Memory Care Facilities in Enterprise, AL

The average cost of memory care in Enterprise is $4,000 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500.

To help you with your search, browse the 9 reviews below for memory care facilities in Enterprise. On average, consumers rate memory care in Enterprise 4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Dothan with an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars.

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More than 14 percent of Enterprise's 28.247 residents are aged 65 or older. Seniors in Enterprise with Alzheimer's disease, a portion of Alabama's 92,000 seniors living with the disease, may benefit from living in a memory care facility. Enterprise is home to two such facilities.

Alabama defines a memory care facility as a specialized care assisted living facility and requires that staff receive training to work with the cognitively impaired. The Alabama Department of Health's Division of Healthcare Facilities oversees these facilities and ensures they deliver high-quality care to seniors living with Alzheimer's and related memory disorders.

• The cost of living in Enterprise is about 10 percent lower than the national average. It ranks 90.8 on a scale where 100 represents the national average. Housing costs are particularly low, and healthcare costs are just around average. Seniors' families budgeting for memory care expenses may find this lower cost of living makes Enterprise more affordable.
  
• One way Enterprise seniors can save money is through Alabama's tax laws. Social security income is exempt from taxes, which may result in some monthly savings.
  
• Enterprise has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Dothan.
  
• Crime rates in Enterprise are higher than the national average. On a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 represents the most dangerous, the violent crime rate is 35.5, compared to a national average of 31.1. The property crime rate is 47 versus the national average of 38.1. Seniors' families may want to ask about security measures, such as exterior cameras and lighting, at memory care facilities in order to select a facility that maximizes their loved one's safety.

Memory Care costs in Enterprise start around $4,000 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Enterprise and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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 Alabama page.