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Memory care in Columbia 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 Columbia is about $4,780 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 358 communities, read 4702 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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.
At The Inn, we provide care that balances independence with assistance and delivers service with compassion, understanding and respect. With comfortable, elegant accommodations and an impressive line of features and amenities, residents enjoy life with the confidence of knowing we are here,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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
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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.
Photo of West Valley Care Home
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.
Photo of Sun Health Residence Care
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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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
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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
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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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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
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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Columbia, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $4,780 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Verde, AZ with an average of $3,554 per month.

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

Columbia, AZ
$4,780/mo
$4,693/mo

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

Columbia, AZ
$4,780/mo
$4,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,780/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,539/mo
Studio
$4,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,343/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,156/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,461/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia 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: Columbia, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,780/mo$4,630/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,851/mo$3,915/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,883/mo$3,921/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Columbia, AZ:$4,780/mo
Arizona:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia, AZ:$3,851/mo
Arizona:$3,915/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Columbia, AZ:$3,883/mo
Arizona:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Columbia, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbia 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 Columbia, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Columbia 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
Columbia, AZ$6,118/mo$5,912/mo+3.5%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Columbia, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,118/mo
2023 average cost:$5,912/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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 Columbia

Recent reviews for memory care in Columbia

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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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and trained memory care staff. Many reviews highlight the expertise and compassion of memory care staff members at different communities, such as Brookdale Trail Ridge, where they are described as genuinely caring and treating residents like their own grandparents. They receive extensive training on how to communicate with ...
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Properly maintained communal spaces. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the common areas, such as dining rooms and lounges, at communities like Brookdale North Glendale and Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care, which create welcoming and comfortable environments for residents.
Engaging memory care activities. Activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities are mentioned in several reviews, such as those for Cogir of Peoria and Amber Creek Inn Memory Care, which incorporate music, art, and socialization opportunities, ensuring that residents remain engaged and entertained.
Thorough communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between communities' staff and families is emphasized in reviews for places like Immanuel Campus of Care, Cottages at Peoria, and Hacienda Del Rey, with staff members regularly updating families on their loved ones' well-being and care.
Flexible and responsive care plans. Reviews often mention the ability of staff to adapt to residents' changing needs, such as those at Brookdale Trail Ridge, Cottages at Peoria, and Brookdale North Glendale, ensuring that individualized care plans are implemented effectively.
Personalized and attentive care. Residents receiving one-on-one attention and personalized care is a common theme in reviews for communities like The Gardens of Scottsdale, Cogir of Peoria, and Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care, with staff members creating a warm and supportive environment for each resident.
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Columbia review score based on 886 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 886 reviews of 272 Columbia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbia 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

Columbia review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Columbia, AZ272 facilities
8.3
Peoria, AZ67 facilities
9.1
Cave Creek, AZ7 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbia 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 886 reviews of 272 Columbia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia 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.
Columbia, 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
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Columbia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia 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 Columbia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia 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 Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Columbia

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 Columbia protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottages at Peoria, McDowell Village and Sunrise of Scottsdale are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbia, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 358 memory care facilities near Columbia, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Columbia, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 358 memory care facilities near you in Columbia, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, Arizona ranges from $550 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Columbia, Arizona is $4,780. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Columbia, Arizona typically starts at $550. 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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