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Memory care in Vail 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 Vail is about $4,451 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 54 communities, read 527 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.
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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 Caring Hands Comfort Assisted Living Home LLC
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 Catalina Village
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 Azure Care Home LLC
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 Hacienda at the Canyon
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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My brother spent the last month of his life at Plum Tree House (one of the Groves 6 houses), and for all of our family, it was by far the most positive experience of the last 6 months of his illness. The...
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.
Pima Street Homes is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County and home to over 520,000 people. Tucson is a beautiful city known for its bustling business community, sporting events, great shopping and fine dining. Residents will enjoy shopping with friends, going to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Vail, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Vail is $4,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pantano, AZ with an average of $4,347 per month.

Memory care costs in Vail, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Vail, AZ
$4,451/mo
$4,628/mo

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

Vail, AZ
$4,451/mo
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,451/mo

Memory care costs in Vail, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,818/mo
Studio
$4,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,774/mo

Senior living costs in Vail 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: Vail, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVail, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,451/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,685/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,558/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Vail, AZ:$4,451/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Vail, AZ:$3,685/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Vail, AZ:$3,558/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Vail, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Vail 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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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vail, AZ$5,646/mo$5,388/mo+4.8%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,736/mo+7.2%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Vail, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,646/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,736/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Vail

Recent reviews for memory care in Vail

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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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.

Vail review score based on 95 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 33 Vail memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vail 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

Vail review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Vail, AZ33 facilities
8.7
Rincon Valley, AZ48 facilities
8.0
Tucson, AZ118 facilities

Review subcategories for Vail 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 95 reviews of 33 Vail memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Vail 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.
Vail, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Vail memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vail memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vail, 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 Vail 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 Vail that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vail, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
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
45.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vail 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 Vail Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vail, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vail 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 Vail partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vail, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vail 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 Vail communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vail, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vail 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 Vail offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vail, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Vail

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 Vail protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Tanque Verde, Fellowship Square at Tucson and Brookdale East Tucson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Vail, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 54 memory care facilities near Vail, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Vail, Arizona is Arroyo Gardens. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 54 memory care facilities near you in Vail, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Vail, 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 Vail, 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 Vail, Arizona ranges from $1500 to $9720. The average Memory Care cost in Vail, Arizona is $4,451. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Vail, 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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