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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Tucson, AZ

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Tucson, Arizona, has great memory care options for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other kinds of dementia. A Place for Mom partners with 28 memory care communities in a 15-mile radius of Tucson’s city center. In Arizona, memory care is considered a type of assisted living community, which means in Tucson, memory care communities are often paired with assisted living facilities. But these memory care wings offer an environment compassionately designed for people with memory loss.

Arizona has been a leader in memory care since the 1990s when it became one of the first states to create an Alzheimer’s task force. Arizona’s focus on combating Alzheimer’s disease translates into excellent nurse-to-resident ratios. Tucson’s memory care facilities also boast scientifically-backed methods for caring for people with memory loss.

Arizona has had an influx of out-of-state seniors for a long time, which means the city has a well-established memory care network and plenty of accessible resources. In fact, Tucson has so many public resources and excellent memory options that it’s now an official Dementia-Friendly City, as of 2021.

With so many options, families and seniors in Tucson can pick a memory care community that suits their needs, history, and personality.

In this guide, you’ll find information about Tucson’s memory care communities, including costs, types, payment tips, and local regulations. You will also find an in-depth look into local resources for seniors in Tucson looking for memory care. This guide is intended to support you as you make the best choice for your loved one’s needs.

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Photo of Fellowship Square at Tucson
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Fellowship square is a really nice place to live. It's an older community but they're doing a lot with updating units. They have many things that other communities don't offer. Like 20-4-7 security with a ...
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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The main thing is that everybody is so extremely friendly. And they all appear as though they truly want to be helpful and kind. There doesn't appear to be a whole lot of options regarding meals. A larger...
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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The staff is very helpful and well trained. They evaluated my mother's needs and got her extra help and benefits. They have been very responsive to our concerns and they keep us informed.
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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My parents were in independent living, and Dad had some falls and ended up in assisted living. Mom was ok on her own for a couple of years and then had to go into memory care. The staff has been wonderful,...
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.
The Forum at Tucson is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. It is ideal if you are an active senior who wants to focus on the things you enjoy most in life, but yet have assistance available should you need it. With...
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They have great staff, good food and it's a nice apartment. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for themselves or a loved one.
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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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
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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 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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I like that Brookdale is all-inclusive. There are very few things for which they charge extra. Also, having medical professionals that come to the facility is great. Also, forgot to mention the monthly...
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.
A Life Well LivedTucked in a cozy nook at the base of the beautiful Catalina Foothills, your loved one has a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the comforts of home here in our friendly and life-giving memory care community. Whether they want to engage with their fellow neighbors in the many...
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I have been here for over 2 years and I enjoy being here so much. Made lot of friends and the staff are very helpful. Its a beautiful place.
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 Ranch Estates of Tucson is senior living at its finest. We are located in the beautiful Casas Adobes area of Tucson, near Oro Valley. Our community includes assisted living and memory care services and amenities catered to the individual. The Ranch Estates of Tucson is much more than senior...
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It was nice to have you come up with 4-5 choices of what we were looking for and just set up the appointments to go check them out. Atria was exactly what we were looking for, the food was delicious and my...
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 Atria Campana del Rio, you'll discover a welcoming senior community nestled in the bucolic foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson. The area's Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each spacious apartment and townhome....
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The price and location were 2 big factors. The facility has a vibe that doesn't say hospital or nursing home. It has a home-like feeling that we felt would make the FIL more comfortable. They take care of...
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.
Avista Tucson, an Enlivant community, is an assisted living community delivering personalized, attentive care in a homelike atmosphere. Professional staff to assist with medication management and daily living activities as needed. Residents can enjoy exceptional dining options and a variety of...
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Photo of Sunrise at River Road
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Very private, shady courtyard space in back. More open hangout space around entrance, under awning. We picked them because of the tour. The place is beautiful, inside and out.
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.
Since 2008 Sunrise at River Road as been providing outstanding assisted living and memory care services to Tucson. Located at River Road and North 1st Avenue we are centrally located, are a warm and inviting, homelike environment complete with pets, fresh flowers, southwest landscaping and...
