The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Avondale, AZ for 2023

Avondale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, where an estimated 85,754 seniors are expected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by 2020. In Avondale, where more than 7 percent of the population is aged 65 or older, there's a significant need for full-time care for those who experience severe dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's. There is one memory care facility in Avondale that provides such care. 

Throughout Arizona, memory care facilities are officially classified as assisted living facilities and may provide varying levels of care, including basic assisted living services for seniors. Provisions for assisted living services and memory care services are the same in Arizona, and facilities providing these levels of care are regulated by the Arizona Department of Health - Division of Public Health Licensing.

• The Avondale area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Abrazo Community Health Network, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Maricopa County has high levels of both ozone and particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association. Poor air quality can adversely affect those with respiratory illnesses or cardiovascular disease and may create discomfort for some seniors.
  
• In Avondale, 39.83 property crimes per 1,000 residents occur each year. By comparison, the average rate across Arizona is only 29.15 property crimes per 1,000 residents. It's important when touring memory care facilities in the area to make sure there are plans in place to protect residents from property crimes such as theft and burglary.
  
• Avondale's cost of living is 6 percent higher than the national average, with housing costs sitting 16 percent above average. These increased expenses can be expected to affect the cost of memory care, and for some families with tight budgets, the cost of living in Avondale may be too high. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Avondale

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Arizona page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Avondale and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Avondale, please visit our Memory Care in Arizona page.

Directory of Winners in the Avondale Area

Avondale-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Arizona page for more information about these laws.