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Memory care facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, deliver extraordinary care to local seniors while also attracting seniors from other states. In the 1990s, Arizona became the first state to implement an Alzheimer’s task force and has since become a leader in combating Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia. As a result, local memory care communities have great nurse-to-resident ratios and cutting-edge methods for improving the quality of life for people with memory loss.
Arizona has been an affordable retirement haven for a long time, and Phoenix is the state’s senior living epicenter. Take the sheer number of senior living options in the Phoenix metro as evidence. In Phoenix, A Place for Mom partners with 59 senior living communities that provide memory care. Compared to other similarly sized cities like Austin, Texas, or Charlotte, North Carolina, Phoenix has an exceptionally high number of memory care communities. That means seniors with dementia there have options, as memory care facilities in Phoenix come in all shapes and sizes.
Memory care is considered a type of assisted living. This means that most communities offer both assisted living and memory care services for people with memory loss. Some memory care facilities even have access to on-site skilled nursing care services, meaning your loved one will never have to move in the event of illness or injury. Whether your loved one wants a large community with luxury amenities or a more intimate board and care home in a quiet residential area, they can find their preferred living environment in Phoenix.
This guide is intended to help you make a compassionate and informed decision for your loved one with memory loss. In it, we detail information about Phoenix’s memory care communities. We include cost data, how people pay, and helpful local senior programs. We also explain how memory care facilities are regulated in Phoenix, so you can be sure your loved one enjoys a great quality of life. And we include a deep dive into what living in a memory care community in Phoenix is really like, along with some fun extras, like local senior-friendly activities.
Types of care available in Phoenix, AZ
Memory Care
Best is the staff is great and friendly, they care about the residents. Also the rooms are very good sizes. Worst is it's expensive, worth the money as far as value but still expensive.
The facility was a good place. It was very clean. The staff wasn't extremely friendly at first, but they warmed up to us. Mom was a tough cookie, but they got to know her and took good care of her. We were very happy with the care she received here. Communication with the family was good, they called often. Housekeeping was great and her room was always very clean and smelled good. The food seemed ok. I would recommend them to family and friends.
The care is very good. Staff are very patient with residents. The staff takes the time to understand the loved ones needs. As an out of state daughter, anytime I called to talk to my dad, the staff would get him to talk to me. I thought that was great. Thank you so much for caring for my dad!
5861 West Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
16621 North 38th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
We offer a distinctive approach to specialized memory care and assisted living, which builds on already more than ten years of dedicated service. Our grounds are beautifully manicured and maintained with walking paths, shaded seating areas, and views for enjoying the outdoors and seating areas...
Pacifica has been a great facility. If there was a section titled Communication I would have given it a 4 but that’s really been my only issue. They were 5 star communicators before we signed. It’s been...
13822 South 46th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Nestled in Phoenix's Ahwatukee Foothills directly adjacent to Thomas Davis Medical Center, Hawthorn Court was specifically-designed to meet its residents' unique requirements and desires. Rustic, ranch-style architecture offers engaging, stress-free stimulation. Roomy suites set amidst inviting...
My loved one is a resident at Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee. I have been very impressed with Hawthorn and their staff. I would recommend them to anyone who needed Memory Care.
6250 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015
The Palazzo is a full Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. At The Palazzo, we are able to cater to your needs whether you are looking for independence in an environment with social activities, wonderful meals, housekeeping and...
When it comes to the food, it is great in restaurant's but we could use more of a variety of bagels. The food in rehab tends to be cold. However, based on the experience we have had with The Palazzo, we...
15436 North 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Home Sweet HomeAre you ready to redefine independence? If so, our assisted living and memory care community in Scottsdale, Arizona is ready to welcome you with open arms. You’ll find that once you let go of the cumbersome chores like home maintenance and cleaning, you will have ample time to...
Our family needed to relocate my father from his own condo and find a place near me in Phoenix. The moment I walked in and met the director of sales [name removed] and nurses [names removed]. It was the...
