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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Cruz County, AZ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Santa Cruz County, A Place for Mom can help. With 75 memory care facilities in Santa Cruz County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Canelo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Green Valley, Trench Camp and Harshaw.

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Photo of Arroyo Gardens
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My dad chose Arroyo Gardens for independent living because the staff were friendly and he liked the layout of his apartment. He made a great choice! He loves the food, he walks downstairs everyday for the...
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.
At Arroyo Gardens, we've created a community of people who are invested in each other's success, happiness and comfort. Set against the allure of the Santa Rita Mountains, our community offers resort-style living combined with a staff of professional caregivers and nurses able to provide a...
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9.6
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59 reviews
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My mom is in her 90s. She moved to this facility about 9 months ago. So far, we’ve had a great experience with the staff and the facility. There are a number of daily activities and residents are active and...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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9.6
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39 reviews
9.6
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39 reviews
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I like the size of this place. It's smaller so it's very friendly and comfortable. My wife has been here for 2 years and particularly enjoys being in the common area and gets a lot of enjoyment from...
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.
You will have an opportunity to make your contribution to our family, which makes Woodland Palms Memory Care the distinctive place that it is in Tucson, AZ. It is people that make a community. We recognize that people make all the difference. Treating people well – with respect, trust, care, and...
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9.5
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What we like the most about Brookdale East Tucson is how kind everyone was to the whole family. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Live With EnthusiasmNestled in the beautiful city of Tucson, Arizona, you will find an assisted living community that gives you more than personal care. This is a place where you can savor restaurant-style dining, spacious and private accommodations, a variety of common rooms for socializing and...
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Fellowship Square at Tucson definitely gets a 5 on all categories from me. They had a great orientation. All around it is a safe and comfortable place to live. It fits all of my needs.
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.
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9.0
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84 reviews
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84 reviews
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The initial encounter was very professional; all paperwork was ready timely. The property is well maintained. My dog and I love the walking path. The services offered are reliable and do exceptional work....
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.
Broadway Proper Retirement Community offers the beauty and serenity of a desert oasis in the heart of East Tucson. We are located near Udall Park, the Ott Family YMCA, Hilton East, St. Joseph's Hospital, Carondelet Health Network, and both Park Place Mall and Elcon Mall.Along with the warmth of...
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8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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I highly recommend prestige community! The staff is beyond amazing. These are some of the most kind and caring people I have ever run across, I can't say enough good things about them. The administrative...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Green Valley offers all the amenities you’d expect including spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. But it’s the warmth, personal care, and comfort that will surprise and delight you… Restaurant style dining, kitchenettes, gathering places, and a...
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8.5
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8.5
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It seems like it's a very organized facility, so if they like a structured place to live, this is good for them. The food is bland, boring, no flavor, and small portions. Multiple things to do and...
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.
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8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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This is an incredible place for your loved one. wonderful. The staff are exceptional, meals lovely and well prepared. My Mom has been there 9 months and she’s happy and made friends. She enjoys their...
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.
The Gardens at Blenman Elm is a newly renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support active, compassionate, excellent, and responsive care and the living space is perfect for those values. Inside the home we have an inner courtyard, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open...
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8.4
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65 reviews
8.4
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65 reviews
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We cannot rate the activities because our loved one does not participate in them. The food is good but the service is slow and they more often than not get an order wrong especially if it is being picked up....
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.
Life is as vibrant and carefree as you choose to be! You decide when, where and how to enjoy the many pleasures of living at our distinguished Tucson, Arizona retirement community. Intentionally designed with attention to comfort and detail, Cascades was planned specifically to accommodate...
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Photo of Canyon Valley Memory Care Residence
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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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The staff is warm and caring. They demonstrate a real love for the residents. The facilities are well maintained present a warm environment. The room sizes are good. The rooms are large enough to accommodate...
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.
At Canyon Valley Memory Care, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Green Valley area. Residents have many opportunities...
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8.0
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8.0
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11 reviews
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I down sized to the Villa and am extremely happy. Very caring staff, excellent menu, boat load of activities and loving neighbors. We’re all retired and lookout for each other, who could ask for anything...
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.
Ask someone to name five really fun things and "retirement community" will almost certainly not be on the list. Which got us to thinking. Why shouldn't a retirement community be fun? With no pesky job to get in the way, retired folks have the time to pursue anything their hearts desire. That...
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26 reviews
7.2
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None of the staff is rude or mean. Some are very friendly and Mom likes them. Some are mote average, but still fine.The everyday care is good. Sometimes it's hard to set up things like a haircut or podiatry....
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Sierra Vista was built in 1999 and remains as the cities most sought after assisted living community. The Prestige promise is to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on core values that are the center of all we do. Prestige offers all...
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My mom is doing well and she is getting better after she was able to get off some medication. The experience with the community has been excellent for us. They have been good people to work with and I am...
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.
The Villas at Green Valley offers an innovative approach to residential care with our Assisted Living and Dementia Care Neighborhood. Each Villa offers personalized assistance in an individual home setting with a large, friendly living room, an open-air kitchen and dining room, as well as large...
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This is a small and quiet community. My loved one enjoys being here. During the tour there were residents that told us that they loved being in the community. The family is happy our loved one is at...
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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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.
Nestled at the base of the Rincon Mountains adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, Academy Villas Assisted Living Home is a 9000 sq.ft. modern Villa. Residents enjoy large, private rooms, spacious common areas, cheerful interiors, large patio and courtyard, scratch-cooked meals, transportation,...
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I love it. The community has changed but still happy where I am. All is good or was when [name removed] was there he has been gone for almost 2 years all I know. My husband had wonderful care.
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.
The Villas at Houghton The Villas at Houghton is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona that provides quality care for those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's. This community provides a safe place to live in a location that is great. Guests of the residents of...
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8.5
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8.5
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My mom loves to tell everyone how much she loves Fairmount Assisted Living and Memory Care. She and my dad were able to move in together, and thankfully she had the understanding support of the chaplain and...
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.
Fairmount Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County, and home to just over 980,000 people. Tucson is a large city with great shopping, stores, restaurants and sports. Residents will enjoy getting out running their errands, going shopping with...
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The food was good. They had a restaurant style menu in the dining room. The rooms were very comfortable. The only reason we moved my mom is she needed additional assistance that they couldn't match. 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.
Silver Springs’ distinctively designed community offers Independent and Assisted Living in the relaxing, peaceful setting of Arizona’s Green Valley. Situated adjacent to the Torres Blancas Golf Course, the community’s single-story building offers picturesque views of the surrounding pecan grove,...
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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.
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Welcome to Villa Vista, a beautiful Alzheimer’s and dementia care facility in Sierra Vista. We are proud to provide this premier residential setting for those affected by a gradual loss of memory in all forms of dementia.Our mission is to create joy in our resident’s lives every day. We do this...
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I would rate the place 6 stars! Other places we looked into they seemed like a place you would go to die, but Via Elegante is a great place to live. My friend has had such a great experience here.The 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.
Via Elegante, Sierra VistaVia Elegante, Sierra Vista is an assisted living community located in Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona. This elegant and luxurious community comes complete with beautiful, landscaped courtyards and gorgeous views of the vast Arizona landscape and the Huachuca Mountains....
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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
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 Santa Cruz County, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz County is $4,317 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sahuarita, AZ with an average of $4,289 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Santa Cruz County, AZ vs. nearby counties

