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Everybody is very friendly and helpful. The value for the money is great. I would highly recommend Fellowship Square Mesa to others.
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.
The Oasis at Fellowship Square-Mesa offers our residents independence and privacy in spacious one bedroom or studio apartments within view of the beautiful Superstition Mts. Monthly rent includes our state of the art emergency call system, recreational and social activities, weekly housekeeping,...
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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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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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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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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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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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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Cost of memory care in Riverside, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $4,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Globe, AZ with an average of $3,663 per month.

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

Riverside, AZ
$4,358/mo
$4,613/mo

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

Riverside, AZ
$4,358/mo
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,358/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,175/mo
Studio
$4,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,389/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Riverside vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Riverside, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverside, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,358/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,698/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,623/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Riverside, AZ:$4,358/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Riverside, AZ:$3,698/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Riverside, AZ:$3,623/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Riverside, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Riverside 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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Memory care cost trends in Riverside, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Riverside 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Riverside, AZ$6,483/mo$5,719/mo+13.4%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Riverside, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,483/mo
2023 average cost:$5,719/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Riverside

Recent reviews for memory care in Riverside

Summit At Sunland Springs in Mesa, AZ

5.0
If you are looking for a facility for yourself or a family member, look no further. My husband was at this facility for only a month or so, but by the time he left, everyone there knew his name. This is a great place to stay -- clean, caring, professional, friendly, helpful, flexible, good ...
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Savanna House in Gilbert, AZ

4.4
There could be more staffing at Savanna House, that could be an improvement, but this community still outshined any other facility we had toured. For the value maybe just put the 10% expected increase yearly

Springdale Village in Mesa, AZ

4.0
My mom has recently moved into this community and I am happy with how things are going so far. I have had a peace of mind since she made the move and am comfortable with the care they are providing her. I have been able to try some of the meals with her and they have all been pleasant and tasty. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and interactive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff across various communities. At Brookdale Oro Valley, the staff greets residents by name and encourages family involvement. Additionally, at Brookdale East Mesa, staff members go above and beyond to communicate with families and ...
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Varied activities for memory care residents. Memory care residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at their communities. For instance, at Savanna House, residents enjoy activities like music, art, and exercise, while at Arbor Rose Senior Care, residents participate in games and sing-alongs. Some communities even arrange ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces at senior communities. For example, at Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa, residents appreciate the private rooms and fabulous food. Another community, Broadway Mesa Village, boasts clean and spacious facilities with acti ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is crucial for ensuring continued care and peace of mind. At Arbor Rose Senior Care, families can rely on regular updates about their loved ones, while staff at The Oaks make sure to call when unusual events occur.
Access to health care services on-site. Having health care services available on-site can be a significant factor when choosing a living community for a loved one. At Eternal Springs of Gilbert, the community offers in-house doctor visits, ensuring residents receive timely medical attention. Similarly, Brookdale Oro Valley has car ...
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Flexible and accommodating environment. Some reviews highlight the adaptability and understanding of communities towards residents' needs. For instance, at Catalina Springs Memory Care, staff went the extra mile to help a resident who required more care and attention. Another community, Las Palomas Senior Living, worked diligently ...
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Riverside review score based on 373 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 373 reviews of 67 Riverside memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riverside 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

Riverside review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Riverside, AZ67 facilities
8.3
Kearny, AZ60 facilities
9.6

Review subcategories for Riverside 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 373 reviews of 67 Riverside memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Riverside 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Riverside memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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
52.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Riverside

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 Riverside protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Oaks, Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa and Brookdale Apache Junction are the top-rated memory care facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 100 memory care facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Riverside, Arizona are The Oaks, Las Palomas Senior Living and Brookdale Oro Valley. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 100 memory care facilities near you in Riverside, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, Arizona ranges from $1300 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Riverside, Arizona is $4,358. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Riverside, Arizona typically starts at $1300. 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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