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Memory care in The Lakes 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 The Lakes is about $4,770 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 94 communities, read 1719 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Living a thousand miles away from our dear Aunt and not knowing where we could put her for the care she needed. We thank "A Place for Mom" in finding us a place that she could have excellent care in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Greenfield’s assisted living is an assisted living community that caters to ages 21 and over, we offer private and semi-private apartments for individuals that are unable to live on their own. Spacious apartments with kitchenettes allow our residents to be independent while receiving 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.
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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
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.
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.
Photo of American Orchards
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.
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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.
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My parents had an amazing stay at The Village at Ocotillo! The staff were very nice and polite. Whenever my parents had a problem, the staff took care of it immediately! This facility also had great food; it...
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.
The Village at Ocotillo blends understated elegance with personalized service and supportive health and well-being programs. Located on a prime corner close to the Ocotillo Golf Resort, The Village at Ocotillo features 120 distinctively designed one- and two-bedroom residences within a...
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As a resident of Kivel Memory Unit my mother received fantastic care in the hands of wonderful staff members. She was constantly engaged by various activities through out the day and totally enjoyed their...
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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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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This is a fantastic place for your loved one. The staff are friendly to work with. The staff will cook everything fresh for the residents meals. Some of the care includes bathing and dressing assistance,...
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.
At Vista Living we have a different philosophy, we identify intellectual, emotional and experiential strengths that go beyond someone’s health conditions. We believe community is both internal and external, that is to help residents stay connected to their outside community as well as their...
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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
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.
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Photo of Loma Vista Assisted Living
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 The Lakes, AZ

The average cost of senior living in The Lakes is $4,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stotonic Village, AZ with an average of $4,218 per month.

Memory care costs in The Lakes, AZ, vs. nearby cities

The Lakes, AZ
$4,770/mo
$4,705/mo
$4,689/mo

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

The Lakes, AZ
$4,770/mo
$4,638/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,770/mo

Memory care costs in The Lakes, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,224/mo
Studio
$4,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,656/mo

Senior living costs in The Lakes 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: The Lakes, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Lakes, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,770/mo$4,638/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,743/mo$3,918/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,990/mo$3,926/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
The Lakes, AZ:$4,770/mo
Arizona:$4,638/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
The Lakes, AZ:$3,743/mo
Arizona:$3,918/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
The Lakes, AZ:$3,990/mo
Arizona:$3,926/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in The Lakes, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in The Lakes 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
The Lakes, AZ$6,514/mo$6,091/mo+6.9%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
The Lakes, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,514/mo
2023 average cost:$6,091/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
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 The Lakes

Recent reviews for memory care in The Lakes

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!

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 competent caregivers. Throughout reviews from various communities such as Brookdale Tempe, The Gardens of Scottsdale, and Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, residents and their families express appreciation for the attentiveness and compassion of caregivers, who recognize the unique needs of their loved ones and pro ...
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Wide range of engaging activities. Communities like Cadence Chandler by Cogir, Sunrise of Scottsdale, and Brookdale North Gilbert offer diverse activities tailored to residents' interests, allowing them to stay active and socially engaged. Activities include live music performances, gardening classes, and outings to nearby ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews from communities such as Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee, Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living, and Brookdale Tempe consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their overall satisfaction. Residents enjoy well-maintained interiors and grounds, including renovated patio ...
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Strong communication and transparency. Families at communities like Eternal Springs of Gilbert, Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, and The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living appreciate the clear and effective communication between staff and loved ones. Regular meetings and progress updates help keep families informed about their love ...
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Personalized and flexible care plans. Reviews from various communities such as Eternal Springs of Gilbert, The Gardens of Scottsdale, and Sunrise of Scottsdale highlight the importance of customized care plans that cater to individual residents' needs. Care teams collaborate with families to create personalized plans, allowing ...
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Secure and safe environment. Reviews from communities like Sunrise of Chandler, Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, and Eternal Springs of Gilbert consistently praise the security measures in place, providing peace of mind for families and residents alike. Secure areas and attentive staff ensure the safety of those with mem ...
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The Lakes review score based on 331 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 331 reviews of 68 The Lakes memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The The Lakes 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

The Lakes review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
The Lakes, AZ68 facilities
8.2
Tempe, AZ94 facilities
8.1
Guadalupe, AZ83 facilities

Review subcategories for The Lakes 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 331 reviews of 68 The Lakes memory care communities. This chart helps you compare The Lakes 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.
The Lakes, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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The Lakes memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Lakes memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Lakes, 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 The Lakes 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 The Lakes 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
55.9%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in The Lakes 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 The Lakes 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
55.9%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in The Lakes 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 The Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Lakes, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in The Lakes 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 The Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Lakes 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 The Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in The Lakes

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 The Lakes protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Tempe, Brookdale Tempe and McDowell Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near The Lakes, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 94 memory care facilities near The Lakes, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in The Lakes, 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 94 memory care facilities near you in The Lakes, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in The Lakes, 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 The Lakes, 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 The Lakes, Arizona ranges from $500 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in The Lakes, Arizona is $4,770. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in The Lakes, 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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