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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Cruz County, AZ

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Memory care in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County is about $5,224 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 54 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Santa Cruz County Memory Care Facilities | 54 Reviews

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My husband was only there for 4 months. The room was nice. Food mediocre. The activities were almost nil, partly due to his lack of interest and probably mainly because he displayed aggressive behavior.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Canyon Valley Memory Care, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Green Valley area. Residents have many opportunities...
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My husband had a nice room, they took great care of him, especially [name removed] and [name removed]...the whole staff was great. [name removed], the director, was amazing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Vista Pointe at Green Valley offers all the amenities you’d expect including spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. But it’s the warmth, personal care, and comfort that will surprise and delight you… Restaurant style dining, kitchenettes, gathering places, and a calendar full...
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Bee Hive Homes of Green Valley is closing, but if they had the chance to improve on something we would have to say improve on the activities.
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 food was good. They had a restaurant style menu in the dining room. The rooms were very comfortable. The only reason we moved my mom is she needed additional assistance that they couldn't match. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Silver Springs’ distinctively designed community offers Independent and Assisted Living in the relaxing, peaceful setting of Arizona’s Green Valley. Situated adjacent to the Torres Blancas Golf Course, the community’s single-story building offers picturesque views of the surrounding pecan grove,...
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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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Cost of memory care in Santa Cruz County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz County is $5,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tumacacori, AZ with an average of $4,427 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz County, AZ, vs. nearby counties

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$5,224/mo
$4,538/mo

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

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$5,224/mo
$4,625/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,224/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz County, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,260/mo
Studio
$6,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,615/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,865/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Cruz 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: Santa Cruz County, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Cruz County, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$5,224/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,224/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,243/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Santa Cruz County, AZ:$5,224/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Cruz County, AZ:$5,224/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Santa Cruz County, AZ:$4,243/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Cruz County

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Cruz County

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.

Vista Pointe at Green Valley

5.0
I highly recommend prestige community! The staff is beyond amazing. These are some of the most kind and caring people I have ever run across, I can't say enough good things about them. The administrative staff from top-down is also amazing and I highly respect the job that they do. Prestige ...
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Canyon Valley Memory Care Residence in Green Valley, AZ

4.4
Family member was in memory care. Staff who worked directly with residents were wonderful. I thought the room was on the small size, but for residents it was fine. He had a private bath, which was extra, wi-fi, basic cable, but no phone in the room unless family provided a cell phone.

Santa Cruz County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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