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Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center
Part of the Sinceri Senior Living network, Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a memory care community in Hoover, Alabama. Travis Day serves as the administrator, and Joel Burdette is the owner. The community’s location at 570 Southland Drive is about half a mile from downtown Hoover. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a 90-bed community, with all residences designed for memory care.
The community provides a secure environment that helps residents with memory loss move safely throughout the day. Residents engage in social activities with structure, recreation programs, and specialized therapies for memory care. Meals are prepared and served as part of daily life on site.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 46, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. Families considering Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center should ask about the daily memory care schedule and how the secure environment supports residents.
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Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center is administered by Joel Burdette.
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Diversicare of Oneonta | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Oneonta | 120
Facility
120
AL AVG
63
Rank
#59 / 135 | No |
65
Facility
65
AL AVG
33
Rank
#16 / 126 | - | A+ | Michael Enlow |
| Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville | AL IL MC NH SNF | Huntsville (Greenhill) | 104
Facility
104
AL AVG
63
Rank
#11 / 125 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
AL AVG
33
Rank
#46 / 146 | Special Care (104) | - | Vicki Nesmith |
| The Brennity at Daphne | AL MC | Daphne | 92
Facility
92
AL AVG
63
Rank
#17 / 125 | No |
3
Facility
3
AL AVG
33
Rank
#143 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Scott Kolzow |
| Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center | AL MC RC | Hoover | 90
Facility
90
AL AVG
63
Rank
#19 / 125 | No |
46
Facility
46
AL AVG
33
Rank
#40 / 146 | Special Care (90) | - | Joel Burdette |
| Kirkwood By the River | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Birmingham (Overton) | 46
Facility
46
AL AVG
63
Rank
#80 / 125 | No | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Jeff Burchfield |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center
Is Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center in a walkable area?
Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?
No, Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?
Joel Burdette is the administrator of Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center.
How many beds does Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center have?
Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center has 90 beds.
Are there photos of Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center provide?
Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.
What is the address of Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center?
Briar Glen Alzheimer‘s Special Care Center is located at 570 Southland Dr, Hoover, AL 35226.
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