13240 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85032
At our independent, assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, Arizona, you can enjoy all the comforts of retirement without the burdens of home ownership, cleaning, cooking, and more. Instead of wasting your energy on the responsibilities you’ve carried for decades, you can wake up...
The staff at Brookdale Memory Care are compassionate caregivers. They attend to my mom's comfort and safety. It was a difficult transition for our family after our dad passed Knowing that our mom is in the...
7090 E Mescal St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Nestled in the heart of an established, quiet neighborhood on a 22-acre campus in North Scottsdale, Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community offers a unique blend of residential and health care services that have provided a continuum of care to area seniors for almost 30 years. A large number of our...
Ive lived in two other senior living communities before this and this is by far nicest one. I only wish my wife was still alive to be here and enjoy it with me. I really love it here! I highly recommend it...
1739 W Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021
At Avamere at Phoenix we're here to help you feel comfortable so you can focus on what's most important in your life. As part of the Avamere family of companies, we proudly offer assisted living and memory care services as we have more than 25 years. Many of our team members have been with us for...
Staff is very caring very accommodating for special needs and always available to help. They're also very encouraging the resident I feel it could be more nutrition based foods, like more fresh veggies and...
4475 East Knox Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Mountain Park Senior Living is the premier senior living community in Ahwatukee, Arizona. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia/Memory Care in Ahwatukee, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.Mountain Park Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach -...
I hope you would also consider doing a survey with the residents as they are the best judge of what you are asking. I haven't eaten there and therefore, I don't have an opinion of the food. I don't...
3200 E Glenrosa Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Assisted Living For our Assisted Living residents, MorningStar offers four levels of help with the activities of daily living: minimal; moderate; more frequent and intensive; and extensive. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers ensure your safety and meet your needs. It is our staff's...
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class. They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place...
2802 East Juniper Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Great place and take very good care of our father. Great food and staff and outstanding price for our father that does not have a lot of money. Very clean and communicates with us very well if any issues...
20240 N 78th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Inspira Arrowhead will be a state of the art senior living community with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care resident options. Inspira Arrowhead will be located in a campus environment including restaurants such as Kneader’s Bakery and Starbucks, The Church of Joy and a future...
We truly love this place. It's relatively new, contemporary in decor, super clean, stellar food quality, very friendly staff. It gives a 5 star hotel experience. The perfect place! Room layout was best;...
5401 W Dailey St, Glendale, AZ 85306
When you think of retirement living, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle...
Staff very nice especially [name removed]. Food could be better hopefully when the new kitchen is finished. New comers not very welcoming to the old guard. Activities director really good she plans well...
2002 W Sunnyside Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029
At Fellowship Square Phoenix, we offer the full continuum of senior living options, all on one campus: Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. We also provide Supportive Services, Medicare-certified Home Health, Outpatient Rehab, and Physical Therapy. Our Outpatient...
Mom has felt so free and welcomed since she moved in. Her family notice that she is SO HAPPY (which eases our mind, some of us not being in close proximity to her)! Even her guests notice how friendly...
3233 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Irresistibly located in the Arcadia area of the Camelback Corridor, Clarendale Arcadia offers “connected living”—a vibrant life near family, friends and everything that matters to residents.You’re just down the street from fine dining at Tomaso's, Tarbell's, Hillstone, and The Gladly, plus...
We moved my mom in last year and she was well taken care of. We moved her (and us) to Texas, but we would return to Clarendale if we move back.
4050 East Bluefield Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85032
These Are The Best YearsThe seniors you see here may be part of our assisted living and memory care community in Phoenix, but we like to think of them as family. Each and every person who walks through our door is an individual with a unique story and background, and a host of personal interests....
Fortunately, my friend is social enough to make friends. That’s the best attribute of Brookdale: staff and fellow residents are kind. Food, activities, cleanliness, and room space meet our standards. They...
