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400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209
4.3
(40 reviews)
"My sister and I have seen Brookdale University Park Alabama. It was for independent living, and they had very large rooms. I like that because I think my sister would like that, too. The dimensions of the room seem bigger than some of the other place..."
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1409 Thompson Cir, Gardendale, AL 35071
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I moved my 92 year old uncle from his home of 60 years to Covenant Place last year. They took incredible care of him the year he was in their care. They provided his meals, cleaning, laundry, continence care, medications, etc. They even helped get..."
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2171 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My tour of The Crossings at Riverchase went well. The facility is only three years old, so it is very modern, and I like that. It was very clean. They had a pretty low turnover for the staff, at least up to that point. The staff who gave the tour was..."
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1851 Data Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I like that Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is fairly small. My father gives good feedback about the food and the care that he gets there. He has a nurse practitioner that helps him there. I have no complaints. The facility is very clean. It is in a ..."
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2634 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35244
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My aunt was a resident of LakeView Estates. It was just a good facility, really clean. They take care of her. The staff was good. They have a media room and stuff like that. They have things for them to do. She did not participate, but they do have a..."
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2435 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35216
4.3
(13 reviews)
"We toured the Morningside of Vestavia Hills. I liked the cordialness of the person taking us around. We stopped and met with several of the residents. It was very pleasing, and they were very professional and had great meals. It was just very eye-ope..."
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285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
4.0
(15 reviews)
"I visited Regency and a few other independent living facilities in the area. The food looked delicious and the rooms are larger then most. So far this is the best location and cost for our families needs...."
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2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
3.8
(22 reviews)
"I stayed in rehab for 3 weeks (March 2023) after ankle/foot surgery. That meant I was wheelchair bound the whole time as I did not have enough strength to use a walker with one foot & leg because my hands & wrists are weak with arthritis. I was trea..."
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570 Southland Drive,, Hoover, AL 35226
3.9
(13 reviews)
"My husband was a resident at this facility for almost three years. I call it a facility but it is really more like a home. The administration and staff always treated my husband, family, and me like we were an extension of their families. They were k..."
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4000 Greenwood Dr., Hoover, AL 35216
3.8
(16 reviews)
"I went to the Country Cottages at Birmingham, Hoover. The cottage was just like what the name implies which is nice, makes you feel at home. The lady coming before the pandemic? They would take them to different events around. Things that happened mo..."
READ MORE3605 Ratliff Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I like everything about the Kirkwood by the River memory care unit. There were a lot of activities going on and a lot of happy people and residents. I saw so many friendly staff, they had a chapel inside and it was just very well organized. Even one ..."
READ MORE6450 Old Tuscaloosa Highway, Mc Calla, AL 35111
3.8
(8 reviews)
"My mom will be moving into Plantation Manor Retirement Community. It was very homey and well-kept. Everyone was happy. The room was very clean. The staff were very friendly. They were very interested in the residents and what they needed. They had bi..."
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4201 BESSEMER HIGHWAY, Bessemer, AL 35020
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READ MOREMore than 15 percent of Jefferson County's 659,197 residents are aged 65 and older. Some of these seniors may represent a portion of Alabama's 92,000 seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, as reported by the Alzheimer's Association. These seniors may benefit from living in one of the area's six memory care facilities that specialize in helping those with memory impairments like dementia.
The Alabama Department of Health's Division of Healthcare Facilities defines a memory care facility as a type of specialized care assisted living facility. These facilities receive licensing so that staff can deliver high-quality care to seniors with cognitive disorders.
Memory Care costs in Jefferson County start around $4,618 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 Jefferson 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.
Walker County
$6,597
Shelby County
$5,748
US
$5,694
Tuscaloosa County
$4,975
Morgan County
$4,950
Jefferson County
$4,618
Etowah County
$3,650
Calhoun County
$3,007
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Alabama page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, please visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.
Jefferson 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.
Memory Care
Bill 412
3.0
Review of Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center
My wife was there for just over a month. She got a UTI, and became combative. It is supposed to be an Alzheimers special care center. They were unprepared for this event and sent her to an ER...
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Rebecca B
5.0
Review of Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center
My husband was a resident at this facility for almost three years. I call it a facility but it is really more like a home. The administration and staff always treated my husband, family, and me...
Memory Care
John8
5.0
Review of Brookdale University Park Alabama
I like that the staff at Brookdale University Park Alabama seemed very engaged with their patients. We spent a long time talking to the staff and they were pretty impressive. The staff who gave the...
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