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Country Club was a nice place with very friendly people. When it came to the meals and dining the 2 rating is my opinion but my loved one might have said 3. From what I saw of the activities they seemed...
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.
Snowbird Stays from $150 per day!The Country Club of La Cholla offers luxury retirement living for the young at heart.You can relax in the classic country club setting of the Catalina Foothills and make yourself comfortable in one of our bright and spacious apartment homes. Your calendar will be...
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They are very friendly and do their best to work with the family to see to the needs of the family member who is staying there.
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.
The Villas at La Canada is an affordable assisted living community and memory care provider located in northwest Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting, The Villas at La Canada is a warm, supportive place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends...
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Photo of Brookdale North Tucson
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My niece is settling in very well! What stood out to me is the cleanliness and friendliness. I would recommend and have already recommended Brookdale North Tucson to others!
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.
COMMUNITY VISITS HAPPENING DAILYTucked away in the northwest side of Tucson in the foothills close to Marana, you will discover a warm and welcoming assisted living community that operates more like a family than a traditional senior living home. You will feel right at home as soon as you walk...
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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 Watermark at Continental RanchEscape from the status quo and experience the next level in exceptional living.Explore Assisted Living and Memory Care residences designed just for you in Marana, Arizona, just northwest of Tucson. Find gracious hospitality infused into everything, from...
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The very first thing and impression I had about the community was the enthusiasm and openness of your sales coordinator, [name removed]. He always answered my calls, questions and concerns right away. He...
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures?Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus is the right fit for you. We’re a rental CCRC. That means you’ll pay a monthly rental fee...
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I would give them all a 5. But if I could rate higher, I would. Especially in 3,4 and 7. My mom's last weeks of her life. She had told me this was her favorite place to live. She had made some wonderful...
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 are happy to announce that Tucson Place at Ventana Canyon is recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community for the second year running!Tucson Place is located in the beautiful Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, and offers personalized assisted living...
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They were great very friendly and the site is one of the nicest in Tucson. We would absolutely recommend to anyone they get five stars.
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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Everyone there is awesome. We should count ourselves fortunate that there are people in this world with the compassion to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. Special thanks to[names...
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.
Inspirations of River Centre, providing Assisted Living to the Tucson area.
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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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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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My loved one has only been here a short time. She is just here for rehab. She loves the people, and they are very responsive. If she squeezes for assistance they are there immediately. They have been working...
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 Handmaker community offers Assisted Living and Health Care services for every stage of the aging. Residents and families can feel confident that, as needs change, quality, caring staff and programs will be there to meet those needs. In addition to the apartment settings, Handmaker offers...
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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 Gardens at San Carlos is a renovated, sun-filled home in central Tucson. Our core values support Compassionate, Active, Responsive, and Excellent care and the living space is responsive to those values. Inside the home we have soaring ceilings, a high-end kitchen, and stunning open spaces for...
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The campus has inviting, secure indoor and outdoor space for memory care residents to occupy. Meals are appealing and provide good nutrition. Daily resident activities are well done and include games, art,...
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.
Situated in vibrant Tucson, Arizona, our community is specialized in Memory Care for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss issues. Our community creates a customized service and assistance plan for each resident with a variety of therapies and life enrichment activities....
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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.
THE HACIENDA AT THE CANYON®Live a life that inspires you each day.Embrace nature, explore new passions, make lasting friends, and celebrate well-being at this wellness retreat featuring a dramatic desert landscape in Tucson, Arizona. Curated Independent Living, Bungalows, Assisted Living,...
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Costs of memory care in the Tucson area

Memory care tends to cost slightly more than assisted living because it often requires specialized staff training and 24-hour supervision. That said, Tucson’s memory care communities cost, on average, $4,363 a month, which is less than other top markets, including Phoenix.[01]

The monthly costs of memory care include rent, meals, and all care services. The above figure is based on A Place for Mom’s proprietary data and also includes any additional costs our referred residents opted for, like special services or amenities.

The costs in the chart below provide a comparison between Tucson and nearby cities. The below figures only reflect the starting costs of local memory care communities before adding additional fees for special services or amenities.

