Memory Care Communities in Hoover, AL

"St. Martin's In the Pines was very, very nice. The staff was extremely nice and welcoming. We just visited there, and they gave us a packet. We had a friend of ours that lived there. They showed us her apartment. It was super nice. All the amenities are within the building, and Mother would have never had to get out of the building. She has elevator access or she could use the stairs, but they prefer that most of them use the elevator to prevent falling. They have activities. They have independent assisted, and nursing home care. They have a studio apartment. We had a friend that was living there, so we went in and looked at the space. However, my mom preferred a 1-bedroom. She was going from my 3-bedroom house into a studio and it bothered her a little bit. She saw how much room that this friend of ours had and it was 490 square feet. The staff was great. The person that lived there has been there for quite some time, and she told us how amazing the staff was, and she wouldn't tell us that if they were not so."

"I moved my 92 year old uncle from his home of 60 years to Covenant Place last year. They took incredible care of him the year he was in their care. They provided his meals, cleaning, laundry, continence care, medications, etc. They even helped get him to his appointments when I was unable to leave work. So much of the caregiver burden was eased for me while he was in their care. The staff really goes above and beyond with care and compassion. The communication was always top notch as well. Not once did I ever feel left out of the loop. Their activities director, Jillian, is an absolute gem! I largely credit his happiness there to her and her efforts to encourage and include him. I cannot say enough positive things about our overall experience!"

"Legacy Ridge Trussville had two spots available on the memory side. The unit is like a studio room with a separate bathroom. It has windows on two walls. Three full meals and snacks are included. The one who toured me around was the executive director. The place was clean. They showed us a room where an occupant had just left. He told us that they paint it, and they do that in all the rooms before they open them up, so that was nice. They also use Alexa in all the rooms."

"I went to the Country Cottages at Birmingham, Hoover. The cottage was just like what the name implies which is nice, makes you feel at home. The lady coming before the pandemic? They would take them to different events around. Things that happened monthly, you know, like the Fourth of July, they celebrate and different days, they celebrate. They make things, teach them to make different things, hanging things on the door, different activities like that. They have a nice sitting area, I think they have a little garden, where they grow flowers, and that they participate in."

"I like that Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is fairly small. My father gives good feedback about the food and the care that he gets there. He has a nurse practitioner that helps him there. I have no complaints. The facility is very clean. It is in a great location."

"My husband was a resident at this facility for almost three years. I call it a facility but it is really more like a home. The administration and staff always treated my husband, family, and me like we were an extension of their families. They were kind, caring, and efficient in their services for my husband. The staff was quick to recognize any medical condition and have it resolved as soon as possible (both medical and mental). My husband has been in three other facilities besides Briar Glen and I rate this one above all others. You must keep in mind it is assisted living, but assisted living at its best in my opinion. The prices, considering others that I have toured are more on the low to middle end. I liked it because it is one level, although a locked facility, the residents can walk the rectangle perimeter and be satisfied without being desperate to get out. I really like that layout rather than 12 rooms down each side with locked doors. It also has a lovely courtyard and many activities for the residents. My husband ate only hamburgers and pizza and the kitchen staff made sure they had them for him. Unfortunately my husband’s condition deteriorated and he had to be moved to a full care facility. He only lived 6 days following that move. I highly recommend this facility if you are faced with the daunting task of finding a home for your loved one who has Dementia or Alzheimer’s."

"My aunt was a resident of LakeView Estates. It was just a good facility, really clean. They take care of her. The staff was good. They have a media room and stuff like that. They have things for them to do. She did not participate, but they do have activities."

"We toured the Morningside of Vestavia Hills. I liked the cordialness of the person taking us around. We stopped and met with several of the residents. It was very pleasing, and they were very professional and had great meals. It was just very eye-opening. The interesting thing that we did learn to separate from this thing is that independent living doesn't mean you can't live there if you're in a wheelchair or anything, so that was encouraging. They were just very informative, very professional, and very pleasant. We would suggest people take a good look at that. The building is older."

"I visited Regency and a few other independent living facilities in the area. The food looked delicious and the rooms are larger then most. So far this is the best location and cost for our families needs."

"I stayed in rehab for 3 weeks (March 2023) after ankle/foot surgery. That meant I was wheelchair bound the whole time as I did not have enough strength to use a walker with one foot & leg because my hands & wrists are weak with arthritis. I was treated so amazingly & kind. I was responded to quickly if I had a need. The food was very good & plentiful. In fact, I was afraid I would weigh more when I got home. My room was good size. The bathroom was okay but it would have been nice to have handicap accessible there. That was the only negative. I loved my view out the window because I was in an L shape area so got to see lovely landscaping & the grass. The PT & OT was very useful, the therapists were knowledgeable & taught me so much. I enjoyed the large therapy room because we had laughing & smiling going on with the staff & residents. I felt at home & never lonely. We had a Mardi Gras party which was so much fun with great snacks, music, & games. The activities room was decked out in colorful Mardi Gras decorations. Although it’s (hopefully) a long time until I might need to have further services where it would be permanent for me, my husband & I’ve talked about the independent apartments which are in a lovely wooded area. It’s so peaceful on the grounds. I could imagine being on the porch having morning coffee. I recommend this place 100%."

"I toured Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen. It's a huge place, three or four stories, which was a long walk for my mom. My mom went on the tour with us and she was exhausted. They have benches to rest, but it does have a lot of walking, which can be a good thing, but if you want to get where you're going it's a walk. We ate there and the food was excellent. They have a craft room that Mom enjoys. They have crochet, which is the craft that she likes best of all. They have a pool, a workout room, and a rehab facility."

"I like everything about the Kirkwood by the River memory care unit. There were a lot of activities going on and a lot of happy people and residents. I saw so many friendly staff, they had a chapel inside and it was just very well organized. Even one of the owners was there, interacting with the residents. I met the chaplain and it just seemed that everyone was just super, super friendly. The staff was very hands-on with the residents, very happy in their jobs, and seem to love the residents. They're going through a renovation, adding some memory care units. The rooms were rather small and needed to be updated, and that's what they're going to do. It was very clean."

"My mom will be moving into Plantation Manor Retirement Community. It was very homey and well-kept. Everyone was happy. The room was very clean. The staff were very friendly. They were very interested in the residents and what they needed. They had bingo. Some residents were watching TV. The dining area was clean, but I didn't see people eating at that time. I met with the director and the other assistants. They were very friendly."

A Premier memory care community. Locally owned and operated with 16 private rooms and baths on a beautiful 10-acre wooded setting. Our highly skilled team knows memory care in and out and is always here to support you. Our memory care lifestyle provides our residents with a nurturing and engaging environment, so they have the opportunity to thrive. We know that some days are good, and some days are not, but we are here to make every day the best it can be. Come experience how our personalized memory care lifestyle can benefit your loved one at Premier Assisted Living.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Alabama Public Health Health Care Facilities Directory