Page 10 of Best Memory Care in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 179 memory care communities in AL using AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AL
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179 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 39/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alabama. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alabama. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Alabama

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Knollwood Pointe
MC
AL
Mobile (Canterbury)
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 90
Rank #232 / 242
Yes
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 39
Rank #342 / 382
-Kendrick Wells
Extendicare Health and Rehab
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Dothan
170
Facility 170
AL AVG 90
Rank #17 / 242
Yes
67
Facility 67
AL AVG 39
Rank #29 / 382
-Shenika Ford
Diversicare of Boaz
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Boaz
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 90
Rank #86 / 242
No
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 39
Rank #81 / 382
-Ethan Hall
St. Martin’s In The Pines
MC
AL
IL
SNF
Birmingham (Eastwood)
128
Facility 128
AL AVG 90
Rank #53 / 242
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 39
Rank #193 / 382
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedChristopher Barnett
Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Northeast Cullman
102
Facility 102
AL AVG 90
Rank #83 / 242
No--David Huggins
Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ltd.
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Opelika
225
Facility 225
AL AVG 90
Rank #4 / 242
No--Sunny G. Mcdaniel
Diversicare of Arab
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Se Arab
87
Facility 87
AL AVG 90
Rank #109 / 242
No
59
Facility 59
AL AVG 39
Rank #68 / 382
-Mandy Shaddrix
Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mobile (Crestview)
127
Facility 127
AL AVG 90
Rank #54 / 242
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 39
Rank #333 / 382
-Marcella Wilson
Vitality Living Regency
MC
AL
RC
Mobile (Berkleigh)
-Yes
34
Facility 34
AL AVG 39
Rank #220 / 382
-Sheila Flaschberger
Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments
MC
AL
IL
RC
Farley Hoover
-No
33
Facility 33
AL AVG 39
Rank #226 / 382
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 179 on this page.

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Knollwood Pointe

5601 Girby Rd, Mobile, AL 36693
Overview of Knollwood Pointe

Knollwood Pointe is a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for assisted living and memory care residents in Mobile, AL. The staff offers a residential setting that is cozy and home-like, allowing residents to feel safe and secure in a nurturing environment. Residents are encouraged to maintain a sense of independence and are provided assistance when needed. Knollwood Pointe is a community where residents thrive and where their lifestyle is enhanced.

The mission at Knollwood is to reach absolute comfort and convenience; they have provided an array of services and amenities for the residents– including medication management, housekeeping, health and wellness programs, restaurant quality, 24-hour staffing, and assistance with daily tasks.

Contact Knollwood Pointe

Extendicare Health and Rehab

950 South St. Andrews Street, Po Box 1246, Dothan, AL 36301-3684
Overview of Extendicare Health and Rehab

Set to serve residents needing post-acute care, rehabilitation, or longer-term nursing support, Extendicare Health and Rehab is a 170-bed skilled nursing home in Alabama. It’s found in a somewhat walkable area where some daily errands can be done on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, which gives families multiple routes to secure rehabilitation stays and extended care.

The average stay duration is about 120 days, reflecting a mix of residents in post-hospital recovery and those staying for ongoing nursing care. The community spotlights rehabilitation services, with senior rehabilitation programs for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Clinically, the home offers 24-hour staffing with total nursing care averaging 5 hours and 20 minutes per resident daily, a significant hands-on commitment. That time includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working full day and night, so support is present 24/7. As part of daily living, three balanced meals daily and snacks are given, plus residents can access complimentary beauty and barber services. The facility delivers housekeeping and personal laundry services, along with medication assistance and other support to help residents deal with daily needs. Such services reduce the burden of personal maintenance for individuals and families handling health challenges.

Extendicare Health and Rehab, like all skilled nursing homes, undergoes regular state inspections that examine operational, clinical, and compliance standards. The facility has addressed findings in medication management, documentation, kitchen sanitation, and care delivery as part of active regulatory oversight.

Contact Extendicare Health and Rehab

Overview of Diversicare of Boaz

Owned by Ethan Hall, Diversicare of Boaz is a 100-bed nursing community on Corley Avenue in Boaz, Alabama. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care for residents with complex medical needs. With an 89 percent occupancy rate, averaging a stay of about 97 days, the community serves a combination of post-acute patients and those in longer-term care.

Staffing support allots 3 hours and 48 minutes of total nursing care per resident day, with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides distributed across daily shifts to provide attentive care. This staffing level supports short-term rehabilitation services and complex medical care, which are the facility’s focal offerings. The neighborhood around the facility is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 56, so some errands can be done on foot, and an array of nearby amenities are reachable, though most trips necessitate a short drive. This setting can work nicely for those wanting an accessible but quieter residential area.

Over the past eight years, state inspections have identified major concerns regarding resident protection and safeguards, plus food safety practices. These are areas families will want to know in detail as they tour.

A meticulous visit to the facility, including questions on how state inspection concerns are being handled and what changes have been applied, will help families make an educated decision about whether this community is the correct fit for their loved one.

Contact Diversicare of Boaz

Overview of St. Martin’s in the Pines

St. Martin’s in the Pines – The Arbors is a welcoming independent living community in Birmingham, AL, that offers thoughtfully furnished rooms for older adults. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by the community’s secure and engaging environment. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with exceptional services, including restaurant-style dining, recreational activities, and accessible amenities. As part of St. Martin’s continuum of care services, the community also ensures residents have easy access to care if needs arise.

Off-campus trips, hobby clubs, and various activities daily allow residents to live actively and explore new interests. Serene walking paths and a man-made lake also provide residents with more options for relaxation and wellness. Public transportation, restaurants, shops, and other local amenities surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in Alabama, especially with its cozy setting.

