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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mobile, AL for 2024

There are an estimated 184,952 people that live in Mobile, AL. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a particular risk for the elderly in Mobile, who make up 16.6% of the population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer’s accounted for 263 deaths in 2020. This is an increase of 43.72% from 2016. During the same period, deaths from all causes rose by 20.96%. This indicates that the need for dementia care will outpace many other health care needs in the coming years.

In Mobile, there are memory care communities that are specially designed to make life easier for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Residents get room, board and help with daily activities while having access to an array of activities and programs that promote mental health. Seniors in memory care can trust the trained and compassionate staff to understand their needs and interests. This guide compares the cost of memory care in Mobile with other Alabama cities and provides links to state and local resources.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Mobile

The Alabama Department of Public Health Bureau of Health Provider Standards licenses and regulates long-term care facilities in Alabama, including memory care facilities in Mobile. The guidelines established by this bureau ensure that memory care facilities in Mobile deliver high-quality care to their residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Mobile

  • Cost of living in Mobile is 7% less than the national average, so Mobile seniors might notice some cost savings. Notably, housing, transportation and grocery costs fall under the national average, but seniors can expect to pay more for utilities, which are 14% higher than the national average.
  • Mobile’s transit system, The Wave, includes fixed-route buses that travel throughout the city. Seniors ages 65 and older are eligible for reduced fare passes and need to submit proper identification to secure their MyWAVE card.
  • Social Security income is exempt from taxes in Alabama, offering some tax advantages for seniors. However, the state also has high sales taxes, which can impact a senior’s budget as well.
  • Air quality in Mobile is good, which can benefit seniors with any breathing or lung issues. According to the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report, the area’s 24-hour particle pollution earned an A rating, and its ozone pollution earned a B. 
  • Mobile is home to several hospitals, which can provide health care for seniors when a medical issue arises. These hospitals include Ascension Providence Hospital and University Hospital at the University of South Alabama. 

Paying for Memory Care in Mobile

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The average cost of a memory care facility in Mobile is $4,404 per month.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Mobile’s memory care monthly costs are just above the Alabama average of $4,379. However, they remain below the national average of $5,625 per month. Within the state, Mobile’s memory care costs fall in the middle. Some cities, including Montgomery at $4,375 and Dothan at $4,299, have lower memory care costs than Mobile. However, other Alabama cities average higher monthly costs, with Auburn coming in at $5,373 and Birmingham averaging $5,035 per month.

Mobile

$4,404

Alabama

$4,379

The United States

$5,625

Montgomery

$4,375

Dothan

$4,299

Auburn

$5,373

Birmingham

$5,035

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Other types of senior care are available in Mobile as well. Seniors and their families can determine the appropriate care for their needs. The most inexpensive type of care is adult day health care, which averages $1,038 per month. In-home care and home health care both average $3,813 per month. Monthly care in an assisted living facility in Mobile costs $3,523. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior care, with a semiprivate room costing $6,692 per month on average.

Adult Day Health Care

$1,083

In-Home Care

$3,813

Home Health Care

$3,813

Assisted Living Facility

$3,523

Memory Care Facility

$4,404

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,692

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mobile

In Mobile, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Alabama page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Alabama

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 Mobile

Mobile seniors and their families can tap into a variety of free resources that can help them navigate an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and find appropriate care. Check out these options, which include educational support and informational resources in Mobile.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association – Alabama Chapter(800) 272-3900The Alabama chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has a wealth of online resources for seniors and their families to understand an Alzheimer's diagnosis. It also offers educational programs about living with Alzheimer's and runs a 24-hour helpline to answer seniors' questions about the disease.
Area Agency on Aging(251) 706-4680The Area Agency on Aging serves as an important resource for seniors in Mobile. The organization's Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) counsels seniors and their families on living options and provides caregiving resources. The organization can also counsel seniors on their benefits as well as elder laws and rights.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(251) 706-4680The Area Agency on Aging also runs a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for seniors in the Mobile area. This program addresses any concerns with long-term care and can investigate and resolve any issues for seniors living in a memory care facility. The Ombudsman program will also visit facilities to ensure they are providing proper living conditions for seniors.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Mobile

Mobile Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Alabama page for more information about these laws.

Laws and regulations for memory care in Alabama

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Pam

I visited this facility

Review of Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living

I really liked the memory care unit of Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living. I really like their common area and their dining room in the memory care. They were separate areas and I really liked that....

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Pam

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Proveer at Heritage Woods

Dad moved into Proveer at Heritage Woods. I like that. The semi-private rooms have their own bedrooms. It's not just one room. It's divided into two bedrooms with a common area. The staff is very...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your kind review Pam! We so appreciate the feedback and actually have plans to start updating several things this fall/winter! We cannot wait to share them with you! We are so...

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Larry

I visited this facility

Review of Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community

Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community is a very nice place. They get a lot of good care there. The facility is clean. The people who work there are doing a really good job taking care of the people...

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