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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Phoenix, AZ

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If your loved one needs memory care in South Phoenix, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in South Phoenix, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in South Phoenix incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Phoenix memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Phoenix, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Mountain, Cactus and Sunnyslope.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Mesa and Sun City.

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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 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.
Photo of Country Manor
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.
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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.
Advanced Care Homes, a professional Residential Care Home organizations, is pleased to offer Bethany Gardens Assisted Living as our flag ship location in the the Central Corridor of Phoenix, not far from Arcadia or Scottsdale. We could write a book about what sets our Homes apart from the...
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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.
Paradise Living Centers Arcadia location was custom built and opened in spring 2018. Situated in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Phoenix, this luxury assisted living group home features 10 private bedroom and bathroom suites and provides 24/7 awake care.Each suite includes a large...
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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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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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Photo of Desert Marigold Senior Living
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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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.
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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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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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 South Phoenix, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Phoenix is $4,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,926 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Phoenix, AZ vs. nearby cities

South Phoenix, AZ
$4,620/mo
$4,521/mo
$4,526/mo

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

South Phoenix, AZ
$4,620/mo
$4,471/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Phoenix vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,620/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Phoenix, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$3,759/mo
Studio
$5,077/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,941/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,787/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Phoenix over time

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What families are saying about memory care in South Phoenix

Recent reviews for memory care in South Phoenix

Atria Park of Sierra Pointe in Scottsdale, AZ

4.6
Best is the staff is great and friendly, they care about the residents. Also the rooms are very good sizes. Worst is it's expensive, worth the money as far as value but still expensive.

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!

Belmont Village Scottsdale

4.5
I placed my mother at Belmont Village, as she could not manage on her own at home after hospital and rehab visit. The entire staff was warm and welcoming !! They did everything possible to accommodate my mother in just a few days. The nurses and caregivers were consistently professional, ...
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South Phoenix review score based on 83 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 45 South Phoenix memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Phoenix 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

South Phoenix review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
South Phoenix, AZ45 facilities
7.8
Guadalupe, AZ87 facilities
7.8
Tempe, AZ97 facilities

Review subcategories for South Phoenix 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 83 reviews of 45 South Phoenix memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Phoenix 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.
South Phoenix, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.8
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Phoenix memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Phoenix memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Phoenix, 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 South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix 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
42.2%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.1%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix 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
42.2%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix 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
13.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Phoenix 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 South Phoenix offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
17.8%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McDowell Village, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Palos Verdes Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Phoenix, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 45 memory care facilities near South Phoenix, Arizona. See the full list.

The 45 memory care facilities near you in South Phoenix, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Phoenix, 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 South Phoenix, 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 South Phoenix, Arizona ranges from $1 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in South Phoenix, Arizona is $4,620. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Phoenix, Arizona typically starts at $1. 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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