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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dagger, AZ

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Photo of Brookdale Apache Junction
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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109 reviews
9.6
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Everything that we wanted in community living for our uncle. The food was amazing. The involvement of residences interacting with each other and assisting each other was awesome. The staff is very helpful...
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 Best Is Yet To ComeWith classic southwestern architecture and panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains, you might think you’re at an exclusive desert resort instead of an independent and assisted living community in Apache Junction, Arizona. Located 25 miles from Phoenix and near...
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8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
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The staff was excellent. My husband didn't eat much because he was sick , what I witnessed the food was good. My husband passed away 9 months ago! Yes, I would recommend this facility to others who may be...
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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8.0
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Avista provided end of life care for my father. They did a wonderful job managing his care in cooperation with hospice. He did not like the food but he was a picky eater and also didn't want to eat very much...
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 Payson is an award winning assisted living community in Payson, Arizona. With access to shopping, dining, and exclusive activities both on and off site, it’s easy for residents to find their niche. Residents are encouraged to socialize and pursue their interests while enjoying a full range...
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The Bee Hive Homes of Apache Junction are exceptional. I can't believe how fantastic they are. The manager and owner were fantastic. All the help there was just so helpful. This is a very nice place. I...
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.
Visions Senior Living at Apache Junction is an assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, Arizona. For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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: 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
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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, Independent Living
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.
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
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.
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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 Dagger, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Dagger is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Mile, AZ with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Dagger, AZ
$3,816/mo

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

Dagger, AZ
$3,816/mo
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,816/mo

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

Studio
$3,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,148/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,045/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,395/mo

Senior living costs in Dagger 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: Dagger, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDagger, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$3,816/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,293/mo$3,762/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,465/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Dagger, AZ:$3,816/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dagger, AZ:$3,293/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Dagger, AZ:$3,465/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dagger

Recent reviews for memory care in Dagger

Avista Payson

4.5
First of all I would like to say that this place is just what Mom needed. Mom wasn't doing as well as she could have been living at home by herself. She has neuropathy which can make it unbearable to walk and she also suffers from congestive heart failure. When Mom decided it was time for ...
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Avista Apache Junction

4.1
They are very clean and seem to be on top of things. They know all of there patience by name and where they like to spend their days. The CNA's are always on top of their medications and know which ones they are taking. My dad seems to enjoy living there

Brookdale Apache Junction

5.0
[name removed], the sales director, showed us all the amenities- pool, beauty saloon, exercise rm., library, & we were given a print out of fun monthly activities. She explained how to take advantage of medical transport ( dr. appts.)- something that is important to us. We appreciated that they ...
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Dagger review score based on 44 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 13 Dagger memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dagger 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

Dagger review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Dagger, AZ13 facilities
8.2
Rock House, AZ83 facilities
8.8
Wheatfields, AZ49 facilities

Review subcategories for Dagger 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 44 reviews of 13 Dagger memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dagger 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.
Dagger, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dagger memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dagger memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dagger, 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 Dagger 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 Dagger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dagger 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 Dagger Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dagger 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 Dagger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dagger 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 Dagger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dagger, AZNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dagger 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 Dagger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dagger, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dagger

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Apache Junction, Avista Apache Junction and Avista Payson are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dagger, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 20 memory care facilities near Dagger, Arizona. See the full list.
The 20 memory care facilities near you in Dagger, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dagger, 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 Dagger, 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 Dagger, Arizona ranges from $2595 to $6795. The average Memory Care cost in Dagger, Arizona is $3,816. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dagger, Arizona typically starts at $2595. 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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