Scottsdale Village Square, A Pacifica Senior Living Community, is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and provides a continuum of senior care services, with a primary focus on assisted living and additional options for nursing-home level care. The community also accommodates independent living and offers specialized memory care services for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Residents benefit from personalized care plans tailored to their needs, with accommodations available for those requiring full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
The community supports a wide spectrum of medical and supportive care, including regular nursing oversight, medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence management. Memory care services are available within dedicated, secured areas that are designed specifically to accommodate those experiencing memory loss—these units are organized to promote safety and minimize confusion while offering programming geared toward cognitive support. Scottsdale Village Square employs staff capable of addressing ambulatory care and providing full physical support, as well as consulting on-site or via arranged visits with specialists such as optometrists and podiatrists. Language support is offered in both English and Spanish to facilitate staff-resident and family communication.
The facility features multiple amenities aimed at enhancing daily life and social engagement, such as organized clubs and community groups, a barber and beauty salon, fitness and yoga—including chair yoga—programs, and both indoor and outdoor walking paths for mobility and recreational purposes. Activity programming is designed to accommodate individual needs and preferences, supporting social interaction and engagement for all care levels. For individuals in memory care, activities and environments are tailored specifically to cognitive abilities, often limiting external distractions and providing structured routines.
Scottsdale Village Square provides transportation services for residents. Complimentary transportation is available for scheduled local appointments and outings; additional transportation can be arranged at cost, supporting both medical appointments and non-medical trips, such as shopping or recreational activities. This service is intended to assist residents in maintaining connections with healthcare providers, community resources, and family or social interests outside the facility.
Recent review summaries reflect a mixed experience among residents and families at Scottsdale Village Square. Many highlight friendly and compassionate staff, smooth transitions into the facility, ongoing communication, and a variety of supportive amenities. Residents often reference the feeling of comfort and welcome, the opportunity to "age in place" as care needs change, and a generally positive daily life enriched by activities and personal attention. However, serious concerns have been reported by some, including episodes of neglect (notably related to hydration and urgent care needs), inconsistent communication from management, high staff turnover, and lapses in record keeping and maintenance responsiveness. Some families note dissatisfaction with food quality and restrictions within memory care units as well. While the majority recount positive experiences with direct care staff, these incidents underscore the necessity for continual quality assurance and active management engagement in resident care.
Overall, Scottsdale Village Square offers a range of senior care services, specialized programming for memory care residents, and amenities designed to support residents’ health and well-being. Prospective residents and families considering this community are encouraged to discuss individual care plans and communication protocols in detail to ensure needs are met as consistently as possible. The facility remains committed to updating amenities and improving service quality, with ongoing attention to addressing both positive and negative feedback from residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $2,290 and range up to $6,839. The average price in the community is $4,564, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,374. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