5330 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308
Terra Pointe Memory Care was built with one idea in mind: to offer the best care in the safest environment possible for those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. Our purpose-built community is secure and specialized for those who require memory care, and our staff is onsite 24/7 to provide...
My Mom became a resident of Terra Pointe in [date removed]. When we began this difficult journey, we were overwhelmed and emotional. Then we had our tour with [name removed], and she instantly made us feel...
302 E. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Paradise Living Centers opened its newly built North Central Phoenix group home in April 2016. This is the second location for Paradise Living Centers, which is a locally owned and operated. Featuring 10 - bedroom and private bath suites and spacious living spaces for residents to enjoy.
On [date removed] My wife and I were given the seemingly impossible task of finding a place for dad. We were lost at sea! [name removed] became our guiding light and heroically stepped up and showed us how...
1920 W Alameda Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85085
At The Retreat at Alameda, our residents have all of the comforts of home with all of the care and security they need. We are a new build community, now open to accept residents. Conveniently located on 19th Ave, just south of Happy Valley Road in the Norterra area, we will be offering 72...
They have been wonderful to work with, and we are very happy with our decision to move our family members into The Retreat at Alameda.
6650 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
When you choose Clearwater Mayo Blvd in Phoenix, Arizona, you’re choosing the best possible life for yourself or your loved one. This senior living community isn’t just a welcoming home – it’s practically a whole neighborhood by itself. You’ll enjoy a host of resort-style services and amenities,...
Clearwater is excellent. The staff is highly trained and they provide caring service. Really caring service. The whole facility is bright and modern. It has a comfortable atmosphere throughout. All the...
15815 S 50th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Clearwater Ahwatukee offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly staff and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a saltwater pool and...
My loved one was previously a resident at Clearwater Ahwatukee and most everything was great for her at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and activities...
7370 East Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
Please look at the years that the staff have been working at the facility. This shows the dedication and care that the facility not only has for its residents but the staff as well. I would absolutely...
13840 N Desert Harbor Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381
The Forum at Desert Harbor is located on the shore of Desert Harbor Lake, with beautiful views of the surrounding waterfront. We are just around the corner from picturesque Sun City, and minutes from the 101 Loop access to Phoenix and the airport. We pride ourselves in our continued effort to...
They are very polite and they call the residents by name, so they really take the time to get to know the residents. The apartment sizes are very nice. There are many great amenities provided for the...
6735 W Golden Ln, Peoria, AZ 85345
We really enjoy living in a Casita with an attached garage. It is very roomy and accommodates wheelchairs and walkers very well.
8611 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
Glencroft is an assisted living community located in the city of Glendale, Arizona in the county of Maricopa. Glendale is a city that is absolutely filled with both natural and architectural beauty. Glendale homes magnify the natural beauty of the desert landscape that surrounds the area. Nearby...
My dad is a resident at Glencroft Center For Modern Aging and he likes it there. We would recommend the facility to others. The housekeeping staff are very attentive. As for the meals, if you don't want to...
In Phoenix, memory care costs an average of $4,415 a month according to A Place for Mom’s 2022 proprietary data.[01] This number represents the total costs of memory care, including rent, meals, care services, and extra fees at our partner facilities. Memory care is more expensive than general assisted living because it requires 24-hour awake staff and specialized dementia caregivers.
While memory care is a more expensive care type, the cost of memory care in Phoenix is still below other similarly sized cities, like Denver. Arizona is also an attractive state for seniors because it doesn’t tax Social Security benefits and has reasonably low income tax rates, at 2.55% and 2.98%.
The figures in the chart below represent the starting costs for Phoenix memory care communities for rent and meals, before additional fees for care services and amenities. The chart is meant to provide a comparison between Phoenix memory care costs and costs in nearby cities.
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Planning before your loved one needs memory care can help keep it affordable. Many families try to pay for their memory care using health insurance, because dementia is a medical condition. However, these benefits will only cover some costs associated with memory care, and families usually need to cover the rest with private funds.
