Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Jefferson County, AL below include 13 memory care communities with 27... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. reviews. On average in Jefferson County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
13 Results
400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL, 35209
4.3
(36 reviews)
"Brookdale University Park was a great facility. I just did not feel that it's right for my dad. It is over in a very affluent part of town, and I thought that the amenities and the general culture of that facility was not appropriate for a man who ha..."
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1409 Thompson Cir, Gardendale, AL, 35071
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My mother lived in Covenant Woods' memory care for 3.5 years until her passing. She was loved and well provided for. The staff was excellent, attentive, helpful, and well cared for. The administration was wonderful to work with and truly cares for th..."
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2171 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL, 35244
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Crossings at Riverchase, located in Hoover, AL, is a senior living provider that offers a variety of care types including Independent Li..."
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1851 Data Dr, Hoover, AL, 35244
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I toured Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase and was very impressed with Chip over there. He's the director and he seems to run a very tight ship. I looked at the memory care and everything was immaculate, very well taken care of and well kept. He knew a..."
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2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL, 35022
3.8
(22 reviews)
"Oaks on Parkwood was nice, but it was too large for my mother. The grounds were nice, and the room was nice. The staff was very friendly and nice. The dining area was nice. When I visited, they weren't doing anything. The assisted living people were ..."
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4000 Greenwood Dr., Hoover, AL, 35216
3.8
(16 reviews)
"I thought Country Cottages at Birmingham, Hoover was very nice and looked clean. I looked at the memory care and it was like a home environment, not so sterile like a hospital, and everybody was very nice and seemed very knowledgeable. Their menu loo..."
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285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL, 35209
4.0
(15 reviews)
"Regency Retirement Village has provided care for several of our loved ones over the past 4 years. The Management and Staff personnel have consistently demonstrated their sincere interest in the well being and daily satisfaction of both their resident..."
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2634 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35244
4.5
(11 reviews)
"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 a..."
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2435 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL, 35216
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My mother is a resident of Morningside of Vestavia Hills. It's an above-average facility. Everybody where she's at has some form of dementia, so it would be a different patient mix than the other place I toured. Her room is a nice size and in good co..."
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570 Southland Drive,, Hoover, AL, 35226
4.0
(10 reviews)
"My mom has been a resident of Briar Glen for three weeks now. So far, it's great, and we're very pleased with it. You could make an appointment to visit. They had a living room section where you would go, but then somebody that had visited had called..."
READ MORE3605 Ratliff Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35210
4.2
(5 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE6450 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy., Mc Calla, AL, 35111
3.8
(8 reviews)
"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 bi..."
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4201 BESSEMER HIGHWAY, Bessemer, AL, 35020
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Alabama Public Health Health Care Facili..."
READ MOREMore 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.Â
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.Â
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.
Walker County
$6,597
Shelby County
$5,748
US
$5,694
Tuscaloosa County
$4,975
Morgan County
$4,950
Jefferson County
$4,618
Etowah County
$3,650
Calhoun County
$3,007
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.
Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County, please 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.
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Nathan
5.0
Review of Covenant Place of Gardendale
My mother lived in Covenant Woods' memory care for 3.5 years until her passing. She was loved and well provided for. The staff was excellent, attentive, helpful, and well cared for. The...
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Reviewer#ET0514c
4.0
Review of Plantation Manor Retirement Community
I toured the Plantation Manor Retirement Community. The people were very nice and helpful. It was kind of a small facility. The only room available that they had was a three-person, and that was...
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Emily
5.0
Review of Plantation Manor Retirement Community
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...
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