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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Surprise, AZ
If your loved one needs memory care in Surprise, A Place for Mom can help. With 54 memory care facilities in Surprise, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Surprise incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Surprise memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Surprise, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rio Vista, North Mountain and Cactus.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Sun City and Glendale.
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9.8
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52 reviews
Based on the experience we have had so far with Brookdale Camino del Sol, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
24/7 NURSING and EXTENDED PROGRAMMINGAlzheimer’s and dementia can be challenging for everyone involved, causing you to feel a range of emotions or ask yourself questions like: What's going to happen to my loved one's health? But the more you know what to expect and how to prepare, the more it can...
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9.4
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23 reviews
We are very pleased with the care mom receives. She is always happy to see us and we enjoy that she is content, Brookdale Trail Ridge fits her.
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.
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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9.3
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105 reviews
It was a bright, clean, homey place. The apartments were well lite and appointed. The price was also more reasonable than other places.
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.
Sun City West Assisted living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services for each individual resident. We are located in Sun City West, Arizona, nearby multiple country clubs, golf courses and restaurants!Our beautiful community features a large outdoor patio space...
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9.2
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47 reviews
My mom is currently a resident at Orchard Pointe at Surprise and overall things have been great for her. During the tour, mom said that she didn't need to look anywhere else, she felt warm and safe there....
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.
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Surprise, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 117,000 people. Surprise is a bustling city in the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a lot of stores, shops, sporting events and park-like areas where residents...
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72 reviews
The staff is generally helpful and friendly. They do their best to include everyone in events and were good at getting my mom to lunch and dinner. She was not a breakfast eater. They did a good job...
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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8.0
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9 reviews
My wife is a resident at Rock Creek at The Park Memory Care and this facility is great. I've never seen a more passionate and compassionate group of caregivers and nurses.... from the front desk to the...
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.
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8.0
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19 reviews
The experience has been outstanindg. They offer lots of activities, such as; singing,playing games, and TV night. It's a fairly new facility. I picked this community, because of the cleanlineess, the staff...
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.
Situated in Surprise, with easy access to the 303 freeway, one block south of Bell Road and 2 blocks north of Surprise Stadium, between Parkview Place and Stadium Way. Surprise's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's community specializes in a holistic approach to wellness, including individual...
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7.4
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57 reviews
A good experience working with your team. From out of town so your recommendations were so helpful. We chose Salanta at the Park. They were very kind to my sister and brother in law. Sadly my sister only...
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.
"At Solana at the Park, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet....
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7.0
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26 reviews
In looking for a location for a loved one with dementia Mosaic Gardens checked off all of my " boxes". Light and airy,with activities to help occupy a mind. A good staff-to-resident ratio. Lots of other...
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.
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise provides the highest quality of care and support to those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments as well as their families.Our specialized programming is an innovative and progressive approach to the care of dementia founded on more than a...
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My mother is doing very well since her move into Heritage Traditions. The food is outrageously good. The cafeteria at the Heritage is better than any restaurant in Surprise! Both the residents and staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Heritage Tradition Campus is a for-lease community that offers three distinct lifestyles to choose from. The Heritage Tradition features independent living in luxurious resort style apartments. The Heritage Cottages offer Patio Homes with private garages, a greenbelt, walking...
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My loved one really likes it here. I like that it is a smaller community, and that there is more one0on-one care from the staff. They will text, call, or post on Facebook about the residents. Trivia,...
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.
Avista Sun City West is a locally-owned memory care community dedicated to serving residents with dementia and cognitive loss in the west valley.Avista Memory care in Sun City, AZ is committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents and their families. Avista strives for the highest...
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My Aunt is living in Desert winds assisted living, [name removed] takes such wonderful care of her, always listens to what she has to say, she is so patient with her, she cares to all of her needs, and is...
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.
Desert Winds is a beautiful Assisted Living Community near Sun City, Arizona. Our Retirement Community provides large studio, one-and two-bedroom apartments with ample space for our residents’ furniture, clothing and personal items. The two-story Assisted Living Building is built around a...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
132 bed Skilled Nursing FacilityMedicare & ALTC certifiedMany Insurances AcceptedLocally Owned & OperatedComprehensive Rehabilitation ProgramSecure Wing for Memory Impaired24 Hour Nursing CareRated "Excellent" by the AZ Department of Health Services 5 consecutive years.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of memory care in Surprise, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Surprise is $4,305 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wet Camp Village, AZ with an average of $4,090 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Surprise, AZ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Surprise, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Surprise, AZ by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Surprise
Recent reviews for memory care in Surprise
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.
Mosaic Gardens Memory Care at Surprise
5.0
Love, love, love Avenir Memory Care of Surprise. My grandfather has lived here for 3 years and he gets the best care. So many activities. The food is great, fresh fruit daily and quality meals. I love the staff, so caring and attentive. I have no complaints, would highly recommend!
The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ
4.0
The facility is undergoing extensive renovation now and there is a lot of turmoil.
The staff seems afraid of it's own shadow.
Management may be difficult.
People seem unable to make appropriate decisions of their business on their own without obtaining "approval."
The care staff, while ...
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Surprise review score based on 82 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 42 Surprise memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Surprise 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
Surprise review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Surprise 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 82 reviews of 42 Surprise memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Surprise 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.Surprise, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Surprise memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Surprise memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Surprise, 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 Surprise 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 Surprise 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
28.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Surprise 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 Surprise Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Surprise 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 Surprise partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Surprise 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 Surprise communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Surprise 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 Surprise offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Camino del Sol, The Gardens of Sun City and Pacifica Senior Living Peoria are the top-rated memory care facilities near Surprise, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 54 memory care facilities near Surprise, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Surprise, Arizona are The Gardens of Sun City, Pacifica Senior Living Peoria and Palos Verdes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 54 memory care facilities near you in Surprise, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Surprise, 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 Surprise, 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 Surprise, Arizona ranges from $1 to $11750. The average Memory Care cost in Surprise, Arizona is $4,305. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Surprise, Arizona typically starts at $1. 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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