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400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
"We saw Brookdale Place. It was absolutely gorgeous. That was, by far, my mother’s favorite choice of all the ones in our...
451 Liberty Parkway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
"My sister and I saw Longleaf Liberty Park's assisted living, although we did not realize at the time that it was...
4941 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
"St. Martin's is a good facility. The rooms are nice, and the staff is very good. "
235 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover, AL 35242
"Moving to Danberry at Inverness was one of the best decisions we've ever made. We really, really like it. We moved in...
2171 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
"My tour of The Crossings at Riverchase went well. The facility is only three years old, so it is very modern, and I like...
6328 Farley Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
"I felt it was a nice and clean place. It had a lot of different amenities to offer. The people were very nice. It had a...
1409 Thompson Cir, Gardendale, AL 35071
"I visited Covenant Place of Gardendale. They were wonderful. The guy that I met with was the nicest human being I've...
7868 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, AL 35173
"I went to Legacy Ridge Trussville. It's a very nice place. They were very nice. It was very clean. The staff said it was...
2435 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35216
"My mother is very happy at Chateau Vestavia. We have been really pleased with the facility except for the weekends; they...
285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
"Regency Retirement Village has provided care for several of our loved ones over the past 4 years. The Management and...
570 Southland Drive,, Hoover, AL 35226
"I'm going to move into the Oaks. The rooms and the food were good, and the staff was nice. "
1851 Data Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
"There was no designated person that gave tours on the day we visited Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase, but they still...
2634 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35244
"I visited the LakeView Estates and I liked it. Some of the places we've been to, things are too far away for some of the...
700 Corporate Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
"I toured The Ridge at Grandview. It's beyond my means. But I like that it was clean and the people seemed attentive to...
200 One Nineteen Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35242
"My experience with Somerby at St Vincent's One Nineteen was very good. The staff was attentive, good, neat, clean, and...
2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
"We had a good experience at the Oaks. They had a lot of staff turnover, but they were honest and apologetic about it. It...
3605 Ratliff Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
"My mother is in Kirkwood by the River. I think it is a perfect fit for her needs. She has a one bedroom unit which gives...
6450 Old Tuscaloosa Highway, Mc Calla, AL 35111
"Plantation Manor is truly beautiful. The people are so friendly and carding. All private rooms with private bath rooms....
415 Cook Springs Road, Pell City, AL 35125
"My Mother loves the assisted living. She participates in chapel and games. Prior to moving here, she was very...
155 Egg and Butter Road, Columbiana, AL 35051
A Premier memory care community. Locally owned and operated with 16 private rooms and baths on a beautiful 10-acre...
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.
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.
Memory Care
smouledous
1.0
Review of Brookdale University Park Alabama
Brookdale University Park is a JOKE! DO NOT move your loved one into this memory care facility. Constant turnover in staff (so nothing consistent for dementia patients who NEED consistency) and...
Provider response
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will...
Memory Care
Gary2
5.0
Review of Legacy Ridge Trussville
I went to Legacy Ridge Trussville and spoke with a gentleman there, and he was very helpful. I'm very impressed with the place. They have a large assisted living facility as well as memory care. My...
Memory Care
Billy bob
2.0
Review of Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Rooms are ok. Food is ok. Care is not ok. Very slim staffing and not all that attentive. A few really caring girls, most spend time in the tv room, ignoring residents needs. My wife walks a lot and...
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