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8689 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
4.6
(3 reviews)
My mother went to Watermark in March of 2023. I have to honestly say that I never worried one moment at all about her safety and care in this senior living facility. The staff is all fantastic. Over the year, we got to know several of the staff pe...
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2221 N Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712
3.2
(20 reviews)
It's a wonderful place to recover. The bathroom is close to the bedrooms and nursing staff are more than willing to help you to and from your room. The food is delicious and plentiful. The staff is friendly and helpful, kind and caring. ...
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662 S. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711
3.5
(6 reviews)
My mom will be moving into The Villas at Wilmot. They are small little casitas with eight people in each casita and two caretakers per unit. They're small and quaint. They have a happy dog that's friendly. It's just perfect for my mom. My mom's got a...
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4110 E. Spring St. Unit 1-3, Tucson, AZ 85712
3.6
(5 reviews)
I was able to see The Groves on Spring St. and it was a very nice community with several buildings. I thought everything about the place was very good. There was no odor or anything, there was just a slight scent that my sister usually can't handle. ...
$3,400
4024 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712
5.0
(1 reviews)
My brother spent the last month of his life at Plum Tree House (one of the Groves 6 houses), and for all of our family, it was by far the most positive experience of the last 6 months of his illness. The staff was so kind and went out of their way to...
$3,700
1331 E Sobre Lomas, Tucson, AZ 85718
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband moved into Canyon View by Platinum Care Homes. I like everything about it. It is clean. The staff are all very attentive, and they give him the care he needs. They are all nice. They are nice to me, and they are nice to all the residents. ...
$5,200
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5644 N. Via Latigo, Tucson, AZ 85704
3.3
(3 reviews)
Upon touring this assisted living facility, we pulled up into a custom home site. The view from pulling up on the site was gorgeous. You can see the best view of the Catalina mountains as well as pretty sunsets. In this home, there were ten privat...
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619 W. Chula Vista Rd., Tucson, AZ 98040
The Cottages of Tucson One of the most difficult decisions a family can face is how to help a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss problems. The Cottages of Tucson, a memory care community combines the best features of both adult family homes and professional, compassionate assisted living communities. Here you will find an intimate environment where residents receive individual attention provided by a professionally managed, highly trained and compassionate staff, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. About Our Community Our a Memory Care Community offers four small, cozy cottages, each with only twenty residents. This design concept allows us to provide your loved one with the personal attention he or she deserves in a familiar, intimate, calm and safe environment. Each cottage is self-contained with its own kitchen, dining room, laundry, living room area with fireplace and private resident rooms. Memory Care Family members also often need information and support to understand and cope with the progressive nature of memory disorders. Our trained staff will be there with you on this journey providing advice, consultation and most importantly emotional support. We will also be available to recommend additional educational resources and external support groups if requested. About Our Staff The Cottages of Tucson is a memory care community that combines the best features of both adult family homes and professional assisted living communities. Here you will find an intimate environment where residents receive individual attention provided by a professionally managed, highly trained and compassionate staff, available 24 hours a day.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Arizona Department of Health Services Public Health Licensing
$5,400
3701 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
4.8
(8 reviews)
My mother is in Avista Tucson. They said she stopped yelling at people and she's eating better. Right now she's in assisted living level three. Everybody there is so polite and so helpful. I had some things I couldn't get together, they put them toge...
$3,400
1175 S. Abrego Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614
4.6
(12 reviews)
I toured and it was a large community. It's very clean. The food was good. There were people to interact with and the staff also looked like they were very on top of them....
$4,500
5250 West Dove Centre Road, Marana, AZ 85658
4.3
(3 reviews)
We toured La Sonora at Dove Mountain. We were able to talk to an adviser. We liked everything about it. The staff was very good, very professional, and very personable. It's a new facility and everything was spotless. Everything was good. The layout ...
$3,155
10175 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
4.0
(13 reviews)
Brookdale Oro Valley was clean. It looked like they kept their residents engaged. It was nice. I was looking for a room where both of my parents can be together, so I guess that's a shared room. I saw them exercising when we first went in. Some of th...
$6,879
9685 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ 85704
3.6
(3 reviews)
My husband is at Catalina Springs. It is a newer facility. They do things for memory care every day. We picked it because it seemed fresh and clean, and the people were more alert looking. It's also close to the house. I like the people who run it. T...
