on the outskirts of the Tonto National Forest, Andara by Cogir is an assisted living community geared towards residents aged 62 and above. Built in 2009, our community offers numerous perks and...
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Staff is great always welcoming. I've met and liked to many friendly people only two things. I'd like to see improved updated showers future and light above dining area.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Carefree, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Carefree is $4,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queen Creek, AZ with an average of $4,257 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carefree, AZ vs. nearby cities

Carefree, AZ
$4,683/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carefree, AZ vs. the state and national average

Carefree, AZ
$4,683/mo
$4,517/mo
U.S. national average
$4,859/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carefree vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,683/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Carefree, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,444/mo
Studio
$4,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,924/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,683/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,660/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carefree over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Carefree

Recent reviews for memory care in Carefree

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and dedicated caregivers. Many reviews praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at the communities. At Brookdale Tempe, the head nurse and several caregivers are specifically mentioned for their conscientious and compassionate care of residents. Residents at Brookdale Trail Ridge express appreciation for the lo ...
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Engaging and plentiful activities. Activities were a highlight for residents and families in several reviews. At Brookdale Trail Ridge, residents found joy in a wide range of specialized activities, including weekly trivia nights, regular outings, and gardening classes. At The Gardens of Scottsdale, activities helped enhance ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Reviews frequently mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and community staff. At Brookdale Tempe, regular meetings between families and senior residents and their loved ones were held both in person and virtually. At Sky Vista, the staff were described ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and families appreciated the friendly and inviting atmosphere at their communities. At The Auberge at Peoria, staff went above and beyond to make families feel welcome during tours and interactions. At Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, the facilities had a warm and cozy feel, with resi ...
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Nutritious and accommodating meals. Quality food was a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Brookdale Tempe, the chef accommodated dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents looked forward to mealtimes every day. At Hacienda Del Rey, meals were described as e ...
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Properly maintained and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities were crucial to residents and families. At Brookdale Camino del Sol, the facilities were praised for being well-kept and clean, with private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces all maintained to high standards. At Savanna House, laundry was h ...
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Carefree review score based on 1,289 family reviews

8.2
Review score363 facilities1289 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1289 reviews of 363 Carefree memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carefree 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

Carefree review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Carefree, AZ363 facilities
6.9
Cave Creek, AZ10 facilities
8.3
Scottsdale, AZ70 facilities

Review subcategories for Carefree 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 1,289 reviews of 363 Carefree memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carefree 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.
Carefree, 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
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Carefree memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carefree memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carefree, 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 Carefree 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 Carefree 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
46%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.3%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carefree 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 Carefree Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carefree, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carefree 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 Carefree partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carefree, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carefree 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 Carefree communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carefree, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Carefree 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 Carefree offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carefree, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McDowell Village, Brookdale Camino del Sol and Acoya Troon by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 476 memory care facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Carefree, 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 476 memory care facilities near you in Carefree, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carefree, 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 Carefree, 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 Carefree, Arizona ranges from $30 to $14000. The average Memory Care cost in Carefree, Arizona is $4,683. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carefree, Arizona typically starts at $30. 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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