Sun City West in Sun City West, AZ is dedicated exclusively to Memory Care, with programs designed for residents who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Families can choose long-term placement or arrange for respite or short-term stays when temporary support is needed. The community coordinates closely with physicians, and on-site doctor oversight helps ensure that care plans are up to date. Diabetes management is available, and licensed speech therapists address communication or swallowing challenges that often accompany cognitive decline.
The campus is a secured community, limiting exit points and using trained staff to supervise residents around the clock. Nurses oversee medication management, while physical, occupational, and speech therapists provide rehabilitative therapies without the need for outside appointments. Additional on-site services include ambulatory and incontinence care, hospice coordination, podiatry, dental, and optometry visits. Spaces are laid out specifically to accommodate memory loss, and every program, from daily routines to sensory engagement, is built solely for Memory Care residents.
Private and companion suites come in several floor plans, some offering kitchenettes, balconies, decks, or patios. Features such as wheelchair-accessible showers, handicap access, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, individual climate control, and in-room emergency response are available, although not every unit contains every feature. Common areas include a central fireplace, piano, and multiple outdoor spaces where residents—and their approved pets—can relax or meet visitors. Parking is provided for residents and guests.
Dining follows an all-day service model so residents can eat on their own schedules, an important consideration for those with memory impairment. Three daily meals plus snacks are prepared on site, with low-sodium, no-sugar-added, and vegetarian options always available. Guest meals make it easy for family members to join loved ones, and staff monitor intake to ensure nutritional goals are met.
Residents have access to an activity center, library and computer lounge, indoor and outdoor walking paths, raised garden beds, a swimming pool, and scheduled social outings. Regular fitness classes, live music, happy hours, birthday celebrations, and intergenerational or sensory-based programs fill the calendar, while clubs and community groups encourage ongoing engagement.
