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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 $4,678 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 497 communities, read 7303 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The staff is very helpful and on the bright side they are in the early stages of a remodel. Her private room was lovely and they just finished the painting of all the buildings exteriors. I did have one...
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.
Whitestone Senior Living provides a secure environment for those with beginning and advanced Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community offers spacious walking paths, green grass, and gorgeous mature trees. Our highly trained staff are in each Cottage 24/7, this way...
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It's a very friendly community, even though I don't participate in a lot. There's a great camaraderie in the place if you want it. The staff are nice and joke around . They've been wonderful. They'll...
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 Citadel Senior Living Community allows seniors to maintain their independence with access to assistance and support services when needed. We offer both Assisted and Independent Living.The Citadel is unique in that independent residents can live together in a community that is geared toward...
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This place has alot of Caring people. Granny is a home person an is only happy at home. When she needed a place, we found Visions. They have alot of activities, an the girls are have alot of fun. I was...
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.
Visions Senior Living Mesa is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Staffs ok, but I would appreciate if they kept the hallways that smell, laundry area and grounds cleaner, but I love in my apartment area even though she put me in the back area when ask for a pool side...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springdale Village assisted living is located in the peaceful town of Mesa, Arizona and is the third largest city in the State. Come and enjoy the warm, temperate climate that Maricopa County is famous for. Immerse yourself in a community that has so much to offer. The next time family is in...
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I was very appreciative of the sincere efforts [name removed] and Silver Creek Inn made to assist in facilitating emergency memory care for my wife [name removed]. During this time of transition, the staff...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Silver Creek Inn a Koelsch Senior Community, is exclusively designed and meticulously planned for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementias. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one of the most important decisions you and your family will ever make. Silver...
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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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The staff is friendly, attentive, and professional. Ways to improve: More ethnic food, less bland, more whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruit. More flavor. More activities beyond games. Computer...
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.
Always Caring, Every DayWhen you see the smiles and hear the laughter of our residents ringing through the halls, you may be surprised to learn they are seniors in an assisted living and memory care community and not a family reunion. Our five-acre campus is conveniently located near...
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The Summit is a clean, uplifting and beautifully designed facility with a caring and attentive staff. My mother lived there for nearly 7 months before her passing. I am grateful that she lived her last...
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.
The Summit at Sunland Springs is the east valley's premier provider of assisted living and memory care. Our staff are highly trained and live by the motto "Kindness Counts". We invite you to come by and tour our beautiful communities to see if we could make a difference in the life of someone you...
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Staff treats my mom like family and all their clients notify us when there is a change in mom. They also let us know if mom has fallen or any bumps or bruises. The staff is very wonderful here and takes care...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Copper Creek Inn a Koelsch Senior Community is exclusively designed and meticulously planned for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementias. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one of the most important decisions you and your family will ever make.At Copper Creek Inn...
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Photo of Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Chandler
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We love that the community is not crowded. The staff really seem to care and they interact well with the residence. The community's communication is very good. I would definitely recommend this community...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Chandler Memory Care is a memory care community in Chandler, Arizona that provides a home away from home for your loved one. Our community features the Rediscovery Program, a specialized memory care program developed by Encore Senior Living. Rediscovery for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care The...
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My father has been at the 3500 S. Arizona facility since early December 2018. We have been positively impressed with the facility and level of care that the staff has shown my father and us. Although...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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.
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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
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.
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 loved one has been living there for the last 2 years and staff are fantastic. The care is excellent and we are very happy with her there.
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 Heritage at Carefree is an assisted living community located in Carefree, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to just over 3,300 people. Carefree is a small town that was the former home to Southwestern Studios where several movies and shows were filmed. Residents will love the quiet and...
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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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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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.
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The Maravilla is a lovely place and they have plenty to keep the residents busy. The rooms are spacious and well kept. Their only problem in Memory care where my Mom resides seems to be keeping enough...
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Carefree, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Carefree is $4,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Queen Creek, AZ with an average of $4,300 per month.

Memory care costs in Carefree, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Carefree, AZ
$4,678/mo

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

Carefree, AZ
$4,678/mo
$4,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,678/mo

Memory care costs in Carefree, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,412/mo
Studio
$4,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,097/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,586/mo

Senior living costs in Carefree 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: Carefree, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarefree, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,678/mo$4,630/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,075/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,900/mo$3,921/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Carefree, AZ:$4,678/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Carefree, AZ:$4,075/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Carefree, AZ:$3,900/mo
Arizona:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Carefree, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Carefree and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Carefree, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carefree have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carefree, AZ$6,249/mo$5,960/mo+4.8%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Carefree, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,249/mo
2023 average cost:$5,960/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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!

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.

The Auberge at Scottsdale

5.0
My husband has been in residence for one year and I have been there almost every night to sit with him and put him to bed. For the last 11 weeks I have not been able to be with him and at first I thought know one could take my place. I do Skype him twice a day and he is very happy. I watch ...
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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 Cogir of 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 residents ...
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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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AI generated from the text of family reviews

Carefree review score based on 1,418 family reviews

8.2
Review score382 facilities1418 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1418 reviews of 382 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, AZ382 facilities
9.1
Cave Creek, AZ7 facilities
8.8
Scottsdale, AZ75 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 1,418 reviews of 382 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.8
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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
45.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.4%
69.2%
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*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
43.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
25.7%
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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
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
20.7%
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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
31.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
22.5%
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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
39.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Carefree

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Carefree protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cottages at Peoria, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 497 memory care facilities near Carefree, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Carefree, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and The Gardens of Sun City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 497 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 $500 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Carefree, Arizona is $4,678. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Carefree, Arizona typically starts at $500. 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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