Page 16 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.
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.
Cornerstone Caregiving – Mobile
MC
HC
HOS
PC
RC
Mobile
-No
67
Facility 67
AL AVG 35
Rank #12 / 162
-
Star Pointe Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Sw Huntsville
-Yes
35
Facility 35
AL AVG 35
Rank #79 / 162
-
The Harbor at Lakeshore
MC
AL
Guntersville
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 85
Rank #114 / 133
No-Deborah Saye
Atlas Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Birmingham (Highland Park)
-Yes
81
Facility 81
AL AVG 35
Rank #1 / 162
-
Serenity South Senior Living at Elba
MC
AL
RC
Elba
16
Facility 16
AL AVG 85
Rank #127 / 133
Yes-Samantha Parks
Home Instead – Florence
MC
HC
Florence
-No
28
Facility 28
AL AVG 35
Rank #99 / 162
-
ComForCare Home Care of Birmingham, AL
MC
HC
RC
Birmingham (Redmont Park)
-No
35
Facility 35
AL AVG 35
Rank #79 / 162
-
Gracepoint Home Care
MC
HC
NH
RC
SNF
Mobile (Brookwood)
-No
49
Facility 49
AL AVG 35
Rank #40 / 162
-
Bluebird Homecare
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Birmingham (Overton)
-No
38
Facility 38
AL AVG 35
Rank #71 / 162
-
The Crossings at Eastchase Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Montgomery
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 85
Rank #114 / 133
No
55
Facility 55
AL AVG 35
Rank #30 / 162
Rebecca Dennis

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other AL memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 181 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Cornerstone Caregiving – Mobile

Cornerstone Caregiving, Mobile provides home care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Mobile, AL. Home care brings personal care and companionship into a senior’s home, allowing support without a move to a facility. Memory care adds specialized support and supervision for someone with memory-related needs, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptoms associated with serious illness.

Respite care offers short-term support for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Cornerstone Caregiving, Mobile may be a good fit for a household seeking in-home assistance that can include personal care, companionship, specialized care, or support during hospital recovery. The program list also includes Veteran / HHA Care and Hospital Recovery Care, giving eligible residents access to those specific service options.

The area has a Walk Score of 67, making it somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. Transportation is available for trips beyond what a resident can reach by walking. Margaret Childers is the director.

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Overview of Star Pointe Senior Living

Star Pointe Senior Living is a nurturing retirement community in Huntsville, AL, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults feel at home in their later years. With a 24-hour dementia-trained care team, assistance with personal care, and nutritious meals, residents receive the utmost attention and care to maintain their independence with ease. The community’s memory care neighborhood also focuses on reducing residents’ stress and fostering familiarity.

Brain-stimulating activities, light exercises, and social gatherings help improve residents’ cognition and explore new interests. Cozy rooms and secure communal areas also ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Crestwood Medical Center is also easily accessible, especially with bus stops in the area. This retirement community is a good option for senior care in Alabama, as it has extensive services for older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of The Harbor at Lakeshore

The Harbor at Lakeshore is an assisted living and memory care community in Guntersville, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised setting without leaving the community.

The community has 32 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents may get to know each other. Starting prices are $3,950 per month for assisted living and $4,400 per month for memory care, with the memory care rate reflecting the secured setting and supervision that care requires. Deborah Saye serves as the administrator.

$3,950/Month

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Atlas Senior Living

2222 Arlington Ave S #200, Birmingham, AL 35205
Overview of Atlas Senior Living

When it comes to senior living communities in Birmingham, Atlas Senior Living has been a trusted home since 2013. The atmosphere is simply beautiful and timeless, providing an ideal environment for seniors to age with purpose. The home believes in the power of servant leadership. They try to get to know each resident as an individual with a full life story, so they can offer more authentic and personalized care. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options to cater to the different needs of seniors.
Seniors here can stay active and engaged with popular amenities like mental games, dancing, and socializing. It’s a place where seniors can find a sense of belonging and purpose, surrounded by caring staff who are dedicated to making their golden years special. Overall, Atlas Senior Living provides a supportive environment that fosters growth, independence, and dignity. It’s a beautiful and meaningful way to age with confidence, surrounded by a community that values each resident’s story and experiences.

