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Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge average about $5,073 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 684 communities in Desert Ridge. Our detailed directory has 8853 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My wife is a resident at Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care and this facility is great. I've never seen a more passionate and compassionate group of caregivers and nurses.... from the front desk to the...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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My father has been at Vineyard Park for over a year. He feels secure and is happy there. I appreciate the place because they offer many activities. It's always very clean. It smells good and the staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Situated in Surprise, with easy access to the 303 freeway, one block south of Bell Road and 2 blocks north of Surprise Stadium, between Parkview Place and Stadium Way. Surprise's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual...
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My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
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.
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
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We chose Sunray Assisted Living because I had met the CNA before, she actually lives on site. She was very good and did almost everything in the facility, but we did have some issues with the rest of the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our goal is to keep your loved ones as comfortable as possible in our private or semi private rooms, providing 24 hours a day 7 days a week supervised care. We also provide: - assistance with medication managemaent - daily housekeeping - nutritious and healthy meals five times a day - safe (and...
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The Summit is a clean, uplifting and beautifully designed facility with a caring and attentive staff. My mother lived there for nearly 7 months before her passing. I am grateful that she lived her last...
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.
The Summit at Sunland Springs is the east valley's premier provider of assisted living and memory care. Our staff are highly trained and live by the motto "Kindness Counts". We invite you to come by and tour our beautiful communities to see if we could make a difference in the life of someone you...
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My father has been at the 3500 S. Arizona facility since early December 2018. We have been positively impressed with the facility and level of care that the staff has shown my father and us. Although...
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.
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[Name removed], my Dad, recently passed away last June after residing at Tina’s Place for almost ten years. Dad lived in constant pain following a disabling fall in the early 80s. Prior to his arrival, he...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tina’s Place has just received the “Best of Group Homes Award” established to recognize the Best in the industry. Each year Senior Focus chooses only the best Group Homes in each city. They focus on Group Homes that have demonstrated excellent customer service and offer the best care for our...
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This is a excellent community for my mom. She was taken care of very well. The staff was excellent and treated mom with great care of mom while she was there. The rooms and the community grounds are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
True Love and Care of Goodyear is a senior residential care home located in the suburb city of Goodyear, AZ and in the Maricopa County. This group home setting is in a metropolitan area, located just outside the large capital of Phoenix. It is home to the Sonoran Desert National Monument and both...
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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 at Apache Junction 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 really pretty, clean, but I would like if they did more outings, especially because they mentioned it when we were interviewing places. If they don't do them, don't bring it up.
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.
NOW OPEN! Park Senior Villas offers a unique approach to assisted living and memory care with our seven cozy Villas, each with a capacity of just 16 residents. This allows for plenty of individualized care as well as a comfortable, secure setting that works well for those struggling with any...
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My brother was here only 2 weeks before he passed. Thay were great here we liked the caregivers and the lady who runs it. He was bedridden and had a feeding tube so they fed him like that. This is a smaller...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Amore Courtyard provides assisted living as well as short term care for a variety of residents. Amore Courtyard has a 24 hour staff who can assist residents with anything that they may need. In addition, Amore Courtyard has nurses on staff for residents that have health concerns. In addition, a...
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They were very , helpful , attentive and friendly . The facility was always clean and well maintained. The lunches were mainly canned soup. Meals were plain and repetitive.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
If you or your loved one is looking for care, we welcome you to Surprise Farms Assisted Living, where we provide excellent care, love, respect and companion to all residents. Our warm and safe home can accommodate up to 10 residents. Each bedroom is equipped with TV, wireless internet; most of...
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I have and will continue to direct people/ friends /family to Alder Leaf if ever there is a need for their care. We toured a few places, and the intimate home like atmosphere was superior over anything else...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our Assisted Living home is located in the quiet town of Queen Creek, AZ. We believe that our residents deserve the highest level of service, and we are committed to providing just that. It is our mission to provide our seniors the ultimate dignity and independence they deserve, in the comfort of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Genesis Care Home For The ElderlySenior Assisted Living & Directed CareOur services include Hospice Care, Respite Care, Assisted Living, Long Term Care, and Stroke RehabilitationWe would like to provide you or your loved one with the comfort their accustomed to at home. We have a well trained...
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Magma home is a wonderful place for your family member. They cared for my wife to her last day. They were very professional and loving. My family really appreciated their work.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Magma Calm Home is a licensed; 10-resident assisted living home located East of Phoenix, AZ in the beautiful San Tan Valley area. We offer nearly 4,000 sq. ft of living space in a fully fenced single-level home sitting on more than 1.5 acres of land. We are owned and operated by Registered Nurses...
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The food is good. They make sure she is clean and get her up to eat every meal. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We have been providing quality and sincere care in Mesa for 7 years. We operate with an Eastern European philosophy of younger generation taking care of the elderly with love, respect and dignity. Our goal is to maintain, improve and enhance the capabilities and interest of our residents.
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I want to thank [name removed] and all the staff at Loyale Assisted Living for the love and care they gave to my mom. My mom came from a larger memory care home that was not a good fit. Loyale Assisted...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The Mt Vista group is EXACTLY the place for loving, thoughtful, and constant care. They respect my Mother and are available anytime we have questions. The care plan is maintained and followed. The home is...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
With a focus on family and healthy living, Mountain Vista is a senior care home with a rich history in Wheat Ridge, CO. in Jefferson County. This Gold Rush town serves as the perfectly place to promote independence, dignity, and self-worth within our community; one that we have served since 1963....
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I was given one week’s notice that I had to remove my mother from the skilled nursing facility she had been staying for the past 2 months. I knew I couldn’t bring her home because she was still recovering...
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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My 94-year-old mother spent two and a half months at La Loma Skilled Nursing Facility for rehabilitation after suffering fractures to her left tibia and left fibula. Throughout her stay, my family and I were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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As for the low scores in quality of care and food , they have changed staff so hopefully that will be better. It seems to be but they keep at started this week.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Saragosa Maricopa County, Assisted Living Facility (ALF) is located in Chandler, Arizona. Families of the Saragosa facilities will find high-interest activities to share with their loved ones during their visits. Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, north of the Gila River Indian Community. The...
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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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The Maravilla is a lovely place and they have plenty to keep the residents busy. The rooms are spacious and well kept. Their only problem in Memory care where my Mom resides seems to be keeping enough...
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, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Caring excellence is our expertise..... Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of the seniors under our care. The Greenway Manor management and staff brings Arizona's senior community the best of both worlds .... compassionate, quality care, and world class service. At the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
With an emphasis on compassion, Marilyn Manor is a premier dementia and memory care provider in the picturesque setting of Scottsdale, Az. in Maricopa County. The area boasts world renowned winding rivers and lush valleys, peaks and arroyos, which serve as a stunning backdrop for this unique...

