Memory Care Communities in Mesa, Arizona

In Mesa, memory care costs an average of $4,969 per month, which is lower than the state average of $5,000 and the U.S. average of $5,625. Mesa is also one of the most affordable cities in Arizona, with average monthly costs that are $94 lower than Tucson’s and $656 lower than Prescott Valley’s. Flagstaff, which sits near the Arizona-New Mexico border, has average monthly costs of $6,250.

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 Mesa pay an average of $4,969 per month for memory care, although the exact cost depends on the number of services provided.

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.

Memory care is more affordable than in-home and home health care, both of which cost an average of $5,958 per month in Mesa. Adult day health care costs $2,802 per month less than memory care, but it’s a part-time care option, which explains the discrepancy. Assisted living is slightly more affordable, averaging $3,975 per month. Nursing homes provide 24/7 medical care, so they have the highest costs. A semiprivate room in Mesa costs an average of $6,418 per month.

The Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing oversees all memory care centers operating in Mesa and other Arizona cities. Staff members protect seniors by issuing licenses, conducting inspections and following up on complaints. If a facility has serious violations, BRFL can even suspend or revoke its license.

• Mesa has five hospitals located within a few miles of each other, including Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Heart Hospital, Mountain Vista Medical Center, Arizona General Hospital Mesa and Banner Baywood Medical Center. Despite the number of medical facilities available, Mesa has a lower-than-average number of physicians per 100,000 residents.
• Although Mesa’s overall cost of living is higher than the U.S. average, health care costs are about 7.5% lower than the average American cities. Mesa also has lower-than-average grocery costs.
• Maricopa County has a Senior Value Protection program, which allows eligible seniors to “freeze” the value of their homes. This prevents their property tax bills from increasing until the freeze expires.
• In July, the daytime temperature averages nearly 105 degrees Fahrenheit, but mild winter temperatures make up for the summer heat. Since 1939, Mesa has only had measurable snow on five occasions.
• Seniors in Mesa have several transportation options available, including light rail and bus services operated by the Transit Services Department. Adults who can’t navigate the public transportation system may qualify for transportation services provided by the Region One Area Agency on Aging or Ability360, one of Arizona’s Centers for Independent Living.
• Mesa’s property crime rate is slightly higher than the U.S. average, but that’s balanced out by its lower-than-average violent crime rate, which is 19.3 compared to the national average of 22.7.