Memory Care Communities in Tempe, Arizona

Dementia care facilities in Tempe charge approximately $4,969 per month for memory support. This is about $30 below Arizona’s monthly norm and a savings of around $660 compared to the national average. In Yuma, memory care residents pay about $220 less for services than seniors in Tempe, but other cities have comparatively costlier care. For example, in Tucson and Sierra Vista, respective monthly fees average $5,063 and $5,188, and in Prescott Valley, rates are $660 higher than in Tempe.

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.

In Tempe, seniors pay $4,696 per month on average for residential memory care services.

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 facilities in Tempe $4,969 per month for care, which is moderate compared to alternative senior care options in the city. This type of care costs about $1,000 less per month than non medical in-home care and specialized home health care. Similarly, nursing home rates exceed memory care costs, averaging $6,418. On the other hand, seniors in standard assisted living facilities pay $3,975 for care, and adult day health care facilities charge $2,167 for daytime services.

In Tempe, as in the rest of Arizona, memory care facilities are licensed and overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Licensed facilities must follow standard requirements related to nutrition services, care planning and staffing. They also comply with increased guidelines related to security features.

• Seniors in Tempe pay state income taxes at the full rate on withdrawals from retirement accounts. However, pension income is eligible for a deduction and Social Security benefits aren’t taxed at all, which may make the city a financially viable option for retirees needing residential dementia care.
• While Maricopa County, where Tempe is located, gets failing grades for its high ozone and 24-hour particle pollution levels, the American Lung Association gives the region a passing score for annual particle pollution. To promote residents’ safety and comfort, memory care facilities have indoor activities and amenities available year-round, and many communities have air purification systems.
• Tempe is rated on the AARP Age-Friendly Network for the efforts its officials have made toward creating a safe, welcoming environment for seniors. The city has a livability score of 49 for factors such as high access to health care amenities, mixed-use neighborhoods and access to public transportation. These factors can benefit those with dementia as well as families visiting loved ones in local long-term care facilities.
• Tempe is listed on the Dementia Friendly America Network, a distinction given to communities that have made efforts to put resources and support services in place for seniors and families affected by dementia. Residents can contact the project coordinator for assistance with accessing early-stage engagement activities, support groups, screening services and care consultations.
• Tempe has warm, dry weather throughout the year with daytime average highs ranging from 68-104 degrees. Measurable snowfall is highly unusual and the city gets only 9 inches of rain. Memory care facilities have security measures in place to prevent wandering, particularly in unsafe weather conditions, and many have individual climate control in residents’ units.