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

Tucson, AZ
$4,628/mo

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

Tucson, AZ
$4,628/mo
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,628/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,666/mo
Studio
$4,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,947/mo

Senior living costs in Tucson 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: Tucson, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTucson, AZArizonaU.S.
Memory Care$4,628/mo$4,624/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,817/mo$3,910/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,924/mo$3,911/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Tucson, AZ:$4,628/mo
Arizona:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Tucson, AZ:$3,817/mo
Arizona:$3,910/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Tucson, AZ:$3,924/mo
Arizona:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Tucson, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Tucson 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.

Tucson, AZAZ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Tucson, AZ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Tucson 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
Tucson, AZ$5,639/mo$5,999/mo-6.0%
Arizona$6,148/mo$5,910/mo+4.0%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Tucson, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,639/mo
2023 average cost:$5,999/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,910/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Tucson

Recent reviews for memory care in Tucson

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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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.

Tucson review score based on 205 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 205 reviews of 76 Tucson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tucson 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

Tucson review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Tucson, AZ76 facilities
7.7
South Tucson, AZ97 facilities
8.7
Rincon Valley, AZ48 facilities

Review subcategories for Tucson 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 205 reviews of 76 Tucson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Tucson 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.
Tucson, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

How people pay for memory care in Tucson

Planning ahead is key to keeping memory care affordable. Because parts of memory care may be covered by public means, many families try to pay for as much of it as possible with Medicare, Medicaid, or veterans benefits before using retirement savings.

Memory care is expensive, so families may need to use some private funds in addition to public assistance. Below you’ll find information about how to use private methods and public means to pay for memory care.

Private pay methods in Tucson

Personal savings and retirement accounts are some ways families pay for memory care. One other common strategy is cashing out a life insurance policy. Each life insurance policy is different, however, so before considering this method, check with your policyholder. Read on to learn some other effective ways families can use their personal funds to afford memory care.

VA benefits for memory care in Tucson

Veterans have access to a few different types of financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA). The VA Pension and the Aid and Attendance benefit can be used to pay for parts of memory care or other long-term senior care.

Below is an explanation of who’s eligible for each benefit and how these benefits can be used to cover memory care.

The VA Pension

The VA Pension is a monthly allowance to veterans, and the amount depends on how long the veteran served and their highest salary while in the military. The VA Pension can be used to pay for anything, including memory care. It’s essentially a salary and can be used in any way the veteran chooses.

To be eligible for the VA Pension, a veteran must meet the following criteria:

  • Serve at least 90 days of active duty and one day of duty during wartime
  • Be 65+ or disabled
  • Meet low-income eligibility requirements
  • Have an honorable discharge
The Aid and Attendance benefit

The Aid and Attendance benefit is additional money added to the VA pension, and like the VA pension, can be used in any way that improves the veteran’s quality of life. Any costs associated with memory care can be covered by the Aid and Attendance benefit, including rent, meals, care services, and amenity fees. Eligible veterans must first receive the VA Pension in order to get the Aid and Attendance benefit, and they must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Already live in a long-term care facility
  • Be bedbound
  • Need some assistance for activities of daily living
  • Have very limited eyesight
Tucson’s veteran nursing home

The Arizona State Veteran Home – Tucson is one of the most well-known long-term care options for veterans in the city. Veterans with memory loss severe enough to need consistent supervision and care are eligible for this nursing home. It has 120 beds, and there may be a waiting list for prospective residents. But once admitted, veterans enjoy one of the highest-quality nursing homes in the city. Resident veterans receive a private room and enjoy restaurant-style dining and fun amenities like a TV room and daily activities.

U.S. News and World Report indicates that the Arizona State Veteran Home – Tucson provides superb care for its residents based on the following:

  • The home has an above-average number of staff members on the weekend.
  • The home has lower-than-average emergency room visits.
  • The home has a lower-than-average use of antipsychotics.
  • The home has lower-than-average hospitalizations.

Interested veterans or family members can begin the admissions process by calling the Arizona State Veteran Home – Tucson, which is detailed in the resource section below.

Tucson veterans benefit assistance

Veterans in Tucson, Arizona, can access remote benefits counseling through the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. Their Veteran Benefits Counselors (VBCs) are trained to help veterans identify the benefits for which they’re eligible and will walk veterans through the application process. To set up an appointment, veterans living in Arizona can call the VBC helpline at 602-535-1215.

