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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Baldwin County, AL for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Baldwin County

Baldwin County, Alabama, has an estimated population of 212,628 residents, with 19.9 percent aged 65 and over. Approximately 10.9 percent of Baldwin County residents in this age group have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. To serve their needs, there are five memory care facilities in the Baldwin County area, including the cities of Daphne and Gulf Shores. The Alabama Department of Public Health licenses specialty care assisted living facilities, which provide care for residents with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Baldwin County has a cost of living of 99, which is on par with the national average of 100. Alabama has an average living cost of 89, meaning Baldwin County is one of the more expensive areas in which to reside. The living cost may be reflected in areas such as memory care facility costs, transportation and healthcare. Seniors and their families might want to take this higher cost of living into consideration when selecting a memory care facility.
  • In the state of Alabama, Social Security benefits aren’t taxed, making Baldwin County a tax-friendly location for seniors in memory care. The absence of Social Security taxes may help offset the higher living cost and help make memory care costs more manageable.
  • Baldwin County ranks 69 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index, while the U.S. ranks 54. This means Baldwin County has more days between 70 and 80 degrees, so seniors in memory care may be able to enjoy plenty of supervised time outdoors. There are 222 sunny days in Baldwin County, which is higher than the U.S. average of 205.
  • The violent crime rate in Baldwin County ranks at 40.9, while the property crime rate comes in at 47.1. While these numbers are higher than the U.S. averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively, memory care facilities take strict measures to ensure resident safety. There is staff on-site 24/7 and secured perimeters to protect residents and their possessions.

Paying for Memory Care in Baldwin County

Memory Care costs in Baldwin County start around $5,514 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 Baldwin 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.

Counties in Alabama

Walton County

$6,195

US

$5,694

Baldwin County

$5,514

Santa Rosa County

$5,275

Mobile County

$5,071

Escambia County

$4,659

Harrison County

$4,466

Okaloosa County

$4,148

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Baldwin County

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 Baldwin County

Baldwin 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 Baldwin County, please visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Baldwin County

Baldwin 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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I visited this facility

Review of Seabrook Pointe

Seabrook Pointe was nice. The residents looked happy. However, it's a very large facility and they don't have many staff on shifts. If they have 40 residents in memory care, they only have like...

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Reviewer#RD0730d

I visited this facility

Review of The Brennity at Daphne

I toured The Brennity at Daphne. Their air conditioner was broken in several of the rooms in the middle of the summer. There was a 105-degree heat index outside, and some of the residents had no...

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Bill9

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

Review of The Brennity at Daphne

My dad is a resident of Brennity at Daphne. They've been very helpful. They walk step by step on everything with you. They're very caring and concerned. If something happens, like if you slip or...

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