Memory Care Facilities in Dothan, AL
To help you with your search, browse the 2 reviews below for memory care facilities in Dothan. On average, consumers rate memory care in Dothan 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Dothan, AL
The Terrace at Grove Park
Grand South Senior Living
What to Consider About Memory Care in Dothan
Home to approximately 68,000 people, close to 17 percent who are 65 and older, the city of Dothan is the largest city and county seat of Houston County, Alabama, where 92,000 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. To help accommodate these seniors, there is one memory care facility in the area. These facilities are regulated by the Alabama Department of Public Health and are most commonly referred to as Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities.
- The crime in Dothan is 75 percent higher than the national average. In Dothan, people have a one in 21 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime. To ensure the safety of their loved ones, families with seniors living in memory care in the city should ensure the facility has proper security measures in place.
- The cost of living in Dothan is 86.9, which is much lower than the national average of 100. The cost of living index in the city is also lower than the state average of 89. This makes the city an affordable option for families paying for memory care for loved ones in the area.
- Winters in Dothan are short and cold with average January lows around 38 degrees. The city rarely gets snow, which may be ideal for seniors who are trying to escape the snowy cities in the north. Summers are hot and humid with average July highs around 92 degrees. The city gets around 55 inches of rain per year, which is higher than the national average of 39.
- The city of Dothan is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Southeast Health and the Noland Hospital Dothan, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Dothan
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Dothan start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Dothan 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Dothan
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Alabama page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Dothan
Dothan and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Dothan, please visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.
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Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Dothan
Dothan-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Dothan
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Review of Grand South Senior Living
I had a physical tour of Grand South Senior Living. After visiting nursing homes with assisted living in the area and then seeing that place, it was the Taj Mahal of assisted living places. It's li... Read more
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Review of The Terrace at Grove Park
My Mother was a resident in the memory care unit for almost a year. The day I visited with Sheila and Vicki and they explained everything about the facility and we toured I knew this was the place... Read more
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