The Tucson Vet Center is another place to receive in-person benefits counseling. The center also offers compassionate and confidential mental health counseling for veterans and their families.

The local post of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Post 549 — is another great resource for local veterans. VFW 549 offers benefits counseling and even legal advocacy to appeal decisions. Veterans in memory care may also benefit from being involved in the local Disabled Veterans of America (DAV) Chapter. DAV Chapter 4 offers benefits counseling but specifically focuses on helping veterans with disabilities access the benefits they need.

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14,877 veterans over 65 years old live in Tucson, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

43% of Tucson’s veterans are over 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Resources for Tucson veterans

Veterans services offices

Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
3839 N. Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-255-3373

Tucson Vet Center
2525 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-882-0333

Other veterans resources

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 549
8424 Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: 520-790-4626
Email: vfwpost549@gmail.com

Disabled Veterans of America (DAV) Chapter 4
4145 W. Ina Road, Suite 131
Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone: 520-791-9067
Email: chapter4@davchapter4tucson.org

Arizona State Veteran Home – Tucson
555 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-638-2150

Tucson Medicaid for memory care

Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals, and each state runs its own Medicaid program. Arizona’s Medicaid program, called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), is one of the most generous in the nation. It tends to cover more services for more people than in other states. AHCCCS is working to help eliminate problems like homelessness and addiction that create preventable health conditions.

Eligible individuals for AHCCCS cannot make more than the monthly income limit: $1,133 for one person and $1,526 for a couple. Seniors who meet the income requirements can choose one of the Medicaid health care plans for Pima County residents.

Applications for these health care plans are found on the AHCCCS website, as well as more information about what each plan covers. However, each Medicaid plan available in Pima County covers essentially the same services, including the most common health care services like the following:

  • Hospital care
  • Specialist care
  • Injections and immunizations
  • Emergency room care
  • Chiropractic care
  • Prescriptions (unless they’re already covered by Medicare)
  • Labs and X-rays
  • Podiatry
  • Dental, vision, and hearing care
Will the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System pay for memory care?

Medicaid will not pay for rent, meals, or other expenses in a memory care community. However, if an individual lives in a memory care community and is also covered by Medicaid, their Medicaid plan should cover the services listed above, regardless of where the senior receives those services. Some seniors with memory loss receive home health care, and if so, the health care services received in the home should be covered by Medicaid.

ALTCS may pay for memory care

That said, AHCCCS has a subprogram called the Arizona Long Term Care Systems (ALTCS, pronounced All-tecs). This Medicaid program covers more than AHCCCS, including rent, meals, and other expenses in long-term care communities.

Seniors are eligible for ALTCS if they are 65 years or older, have a disability, and require skilled nursing care. The AHCCCS determines if an applicant needs skilled nursing care and often has a wider definition of skilled nursing care that includes many memory care services. ALTCS will pay for rent, meals, and care for individuals living in nursing homes, assisted living communities, or memory care communities.

One thing to note: in Arizona, memory care communities are a type of assisted living community, so don’t be worried if you don’t see memory care as a covered service. It’s a type of assisted living and is therefore often covered by ALTCS.

ALTCS also has a higher income limit than AHCCCS, at $2,742 a month for an individual. And some individuals making over this amount may still be eligible for ALTCS if they set up a Special Treatment Trust. When applying for ALTCS, seniors making over the monthly income limit should ask about the Special Treatment Trust.

Seniors receiving ALTCS may still be asked to pay a portion of their own money towards their care, called the Share of Cost. The Share of Cost is different for each individual depending on their total financial assets and monthly income.

Tucson resident Medicaid resources:

Access Medicaid in Tucson

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
801 E. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
AHCCCS Phone: 602-417-4000
ALTCS Phone: 888-621-6880

Medicaid offices

Tucson Medicaid office
316 W. Fort Lowell Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-638-2270

Medicare memory care coverage in Tucson

Medicare doesn’t cover memory care in Tucson or in any other state. It’s a federally-run health care program that covers certain health care costs for people over 65. To receive Medicare coverage, people need to be 65 or older and have paid Medicare taxes during their life. While Medicare doesn’t cover memory care, it will cover some short-term, medically necessary health care services for seniors living in memory care communities.

What does “short-term” mean for Medicare?