This section includes resources to help you use private savings and other financial assets to cover memory care. It also includes explanations of how to use public funds, like veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare to cover memory care costs.
A retirement account is the most common way people fund their senior living or memory care costs, but there are other smart ways to help your financial assets go further. Selling a house or using a reverse mortgage, utilizing a health savings account (HSA), or cashing out your life insurance are some other common methods to pay for memory care.
Living in Arizona comes with its own financial benefits, as well. Arizona doesn’t tax Social Security benefits and has relatively low income tax rates at 2.55% and 2.98%. Many seniors find they save money just by living in Arizona.
Discover if any of these private pay methods can help you cover your bases.
The Arizona state government considers memory care communities to be a type of assisted living community, so they’re regulated and licensed in the same way. The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) — Division of Licensing Services regulates assisted living communities that offer memory care services. Facilities go through an initial inspection and approval process and are then given a license to operate for one year.
Each year, communities go through an unannounced inspection. You can find all inspection results on the AZ Care Check database. Search by provider name, address, county, or zip code to find a list of local assisted living communities. Because memory care is considered a part of assisted living, the system doesn’t appear to be designed to let you search for memory care communities specifically.
In Phoenix, memory care is often housed in larger assisted living communities, often with 20 or more residents. However, Phoenix has an exceptionally high number of smaller board and care homes with less than 10 residents. And many of these residential care homes accept residents with memory loss. Though these care homes are smaller in size, they’re licensed and regulated in the same way as larger assisted living communities.
Like assisted living communities, memory care facilities in Phoenix must meet the following state regulations:
Assisted living communities that offer memory care must also have egress controls, like monitoring of entrances and exits. However, they must also provide secure and supervised outdoor areas for residents to safely wander.
The Arizona Department of Health Services outlines residents’ rights in memory care communities in Article 8. These rights apply to residents and some may also apply to family members who act as their loved one’s medical power of attorney. In Phoenix’s memory care communities, residents are entitled to the following rights, among others:
In Phoenix, managers of assisted living communities that provide memory care must have eight hours of memory care-specific training prior to operating a facility. There are no other state requirements for other memory care staff members. However, it’s very likely that all caregivers providing memory care in Phoenix undergo some memory care training. Make sure to inquire at prospective memory care communities whether or not their care staff has had specialized memory care training.
Communities have the right to choose their own memory care training programs, much like how schools can choose their own curriculum. Almost every single partnering memory care community in Phoenix has an established memory care program in place that requires ongoing staff training, special protocols and activities, and design features.
Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)
150 N. 18th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602-542-1025
All memory care facilities in Phoenix follow guidelines set forth in the Arizona Together program to prevent COVID-19. While guidelines change, Arizona has had a consistently hands-off approach to COVID-19 and doesn’t require any vaccinations, testing, or masking in assisted living communities.
That said, the Arizona Together program does recommend that residents and staff members of memory care facilities become vaccinated against COVID-19 and mask if exposed. It also encourages communities to have a COVID-19 wing to keep ill residents from infecting others.
Maricopa County publishes current COVID-19 data, including COVID-19 hospital admissions and infection rates in long-term care communities. You can also find a map of Maricopa County with COVID-19 levels for each community.
Vaccinations. Residents and staff members of Phoenix memory care communities are encouraged to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Masking. Sick or exposed residents are encouraged to mask, and while not required, visitors can be asked to mask by individual memory care communities.
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Phoenix is a one-stop-shop for seniors in need of memory care. For decades, Phoenix has been the place to retire in the United States, and interest in the happy Valley of the Sun has continued to grow. Warm weather, a lower cost of living, and a generous state Medicaid plan are the main contributors to Phoenix’s senior appeal. But seniors with memory loss also benefit from Arizona’s persistent focus on combating Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia.
