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Alzheimer’s care in South Santan incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Santan memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Santan, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Brookdale Union Hills
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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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
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.
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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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
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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.
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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I think it's a wonderful concept these cottages that have eight people with their own studio apartments and then they have a community kitchen dining room, living room room, and these front porches that go...
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.
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Photo of Brookdale Peoria
11 Video available
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33 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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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55 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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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Photo of Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
2020 Photos available
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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Photo of Pennington Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
77 Photos available
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16 reviews
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I have been very pleased with the care and compassion shown at Pennington Gardens. The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and understanding, especially when it comes to residents dealing with...
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.
Embrace life at a peaceful desert retreat at Pennington Gardens. Whether you or your loved one is searching for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or short-term Respite Care for seniors in Chandler, Arizona, you will find the right kind of support you need to enjoy the lifestyle you want. Live richly...
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Photo of The Palazzo
11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
8.8
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The main Palazzo (assisted living) seems really great. Lots to do. All kinds of facilities. Staff and residents quite friendly. The memory care unit seems to be lacking. But from what I've heard, all memory...
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 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...
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66 Photos available
8.8
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, friendly staff, modern facility and yes we would recommend the community to other families.
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.
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...
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They all seemed nice. But staff changes!! As far as full time care i would not have put my husband in there. But for short term it was fine. We preferred a higher class place to be blunt. But for those who...
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.
Avista Apache Junction is located in Apache Junction Arizona, just one mile west of Northern Arizona University. Our residents and their families enjoy easy access to Apache Junction's many special events as well as nearby recreational opportunities at the nearby Tonto National Forest.We have a...
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Beautiful surroundings Friendly staff and residents 1300 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath Dining room Bistro Educational lectures Movies Bingo, cards etc Live music at happy hour and week end dinner Periodic live...
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.
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...
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Photo of MorningStar of Fountain Hills
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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We have had mom at Morningstar for 2 months. Pros: right size community with attentive and compassionate people. Apartments are well maintained, modern and clean. Many options for activities and physical...
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 LivingFor 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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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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Since [name removed] has become the director of the facility it is much easier to communicate with them. The staff is friendly and I don't envy their job at all. It is a different job. I honestly don't know...
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.
When you trust us with the care of your family member at Brookdale North Glendale, you can rest easy knowing they will enjoy an elevated lifestyle above and beyond what you may expect at a memory care facility in Glendale, Arizona. All of the activities on our social calendar are inspired by our...
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Overall experience is very good. Staff all very friendly and well trained. Food mostly good. Gluten free meals necessary and sometimes it seems variety of gluten free is not great but they are trying new...
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.
Designed With You In MIndOur memory care community in Tempe, Arizona was specifically designed with your loved one in mind. That’s because we’re more than a community. We’re a family made up of the most vibrant and unique men and women you could ever hope to know. The seniors who call this...
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Everyone one I met were very helpful and caring. The memory care group was awesome with my mom. They changed to Sunrise and retained all of their key staff.
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.
Belmont Village Scottsdale is conveniently situated in the center of several world-class health care facilities, including Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Mayo Hospital in North Phoenix. Abundant shopping, restaurants and...
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One thing they could improve on would be more staff per house. There's usually only two in the house and if someone needs to leave they have to wait until they are finished with each resident. Also, more...
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 Pathways, we offer exceptional care in a neighborhood setting built specifically around the needs and desires of our residents. Located in Goodyear, Arizona, our cross streets are Pebble Creek Parkway and Indian School Road. We are just 3 miles north of Interstate 10, and one mile east of the...
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This place really cares about its residents. There is a sense of home there. Activities are plentiful with smiles all around.
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.
Celebrating 40 years, Grace management is happy to promote Inspirations of Tempe Assisted Living. Managed since 1995, this 65-apartment community features an easy to navigate floor plan, quality meals, programs, and services. With employees that have over 35 years in experience-you can...
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Family atmosphere. Very attentive, caring caregivers, beautiful home food was too notch and great variety. We were so grateful that our loved one spent his last days at Vista.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Brookdale North Scottsdale
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44 Floor plans available
8.5
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Our family is very happy with Brookdale. Caregivers are exceptional, very caring. We feel mom's needs are being met more than. The facility itself is well-maintained and warm and friendly.
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.
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...
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My parents lived at Sagewood for over 7 years. From the moment we stepped onto the property, they began establishing a beautiful life for themselves. It became their family, their friends, and the programs...
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.
Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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I would give you a 5+. Everyone one very nice and professional. The rooms were very nice and looked nice along with all the activities they off there.
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.
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
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Cost of memory care in South Santan, AZ

The average cost of senior living in South Santan is $5,961 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Santan Village, AZ with an average of $5,961 per month.

Memory care costs in South Santan, AZ, vs. nearby cities

South Santan, AZ
$5,961/mo
$5,969/mo
$6,324/mo

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

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

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

Memory Care
$5,961/mo

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

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

South Santan, AZAZ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in South Santan, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Santan 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
South Santan, 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%
South Santan, 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 South Santan

Recent reviews for memory care in South Santan

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!

The Auberge at Scottsdale

5.0
My husband has been in residence for one year and I have been there almost every night to sit with him and put him to bed. For the last 11 weeks I have not been able to be with him and at first I thought know one could take my place. I do Skype him twice a day and he is very happy. I watch ...
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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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South Santan review score based on 1,203 family reviews

8.2
Review score317 facilities1203 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1203 reviews of 317 South Santan memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Santan 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

South Santan review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Santan, AZ317 facilities
7.8
Phoenix, AZ177 facilities
8.0
Tucson, AZ0 facilities

Review subcategories for South Santan 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 1,203 reviews of 317 South Santan memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Santan 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.
South Santan, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.2
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.8
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.3
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Santan memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Santan memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Santan, 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 South Santan 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 South Santan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Santan, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.1%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
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 South Santan 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 South Santan Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Santan, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Santan 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 South Santan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Santan, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.3%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in South Santan 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 South Santan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Santan, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
23.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Santan 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 South Santan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Santan, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in South Santan

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 South Santan 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 South Santan, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 450 memory care facilities near South Santan, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Santan, 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 450 memory care facilities near you in South Santan, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Santan, 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 South Santan, 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 South Santan, Arizona ranges from $1900 to $11000. The average Memory Care cost in South Santan, Arizona is $5,961. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Santan, 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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