Medicare will pay 100% of the costs for medically necessary health care services for the first 20 days, some of the costs on days 21-100, and none of the costs past day 100. From days 21-100 seniors also pay a daily $200 copay. One example of what Medicare will cover is a two-week stay in a rehabilitation facility or nursing home after a knee-replacement surgery. It will not cover, for instance, a five-year-long residence at a memory care community.

What does “medically necessary” mean for Medicare?

Medicare will only cover medical expenses that are deemed medically necessary. Some examples of medically necessary include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Emergency room visits
  • Appendectomies
  • Some joint replacement surgeries
  • Some medications
  • Some forms of rehabilitation
  • Hospice care

However, there are a lot of different medical procedures and medications not listed above, so be sure to check and see if your procedure and/or medications are covered. You can look up covered services directly on the Medicare coverage portal. You can also dial 2-1-1 to ask your local Social Security office questions regarding your Medicare coverage.

Are there any local programs to help pay my Medicare copayments?

Yes, in Arizona the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (or AHCCCS) has a program that can help pay Medicare premiums called the Help with Paying Medicare Costs Only program. Individuals must be Arizona residents and meet monthly income limits to be eligible for this program. For one person, the monthly income limit is $1,133, and for a couple, it’s $1,526.

Are there local resources in Tucson for my Medicare questions?

The Pima Council on Aging is a resource local to Tucson for seniors with questions about health care coverage, including Medicare. Seniors can dial 2-1-1 to be connected to Social Services representatives associated with the Pima Council on Aging. These representatives will help answer your questions about Medicare or can transfer you to someone who can.

The federal Medicare website is another place to check your eligibility and coverage options. You can direct any complaints about Tucson’s Social Security administration to the Arizona Ombudsman.

Tucson resident Medicare resources

SSA Offices

Social Security Administration – Tucson South
88 W. 38th St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 800-772-1213

Pima Council on Aging
8467 E. Broadway St.
Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: 520-790-7262

Understand Arizona laws and regulations for memory care facilities

In Arizona, memory care communities are considered a type of assisted living community and are regulated by the same regulatory agency. The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)­ – Division of Licensing Services regulates assisted living communities in Arizona that offer memory care services.

After passing an initial inspection, communities are given a license to operate for one year, and the division conducts one unannounced inspection each year for licensure renewal. Inspection results for all memory care communities are available on the AZDHS provider search form and can be searched for using name, address, or ZIP code.

Memory care communities in Tucson tend to have their own wing within a larger assisted living facility with 20+ residents. However, about a third of Tucson’s memory care communities are within smaller board and care homes with fewer than 10 residents. While they differ in size and how many amenities they offer, these two types of facilities are also regulated and licensed by the Division of Licensing Services.

What are the regulations for memory care communities in Tucson?

State regulations for memory care communities in Tucson, Arizona, include the following:

  • Memory care facilities must have egress controls, monitored entrances and exits, and secure outdoor areas for residents to wander.
  • Facilities must be kept clean and hygienic and provide necessary utilities.
  • Residents must have a written care plan outlining their up-to-date health concerns and the care services they are receiving.
  • Facilities must provide residents with daily meals that accommodate specific dietary needs.
  • Facilities should be well maintained and up to state building codes.

What are the resident’s rights in Tucson’s memory care communities?

Article 8 from the Arizona Department of Health Services outlines rights for residents of memory care communities. These rights all apply to the resident, but some also apply to family members who may act as their loved one’s medical power of attorney.

  • Residents must be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Residents must have access to a caregiver who’s available within the community at all times, including nighttime hours.
  • Residents must not receive abuse of any kind.
  • Residents must be given a reasonable amount of privacy.
  • Residents must be able to submit a complaint about their care without retaliation.
  • Residents must be fully informed of any changes in the cost of their rent, meals, or care.
  • Residents should be able to choose their own health care providers.
  • Residents should be fully informed of all care services they will receive.

Do staff members in Tucson’s memory care communities go through special training?

In Arizona, assisted living managers must have eight hours total of training on managing residents in need of memory care. Memory care training is different than general caregiver training, as people with dementia have more specialized needs. While other caregivers don’t need to go through any additional training, it’s likely they will receive memory care-specific training because of Arizona’s Alzheimer’s State Plan.

