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Memory care in Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County is about $4,692 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 467 communities, read 7130 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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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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We toured Bella's Care Home along with 3 others when searching for a place to house my mother. Bella herself met with us and asked us more questions that we had for her. Her staff there were pleasant 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.
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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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Dad is here currently and things have been good. Everyone seems pretty nice and he gets along well with the other residents. The staff seems to be able to answer any questions that I have and they take good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Legacy Of Hearts Assisted Living LLC
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 Hillside Senior Living
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 Sue's Place LLC
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 Pleasant Valley Adult Care Home LLC
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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As a resident of Kivel Memory Unit my mother received fantastic care in the hands of wonderful staff members. She was constantly engaged by various activities through out the day and totally enjoyed their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 Rosewood Adult Care Home LLC
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 Bridgewater Assisted Living Deer Valley
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.
Photo of Z Haven At Vistancia Assisted Living LLC
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 Valley Vista Home Care
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 Northwood Glen Assisted Living LLC
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 Daystar Senior Living LLC
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 Charleston Assisted Living LLC
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 Divine Mercy Adult Care
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.

Cost of memory care in Maricopa County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Maricopa County is $4,692 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,845 per month.

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

Maricopa County, AZ
$4,692/mo
$3,845/mo
$4,589/mo

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

Maricopa County, AZ
$4,692/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,976/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,692/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,388/mo
Studio
$4,807/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,277/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,099/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,089/mo

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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Maricopa County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMaricopa County, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,692/mo$4,639/mo$4,976/mo
Assisted Living$3,549/mo$3,919/mo$4,720/mo
Independent Living$3,891/mo$3,921/mo$4,179/mo
Memory Care
Maricopa County, AZ:$4,692/mo
Arizona:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Assisted Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,549/mo
Arizona:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Independent Living
Maricopa County, AZ:$3,891/mo
Arizona:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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Memory care costs in Maricopa County, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Maricopa County 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.

Maricopa County, AZAZ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Maricopa County, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Maricopa County 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
Maricopa County, AZ$6,218/mo$5,950/mo+4.5%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Maricopa County, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,218/mo
2023 average cost:$5,950/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Maricopa County

Recent reviews for memory care in Maricopa County

Brookdale North Mesa

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

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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Maricopa County review score based on 1,323 family reviews

8.2
Review score357 facilities1323 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1323 reviews of 357 Maricopa County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Maricopa County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Maricopa County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Maricopa County, AZ357 facilities
9.3
Goodyear, AZ13 facilities
9.0
Avondale, AZ21 facilities

Review subcategories for Maricopa County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,323 reviews of 357 Maricopa County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Maricopa County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Maricopa County, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Maricopa County memory care services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Maricopa County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Maricopa County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.5%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Maricopa County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Maricopa County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Maricopa County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Maricopa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.2%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Maricopa County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Maricopa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Maricopa County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Maricopa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maricopa County, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Maricopa County

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 Maricopa County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottages at Peoria, McDowell Village and Bella Vista Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 467 memory care facilities near Maricopa County, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Maricopa County, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and The Gardens of Sun City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 467 memory care facilities near you in Maricopa County, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Maricopa County, Arizona, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Maricopa County, Arizona, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Maricopa County, Arizona ranges from $500 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Maricopa County, Arizona is $4,692. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Maricopa County, 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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