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Memory care in Willow 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 Willow is about $4,285 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 81 communities, read 1369 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I was very appreciative of the sincere efforts [name removed] and Silver Creek Inn made to assist in facilitating emergency memory care for my wife [name removed]. During this time of transition, the staff...
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.
Silver Creek Inn a Koelsch Senior Community, is exclusively designed and meticulously planned for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementias. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one of the most important decisions you and your family will ever make. Silver...
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This place has alot of Caring people. Granny is a home person an is only happy at home. When she needed a place, we found Visions. They have alot of activities, an the girls are have alot of fun. I was...
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.
Visions Senior Living Mesa is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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It's a very friendly community, even though I don't participate in a lot. There's a great camaraderie in the place if you want it. The staff are nice and joke around . They've been wonderful. They'll...
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.
The Citadel Senior Living Community allows seniors to maintain their independence with access to assistance and support services when needed. We offer both Assisted and Independent Living.The Citadel is unique in that independent residents can live together in a community that is geared toward...
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The staff is very helpful and on the bright side they are in the early stages of a remodel. Her private room was lovely and they just finished the painting of all the buildings exteriors. I did have one...
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.
Whitestone Senior Living provides a secure environment for those with beginning and advanced Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community offers spacious walking paths, green grass, and gorgeous mature trees. Our highly trained staff are in each Cottage 24/7, this way...
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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
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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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Photo of Better Senior Carehome 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 Ordinary Lifestyles IV
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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
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.
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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
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 Julian's Assisted Living Home
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.
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.
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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 Twilight Haven - Mesa
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 Citrus Park 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.
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Everybody is very friendly and helpful. The value for the money is great. I would highly recommend Fellowship Square Mesa to others.
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.
The Oasis at Fellowship Square-Mesa offers our residents independence and privacy in spacious one bedroom or studio apartments within view of the beautiful Superstition Mts. Monthly rent includes our state of the art emergency call system, recreational and social activities, weekly housekeeping,...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Willow, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Willow is $4,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Globe, AZ with an average of $3,807 per month.

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

Willow, AZ
$4,285/mo

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

Willow, AZ
$4,285/mo
$4,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,285/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,718/mo
Studio
$4,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,272/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,743/mo

Senior living costs in Willow 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: Willow, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,285/mo$4,626/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,667/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,568/mo$3,913/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Willow, AZ:$4,285/mo
Arizona:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Willow, AZ:$3,667/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Willow, AZ:$3,568/mo
Arizona:$3,913/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Willow, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Willow 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.

Willow, AZAZ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Willow, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Willow 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
Willow, AZ$6,027/mo$5,686/mo+6.0%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Willow, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,027/mo
2023 average cost:$5,686/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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 Willow

Recent reviews for memory care in Willow

Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Summit At Sunland Springs in Mesa, AZ

5.0
If you are looking for a facility for yourself or a family member, look no further. My husband was at this facility for only a month or so, but by the time he left, everyone there knew his name. This is a great place to stay -- clean, caring, professional, friendly, helpful, flexible, good ...
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Savanna House in Gilbert, AZ

4.4
There could be more staffing at Savanna House, that could be an improvement, but this community still outshined any other facility we had toured. For the value maybe just put the 10% expected increase yearly

Willow review score based on 254 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 64 Willow memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willow 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

Willow review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Willow, AZ64 facilities
8.2
Rock House, AZ86 facilities
8.7
Wheatfields, AZ51 facilities

Review subcategories for Willow 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 254 reviews of 64 Willow memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Willow 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.
Willow, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Willow memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow, 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 Willow 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 Willow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willow, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willow 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 Willow Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow 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 Willow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow 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 Willow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow 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 Willow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Willow

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