This plan outlines Arizona’s goal to have a strong caregiving workforce that understands the particular needs of seniors with memory loss and has access to up-to-date strategies and resources. All of our partnering memory care providers in Tucson have a specific memory care program that involves some form of staff training, even though it’s not required by the state.

Arizona Department of Health contact information

Arizona Department of Health Services
150 N. 18th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: 602-542-1025

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

COVID-19 regulations for Tucson memory care facilities

Tucson’s memory care communities and other long-term care facilities are required to follow the guidelines developed by the Arizona Together program to control the spread of COVID-19. Arizona doesn’t have any statewide-specific requirements, but it recommends residents mask when sick or, if exposed to COVID-19, test.

The Pima County Long-Term Care Resource Center supplies senior living communities with at-home tests, vaccinations, and personal protective equipment. On Pima County’s COVID-19 Data Reports page, it states that about 50% of seniors in the county’s long-term care programs are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination rates for the general public, deaths, and infections are available on Pima County’s Data Reports page.

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Vaccinations. Residents and staff members are encouraged to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Masking. Residents are encouraged to mask when sick, and visitors are encouraged, though not required, to mask when entering the community.

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Quarantining. All long-term care communities in Tucson, Arizona, follow guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and allow visitors at any time, regardless of whether or not the visitor is vaccinated.

What to expect from memory care living in Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, has excellent memory care options for seniors living with memory loss. Since the 1990s, Arizona has focused on creating robust public resources for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan: Framework for Action outlines the state’s goals to increase public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease — to educate a new generation of caregivers who can provide compassionate, cutting-edge memory care.

Arizona has been a popular retirement destination for a long time, which has resulted in a higher number of people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia than in many other states. According to the Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan, approximately 150,000 Arizona residents live with Alzheimer’s disease, and over 257,000 family members care for them.[02] The need for memory care in Tucson, Arizona, is nothing new. And it’s resulted in a variety of caring and knowledgeable memory care communities in and around Tucson.

Memory care is often paired with assisted living in Tucson

In Arizona, memory care is considered a type of assisted living. Because one in nine people over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number jumps up to one in three for people over 85, it’s sensible to have a memory care wing within an assisted living community.[02]

As needs develop, residents can stay within the same community they’ve grown accustomed to. And families can continue to work with familiar staff members. Most memory care programs in Tucson, therefore, are part of larger assisted living communities.

Dementia-friendly design features in Tucson’s memory care communities

These memory care programs typically have their own separate wing inside an assisted living facility, designed with people with dementia in mind. Circular hallways are decorated to look like streets, and strategically placed signs and lights help residents more easily navigate.

Like their assisted living counterparts, residents typically dine in restaurant-style dining rooms or have the option to eat in their rooms. All communities have areas where residents can walk. Most have secured outdoor areas where residents and visitors can enjoy the beautiful Tucson weather.

Staff training in Tucson’s memory care

Every memory care community in our partner Tucson communities has staff members available and on-site 24 hours a day.[01] Caregivers of Tucson’s memory care communities are not required by the state to go through memory care-specific training, with the exception of managers.

However, every one of A Place for Mom’s partner memory care facilities in Tucson requires its staff to go through memory care-specific training. Memory care training often goes through the local Desert Southwest chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Communities may also have their own memory care programs, which include recurring staff trainings, design requirements, and special activities for the residents. Programs in Tucson’s memory care communities commonly take the Montessori approach and apply the validation method. One local program specifically, the Dementia Capable Care Program, also involves sing-alongs, art projects, and reminiscence opportunities like reliving previous occupations. These are some of the most common activities in Tucson’s memory care communities.

In Tucson, stand-alone memory care-only communities exist, though they’re rarer and usually take the form of residential care homes.

Memory care in residential care homes

Residential care homes (also known as board and care homes) are a distinctive feature of Tucson’s senior living options. About a third of Tucson’s assisted living communities have under 10 residents and are set within residential homes that have been converted into assisted living communities.

In Tucson, many of these assisted living communities offer memory care services. These are good options for seniors who prefer a smaller, homelike setting. And while they generally offer the same level of care as larger memory care communities, they tend to be much cheaper.