$4,725
17380 S Camino Cartagena, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
5.0
(1 reviews)
San Judas Adult Care Home has very nice people. It's a private home with only 10 residents at a time. There are 2 caregivers 24/7 plus the owner, and she runs all the medical stuff. It's a very nice place and very well kept. Out of all the places I'v...
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9005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
5.0
(1 reviews)
The Watermark at Oro Valley was very welcoming and open. The rooms were beautiful. The staff was beautiful. We had food there and it was wonderful. They just got a wonderful program for the food like open seating. Everything was just really beautiful...
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160 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614
4.8
(8 reviews)
Arroyo Gardens was nice. It was confusing though. It was really big. It's easy to get lost. The staff was very pleasant. The rooms were just like the others, size-wise, and they were nice. I saw the menu and it looked really good. The atmosphere was ...
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865 Desert Bell Dr., Green Valley, AZ 85614
4.5
(17 reviews)
My mother-in-law is on the memory care side of The Villas at Green Valley. It is beautiful. We love it. It is a very wonderful place. The staff has been wonderful to her. The dining area is absolutely beautiful; it is like a great room. They cook rig...
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6180 W. Mamie Kai Dr., Marana, AZ 85743
3.2
(8 reviews)
Beehive Homes of Marana is a wonderful assisted living facility where my mom has been a resident since Aug 2022. This homes is well managed, staffed, and impeccably clean. The manager Joey is very on hands and available at all times. All caregivers a...
$4,200
9950 N Wild Creek Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85742
Oro Valley, a suburb of 41,000, is just six miles north of Tucson, AZ. Its year-round mild weather makes it a prime destination for hikers, golfers and cyclists. Nestled at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the town has over 50 miles of paths and trails that are among the best in the region. Grama's Home serves people aged 55 and older in the Oro Valley area. The community offers progressive care so that residents can remain there even when their needs increase. The memory care section uses state-of-the-art security measures and accepts those with behavioral issues. Incontinence and diabetic care, including sliding scale therapy, are available. The facility also provides one-person assisted transfer for non-ambulatory individuals. In addition to having doctors and nurses on call, Grama's Home prepares a variety of meal options, including kosher and vegetarian. The staff hosts a wide range of stimulating activities, such as painting, games, baking and movie nights. Socially and spiritually enriching opportunities are plentiful in the indoor and outdoor common areas. Transportation is available for a fee. Grama's Home serves respite guests and provides hospice care as well.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Arizona Department of Health Services Public Health Licensing
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Memory Care
Daisy
5.0
Review of Woodland Palms Memory Care
I have chosen Woodland Palms Memory Care for my husband. Everything that I saw was clean. There were still some residents in the dining area still having lunch, so naturally, there's going to be...
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you found Woodland Palms Memory Care clean and welcoming. It’s wonderful that Meredith and our team could provide...
Memory Care
Lisa2
5.0
Review of The Hacienda at the River
I toured The Hacienda at the River. The atmosphere, it's beautiful. The staff was good. The person who I worked with listened to me and everything I had to say, and she answered all my questions...
Memory Care
Khanh
4.0
Review of Atria Campana Del Rio
I toured Atria Campana Del Rio. The facility seemed nice. The location was good. The cost was kind of high in the area. The staff was very nice, and friendly. They followed up and kept engaging....
Tucson’s memory care cost average is slightly above normal, although not southern Arizona’s highest, a position held by Sierra Vista’s $5,188 per month. Phoenix is more affordable, at $4,969, but the most affordable city in the state is Yuma, where costs average $4,750 per month.
Tucson
$5,063
Arizona
$5,000
The United States
$5,625
Phoenix
$4,969
Yuma
$4,750
Sierra Vista
$5,188
When trying to decide how to pay for memory care, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?" With the impact of inflation, it's more important than ever to have up-to-date information when making a financial plan for senior living. To help shed light on real senior living prices, Caring.com has compiled proprietary cost data from its network of more than 75,000 senior living providers to provide insight into the average cost of memory care in Tucson and 18 other cities in Arizona.
In Tucson there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Arizona page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Arizona page.
