Memory Care Communities in Hoover, Alabama

Residential dementia care services in Hoover cost around $7,019 monthly, surpassing the statewide norm by about $1,840. Other cities in the region have more economically priced care, with seniors in Daphne paying approximately $5,980 per month. Similarly, in Gadsden, rates trend considerably lower than in Hoover at roughly $3,481.

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 2024 Cost of Care Survey.

On a monthly basis, memory care residents in Hoover pay around $7,019 for 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.

Memory care communities in Hoover charge approximately $7,019 per month. By comparison, seniors who don’t need memory support pay around $1,400 less for standard assisted living, and those who set up private home health care services pay about $5,148. However, nursing home care costs more, with residents in shared units paying roughly $8,030.

The Alabama Department of Public Health establishes rules for memory care facilities in Hoover and the rest of the state. It officially licenses them as specialty care assisted living facilities and requires them to comply with increased staffing, staff training and security standards. Facilities renew their licenses annually and undergo regular inspections.

• Seniors and families in Hoover obtain information and resources through Dementia Friendly Alabama, a statewide initiative that focuses on optimizing education and access to care for those with memory loss. It publishes a regular newsletter that provides details on statewide services and resources, and it connects those affected by memory loss to memory cafés, robotic companion pets and literature.
• Hoover doesn’t have a local hospital, but memory care residents have access to major medical facilities in Birmingham, including the University of Alabama Birmingham, which sits just 8 miles outside the city. This hospital houses the Brain Aging and Memory Care Clinic, which has a multidisciplinary team of licensed health care providers who screen for, diagnose and develop treatment plans for memory-related disorders.
• Scoring 50 points on the AARP Livability Index, Hoover rates a little higher than a typical U.S. city for favorability for seniors, including those in memory care communities. It performs well in the index’s Health metric for factors such as its high hospital patient satisfaction rating of 73.8% compared to the U.S. norm of 69%, indicating access to high-quality care for those living with conditions such as memory loss.   
• Although Hoover ranks among the more expensive places to live in Alabama, its cost of living comes below national norms and may benefit those seeking budget-friendly memory support services. On a 100-point index, the city scores 87 points, representing a 3.4% increase over the state average and a 13% reduction over the U.S. norm. While the comparatively high cost of housing affects memory care costs, qualified seniors may pay for services through one of the state’s Medicaid waiver programs.
• Hoover reports a little less than 17 crimes per 1,000 people annually and ranks as safer than just 28% of U.S. cities. However, when compared only to cities with similar population sizes, Hoover’s crime rate is well below the norm and may appeal to those researching memory care options in the Birmingham region. Among Hoover’s safest neighborhoods are Indian Springs Village, Elvira and Hoover Southeast, with these communities reporting below-average crime rates.