However, they often don’t have the same number of daily activities to keep residents stimulated as larger memory care communities. Most residents of board and care homes share a room with another senior, eat meals in a traditional dining room, and have access to the general common living areas and yards typical of a residential home. These homes give their residents immediate access to a live-in caregiver 24 hours a day.

Memory care in the surrounding Tucson suburbs

Green Valley, Arizona, is a growing senior community about 30 minutes south of Tucson. Of its 22,000 residents, about 80% are over 65, making Green Valley a uniquely well-prepared place for people in need of memory care.[03]

Unlike Tucson, Green Valley has a higher number of memory care-only communities and very few board and care homes, although it also has a large number of memory care wings within assisted living communities.

The memory care communities in Green Valley offer cutting-edge care and tend to be more expensive than memory care in Tucson. A high demand for quality health care has resulted in a higher concentration of geriatric specialists and neurologists in Green Valley than in Tucson. Due to its aging population, crime is essentially nonexistent, and the town is beautiful and quiet. It does have shopping centers, but for more variety, Tucson is only 30 minutes away.

Tucson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tucson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tucson, 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 Tucson 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 Tucson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tucson, AZNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tucson 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 Tucson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tucson, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tucson 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 Tucson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tucson, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Tucson 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 Tucson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tucson, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Tucson 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 Tucson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tucson, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.1%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Unfamiliar with Tucson? Highlights for seniors

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32,958 seniors over 75 live in Tucson, Arizona.

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6% of the population in Tucson, Arizona, is over 75.

33%

33% of seniors over 85 have Alzheimer’s disease in Arizona, according to the 2016 Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan.

Health care for seniors in Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, has multiple quality hospitals and health care providers specializing in geriatrics, Alzheimer’s disease, and other kinds of dementia.

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TMC Healthcare – Tucson

TMC Healthcare – Tucson is one of the best hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. It’s also considered the best hospital in Tucson for dementia-related neurology services, among other services.

5301 E. Grant Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: 520-327-5461

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Northwest Medical Center – Tucson

Northwest Medical Center – Tucson is one of the best hospitals in the city across multiple specialties. It has 300 beds and provides high-quality care in geriatrics.

6200 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone: 520-742-9000

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Banner-University Medical Center South

The Banner-University Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital on the University of Arizona’s campus and has a dedicated Alzheimer’s Institute.

2800 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-874-2000

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Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital

Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital is a private, for-profit hospital with 449 beds. It offers a range of services but specializes in neurology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology, as well as acute care.

350 N. Wilmont Road
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520-873-3000

Transportation for seniors in Tucson

Most seniors living in memory care in Tucson will have access to transportation directly from their communities, as almost 87% of Tucson’s memory care communities offer either complimentary or at-cost transportation.[01]

However, there are local options for seniors who need alternative ways to get to appointments or social events or for visiting loved ones. Tucson’s primary public transportation is the Sun Tran, and it’s very accessible to seniors, although it’s not designed to accommodate seniors with memory loss. Seniors with memory loss should always have a caregiver chaperone when riding public transportation.

Arizona Senior Transport is a better option for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. They can provide aftercare transportation from procedures or medical appointments, and seniors do not need a caregiver to ride. Rides should be arranged at least 48 hours in advance and can be scheduled by calling 520-573-6221 or emailing azseniortransport@gmail.com.

Senior activities in Tucson

Staying active and engaged is key to combating memory loss. This is why our Tucson partner memory care communities work hard to organize daily activities for residents.

Some of the most common activities are helping residents to explore their past in their own way. For example, local memory care communities use sing-alongs to classic tunes and even virtual reality to help residents stay sharp. Physical exercise, like walks and tai chi, are other popular daily activities.

Tucson has a reputation as an active, outdoorsy town, and almost every attraction — outdoors and indoors — is accessible and enjoyable for people with dementia. The weather is one of the main attractions in Tucson, and it can be enjoyed from anywhere. Indeed, most of the city’s memory care communities are near beautiful bluffs and have inspiring views of the nightly sunsets.

Read on to learn about some senior-friendly activities in Tucson and some fun things you can do while visiting.

