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Memory care in Windmill 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 Windmill is about $4,862 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 172 communities, read 2498 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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, 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,...
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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, 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: Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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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
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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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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 Windmill, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Windmill is $4,862 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,824 per month.

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

Windmill, AZ
$4,862/mo
$4,837/mo
$4,820/mo

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

Windmill, AZ
$4,862/mo
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,862/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,629/mo
Studio
$4,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,167/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,972/mo

Senior living costs in Windmill 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: Windmill, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindmill, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,862/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,869/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,966/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Windmill, AZ:$4,862/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Windmill, AZ:$3,869/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Windmill, AZ:$3,966/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Windmill, AZ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Windmill 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
Windmill, AZ$6,163/mo$5,826/mo+5.8%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Windmill, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,163/mo
2023 average cost:$5,826/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Windmill

Recent reviews for memory care in Windmill

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 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

Communication between families and staff. Residents' families express satisfaction with clear and effective communication between their loved ones and caregivers at various communities, such as Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care, Cottages at Peoria, and Hacienda Del Rey.
Individualized care and attention. Several reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers towards residents' unique needs, ensuring a personalized experience at communities like Sun City West Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cottages at Peoria, and Immanuel Campus of Care.
Variety of activities for socializing. Communities like Cogir of Peoria, MorningStar at Golden Ridge, and Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care offer a wide range of activities for residents to engage in, promoting social interaction and overall well-being.
Properly maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including private rooms and common areas, at places like Brookdale Camino del Sol, Hacienda Del Rey, and Brookdale North Glendale.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with Brookdale Camino del Sol, Hacienda Del Rey, and Cogir of Peoria mentioned for their excellent meals and dining experiences.
Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff members, who go above and beyond to provide excellent care and create meaningful connections with residents at communities like Maryland Gardens Assisted Living, Cottages at Peoria, and Brookdale Union Hil ...
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Windmill review score based on 436 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 436 reviews of 132 Windmill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Windmill 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

Windmill review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Windmill, AZ132 facilities
8.1
Glendale, AZ167 facilities
8.6
Youngtown, AZ148 facilities

Review subcategories for Windmill 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 436 reviews of 132 Windmill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Windmill 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Windmill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windmill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windmill, 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 Windmill 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 Windmill 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
40.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Windmill 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 Windmill 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
38.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Windmill 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 Windmill 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
15.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Windmill 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 Windmill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windmill 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 Windmill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Windmill

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 Windmill protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Forum at Desert Harbor, Cogir of Peoria and Cottages at Peoria are the top-rated memory care facilities near Windmill, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 172 memory care facilities near Windmill, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Windmill, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 172 memory care facilities near you in Windmill, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Windmill, 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 Windmill, 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 Windmill, Arizona ranges from $550 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Windmill, Arizona is $4,862. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Windmill, Arizona typically starts at $550. 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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