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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cortaro, AZ
If your loved one needs memory care in Cortaro, A Place for Mom can help. With 57 memory care facilities in Cortaro, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Cortaro incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Cortaro memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Cortaro, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Catalina Vista, North Dodge and Samos.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
Cortaro Memory Care Facilities | 647 Reviews
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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference. At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Cortaro, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Cortaro is $4,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eloy, AZ with an average of $4,219 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cortaro, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cortaro, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cortaro vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Cortaro, AZ by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Cortaro over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Cortaro
Recent reviews for memory care in Cortaro
Brookdale East Tucson
5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale.
The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Sierra del Sol in Tucson, AZ
5.0
They do very good job making sure their client have what they need medically and nutritionally. Also they provide a wide array of activities throughout the day and evening the organization is impressive.
Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson, AZ
5.0
I have been a resident of Campana del Rio in Tucson, AZ for 21/2 years and have been very happy here. The staff and residents are all very friendly! Staff are exceptionally accommodating and helpful consistently. I've made some great friends while being here. The activities and food are great, ...
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Cortaro review score based on 100 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 38 Cortaro memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cortaro review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Cortaro review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cortaro memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 100 reviews of 38 Cortaro memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cortaro resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Cortaro, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Cortaro memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortaro memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortaro, 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 Cortaro memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Cortaro 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
55.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cortaro memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cortaro Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cortaro memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cortaro 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
13.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortaro memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cortaro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortaro memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Cortaro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra del Sol, Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon and Woodland Palms Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cortaro, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 57 memory care facilities near Cortaro, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cortaro, Arizona are Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon, Woodland Palms Memory Care Community and Brookdale Oro Valley. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 57 memory care facilities near you in Cortaro, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cortaro, Arizona, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Cortaro, Arizona, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Cortaro, Arizona ranges from $1150 to $9860. The average Memory Care cost in Cortaro, Arizona is $4,324. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cortaro, Arizona typically starts at $1150. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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