By 2025, the Arizona Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 33% of people over 85 will have Alzheimer’s disease. In the 1990s, because of their large senior population, Arizona became one of the first states to create a plan to educate the public and bolster support for memory care. Because of this, Phoenix has a higher concentration of quality and affordable memory care options than most similarly sized U.S. cities.
In the city of Phoenix, most memory care communities are smaller board and care homes that offer both assisted living and memory care. But in nearby suburbs like Scottsdale, Glendale, and Peoria, larger senior living communities with memory care wings are the norm. Read on to learn more about your memory care options in Phoenix.
Phoenix has a uniquely high number of board and care homes. Board and care homes are senior living communities set within converted residential houses. They usually have fewer than seven residents, and caretakers often live in the home with the residents. While board and care homes offer a homier experience than larger assisted living communities, they’re regulated and licensed in exactly the same way.
Within the Phoenix metro, the most common setting for memory care is actually in a board and care home. Of Phoenix’s 121 partnering assisted living communities, 84 are board and care homes, and almost all of these offer memory care.
Most board and care home residents share a room with one other resident and eat meals in a communal dining room. Leisure activities tend to take place in a living room or in a private backyard. Because board and care homes are smaller and only offer the amenities typical of a residential home, they tend to be much cheaper than memory care options in larger assisted living complexes.
There are some real benefits to receiving memory care in a residential care home. For one, being in an actual home offers residents a sense of familiarity and nostalgic comfort that would be harder to recreate in a larger facility. What’s more, caregivers in a residential care home can get to know the residents more personally, as they tend to live with the residents. Families, too, may enjoy a closer relationship with their loved one’s caregiver at a smaller residence.
However, board and care homes can’t provide the same level of amenities as larger senior living facilities. They may lack access to things like large game rooms, expansive outdoor spaces, and on-site services like beauticians. That said, many families still find Phoenix’s board and care homes to be an ideal setting for their loved ones due to their more relaxed and homey nature.
In the nearby Phoenix suburbs of Scottsdale, Glendale, and Peoria, the memory care landscape changes dramatically. The most common setting of memory care tends to be in large, luxurious assisted living communities. These large complexes often have more than 100 residents and are set on sprawling grounds with beautiful views of nearby desert bluffs. Many of these communities are newer and include more than one senior living care type on the same campus.
In these communities, memory care often takes place in its own wing. These memory care wings are often designed to resemble neighborhoods and have circular floorplans to encourage independence. Seniors can either share a room or use a private room, depending on how much they want to spend. Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining in a communal dining room and an abundance of common areas for socializing.
These larger communities almost always have an official memory care program, much like a school curriculum. These programs include staff training for how to speak to people with memory loss, how to use redirection, and how to de-escalate certain dementia behaviors. Suggested exercise programs and activities mimic residents’ previous careers or hobbies.
Because of their extensive amenities, these larger memory care wings are much more expensive than Phoenix’s board and care homes. However, memory care communities are still cheaper than similar options in other popular retirement destinations.
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11% of Phoenix’s population is over 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
24% of Scottsdale’s population is over 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
33% of Arizonans over 85 have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the 2014 Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan.
Phoenix has a high number of excellent health care providers in the city and in the surrounding areas. Many are nationally ranked for geriatric care, and many employ experts in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
According to the U.S. News and World Report, the Mayo Clinic – Phoenix is one of the best hospitals in the nation. It is ranked No. 13 in the nation for geriatric care.
5777 E. Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: 480-342-2000
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is nationally ranked for its geriatrics care and its neurology department, which handles memory disorders.
350 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: 877-505-4057
The Banner Health Center in Phoenix houses the city’s Alzheimer’s Institute, which offers therapeutic care and cutting-edge treatments.
901 E. Willetta St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: 602-839-6900
Most seniors in Phoenix’s memory care communities won’t need to worry about transportation because most of our local partner communities provide transportation options. However, visiting family and friends should know that Phoenix is a driving city. Like most Western cities, Phoenix is spread out (covering more square mileage than Los Angeles) and doesn’t offer robust public transportation.
