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Photo of Clarendale Arcadia
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My mother has been in assisted living at the Clarendale for four months and I am extremely pleased and grateful for the care she receives. Her care givers are caring, kind, and competent. Management is...
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.
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...
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Our apartment is kept clean. We haven't participated in any activities so far. Staff is great and they all greet us by name everyday. The apartment is large in size.
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.
Sunrise of Gilbert is located in Gilbert, AZ, which was ranked 16th by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in 2006. With nearby restaurants, museums and golf courses, this site is located in the heart of Maricopa with easy access to major routes (Route 101 and of Route 60) and...
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26 reviews
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Overall care is good. Staff very helpful except for a few. Food service falls short as meals are served cold or lightly warm and very little variety. Management easy to talk to regarding all concerns.
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.
All The Comforts Of HomeWhen you first encounter the seniors at our memory care community in Sun City West, you’ll notice the warm smiles, joyful laughter and genuine concern the care team shows to each man and woman who calls this place home. From the activities and programming to the fine...
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I give Thunderbird Senior Living a 5 out of 5 rating. It is an older facility that needs updating and management is continually working on making improvements. My cousin loves it there and his health has...
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.
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...
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The staff was wonderful. He had a very short stay, but he passed away happy. Yes I would recommend it, however, my brother was only there for 8 days. I think they would remain the same long term. They did...
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.
Trustwell Living at Kingswood Place is a gracious assisted living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Surprise, Arizona. We are located just two miles north of Surprise Community Park. Many residents and their families enjoy the park for its many recreational activities as well as close...
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I'd give it a 4. I think they are super friendly and have a nice array of activities for the residents. I would say the food could be better which is why I'm not giving it a 5. I would recommend.
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.
You're going to feel right at home here. The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living offers a wonderful blend of urban life with beautiful park-like surroundings. And the contrast between the desert landscape and the city is awe-inspiring. The Arizona Railway Museum, a variety of golf courses, and the...
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Everyone was very friendly, the residents looked happier than at some other facilities, the facility seemed brighter and not oppressive like some other memory care facilities. The bedroom was nicer/bigger...
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.
Stress-Free Memory CareNestled in Gilbert, Arizona is a memory care community that feels more like a family. The seniors at Brookdale North Gilbert are unique individuals with unique interests, and the care team designs the daily activities to represent and celebrate what the residents love...
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Four blocks from previous home and son. Your company--A Place for Mom was responsive with good information and options. Hawthorn Court at Ahwahtukee also is responsive, helpful and communicative. I recommend...
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.
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...
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You can stop your search for your assisted living facility. Here at Clearwater you find the most positive mental attitude among the residents. As in the three bears story, this place is “JUST RIGHT”. The...
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.
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...
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The Groves 5 stars on all but Food...as I said, my last contact was a year ago and at that time they were trying different approaches to food and dining...in general, food was O.K., it was the delivery that...
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.
The Groves, A Merrill Gardens Community is an assisted living community located in Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa County and home to over 74,000 people. Goodyear is in a suburb of Phoenix and home to beautiful scenic areas such as South Lake Park in Estella with its water views and palm trees....
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Photo of Palos Verdes Senior Living
11 Video available
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9.1
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192 reviews
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The only reason I treated a 4 is they have had staffing issues with the kitchen that has affected food quality. Those issues seem to have been worked out, but time will tell. Some issues getting access to...
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.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities, we are not accepting visitors at this time. However, we’d still love to talk with you! Reach out to schedule a virtual tour or e-meeting with a sales representative to learn more about our community. Palos Verdes is the premier...
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Photo of The Forum at Desert Harbor
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I will say that they have times where the dining room has some issues with being short staffed, but that's is due to employees. They do try to keep every position filled. The beauty of the grounds and common...
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.
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...
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Photo of Brookdale Central Paradise Valley
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The facility is older and is in need of upgrades. But the friendliness and cooperation of staff with residents is excellent. Flavor and variety are quite good. But too much soft white flour items, not...
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.
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...
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Morningstar gets all 5 star ratings. Soooo amazing. [name removed] passed on recently, they have been a rock for me. Joyful, engaging, kind, responsive, supportive...all of them. I consider them family now.
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.
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...
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Great people. Clean facilities. Billing is an issue. The amount shouldn't be changing almost on a daily basis. For example we met with the billing people on [date removed] and I was given a billing amount...
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.
The Auberge at Peoria is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering a...
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Photo of Brookdale Union Hills
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All in all everything is great. However, clothes tend to get lost pretty frequently. Meaning, when laundry is done or they leave a sweater in the common areas, it's not getting returned to its rightful...
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.
Joy Without SacrificeFor our memory care residents in Peoria, Arizona, life has never been sweeter. With endless activities, events, and programs that foster social interaction and provide daily moments of joy and success, your family member will soak up every moment of their life here—and...
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Staff are kind and caring, but not enough of them sometimes. Activities are very good, music, bingo, crafts etc. Dining is quite good, even my picky mother is quite happy. Overall I highly recommend.
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.
Adventure ReadyLocated between the residential and commercial areas of Mesa, Arizona, our assisted living and memory care community offers residents a combination of peaceful country life and convenient access to grocery stores, doctors offices, and more. You will never find yourself wanting for...
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I would rate each one with a five. Cadence was a great place. Everyone from staff to resident are so friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and more importantly, it didn't smell. Food was really 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.
Imagine living in a beautiful setting designed to bring out the very best in you. Say hello to Cadence Chandler, a dynamic retirement community offering an upscale lifestyle with rich amenities and engaging holistic programming for every part of life, including independent and assisted living...
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The food at Garden Ridge is certainly above average, and the chef and kitchen manager make sure that those needing low/no sugar, low/no salt, gluten-free and other diets have alternatives to accommodate...
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.
The Amethyst Gardens offers a plethora of activities that range from daily exercise classes and pool activities to mall shopping, casino day trips, and cultural events. Join us for bingo, bridge, or live musical entertainment in our spacious, formal great room. The Amethyst Garden's mission is to...
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The thing we like the most about the community is their staff members, they are very helpful and friendly. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of Chandler community to other families.
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.
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....
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Since I have lived here for 9 months things have been outstanding for me. I would recommend it for an individual who is semi mobile and can mentally live independent. The housekeepers, food service workers,...
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.
With more than 30 thriving communities, Cadence Living® is proud to offer a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for thousands of happy residents across the country to call home. Our experienced leadership and team members serve with integrity, compassion and expertise as they strive to...
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The residents are nice. Staff are nice too. Food good too. Free to come and go as you please. Lots of outings. Shopping. Everything is top notch.
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.
Embrace These YearsWhen you decide to make our assisted living community your new home, you’re starting a new chapter—one that pushes you to do more than go through the motions. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming community of kind and encouraging seniors, you’ll be challenged to embrace your...
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I can't say enough good things about MorningStar. They took great care of my father. They were in touch with me often. The staff is very caring. We would absolutely recommend MorningStar at Arrowhead to...
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.
MorningStar at Arrowhead offers premier assisted living and memory care for adults 62 years and older who need some measure of help with the activities of daily living. While its subtle elegance and features are reminiscent of a luxurious resort, every detail of MorningStar at Arrowhead is...
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Some of the staff are very nice and have been working there for a very long time. But others come and go. They are supposed to have someone awake and on duty in the assisted living area 24/7 but at least...
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.
LifeStream at Youngtown is a cozy, tree-lined community in a residential neighborhood offering a comfortable retirement lifestyle in quaint, maintenance-free garden apartments. These spacious one-story homes feature full-kitchens, washer and dryers or free laundry services, wall-to-wall...
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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Overall very happy, staff is amazing. I would say so far the only negative comments I can make is maintenance takes a while to get to a request, servers at the cafe don't really explain the ordering process...
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.
The Gardens at Ocotillo provide premium independent living, assisted living and memory care in Chandler, Arizona. Our new community delivers affordable luxury with At Your Service hospitality and concierge services. Our services can help you with the transition to our community through packing...
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Cost of memory care in Estrella, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Estrella is $5,961 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Tan Valley, AZ with an average of $4,705 per month.

