Memory Care Facilities in Scottsboro, AL

The city of Scottsboro has a large senior community, with roughly 1 in 5 of the city's 14,000 residents aged 65 and over. According to the Alzheimer's Association, those in this age bracket are most likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a disease that is found in as many as 1 in 10 seniors. Statewide, there are currently 92,000 seniors living with have Alzheimer's disease.

Local families seeking memory care for their loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia can find one memory care facility in Scottsboro proper. Like many in the state, this memory care facility is situated within a specialty care assisted living facility. In addition to obtaining a license from the Department of Public Health, specialty care assisted living facilities must also obtain separate certification from the Board of Health.

• The Scottsboro area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Highlands Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
• Alabama does not tax Social Security income or pension income, but withdrawals from retirement accounts are fully taxable. This may affect how much money can be put towards memory care in Scottsboro. 
• The crime rate in Scottsboro is quite high, with the city being rated safer than just 4 percent of other cities of all sizes across the country. When compared to other U.S. cities with a similar population size, Scottsboro's overall crime rate is notably higher than most. To keep residents safe, memory care facilities in this city often use alarm systems, high-security locks and surveillance cameras.
• Although overall living expenses in Scottsboro are lower than the national average by roughly 17 percent, healthcare expenses in this city are a little higher than the national median. This may be a consideration for families whose senior loved one has a chronic condition like dementia. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Scottsboro

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Scottsboro Area

Scottsboro-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.