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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Affordable Luxury Care, located in Mesa, AZ is an assisted living community that provides housing and care to senior citizens. Our facility is a beautiful, fully furnished home located in a safe and quiet neighborhood. Our staff member are trained to provide the basic non-medical needs of our...
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Mom spent her last few months at the home and really loved the caretakers, the other residents and especially [name removed]. Being the POA, I was always kept informed of her good days, bad days and any...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Higley HouseThe Higley House is a residential care home located in the sunny bedroom community of Gilbert, Arizona in Maricopa County. Located just 22 miles east of downtown Phoenix, the city of Gilbert offers plenty of recreational activities such as golf courses and tennis courts as well as...
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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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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
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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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My aunt lived there they were so good and compassionate with her. They helped with therapy. My aunt left there walking and in good health and spirit.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pleasant Living - Moroni House is a ten bed senior care home located in pleasant Mesa, Arizona. We pride ourselves in being very family-oriented and having staff that knows how to care for others and is highly skilled at what they do. With the nice weather in Arizona we are able to offer many...
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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.
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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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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.
Emerald Groves Central Emerald Groves Central is an assisted living community located in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County, and home to just over 439,000 people. Mesa is a bustling city with a busy downtown area that has lots of shops, great restaurants and beautiful palm trees. Residents will...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Scottsdale Villa  Assisted Living is Licensed for Five residents. It is located in a residential home. We provide Personal care, Supervisory Care and Directed care.Our Facility is near, Chapparall Park, Fashion Squire Mall, and Osborn Hospital.Our Facilities are located in a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
8000 sq.ft luxury home — owned and managed by experienced RN who doesn't hesitate to use her nursing background in services to her residents. 24hr licensed staff — awake at night. Home is located on 3 acres, designed for meeting the needs of the elderly: wide hallways and doors, 7 roll-in...
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My mom was here for 18 months and received excellent care. The home was very clean and always very welcoming. The staff was gentle and always smiling. They care for their residents as if they are their own...
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.
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My only concern with this care home is that the caregivers due not seem equipped to fully handle the care needs of a type II diabetes resident. This was a good place for mom but not for dad. The caregivers...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Chaparral Home Care is a residential care home located in the upscale city of Scottsdale, in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our beautiful city has an exciting and vibrant culture to offer our residents, with activities for people of all ages. Seniors and their loved ones can enjoy everything the city...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dobson Ranch, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Dobson Ranch is $3,607 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maricopa, AZ with an average of $3,257 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dobson Ranch, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Dobson Ranch, AZ
$3,607/mo
$3,610/mo
$3,608/mo

Assisted living costs in Dobson Ranch, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Dobson Ranch, AZ
$3,607/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Dobson Ranch, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,607/mo
$4,590/mo

Assisted living costs in Dobson Ranch, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,659/mo
Private
$4,263/mo
Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,732/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,231/mo

Senior living costs in Dobson Ranch 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: Dobson Ranch, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDobson Ranch, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,607/mo$3,762/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,590/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,852/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dobson Ranch, AZ:$3,607/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dobson Ranch, AZ:$4,590/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dobson Ranch, AZ:$3,852/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dobson Ranch, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dobson Ranch 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dobson Ranch, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dobson Ranch 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
Dobson Ranch, AZ$5,042/mo$4,746/mo+6.2%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dobson Ranch, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,042/mo
2023 average cost:$4,746/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dobson Ranch, AZ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dobson Ranch

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dobson Ranch

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

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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House of Dignity Assisted Living in San Tan Valley, AZ

5.0
I love them. I am very happy with it. The communication with me is very good, and they keep me informed. They take good care of her, and the food looks good and is appealing, when I have seen it.

Dobson Ranch review score based on 412 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 412 reviews of 168 Dobson Ranch assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Dobson Ranch review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dobson Ranch, AZ168 facilities
8.3
Tempe, AZ200 facilities
8.2
Guadalupe, AZ167 facilities

Review subcategories for Dobson Ranch assisted living

When assisted living 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 412 reviews of 168 Dobson Ranch assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dobson Ranch resident and family assisted living 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
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
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3.6
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Dobson Ranch assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dobson Ranch assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dobson Ranch, 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 Dobson Ranch assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dobson Ranch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dobson Ranch assisted living

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 Dobson Ranch Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dobson Ranch assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dobson Ranch 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
10.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dobson Ranch assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dobson Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dobson Ranch assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dobson Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Dobson Ranch

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dobson Ranch protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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