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I liked that this community advised that they would accept medicaid if my loved one ever needs to use it. The staff and the residents look happy. They only things she was not happy with was that she only...
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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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.
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.
    Recognizing that quality of life involves much more than quality of care, we focus on health, wellness, care and environment to create the Via Elegante difference.     At Via Elegante, we believe that everyone has the ability to become stronger, healthier and...
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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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I read the two reviews and those reviews are outdated and don't reflect the Amber Lights my parents are in currently. Yes, it can be a little shocking when you see the cost of this senior living community...
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.
Located in beautiful northwest Tucson, Amber Lights offers both independent and assisted living within a resort-style setting. Our 120 residences offer magnificent views of the Catalina Mountains, Tucson Mountains, and the city lights of downtown.Carefree, enjoyable living is what you’ll find at...
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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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This is a smaller community and the staff are great. The food is good and if you get there early enough they have a good variety of choices. They offer several card games such as poker, bridge and pinochle....
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.
Welcome to extraordinary, full-service living with peace of mind for the best years of your life - at The Fountains at La Cholla. Arizona's award-winning, full-service community just keeps getting better. The Fountains at La Cholla offers extraordinary full-service living on a rental basis in...
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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.
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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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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Desert Villa adult living home located in Tucson is different from many nursing homes. Residents there feel appreciated and loved by the caregivers which is family owned and operated. The home has spacious rooms and patios where the residents can socialize and enjoy themselves. They...
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: 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.
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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 memory care in Catalina Foothills, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Catalina Foothills is $4,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $4,291 per month.

Memory care costs in Catalina Foothills, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Catalina Foothills, AZ
$4,346/mo

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

Catalina Foothills, AZ
$4,346/mo
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,346/mo

Memory care costs in Catalina Foothills, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,621/mo
Studio
$4,435/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,528/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,788/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,938/mo

Senior living costs in Catalina Foothills 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: Catalina Foothills, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCatalina Foothills, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,346/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,618/mo$3,762/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,669/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Catalina Foothills, AZ:$4,346/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Catalina Foothills, AZ:$3,618/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Catalina Foothills, AZ:$3,669/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Catalina Foothills, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Catalina Foothills 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
Catalina Foothills, AZ$6,332/mo$6,222/mo+1.8%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Catalina Foothills, AZ
2024 average cost:$6,332/mo
2023 average cost:$6,222/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Catalina Foothills

Recent reviews for memory care in Catalina Foothills

Atria Campana Del Rio in Tucson, AZ

5.0
I have been a resident of Campana del Rio in Tucson, AZ for 21/2 years and have been very happy here. The staff and residents are all very friendly! Staff are exceptionally accommodating and helpful consistently. I've made some great friends while being here. The activities and food are great, ...
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Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon

5.0
Despite working in the Estate Planning & Eldercare Planning work, nothing could have prepared me for the gut wrenching effects and the process of dealing the mental decline of a once highly skilled professional psychologist and mother. After visiting a dozen memory care facilities, we were so ...
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Mountain View Retirement Village in Tucson, AZ

4.0
A friendly caring home away from home. Needs are well met. Food adequate. Apartments comfortable and spacious. Entertainment and activities available. Transportation on a limited basis provided.

Catalina Foothills review score based on 224 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 224 reviews of 69 Catalina Foothills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Catalina Foothills 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

Catalina Foothills review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Catalina Foothills, AZ69 facilities
7.8
South Tucson, AZ97 facilities
7.7
Oro Valley, AZ51 facilities

Review subcategories for Catalina Foothills 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 224 reviews of 69 Catalina Foothills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Catalina Foothills 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
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Catalina Foothills memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Catalina Foothills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Catalina Foothills, 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 Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills 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
59.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
52.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Catalina Foothills, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills 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
13%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Catalina Foothills

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 Catalina Foothills protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Campana Del Rio, Sunrise at River Road and Avista Tucson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Catalina Foothills, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 113 memory care facilities near Catalina Foothills, Arizona. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Catalina Foothills, Arizona is Brookdale Oro Valley. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 113 memory care facilities near you in Catalina Foothills, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Catalina Foothills, 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 Catalina Foothills, 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 Catalina Foothills, Arizona ranges from $1150 to $9860. The average Memory Care cost in Catalina Foothills, Arizona is $4,346. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Catalina Foothills, Arizona typically starts at $1150. 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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