The Best Memory Care Communities in Jefferson County, AL

More than 15 percent of Jefferson County's 659,197 residents are aged 65 and older. Some of these seniors may represent a portion of Alabama's 92,000 seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, as reported by the Alzheimer's Association. These seniors may benefit from living in one of the area's six memory care facilities that specialize in helping those with memory impairments like dementia. 

The Alabama Department of Health's Division of Healthcare Facilities defines a memory care facility as a type of specialized care assisted living facility. These facilities receive licensing so that staff can deliver high-quality care to seniors with cognitive disorders. 

• Cost of living in Jefferson County is below average. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, Jefferson County comes in at 88.1. Housing prices are especially low at 60, but healthcare costs and transportation costs are higher than average, coming in at 104 and 105, respectively. Seniors' families may want to evaluate the cost of living as they calculate memory care facility expenses.
  
• Jefferson County seniors will appreciate Alabama's tax laws. The state does not tax social security income, which may result in additional monthly income for some seniors.
  
• Jefferson County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as UAB Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  

Memory Care costs in Jefferson County start around $4,618 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 Jefferson 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.

Jefferson 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.