Page 13 of Best Memory Care in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 181 memory care providers 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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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Blue Sky Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Mesa (Garden Grove)
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 85
Rank #133 / 133
No
57
Facility 57
AL AVG 35
Rank #23 / 162
Private / Semi-Private RoomsTamara Pulver
Covenant Place of Gardendale
MC
AL
Gardendale
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 85
Rank #78 / 133
No--Kayla Young
Country Cottage Russellville
MC
AL
RC
Russellville (Woodlawn Heights)
-No
51
Facility 51
AL AVG 35
Rank #36 / 162
Private Rooms-
Magnolia Trace
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
PC
SNF
Sw Huntsville
-No
22
Facility 22
AL AVG 35
Rank #116 / 162
1 Bed-
Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Northeast Cullman
102
Facility 102
AL AVG 85
Rank #37 / 133
No--David Huggins
Brentwood Retirement Community
MC
AL
Muscle Shoals (Jackson Heights)
-No
49
Facility 49
AL AVG 35
Rank #40 / 162
Private Rooms-
Comfort Keepers Home Care – Mobile
MC
HC
RC
Mobile (Bolton)
-No
79
Facility 79
AL AVG 35
Rank #2 / 162
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Green Oaks Inn
MC
AL
Florence (Underwood-Petersville)
16
Facility 16
AL AVG 85
Rank #127 / 133
No--Crystal Green
Camellia Place
MC
AL
IL
Auburn (Auburn Medical Park)
-No
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 35
Rank #47 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Rittenhouse Village At Hoover
MC
AL
RC
Vestavia (Vestavia Hills)
-No
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 35
Rank #47 / 162
1 Bed-

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Overview of Blue Sky Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care

Residing in the tranquil neighborhood of West 5th Place, Mesa, AZ, Blue Sky Manor is a venerable senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years. A kind and highly trained team supports seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs, providing them with more opportunities to do the things they love.

The community values residents’ choices and encourages them to live the lifestyle they prefer while promoting a welcoming and vibrant environment for everyone. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Blue Sky Manor is great for seniors looking to optimize their independence.

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Overview of Covenant Place of Gardendale

Covenant Place of Gardendale provides assisted living and memory care in Gardendale, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents live in apartments; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care types available may suit a resident whose needs could grow from daily assistance to more structured supervision. The community opened in 2002 and has 60 beds.

There is room to spend time outside the apartment. Landscaped grounds and social activities offer places for that, while restaurant style dining provides meals in a casual dining setting.

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Overview of Country Cottage Russellville

Country Cottage Russellville is an award-winning assisted living community in Russellville, AL, that offers personal care and specialized care for older adults and those with memory loss. The community has a variety of specially designed, private rooms in a nurturing and home-like environment, dedicated to older adults’ comfort and sense of belonging. With 24-hour care, three home-made meals, and weekly housekeeping and laundry, residents are guaranteed the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in their later years. The community also provides the CareSteps service program based on residents’ unique needs to help them live to their potential.

Chair exercises, bingo, and holiday parties are just some of the carefully curated activities that residents can participate in to improve their cognition and connect with friends. With a serene library, cozy living room, and warm porch, residents can relax without hassles. A dental clinic, a church, and parks are available in the peaceful residential area of Russellville, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is also a winner of the Franklin County Times Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Poll from 2023 to 2025, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Alabama.

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Overview of Magnolia Trace

Magnolia Trace is an esteemed community in Huntsville, AL, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled care. Residents ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. This not-for-profit community features purposely built and cozy one- and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement with the community’s wide range of health services and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Cullman, Alabama, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services include long term care for residents who need ongoing support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center also provides short term rehabilitation in a spacious therapy gym, so a resident can take part in rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. Private rooms give each resident a single private living space, and religious services are available within the community. Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, memory support, or a short term rehabilitation stay.

The home has 102 beds. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help cover a long stay when savings are limited, and private pay allows a family to use personal funds. David Huggins serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Brentwood Retirement Community

Brentwood Retirement Community is a trusted memory care community in Muscle Shoals, AL, that offers specialized care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The community’s secure and supportive environment ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and medication administration are among the exceptional services provided to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Dedicated to providing residents with engaging and purposeful retirement, the community creates care plans that match their needs.

Mind-stimulating programs and light exercises also help improve residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Spacious, private rooms with accessible bathrooms and on-site therapy also ensure residents’ safety. With its ideal location in the peaceful residential area of Muscle Shoals, residents have a stress-free living. This memory care community is a great choice for memory care in Alabama, especially with its excellent healthcare services.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers Home Care – Mobile

Comfort Keepers Home Care, Mobile provides home care, memory care, and respite care in Mobile, AL. Home care brings personal care, light housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation to a person’s home, supporting daily routines without requiring a move. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Support is available at any hour through 24-hour staffing.

The home care services include transportation, giving a resident help when travel is part of the day’s needs. Named programs include In-home care, Specialized Care, Senior Health & Wellness, and Veterans Home Care. The Veterans Home Care program is specifically relevant to an eligible veteran seeking home-based support. In the Bolton neighborhood, a Walk Score of 79 / 100 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes are within a short walk, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Comfort Keepers Home Care, Mobile may be a good fit for a family seeking supervised memory care or a short-term respite stay while the usual caregiver takes a break.

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Overview of Green Oaks Inn

Serving older adults for 33 years, Green Oaks Inn is an assisted living and memory care community in the Underwood-Petersville neighborhood of Florence, Alabama. The community is located at 140 Pepper Lane, about 8 miles from the city center. Crystal Green serves as the administrator, and Rita Van Dyke is the owner and manager. The community specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The 16-bed community offers both private and semi-private rooms. Its smaller size creates a more personal setting for residents. Care is tailored to each resident and includes 24-hour support, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Staff stays in regular contact with residents’ personal physicians. The community works with outside home health agencies when additional therapy services are needed.

Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and snacks each day. At the same time, housekeeping and laundry services help reduce everyday chores. A full-time activities program keeps residents engaged, and exercise instructors visit 3 days weekly for residents who want to stay active.

The area’s Walk Score is 0, which means it’s car-dependent. Residents and visitors should expect to drive for errands and outings. Families looking for a quieter setting may appreciate the peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood surrounding Green Oaks Inn.

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Overview of Camellia Place

Camellia Place is a trusted assisted living community in Auburn, AL, that offers compassionate care and well-thought-out amenities for older adults’ welfare. The community has a variety of rooms set in a nurturing environment, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. With 24-hour care, home-cooked meals, and recreational activities, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. To improve residents’ quality of life, the community also provides mild dementia care, as well as personalized care plans.

Gardening, light exercises, and a variety of group activities promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Thoughtfully furnished living spaces, a handicapped-accessible dock, and a spacious dining room also ensure residents can rest and interact with their friends without hassles. Ideally situated in the Auburn Medical Park, the community provides easy access to its medical needs. This assisted living community is a good choice for senior living in Alabama, especially with its well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Rittenhouse Village at Hoover

Rittenhouse Village at Hoover offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Vestavia, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay and may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has one bedroom housing, with a separate bedroom and living area within the residence, and its Vestavia Hills neighborhood has a Walk Score of 46, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.

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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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Memory Care in Alabama at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alabama. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 181 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.