Cost of assisted living in Desert Ridge, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Desert Ridge is $5,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Tan Valley, AZ with an average of $4,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Desert Ridge, AZ
$5,073/mo
$5,119/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,073/mo
$5,789/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,513/mo
Studio
$4,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,378/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Ridge 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: Desert Ridge, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Ridge, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,073/mo$5,119/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,789/mo$5,890/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,056/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Ridge, AZ:$5,073/mo
Arizona:$5,119/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Desert Ridge, AZ:$5,789/mo
Arizona:$5,890/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Desert Ridge, AZ:$3,056/mo
Arizona:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Ridge 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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Assisted living cost trends in Desert Ridge, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Desert Ridge 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 average 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
Desert Ridge, AZ$4,952/mo$4,838/mo+2.4%
Arizona$4,956/mo$4,824/mo+2.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Desert Ridge, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,952/mo
2023 average cost:$4,838/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,956/mo
2023 average cost:$4,824/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Ridge, AZ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert Ridge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Ridge

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

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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House of Dignity Assisted Living in San Tan Valley, AZ

5.0
I love them. I am very happy with it. The communication with me is very good, and they keep me informed. They take good care of her, and the food looks good and is appealing, when I have seen it.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and well-designed living spaces. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces in different communities, with some residents praising the spaciousness and nice layouts of their rooms. At Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, for example, one resident expressed appreciation for the larger size of her apartmen ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Residents often express gratitude for the compassionate and supportive nature of the staff at their communities, citing the long-term relationships that have been formed with caregivers. At Clearwater Pinnacle Peak, for instance, a family member noted the attentiveness and personal touches pro ...
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Community engagement through diverse activities. Activities play an important role in keeping residents engaged and active. Several reviews mention the wide range of offerings at their communities, from concerts and games to outings and craft classes. For instance, at Sunrise of Scottsdale, residents participate in regular activities like bi ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for dietary needs. Many reviews highlight the flexibility and care that communities provide in meeting residents' dietary needs. At Vista Living Camelback, for example, the staff cooks everything fresh for residents, and at Gardens Care Senior Living–Scottsdale, the team accommodates individual preferences wit ...
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Strong sense of community and social connection. The sense of community and social connection is a common theme in reviews, with residents expressing satisfaction in the friendly atmosphere and opportunities to build relationships with both staff and other residents. At Sunrise of Scottsdale, one resident commented on the welcoming nature of ...
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Continuous improvement and responsiveness to concerns. Reviews often highlight the importance of addressing concerns and continuously improving the living experience for residents. At Atria Park of Sierra Pointe, one resident appreciated the prompt response from staff in addressing maintenance issues, while at Brookdale Central Paradise Valley, ...
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Desert Ridge review score based on 1,379 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1379 reviews of 684 Desert Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Ridge review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Desert Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
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Review subcategories for Desert Ridge assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,379 reviews of 684 Desert Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Ridge resident and family assisted living 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.
Desert Ridge, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Desert Ridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Ridge, 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 Desert Ridge assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desert Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Ridge, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Ridge assisted living

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 Desert Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Ridge, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Ridge assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Ridge, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Ridge assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Ridge, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Ridge assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desert Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Ridge, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
48%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
47.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Desert Ridge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert Ridge protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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