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Memory care in Oro 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 Oro Valley is about $4,407 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 646 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently.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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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
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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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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Cost of memory care in Oro Valley, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Oro Valley is $4,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dripping Springs, AZ with an average of $4,110 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oro Valley, AZ vs. nearby cities

Oro Valley, AZ
$4,407/mo
$4,405/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oro Valley, AZ vs. the state and national average

Oro Valley, AZ
$4,407/mo
$4,584/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oro Valley vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,407/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Oro Valley, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,674/mo
Studio
$4,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,165/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Oro Valley over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Oro Valley

Recent reviews for memory care in Oro Valley

Sierra del Sol in Tucson, AZ

5.0
They do very good job making sure their client have what they need medically and nutritionally. Also they provide a wide array of activities throughout the day and evening the organization is impressive.

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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Oro Valley review score based on 103 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 33 Oro Valley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oro 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

Oro Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Oro Valley, AZ33 facilities
8.9
Marana, AZ10 facilities
8.6
Saddlebrooke, AZ10 facilities

Review subcategories for Oro 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 103 reviews of 33 Oro Valley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oro 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Oro Valley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oro Valley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oro 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 Oro 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 Oro 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
60.6%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oro 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 Oro 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
60.6%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oro 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 Oro 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
15.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oro 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 Oro Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oro 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 Oro Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sierra del Sol, Brookdale Tanque Verde and Brookdale East Tucson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Oro Valley, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 41 memory care facilities near Oro Valley, Arizona. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Oro Valley, Arizona is Brookdale Oro Valley. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 41 memory care facilities near you in Oro 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 Oro 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 Oro 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 Oro Valley, Arizona ranges from $1500 to $9860. The average Memory Care cost in Oro Valley, Arizona is $4,407. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Oro Valley, 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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