Memory Care Communities in Chandler, Arizona

The average monthly cost for memory care in Chandler is only $31 less than Arizona’s cost of $5,000 but $656 less than the national average of $5,625. Tucson and Sierra Vista have slightly higher costs at $5,063 and $5,188, respectively. To the north, Flagstaff averages some of the highest costs in the area at $6,250, and Prescott Valley averages $5,625.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors in Chandler pay an average of $4,969 monthly for long-term memory care. Still, costs may vary depending on a facility's location, services and amenities.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Arizona page.

Seniors who may not yet require the full-time services of a memory care community can choose adult day health care in Chandler for an average of $2,167 per month. Assisted living facilities cost less than memory care, averaging $3,975 monthly. For seniors who choose to remain at home, in-home care and home health care both average $5,958 per month. Nursing homes offer 24/7 skilled nursing care, with a semiprivate room costing $6,418 per month.

Long-term memory care communities are licensed and inspected by Arizona's Long Term Care Facilities Licensing agency. The agency ensures communities are in compliance with all Arizona Department of Health regulations and protects seniors who reside in these communities.

• Chandler has a dry, desert climate with only 9 inches of rainfall per year and 297 sunny days. Summer temperatures can reach triple digits, but winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing, and there is no snow during mild winters.
• Many seniors are on a fixed income, so living in Chandler may prove a bit challenging on their budget. Utilities run higher with an index of 101.6, costing more during summer when air conditioning is necessary. The average cost of living in Chandler is an index of 115.7, with the country’s average at 100. However, health care is lower at 92.5, and groceries are slightly more affordable than the national average, with an index of 99.
• Health care choices in Chandler offer elderly residents numerous options, including an average of 201 physicians per 100,000 residents, with the U.S. average being 210. Seniors also have multiple options from Banner Health’s hospitals and clinics, including the Banner Ocotillo Medical Center and the Chandler Regional Medical Center.
• Crime rates in Chandler are generally lower than the average 22.7 for the nation, with violent crime ranking 13.2 out of 100 (100 being the highest crime rate). Chandler is considered a relatively safe city to live in or visit and is the safest city in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metropolitan area.
• Arizona is a moderately tax-friendly state for seniors and retirees. Taxes are collected on retirement income, such as IRA or 401(k) distributions. However, Social Security retirement is not taxed, and public or private pension income is only partially taxed.