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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mescal, AZ

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Memory care in Mescal 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 Mescal is about $4,672 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 146 communities, read 1561 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I would rate the place 6 stars! Other places we looked into they seemed like a place you would go to die, but Via Elegante is a great place to live. My friend has had such a great experience here.The staff...
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.
Via Elegante, Sierra VistaVia Elegante, Sierra Vista is an assisted living community located in Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona. This elegant and luxurious community comes complete with beautiful, landscaped courtyards and gorgeous views of the vast Arizona landscape and the Huachuca Mountains....
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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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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.
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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
    Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference.     At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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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, 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.
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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Great accommodations, villas & apartments. Good food, friendly staff. Residents very social and friendly. Lots to do! Life care program a BIG plus. When you move in to independent, assisted, memory care...
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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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 Mescal, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Mescal is $4,672 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pantano, AZ with an average of $4,400 per month.

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

Mescal, AZ
$4,672/mo
$4,608/mo

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

Mescal, AZ
$4,672/mo
$4,684/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,672/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,196/mo
Studio
$6,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,830/mo

Senior living costs in Mescal 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: Mescal, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMescal, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,672/mo$4,684/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$3,856/mo$3,940/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,979/mo$3,966/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Mescal, AZ:$4,672/mo
Arizona:$4,684/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Mescal, AZ:$3,856/mo
Arizona:$3,940/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Mescal, AZ:$3,979/mo
Arizona:$3,966/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Mescal, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mescal 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
Mescal, AZ$6,399/mo$6,185/mo+3.5%
Arizona$6,138/mo$5,890/mo+4.2%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Mescal, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,399/mo
2023 average cost:$6,185/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,138/mo
2023 average cost:$5,890/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mescal

Recent reviews for memory care in Mescal

Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson, AZ

5.0
I have been a resident of Campana del Rio in Tucson, AZ for 21/2 years and have been very happy here. The staff and residents are all very friendly! Staff are exceptionally accommodating and helpful consistently. I've made some great friends while being here. The activities and food are great, ...
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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon

5.0
Despite working in the Estate Planning & Eldercare Planning work, nothing could have prepared me for the gut wrenching effects and the process of dealing the mental decline of a once highly skilled professional psychologist and mother. After visiting a dozen memory care facilities, we were so ...
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Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Highly dedicated and caring memory care staff. Several reviews highlight the exceptional care and compassion shown by memory care staff in various communities, such as Brookdale Tanque Verde, Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon, The Ranch Estates of Tucson, and Brookdale Oro Valley. Residents and their families express appreciation for th ...
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Communication and transparency between families and staff. Reviews from Catalina Springs Memory Care, Cascades of Tucson, The Gardens at Blenman Elm, and Canyon Valley Memory Care Residence mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Residents' loved ones feel informed and involved in their care, ensuri ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Communities like Brookdale Oro Valley, Arroyo Gardens, Arroyo Gardens, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community, and Fairmount Assisted Living offer a wide range of activities designed to accommodate residents' unique interests and abilities. These activities encourage socialization, cogni ...
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Individualized and attentive care for memory care residents. Reviews from Park Senior Villas - Houghton, Park Senior Villas - Houghton, Sierra del Sol, and Park Senior Villas - Houghton emphasize the importance of personalized care for memory care residents. Residents receive individual attention and support, allowing them to maintain their dignit ...
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Flexible and adaptable care plans. Communities like The Forum at Tucson, Brookdale Tanque Verde, Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon, and Canyon Valley Memory Care Residence offer customized care plans to accommodate the unique needs of memory care residents. This adaptability ensures that residents receive the best possible c ...
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Warm and welcoming community environments. Reviews from Woodland Palms Memory Care Community, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community, and Brookdale Oro Valley praise the friendly and inviting atmosphere of their loved ones' memory care communities. These inclusive environments foster a sense of ...
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Mescal review score based on 263 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 263 reviews of 98 Mescal memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mescal 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

Mescal review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Mescal, AZ98 facilities
7.9
Benson, AZ134 facilities
8.7
Rincon Valley, AZ48 facilities

Review subcategories for Mescal 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 263 reviews of 98 Mescal memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mescal 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.
Mescal, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Mescal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mescal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mescal, 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 Mescal 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 Mescal 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
56.1%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.7%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.4%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mescal 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 Mescal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.7%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mescal 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 Mescal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mescal, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mescal 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 Mescal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mescal 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 Mescal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Mescal

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 Mescal protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arroyo Gardens, Brookdale Tanque Verde and Fellowship Square at Tucson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mescal, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 146 memory care facilities near Mescal, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Mescal, Arizona are The Ranch Estates of Tucson and Sierra del Sol. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 146 memory care facilities near you in Mescal, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mescal, 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 Mescal, 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 Mescal, Arizona ranges from $1500 to $9200. The average Memory Care cost in Mescal, Arizona is $4,672. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mescal, Arizona typically starts at $1500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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