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

Montgomery is a city in central Alabama with a relatively young population. Seniors in Montgomery represent only 14.1% its total residents. This reality is reflected in the 2.5% decline in fatalities from Alzheimer's disease between 2016 and 2020. During the same period, overall deaths in the city rose by about 31%. Despite the decline in Alzheimer's disease fatalities, many Montgomery seniors still require dementia care.

Montgomery's memory care communities provide a safe place to live for seniors who can't live on their own due to Alzheimer's disease and other causes of cognitive decline. In these facilities, residents receive assistance with their daily activities and participate in therapies, classes and group programs designed to promote brain health. These programs are supervised by compassionate staff who are available to provide assistance 24/7. This guide lists the average cost of memory care in Montgomery, as well as comparisons to other cities. There is also more information about senior life in Montgomery and links to dementia care resources.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Montgomery

In Alabama, there are an estimated 92,000 seniors who've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia and therefore, the need for memory care facilities in most cities, including Montgomery, is great. In Montgomery, a city of nearly 200,000 residents, 13.4 percent of the population is 65 or older, a time of time of life where dementia begins. For those who require specialized care for cognitive impairments, there are a total of eight memory care facilities in the city. 

These facilities, which are officially known as specialty care assisted living facilities, are regulated closely by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Regulations stipulate that all specialty care assisted living facilities must have a secure perimeter to accommodate residents who may wander and must be equipped with electronic locks on all doors. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Montgomery

 

  • Montgomery ranked among the American Lung Association's list of the cleanest U.S. cities for short-term particle pollution. This means that environmental pollutants are low in the city and that the air quality poses minimal risks to seniors and other vulnerable residents.
  • The Montgomery area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia disorders such as The Jackson Clinic and Baptist Medical Center South, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  • Living in Montgomery is fairly inexpensive when compared with other U.S. cities, which may be beneficial to seniors who are on a tight budget. The overall cost of living is nearly 20 percent lower than the national average. However, the cost of healthcare is actually 6 percent above the national average, which may become expensive for those who require frequent medical care.
  • Crime rates in Montgomery are fairly high, which might cause some concern for seniors and their loved ones. The city averages 63 crimes per square mile each year, which is considerably higher than the state average of only 15 crimes per square mile.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Montgomery

Memory Care costs in Montgomery start around $3,265 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 Montgomery 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.

Cities in Alabama

US

$5,694

Hoover

$4,848

Columbus

$4,590

Enterprise

$4,000

Montgomery

$3,265

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Montgomery

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Alabama page.

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 Montgomery

Montgomery 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 Montgomery, please visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Montgomery

Montgomery-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Simuel

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

Review of Haven Memory Care on Halcyon

Haven Memory Care on Halcyon was excellent. The marketing person was not there, so the lady who manages the facility showed me around. I talked to the lady from housekeeping as well and they appear...

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Simuel

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens of Waterford

The Gardens of Waterford is an older facility, but they have renovated it. The inside lobby area, the gathering area, and the dining area looked good. It's one level. The staff was good, and...

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Memory Care

Russell

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

Review of Angels For The Elderly - CLOSED

I'm very satisfied with Angels For The Elderly. The staff seems to be good and caring to my dad. The food is great. They serve in the dining room, and they serve hot food after everyone gets in...

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