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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waddell, AZ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Waddell, A Place for Mom can help. With 66 memory care facilities in Waddell, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rio Vista, Agua Fria and North Mountain.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Sun City and Peoria.

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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: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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.
Come live at the Fountain. You’ll have privacy when you want it and friends as close as a walk down the hall. Spend your time playing cards or pool, going shopping, or participating in other activities. Or add some special meaning in your life by reaching out and helping others. And of course,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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I really enjoyed my stay at El Dorado of Sun City, the meals and dining service was fantastic The quality of the food was excellent and you got a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently...
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.
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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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My loved one has lived here for quite some time, and this is a VERY impressive community! The facility itself is clean, provides multiple levels of care, and all sorts of different activities. They couldn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
At The Inn, we provide care that balances independence with assistance and delivers service with compassion, understanding and respect. With comfortable, elegant accommodations and an impressive line of features and amenities, residents enjoy life with the confidence of knowing we are here,...

Cost of memory care in Waddell, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Waddell is $4,390 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $4,025 per month.

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

Waddell, AZ
$4,390/mo
$4,332/mo
$4,639/mo

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

Waddell, AZ
$4,390/mo
$4,471/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,390/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,049/mo
Studio
$4,169/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,818/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,495/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Waddell over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Waddell

Recent reviews for memory care in Waddell

Brookdale Trail Ridge in Sun City West, AZ

4.3
The facility was a good place. It was very clean. The staff wasn't extremely friendly at first, but they warmed up to us. Mom was a tough cookie, but they got to know her and took good care of her. We were very happy with the care she received here. Communication with the family was good, they ...
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Vineyard Park of Surprise

5.0
Such a beautiful community! The residents are so happy, they enjoy each other and all the activities. Wonderful staff! Thank you for taking such good care of them.

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

4.0
The facility is undergoing extensive renovation now and there is a lot of turmoil. The staff seems afraid of it's own shadow. Management may be difficult. People seem unable to make appropriate decisions of their business on their own without obtaining "approval." The care staff, while ...
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Waddell review score based on 171 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 66 Waddell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waddell 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

Waddell review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Waddell, AZ66 facilities
8.6
Surprise, AZ54 facilities
8.4
El Mirage, AZ138 facilities

Review subcategories for Waddell 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 171 reviews of 66 Waddell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waddell 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
3.9
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Waddell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waddell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waddell, 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 Waddell 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 Waddell 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
37.9%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waddell 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 Waddell 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
37.9%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waddell 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 Waddell 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
18.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Waddell 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 Waddell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waddell 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 Waddell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palos Verdes Senior Living, The Groves and Pacifica Senior Living Peoria are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 66 memory care facilities near Waddell, Arizona. See the full list.

The 66 memory care facilities near you in Waddell, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waddell, 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 Waddell, 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 Waddell, Arizona ranges from $1050 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Waddell, Arizona is $4,390. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waddell, Arizona typically starts at $1050. 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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