For visiting friends and family, Phoenix does have a public transportation system, called the Valley Metro Transit System, or Valley Metro for short. It operates throughout the day and night and is affordable, although there may be long wait times, which can be uncomfortable in the hot summer months. Seniors can also use the Senior Center Shuttle Program for only $1 each way.
Participating seniors can also get rides to appointments and activities from the city’s local senior centers. Seniors need to schedule their rides at least 24 hours in advance. To schedule a ride, call 602-262-7379.
Staying active is one way to maintain health amidst memory loss, and Phoenix’s memory care communities take this to heart. Almost every one of our partnering memory care communities in Phoenix offers daily activities designed to stimulate the mind and body.
Common activities revolve around appreciating each individual’s unique history, like reminiscence afternoons, where seniors look through photographs or use virtual reality to walk down memory lane. Sing-alongs are also popular, as well as gentle exercises like chair yoga.
In 2020, Phoenix became the largest city in America to become an official Dementia Friendly City. Part of this initiative is the creation of the city’s Memory Cafes. A Memory Cafe is an event for people with memory loss and their caregivers to socialize and get to know one another. Staff members at the cafe help engage seniors with exciting activities while caregivers can relax.
In Phoenix, these cafes often involve music or art projects but can also include guest speakers and group activities. Phoenix’s memory cafes take place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. You can RSVP or direct your questions to sanja.tetaric@phoenix.gov.
The Arizona Commission on the Arts has created a local program called AZ Creative Aging. This developing program puts on events and classes for older Phoenix residents to try something new. The program partners with local organizations, like the Phoenix Center for the Arts, Theater Works, and the Heard Museum, to put on events and classes on a regular basis. Keep an eye on the AZ Creative Aging website to sign up for future classes.
Phoenix has a reputation as a haven for people looking for serious spa relaxation. Day spas have become almost synonymous with Phoenix’s culture. Most casinos have their own resort-level spas and hotels, and there are plenty of stand-alone spas throughout the city and suburbs as well. These spas offer you an immersive, restorative experience. And many spas are on the outskirts of town where you can soak in the serene desert landscape, margarita in hand, from a pool deck.
Phoenix is known as the Valley of the Sun, and many of the best things to do in the area revolve around being outside. Many memory care communities bring their residents to the Desert Botanical Garden, as it’s a quiet and beautiful place to experience the unique and peaceful landscape. The garden also offers multiple classes, like landscaping and botanical art. Seniors can receive a discounted admissions ticket, but you need to ask for the discount at the counter.
Golf is one of the biggest draws to Phoenix, and for good reason. Few places in the United States can offer the kind of year-round golf experiences as Phoenix. Most golf courses are well-maintained and have lovely views of the Sonoran Mountain Range. The Papago Golf Course is one of the most prestigious golf courses in the southwest, and while expensive, offers the best views of the Papago Bluffs, luxury dining, and, of course, a great game.
Phoenix has an engaged community of sports fans for its many teams. While the local teams, including the Arizona Suns, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, don’t offer senior discounts for their games, it’s still a popular activity for local seniors and their families. Large sporting events may be overwhelming for some seniors in memory care if they do not have a caregiver escort. If the senior is a lifetime fan, it can be a reminiscing experience for them as long as they have the security of a friend or caregiver by their side.
While seniors with dementia should never go to casinos unsupervised, visiting family and friends can certainly take advantage of Phoenix’s exciting gaming scene. Casinos are a big draw to the Phoenix area, and many local senior communities offer free shuttle service to local casinos. The biggest is the Talking Stick Resort, which has a luxury spa, a theater, a museum of Native American art, and one of the largest game spaces in the nation. Other casinos, like the Casino Arizona and Gila River Casino, also provide complimentary rides to and from Scottsdale.
McDowell Village, Sunrise of Scottsdale and Palos Verdes Senior Living are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Phoenix, AZ. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Phoenix is 4,602 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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