The Best Memory Care Communities in Coffee County, AL

An estimated 92,000 Alabama residents aged 65 and over have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, and some of them live in Coffee County. There are 51,874 residents in Coffee County, and approximately 16.6 percent of them are 65 or over. Approximately 12.1 percent of Coffee County residents in that age range have Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. To accommodate their need for memory care, there are two facilities within the county limits, in the city of Enterprise.

In Alabama, facilities that provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care are called specialty care assisted living facilities and are licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health.   

• The cost of living in Coffee County is ranked at 88.6, which is almost equal to the Alabama state average of 89. The U.S. living cost is 100, which means seniors and their family members may find that memory care facility costs, transportation, healthcare and other expenses are more affordable in Coffee County than in other U.S. cities.
  
• Coffee County has a violent crime rate of 43.8 and a property crime rate of 46.1. Although this is higher than the U.S. averages of 31.1 and 38.1, seniors in memory care and their loved ones can feel safe because there are stringent security requirements in place, including staff on-site 24 hours a day and secured perimeters.
  
• The climate in Coffee County ranks 67 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index. The U.S. average is 54, which means Coffee County has more comfortable weather on average. Seniors in memory care facilities may be able to enjoy supervised outdoor time when weather permits. On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Coffee County.
  
• Coffee County has an air quality ranking of 53 out of 100, while the U.S. average ranks 58. Seniors with compromised respiratory systems or those who are sensitive to pollutants may need to limit time outdoors in Coffee County if the air quality is an issue.

Memory Care costs in Coffee County start around $4,000 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Coffee County 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.

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

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.

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