With current rates of inflation, memory care costs have risen steadily in Tucson. While average care costs were $3,787 in 2022, that number rose nearly 10% to $4,181 in 2023. Rates are expected to rise another 7.5% by 2024. Despite these rising costs, Tucson is still less expensive than the national median ($5,369) and the Arizona state average ($5,401). It's also one of the most affordable cities for memory care in southern Arizona, with rates that are over $2,500 lower than those in Phoenix and $3,000 less than Scottsdale.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $3,787 | $4,181 | $4,510 |
| U.S. Average | $4,863 | $5,369 | $5,792 |
| Arizona | $4,698 | $5,401 | $6,209 |
| Phoenix | $6,091 | $6,725 | $7,255 |
| Scottsdale | $6,567 | $7,250 | $7,821 |
| Yuma | $3,890 | $4,295 | $4,633 |
Despite having higher levels of care 24/7, memory care is still more affordable than most senior living facilities in Tucson. Only assisted living, at $4,050, and adult day care, at $2,058 without room and board, offer senior care for less money. Homebound seniors in the early stages of cognitive decline can expect to pay around $5,434 for homemaker services and an additional $48 per month for the included light medical support of a home health aide. Those who require nursing home care can expect to pay around $6,601 for a semiprivate room or $8,182 if they choose a private one.
Homemaker Services
$5,434
Home Health Aide
$5,482
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$4,050
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,601
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,182
There are many resources in Tucson,AZ that assist seniors in their retirement. Caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring’s Arizona state page.
Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pima Council on Aging | 520-790-7262 | Arizona's Area Agencies on Aging provide support and advocacy for older residents, empowering them to remain in their homes where desirable. Accessible remotely and at a selection of statewide locations, they connect senior Arizonans, along with families and caregivers, to a range of support services. These include home-delivered meals and assistance with self-managing chronic health conditions. A 24-hour accessible senior helpline is also available at (888)-783-7500. |
Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Tucson seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank and Food Pantry - Tucson | 520-296-6149 | The Community Food Bank and Food Pantry is part of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Tucson, Arizona. It's associated with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona as a way to ensure seniors and other community members in need get the best possible food assistance. The food bank/food pantry is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Community Food Banks of Southern Arizona - Tucson | The Tucson branch of Community Food Banks of Southern Arizona is based out of the Gabrielle Giffords Resource Center, which provides various community services and serves as one of the many CFBSA food distribution points in Tucson. Seniors can access the GGRC food bank on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the 4th Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to noon. | |
| Impact of Southern Arizona Catalina Food Bank | 520-825-0009 | Impact of Southern Arizona Catalina Food Bank distributes groceries and toiletries monthly to seniors and low-income residents of Tucson, AZ. Participants can visit the food bank to get a USDA food parcel anytime during the month, and they can also obtain daily supplies of bread and recently expired items on an as-available basis. Seniors can apply for access online, and acceptance is determined by income and assets. Food bank staff assesses the entire household income to determine eligibility. |
| Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona | 520-622-1600 | Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona delivers meals to housebound and disabled seniors in the Tucson, AZ, area. The organization bases meal prices on participants' income, with free meals available for low-income and indigent seniors. Kosher meals and special dietary menus are available on request. Seniors can sign up online or by calling the program office. Applicants must give their contact information and address, with voluntary submission of medical and personal needs as well as income to set pricing. |
| Pima Meals on Wheels | 520-790-7262 | Tucson, Arizona-based Pima Meals on Wheels, associated with the Pima Council on Aging, ensures Pima County residents with disabilities and homebound seniors aged 60+ receive the delicious, nutritious meals they need. Seniors must undergo an in-home evaluation to confirm their eligibility for the program, and they must be unable to participate in the Senior Center Congregate Meal Program. The Catholic Community Services or Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest delivers the meals. |
| ReSources Vail Food Bank | 520-879-1242 | ReSources Vail Food Bank serves Vail, Corona de Tucson, Rita Ranch and Southeast Tucson residents who need help with food. Available to residents of all ages, the food bank provides families with emergency food bags and homebound residents with meals, making it an option for low-income seniors who need food assistance. Food distribution takes place Tuesdays through Fridays and on some select Saturdays throughout the year. Registered families receive basic food staples in one monthly allotment and supplemental food when available. |
| Salvation Army - Amphi Corp (Prince) Food Pantry | 520-888-1299 | The Salvation Army runs the Amphi Corp (Prince) Food Pantry in Tucson, AZ, to help reduce food insecurity for seniors and low-income individuals and families. Volunteers operate the food assistance program Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It closes from noon to 1 p.m. to provide staff with a lunch break. Seniors and others in need can access fresh produce, canned goods and other nonperishables. |
