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Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge average about $3,785 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 201 communities in Desert Ridge. Our detailed directory has 1398 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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The Best Care Homes of Moon Valley is a very pleasant location. The people are great. They do some activities but a lot of times the people are just there sitting around watching TV. They do have walks in...
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.
Best Care Homes of Moon Valley #3 is located in Maricopa county, Phoenix, AZ. It is a residential care home that lies within the Sonora Desert. The climate is arid creating hot summers and mild winters. Sunshine occurs in Phoenix nearly every day of the year. The desert is home to hundreds of...
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I found the facility to be adequate, very clean and provided quality care for my father during his illness and final days. The staff was attentive and kind. They followed instructions that the hospice staff...
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.
Arizona's Golden Care (AZGC) is a family owned business that caters to caring of elderly and assisting them in their daily activities. We offer a warm and home-like setting where each resident is able to enjoy their individuality, independence and dignity. At AZGC, we maintain a comfortable...
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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.
Welcome to Camelback Manor, the most luxurious assisted and independent living in Arizona, where luxury and tranquility meet.In our home-like atmosphere we offer compassionate care, dignified, safe and secure living and we help with all daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming,...
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, 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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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.
Lovin Manor is a beautiful group home that can house a total of 10 residents and has served the North Scottsdale area for more than 15 years. Our passion is care, and our qualified, experienced staff pride themselves on ensuring that your family member is cared for and kept comfortable during...
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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.
Grace and Mercy Assisted Living is a residential care home located in Maricopa County in Phoenix, Arizona. This capital city is one of the most interesting and unique cities in Arizona. Located within the beautiful Arizona desert with glorious mountain ranges in the background, Phoenix is home to...
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They're doing a great job here with my loved one. The staff are all very caring, friendly, and patient. My loved one needs a lot of individual attention which they are more than happy to provide here....
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.
Best Care Home of Moon Valley #4 is located in Deer Valley Village in the northern end of the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. It is surrounded by newer estate complexes and natural preserves. Best Care Home of Moon Valley #4 is a need-specific facility with a maximum occupancy of 10 residents. The...
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Beautiful and clean house with everything in infrastructure structured around seniors. They have non slip floorings and bumpers on the corners, wide doors, walk in showers, fresh cooked food all the time and...
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.
Ardc Scottsdale Home provides the warmth of a home environment, while offering personalized care to your loved ones. Family members enjoy the peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are receiving quality care, non-intrusive and safe individual assistance, while living in a warm, home-like...
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Overall I thought they did a good job here, we just had a few specific issues that cause it not to work out well for us. The facility itself was nice looking, and always clean and well kept. The staff were...
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.
Here at Golden memories in Phoenix, AZ you will find fantastic senior care for your loved one. This facility offers assisted living care, Alzheimer's care, and respite care. The levels of Alzheimer's disease accepted is stages one, two , three and four. Dementia services are also available and...
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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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Dixileta A.C.H. was referred to me by 2 of my trustworthy friends. The owners take pride in their home and provide excellent service along with taking care of the residents in the group home. 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.
Dixileta A.C.H. is located in Maricopa county, Scottsdale AZ. This is a residential care home that provides lifestyle assistance to senior residents in a group home setting. Scottsdale is arid as it lies within the vicinity of the picturesque Sonoran Desert. The desert provides a habitat to...
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My only concern with this care home is that the caregivers due not seem equipped to fully handle the care needs of a type II diabetes resident. This was a good place for mom but not for dad. The caregivers...
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.
Chaparral Home Care is a residential care home located in the upscale city of Scottsdale, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our beautiful city has an exciting and vibrant culture to offer our residents, with activities for people of all ages. Seniors and their loved ones can enjoy everything the city...
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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.
Scottsdale Villa  Assisted Living is Licensed for Five residents. It is located in a residential home. We provide Personal care, Supervisory Care and Directed care.Our Facility is near, Chapparall Park, Fashion Squire Mall, and Osborn Hospital.Our Facilities are located in a...
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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
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.
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It is absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately my mother passed away recently but the staff was incredible through that whole process. She had been there about three weeks. It was always spotless and 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.
Tatum Ranch Assisted Living is an assisted living facility for senior citizens living in the Cave Creek, AZ area. We pride ourselves on taking care of your loved ones just as we would our own family members. Our facility is a micro community with a much smaller resident to caretaker ration than...
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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.
The Moon Valley Assisted Living LLC is a residential care home located in sunny Phoenix, Arizona in Maricopa County. The city of Phoenix is an active metropolitan area with an active lifestyle and plenty of recreational opportunities to enjoy. The city gets about 300 days of sunshine each year,...
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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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Dad is here currently and things have been good. Everyone seems pretty nice and he gets along well with the other residents. The staff seems to be able to answer any questions that I have and they take good...
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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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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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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Everything is going well for my husband and I here at this community. It is a good looking community. The staff have kind and helpful. There are many activities for us to choose from. The food is nice, we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and retirement community will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That sounds...
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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 assisted living in Desert Ridge, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Desert Ridge is $3,785 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stotonic Village, AZ with an average of $3,450 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Ridge, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Desert Ridge, AZ
$3,785/mo

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

Desert Ridge, AZ
$3,785/mo
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,785/mo
$4,689/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,242/mo
Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$5,318/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,004/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,916/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,320/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$3,785/mo$3,911/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,689/mo$4,625/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,911/mo$3,912/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Ridge, AZ:$3,785/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Desert Ridge, AZ:$4,689/mo
Arizona:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Desert Ridge, AZ:$3,911/mo
Arizona:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,153/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 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
Desert Ridge, AZ$4,913/mo$4,726/mo+4.0%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Desert Ridge, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,913/mo
2023 average cost:$4,726/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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

The Auberge at Scottsdale

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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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Rody's ACH in Phoenix, AZ

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The care my loved one is receiving is better than I could ask for. The caregivers are compassionate and loving. My loved one is receiving a lot of one on one care. Rodica is wonderful and definitely suits all of the patient's needs. The food they provide is good, but my loved one is not eating ...
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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

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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

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 275 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 275 reviews of 157 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

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Desert Ridge, AZ157 facilities
8.9
Scottsdale, AZ166 facilities
8.0
Paradise Valley, AZ233 facilities

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 275 reviews of 157 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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3.8
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Meals & dining
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.3%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.7%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
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37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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
18.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
18%
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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
24.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.1%
46%
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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

The Greenway Manor I, Brookdale North Scottsdale and Pueblo Norte Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert Ridge, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 201 assisted living facilities near Desert Ridge, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Desert Ridge, Arizona are McDowell Village, The Gardens of Sun City and Atria Park of Sierra Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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