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Memory care in Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley is about $4,737 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 114 communities, read 2561 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My husband was with them only a short time, but while there he was shown loving kindness, care, and respect. I am grateful to them for all their love and time spent to make sure he was without pain and...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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My mom was here for 18 months and received excellent care. The home was very clean and always very welcoming. The staff was gentle and always smiling. They care for their residents as if they are 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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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
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.
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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, 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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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.
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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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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.
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 Mission Valley, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Mission Valley is $4,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,824 per month.

Memory care costs in Mission Valley, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Mission Valley, AZ
$4,737/mo
$4,619/mo
$4,697/mo

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

Mission Valley, AZ
$4,737/mo
$4,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,737/mo

Memory care costs in Mission Valley, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,187/mo
Studio
$4,873/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,938/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,838/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,868/mo

Senior living costs in Mission Valley 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: Mission Valley, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMission Valley, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,737/mo$4,626/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,727/mo$3,912/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,023/mo$3,913/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Mission Valley, AZ:$4,737/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Mission Valley, AZ:$3,727/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Mission Valley, AZ:$4,023/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Mission Valley, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mission Valley 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mission Valley, AZ$6,406/mo$6,093/mo+5.1%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Mission Valley, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,406/mo
2023 average cost:$6,093/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Mission Valley

Recent reviews for memory care in Mission Valley

Brookdale North Mesa

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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!

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

Compassionate and skilled caregivers. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the kindness and competence of the caregivers at various communities, such as Brookdale Tempe, who recognized a resident's approaching end of life and helped facilitate hospice visits. Residents at The Oaks also praise the caregivers for their attent ...
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Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inviting environment at communities like Cadence Chandler by Cogir and Sky Ridge Senior Living, where residents are greeted warmly and made to feel at home. Residents and their families at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee appreciate the family like ...
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Various activities for residents' interests. Communities offer a range of activities to cater to residents' diverse interests. For instance, at Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, residents participate in daily activities like live music performances and exercise sessions. Families at Arbor Rose Senior Care also enjoy the variety of choices ...
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Thoughtfully designed facilities. Residents and their families at communities like Savanna House and Brookdale Tempe note the cleanliness and care taken to maintain the facilities, both inside and out. Some communities, such as The Oaks, even have secure courtyards for residents to enjoy, while others, like Arbor Rose Sen ...
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Supportive and informative staff. Families at communities including Brookdale East Mesa and Copper Creek Inn Memory Care praise the staff for their patience and understanding when working with residents and their families. Staff members at Sunrise of Chandler also make sure to keep families informed with regular updates an ...
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Personalized care for individual needs. Residents at Brookdale East Mesa and Brookdale Tempe have expressed gratitude for the caregivers' ability to accommodate individual needs, like my mom's, who 'didn't want to participate in any of the activities but I think a lot of them looked fun.' Staff at The Oaks also provide tailored ...
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Mission Valley review score based on 490 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 490 reviews of 87 Mission Valley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mission Valley 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

Mission Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Mission Valley, AZ87 facilities
8.4
Chandler, AZ85 facilities
8.2
Tempe, AZ94 facilities

Review subcategories for Mission Valley 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 490 reviews of 87 Mission Valley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mission Valley 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Mission Valley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Valley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Valley, 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 Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley 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
60.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley 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
59.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mission Valley, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Valley 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 Mission Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Mission Valley

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 Mission Valley protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Azalea Villa Assisted Living Center, McDowell Village and The Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mission Valley, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 114 memory care facilities near Mission Valley, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Mission Valley, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Oaks and Fellowship Square Historic Mesa. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 114 memory care facilities near you in Mission Valley, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mission Valley, 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 Mission Valley, 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 Mission Valley, Arizona ranges from $500 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Mission Valley, Arizona is $4,737. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mission Valley, 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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