| Senior Farmers Markets Nutrition Program (SFMNP) - Tucson | The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is available at multiple participating locations throughout Tucson, AZ. It provides older adults with ten $5 vouchers for use at specific farmers' markets near them. The food assistance program is open to individuals aged 60 and older with an income at or below 185% of the annual poverty income guidelines. Eligible seniors can access fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs to help maintain a healthy diet. | |
| Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation Community Food Bank | 800-771-9054 | The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation Community Food Bank provides food assistance to seniors and others experiencing food insecurity in Tucson, AZ. The program offers a food bag once per month, free of charge, to seniors in the community. Volunteers operate the food pantry Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Tucson Indian Center Food Boxes | 520-884-7131 | Tucson Indian Center Food Boxes is an assistance program for seniors in partnership with Community Food Bank and Midwest Food Bank and regulated by the State of Arizona. Eligible individuals must provide proof of residency with a current utility bill and state-issued ID card. The food program is open Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Seniors and those with disabilities can access a variety of local resources to help them pay for home repairs and modifications. Programs in Tucson have different eligibility criteria and often assist retirees by providing grants or loans.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Home Repair Assistance - Tucson | 520-243-6777 | Pima County's Home Repair program helps low-income residents make their homes safer and more livable. Seniors may receive no-cost improvements to their primary residences, including accessibility upgrades, roofing repairs, septic replacement and weatherization. To qualify, a homeowner must have owned the residence for at least 1 year and maintain ownership for a year after work is completed. This program is open to residents of Pima County, AZ, outside the City of Tucson, who meet income limit guidelines. |
Senior centers in Tucson bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Armory Park Senior Center | 520-791-4865 | Tucson's Armory Park Senior Center provides plenty of social and fitness opportunities for older Tucson residents. The venue includes bocce and shuffleboard courts as well as billiards tables and horseshoe pits. Seniors can participate in weekly tai chi, chair yoga and ballroom dance classes, and the center organizes monthly group field trips to local points of interest. The center operates on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Primavera Foundation Emergency Services | 520-623-5111 | Primavera Foundation Emergency Services provides shelter for individuals, families and seniors in Tucson, AZ. Its Rent and Utility Assistance is subject to funding availability, and seniors must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for the program. Seniors who are homeless can also join the Rapid Re-Housing program to acquire housing. Other programs offered include temporary financial assistance for veterans, emergency shelter programs and the Men's Shelter. |
Social Security offices in Tucson help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 | Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working. |
Seniors can apply for tax assistance from several Tucson resources. Elderly residents and those with disabilities could be eligible for tax exemptions on medical expenses, reductions on property tax and other tax assistance programs.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Property Valuation Protection - Tucson | 520-724-8630 | The Pima County Assessor's Office allows residents to temporarily freeze their property value to better manage their tax debt and save money. To participate in the program, seniors must be at least 65 years old and submit a birth certificate with their application. The property must be in the seniors' name, have been the primary residence for at least two years and meet size limits. Household income limits apply to new applicants. |
Tucson retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson Vet Center | 520-882-0333 | The Tucson Vet Center supports Arizonan vets, their caregivers and families with holistic mental and social well-being initiatives. Services include individual and group counseling, alcohol and drug referral and rehabilitation and suicide prevention support. The center's staff help vets focus on quality of life via community engagement and workshops, as an alternative to counseling. It also offers transitional job and career training programs through its Arizona@work partnership. The center provides flexibility with telehealth and remote appointments. |
| Esperanza en Escalante Supportive Housing for Veterans | 520-571-8294 | Esperanza en Escalante Supportive Housing for Veterans, which sits on about 19 acres, provides transitional and permanent supportive housing for veterans and their families. Senior veterans may be eligible for housing support if they meet the income requirements. The community includes separate areas for men, women, families and disabled residents. It offers social rehabilitation to help residents become self-sufficient and provides clothes and household goods to help with the transition out of the facility. |
The Arizona Department of Health Services is responsible for licensing, monitoring and regulating memory care communities throughout the state. Successful applicants have given proof through health and safety and fire safety certificates that their buildings are suitable, they have adequate insurance and the community manager is licensed by the state of Arizona NCIA Board.
Tucson Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Arizona page for more information about these laws.
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