2260 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213ALTCS & private pay welcome
Call (480) 299-3310
Tempe families · about 20 minutes away

Assisted living & memory care for Tempe families

Fountain is in Mesa, about 20 minutes from Tempe. A small, directed-care home with renovated rooms, a beautiful backyard, and ALTCS accepted.

In short: Fountain Assisted Living Center serves Tempe, AZ families from 2260 E Brown Rd, Mesa, about 20 minutes away (east on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to Gilbert Rd). It is a 27-resident assisted living center licensed for directed care offering assisted living and memory care, and it accepts ALTCS through Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare and Banner.

Why Tempe families choose a home in Mesa

Tempe families often work near ASU or downtown Phoenix and need a place that's easy to reach after work. We're a straight shot east on the 202, and visiting isn't limited to set hours.

We're honest about the drive: it's about 20 minutes from most of Tempe. Families tell us it's worth it for a place where caregivers are awake all night, rooms are freshly remodeled, the backyard is a place everyone wants to be, and the people in charge answer their phone.

Getting here from Tempe

Most families come east on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to Gilbert Rd, then to 2260 E Brown Rd in north-central Mesa, between Gilbert Rd and Lindsay Rd. There's easy parking out front and no fixed visiting hours.

Close to your parent's doctors

If your parent sees doctors in or near Tempe, we coordinate appointments and records with their providers. Hospitals families often use include Tempe St. Luke's Hospital and Banner Desert Medical Center.

Care at Fountain

  • Memory care for Alzheimer's and other dementias, including residents who wander
  • Directed care, so residents can stay as needs progress
  • Hoyer-lift transfers, insulin, catheter care, incontinence care
  • 24-hour awake caregivers and three home-cooked meals a day
  • Companionship rooms and one private room

Fountain Assisted Living at a glance

What it is
Assisted Living Center licensed for Directed Care
Size
27 residents in 14 rooms (13 companionship rooms, 1 private)
Care
Assisted living, directed care and memory care, including residents who wander
Can care for
Hoyer lifts, insulin, catheter care, incontinence, wheelchairs
Not accepted
Hospice, behavioral health, skilled nursing (no nurse on site)
Payment
Private pay; ALTCS through Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare and Banner
Rates
One all-inclusive monthly rate; call (480) 299-3310 for current rates
Staff
Caregivers awake and on duty 24/7
Address
2260 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213
Phone
(480) 299-3310
Map showing Fountain Assisted Living in Mesa relative to Tempe and the East Valley
Included every month

One all-inclusive rate for Tempe families

  • 24-hour awake caregivers, every night
  • Help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
  • Medication administration, including insulin
  • Three home-cooked meals plus snacks every day
  • Special diets: diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
  • Housekeeping and personal laundry
  • Daily activities: music, art, crafts, bingo, exercise, Bible study, holidays
  • Individual care plan, reviewed as needs change
  • Secured building and backyard for residents who wander
  • A TV in every room
  • All utilities
  • Coordination with doctors, pharmacies, home health and ALTCS case managers
★★★★★
“Fountain Assisted Living has been a blessing for our family. My wife suffers from aphasia, and finding a place where she would be understood, supported, and treated with patience was so important to us. From day one, the staff has been incredibly kind and compassionate, always taking the time to communicate with her in a way that makes her feel heard and valued. The environment is warm, peaceful, and welcoming—a true home, not just a facility. The team is attentive and patient, and we can see how much they genuinely care. Knowing she is in a place where she feels safe and comfortable brings our family so much peace of mind.”
Marc D. · Husband of a resident with aphasia · Google review
Fountain Assisted Living backyard
Tempe questions

Assisted living near Tempe: FAQ

Is there assisted living near Tempe that accepts ALTCS?

Yes. Fountain Assisted Living in Mesa, about 20 minutes from Tempe, accepts all three ALTCS plans (Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare and Banner) for assisted living and memory care.

How far is Fountain Assisted Living from Tempe?

About 20 minutes by car, east on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to Gilbert Rd. We're at 2260 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213.

Do you accept ALTCS for Tempe residents?

Yes. ALTCS plans are countywide, so Tempe residents on Mercy Care, UnitedHealthcare or Banner ALTCS can live at Fountain in Mesa.

Can my parent keep seeing their Tempe doctors?

Yes. We help coordinate appointments and records with your parent's existing physicians, and many specialists also offer visits or telehealth.

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Worth the drive from Tempe

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