Memory Care Communities in Daphne, Alabama

Memory Care costs in Daphne start around $5,374 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 Daphne 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.

Daphne is a small Alabama city with a population of about 26,000 people, about 14 percent of whom are over the age of 65. It is projected by the Alzheimer's Association that 92,000 seniors in Alabama have Alzheimer's disease, with those over the age of 75 making up the majority of those diagnosed with the disease.

Seniors living in Daphne with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are accommodated by nearly a dozen memory care facilities. Two facilities are located in Daphne, and there are nine more in the surrounding area. Memory care facilities in Daphne, as in the entire state, are located within specialty care assisted living facilities.

• Neither Social Security income nor income from public or private pensions is taxed in Alabama, which may allow seniors to put more money in their memory care budget. Other types of retirement income, including withdrawals from retirement accounts, are taxable.
• The air quality in Daphne is fair. The American Lung Association gave the county a C for ozone pollution, an A for short-term particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution. The region tied for first place for cleanest metropolitan areas in the country for 24-hour particle pollution. This may make it an appealing option for seniors with cardiovascular disease or respiratory illnesses. 
• While the overall cost of living in Daphne is a few points higher than the state median, it is about three percent lower than the national average. Healthcare expenses are on par with state and national averages, which may appeal to seniors on a budget.
• Daphne has a relatively low crime rate. On a scale of one to 100, with one representing low crime, the city's property crime rate is 33.8 and the violent crime rate is 13.8. This is compared to the respective national averages of 38.1 and 31.1. The low crime rate may make Daphne an attractive option for families with loved ones who need memory care.