Contact St. Martin’s In The Pines

Overview of Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Set on Arnold Street Northeast in a residential area of the community, Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 102-bed nursing home in Cullman, Alabama. It’s built around short-term rehabilitation and respite care, catering to residents with skilled nursing support needs amid recovery or who require momentary care relief for their families. Welcome are rehabilitation patients working to be independent and those needing longer-term nursing care, with a specific focus on memory support for residents who have cognitive changes.

With 24-hour nursing coverage, staffing is a constant presence. Daily nursing attention is allotted to roughly 38 minutes of registered nurse care per resident, alongside 2 hours and 54 minutes of nurse aide support and 48 minutes of LPN/LVN time. Such a combination of staffing levels anchors hands-on daily care while keeping continuity across the nursing team. The facility centers its therapy and rehabilitation work in a spacious therapy gym, the core hub for physical recovery and movement work during short-term stays. Cullman’s car-dependent setting makes it practical for visiting families who drive, but access to public transit is limited in the immediate area.

Contact Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center

Max Credit Union owns Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, LTD., a large 225-bed skilled care home at 1910 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika, Alabama. The building operates at a lower 52 percent occupancy level, meaning they regularly have open beds for new arrivals. The average resident stay lasts roughly 137 days, an operational timeline that shows the floor staff balances short-term therapy recovery with extended residential care.

The daily routine is driven by a 24-hour nursing team that spends an average of 4 hours and 51 minutes of direct, hands-on time with each resident every day. This daily care allocation is divided among registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides to handle clinical treatments, basic personal hygiene, and short-term physical rehabilitation. For visitors, the surrounding Pepperell Parkway neighborhood requires a vehicle, as the location is entirely car-dependent for any travel or errands outside the property.

Reviewing past regulatory reports with the director of nursing is a practical way to see how the team currently addresses these recurring issues in their daily maintenance and clinical routines.

Older adults exploring local care options can check in with the front desk to tour the building or walk through the baseline intake steps. The business office organizes billing configurations through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds.

Contact Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ltd.

Overview of Diversicare of Arab

With 76 of 87 beds filled and averaging a stay of 145 days, Diversicare of Arab is a nursing home serving short-term post-acute residents and those seeking longer-term skilled nursing care on Third Street in Arab, Alabama. It’s set in a moderately walkable neighborhood where residents and visiting families can run some errands on foot. Owned by Sandra Prescott, the home welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families many ways to arrange care.

The community’s clinical forte is geared toward rehabilitation and complex medical needs. Short-stay rehabilitation invites residents recovering from surgery or hospitalization, while complex medical care caters to those with more involved clinical needs. Total nursing support averages 3 hours and 55 minutes per resident day, with staff including registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses, mirroring the diligent, 24/7 care that skilled nursing requires.

Over the past eight years, state inspections have touched on infection control practices, medication safety and storage, environmental cleanliness, and adherence to care protocols. These are standard areas of regulatory focus in nursing home oversight, and families can interrogate when touring how the community manages such operational zones every day.

For families thinking of moving to skilled nursing care post-hospital stay or surgery, Diversicare of Arab’s focus on short-stay rehabilitation and complex medical care makes it a grounded option to explore in Arab, with the facility tagging itself as having a welcoming atmosphere with highly trained caregivers.

Contact Diversicare of Arab

Overview of Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Marcella Wilson owns Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 127-bed nursing facility on Halls Mill Road in Mobile, Alabama. The building functions at an 88 percent occupancy rate, and stays here average around 158 days. This timeframe demonstrates that the daily schedule balances short-term therapy recovery with permanent residential care.

The floor routine is shaped by a 24-hour nursing team that delivers an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This crew utilizes a spacious on-site therapy gym to run short-term physical rehabilitation, memory care routines, and temporary respite stays. Private and semi-private rooms make up the layout, and because the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, visiting relatives will need a vehicle to travel back and forth.

Past state inspection reports for the property flagged compliance issues involving the reporting of resident concerns, clinical assessment accuracy, and behavioral interventions. The management team has since used staff education and extra monitoring to address these findings, and you can review their updated safety protocols directly with the administration.

Older adults can call the main office to find out which rooms are open or to walk through the intake paperwork steps.

Contact Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Vitality Living Regency

Located at 4720 Morrison Drive, Vitality Living Regency is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community in Mobile’s Berkleigh neighborhood. Led by Executive Director Sheila Flaschberger, it brings over 25 years of senior living experience across multiple communities in the United States and Canada, alongside credentials in dietetics and business administration.

The home supports occupants via a structured approach centered on three main service pillars: creating a purposeful, enriching environment that promotes personal development; fostering valuable relationships between residents and staff; and enabling independent living in a secure setting. Residents have access to 24-hour security, which underlies the community’s daily culture. The physical spaces have an arts and crafts studio, a fireside living room, and a community kitchen, along with building-wide. Daily care underscores medication management, exercise programming, and healthy dining options. The community encourages social, educational, and cultural activities alongside recreational pursuits, acknowledging that engagement bolsters life quality and resident well-being. Lifestyle options are personalized to each person’s needs while allowing access to shared building features and amenities. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 34, so some nearby services are walkable, with most errands and outings needing transportation.

The somewhat car-dependent setting suits residents and families wanting a calmer residential area instead of a busy commercial zone.

Contact Vitality Living Regency

Overview of Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments

Experience the best of your golden years with Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments, an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community’s maid services.

With its fun game room, cozy spa, and vast pool, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delightful restaurants and convenient local amenities are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that can satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its cozy amenities and friendly setting.

Contact Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Alabama

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Alabama?

Assisted living in Alabama supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Alabama Medicaid cover memory care?

Alabama Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Alabama) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 179 memory care communities in Alabama. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Alabama?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alabama, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Alabama?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.