Tucson’s Memory Cafes

The Pima Council on Aging began the Dementia Capable Southern Arizona Program in 2021 to help Tucson become a more dementia-friendly community. One aspect of the program is the creation of local Memory Cafes, which are open, inviting spaces for people with dementia and their caregivers to meet and socialize.

These cafes are open about once a month and offer unique activities and performances. They’re free to all attendees and offer stimulation for those with memory loss and respite for caregivers. Caregivers also have a chance to meet people in a similar situation. Attendees can RSVP, although it’s not required, on the PCOA Memory Cafe webpage.

Tucson’s Senior Centers

Tucson has three dedicated senior centers that provide daily activities and events for seniors at no cost. For seniors with early-stage dementia, these events and activities are an excellent way to engage and stay sharp. Some common local activities are social hours, ceramics classes, and Spanish courses.

Tucson’s senior centers also partner with Catholic Social Services to provide daily meals to seniors in need at no cost. Midday meals are typically available from Monday to Friday. Seniors can register, or a family member can register on their behalf, and pre-registration is required. To register, pick the senior center of your choice from the Senior Meals Program Brochure.

Cultural activities in Tucson

Tucson is laid back and outdoorsy, but it has plenty of fun cultural activities for seniors with dementia and their family members. The Gaslight Theater is a local favorite, and many senior living communities take their residents to a show at least once a year. Offering a variety of family-friendly productions and dinners, this old-timey saloon theater is a great place to bring a senior relative.

Veterans with memory loss may particularly enjoy going to The Pima Air and Space Museum to help recollect their memories from their time in the military. Visitors, too, will be impressed at the variety and scale of the museum. Set on about 80 acres, the museum has over 400 unique aircraft, including presidential planes, antiques, and a flight simulator. Shuttles are available to drive visitors through the museum.

Outdoor activities in Tucson

Spending time outside is shown to reduce stress in people with memory loss, and Tucson is an excellent place to enjoy the great outdoors all year long. Tucson is set within a truly remarkable ecosystem. The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world and home to the towering saguaro cacti forests and Saguaro National Park.

The Sonoran Desert Museum is set almost entirely outside and includes an art gallery, a natural history museum, and a botanical garden. Visitors can explore cacti over 100 years old, see Gila monsters and scorpions, and in the spring, enjoy beautiful blooms. The museum’s indoor and outdoor areas are wheelchair accessible, and seniors get a discount.

Saguaro National Park is another great place to hike and stargaze, and the Cactus Forest Drive is the best option for seniors with limited mobility. This drive takes visitors through the most scenic parts of the park and is an ideal way to experience the area, especially during sunset.

Tucson is an international City of Gastronomy

Visitors and residents alike enjoy a fantastic food scene in Tucson. In 2015, this food scene was actually named as the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Tucson has some of the best restaurants in the Southwest due to the authentic Mexican and ancient indigenous cuisine of the area. These restaurants apply ancient culinary techniques from the indigenous people who farmed in the Sonoran Desert for thousands of years before.

Visitors can try chimichangas at the restaurant where they were invented (El Charro), classic dishes like tamales, and unique ones like nopales. Nopales are a tasty and tender dish made from the most common plant in the area: cacti (without the prickles, of course).

Food tours are a common activity for visitors and can be found on websites like TripAdvisor or Airbnb. Information about which restaurants are official City of Gastronomy establishments can be found on the Tucson City of Gastronomy website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fellowship Square at Tucson, Brookdale East Tucson and Sierra del Sol are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Tucson, AZ. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Tucson is $4,628 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
The 118 memory care facilities near you in Tucson, Arizona typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, Arizona ranges from $1500 to $9720. The average Memory Care cost in Tucson, Arizona is $4,628. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Tucson, 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.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Arizona Governor’s Office on Aging. (2015, September). Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan: A Framework for Action.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Green Valley CDP [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  4. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Tucson city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

  5. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Tucson city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

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1.

A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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Arizona Governor’s Office on Aging. (2015, September). Arizona Alzheimer’s State Plan: A Framework for Action.

3.

United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Green Valley CDP [Data set]. American Community Survey.

4.

United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Tucson city [Data set]. American Community Survey.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and sex (S0101): Tucson city [Data set]. American Community Survey.