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

Estrella, AZ
$5,961/mo

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

Estrella, AZ
$5,961/mo
$6,006/mo
U.S. national average
$6,971/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,961/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,822/mo
Studio
$5,963/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,106/mo

Senior living costs in Estrella 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: Estrella, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEstrella, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$5,961/mo$6,006/mo$6,971/mo
Assisted Living$5,002/mo$5,047/mo$5,805/mo
Independent Living$2,999/mo$3,050/mo$3,510/mo
Memory Care
Estrella, AZ:$5,961/mo
Arizona:$6,006/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
Assisted Living
Estrella, AZ:$5,002/mo
Arizona:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Independent Living
Estrella, AZ:$2,999/mo
Arizona:$3,050/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
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Memory care costs in Estrella, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Estrella 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.

Estrella, AZAZ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Estrella, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Estrella 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
Estrella, AZ$6,027/mo$6,085/mo-1.0%
Arizona$6,234/mo$6,077/mo+2.6%
National$6,679/mo$6,426/mo+3.9%
Estrella, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,027/mo
2023 average cost:$6,085/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,234/mo
2023 average cost:$6,077/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,679/mo
2023 average cost:$6,426/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Estrella

Recent reviews for memory care in Estrella

Brookdale North Mesa

5.0
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!

Vineyard Park of Surprise

5.0
Such a beautiful community! The residents are so happy, they enjoy each other and all the activities. Wonderful staff! Thank you for taking such good care of them.

Brookdale Chandler Ray Road

5.0
We toured Brookdale Chandler Ray Road and it was great. They had an amazing staff and we loved them. It is a smaller facility, only about 56 residents. We did not choose them because they had made it sound alacarte, so when you went up in care there would be a bunch of added fees and you would ...
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Estrella review score based on 940 family reviews

8.2
Review score278 facilities940 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 940 reviews of 278 Estrella memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Estrella 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

Estrella review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Estrella, AZ278 facilities
9.0
San Tan Valley, AZ0 facilities
7.1

Review subcategories for Estrella 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 940 reviews of 278 Estrella memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Estrella 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.
Estrella, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.8
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Estrella memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Estrella memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Estrella, 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 Estrella 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 Estrella that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Estrella, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.2%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.1%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46%
74%
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 Estrella 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 Estrella Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Estrella, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Estrella 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 Estrella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Estrella, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Estrella 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 Estrella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Estrella, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Estrella 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 Estrella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Estrella, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Estrella

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Estrella protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Pacifica Senior Living Peoria, Bella Vista Senior Living and The Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near Estrella, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 383 memory care facilities near Estrella, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Estrella, Arizona are Pacifica Senior Living Peoria, Bella Vista Senior Living and The Oaks. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 383 memory care facilities near you in Estrella, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Estrella, 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 Estrella, 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 Estrella, Arizona ranges from $1900 to $11000. The average Memory Care cost in Estrella, Arizona is $5,961. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Estrella, Arizona typically starts at $1900. 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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