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$4,317/mo
$4,452/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Santa Cruz County, AZ vs. the state and national average

Santa Cruz County, AZ
$4,317/mo
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Santa Cruz County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,317/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Santa Cruz County, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,982/mo
Studio
$4,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,997/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Santa Cruz County over time

Santa Cruz County, AZAZ stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Santa Cruz County

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Cruz County

Brookdale East Tucson

5.0
I am very pleased with the care my family member is receiving at Brookdale East Tucson. Most importantly, my loved one really loves residing at Brookdale. The staff is kind, caring and provides continuity of care. Medication is provided at the same time daily. Meals are delicious and a daily ...
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Sierra del Sol in Tucson, AZ

5.0
They do very good job making sure their client have what they need medically and nutritionally. Also they provide a wide array of activities throughout the day and evening the organization is impressive.

Bee Hive Homes Of Green Valley

5.0
My family has been nothing but happy with the the Beehive home. our Mom loves the staff, especially Babs the house manager. They always go the extra mile to ensure her comfort and needs are met.

Santa Cruz County review score based on 80 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 43 Santa Cruz County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Cruz County 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

Santa Cruz County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Santa Cruz County, AZ43 facilities
8.1
Patagonia, AZ49 facilities
8.1
Tumacacori-Carmen, AZ103 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Cruz County 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 80 reviews of 43 Santa Cruz County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Cruz County 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.
Santa Cruz County, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Santa Cruz County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz County, 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 Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Cruz County, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arroyo Gardens, Sierra del Sol and Woodland Palms Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Cruz County, Arizona. See full list of communities.

There are 75 memory care facilities near Santa Cruz County, Arizona. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is Woodland Palms Memory Care Community. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 75 memory care facilities near you in Santa Cruz County, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Cruz County, 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 Santa Cruz County, 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 Santa Cruz County, Arizona ranges from $1500 to $8195. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Cruz County, Arizona is $4,317. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Santa Cruz County, Arizona typically starts at $1500. 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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