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Overview of Serenity South Senior Living at Elba

An assisted living and memory care home in Elba, Serenity South Senior Living offers an elevated state of living that promote an enriched lifestyle for the elders. The premier choice is known to deliver resort-like hospitality that adds to the charm of the senior living home.

At Serenity South, seniors are ensured to cultivate a lifestyle that experience a new standard of retirement living. Assisted living services are based on their personalized care plan that ensures you reserve the rightful and deserving care as much as possible; such services include medication management, assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.), respite care and individualized memory care training.

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Overview of Home Instead – Florence

Home Instead Senior Care in Florence takes pride in providing comprehensive services for home care living. With a deep understanding of the diverse needs of seniors, they go above and beyond to ensure that each individual receives the highest level of care and support. The professional and compassionate staff helps seniors stay engaged with the tailor-made backing from professional caregivers to keep them safe at home.

Their professional caregivers immerse themselves wherever home is to assist with everyday activities of daily living and build a lasting relationship with you and your family. Their mission is to provide a care plan personalized to your family’s needs to bring comfort, connection, and quality of life to the place they love the most without leaving their home. Services include ADLs, specialized memory care activities, home-cooked meals served, and engaging programs.

Contact Home Instead – Florence

Overview of ComForCare Home Care of Birmingham, Al

ComForCare Home Care of Birmingham is a renowned in-home care service dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized care for seniors in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. With a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals, ComForCare offers a wide range of in-home care solutions tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Their specialization extends to Alzheimer’s and dementia care, post-hospitalization support, and assistance with activities of daily living. Whether seniors require companionship, medication reminders, help with mobility, or assistance with household chores, ComForCare’s experienced caregivers are equipped to provide the highest level of care and support.
A highly trained and compassionate professional team stands at the heart of their commitment to seniors’ well-being. Their dedication and passion for improving the lives of older adults are evident in every interaction. These caregivers are skilled and empathetic, fostering meaningful connections with their clients. All the services are executed with precision and care, ensuring seniors can maintain their independence while receiving the support they need. When families rely on ComForCare to help out with their loved ones, they can have a sense of security knowing that their seniors are receiving exceptional care, resulting in enhanced overall well-being and an elevated quality of life in the familiar surroundings of their residences.

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Gracepoint Home Care

600 Bel Air Blvd Suite 150, Mobile, AL 36606
Overview of Gracepoint Home Care

Based in the Brookwood neighborhood of Mobile, AL, Gracepoint Home Care handles home care, nursing care, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care. Home care brings care into the person’s own home. When wandering is a concern, memory care means supervision, and with 24-hour staffing, skilled nursing support is there through the day and night.

Named programs cover Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Medication Supervision, Veterans Care, and GraceLink Care Connect, so household routines get attention along with health needs. Medication Supervision keeps a client on a medication routine, and Veterans Care is set up for clients who served. Rehabilitation services are available to clients whose care includes that work.

Respite care fills a gap in a family’s caregiving for a short time, which is one reason a family might choose Gracepoint. Car-dependent at 49, the location means errands generally need a ride.

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Bluebird Homecare

1 Perimeter Park S #100N, Birmingham, AL 35243
Overview of Bluebird Homecare

Bluebird Homecare provides home care, hospice care, memory care and respite care in Birmingham, Alabama’s Overton neighborhood. Home care brings personal health care and companionship to a senior’s home, while hospice care supports someone receiving end of life care. Memory care provides supervision for a person living with dementia, and respite care offers a short term arrangement when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

Bluebird Homecare offers dementia and Alzheimer’s care, along with diabetes care and Parkinson’s care for people who need support related to those conditions. Post surgery recovery care supports a person during recovery at home, while developmental disabilities care serves people with developmental disabilities. Companionship services provide social support, and laundry and light housekeeping assist with routine household tasks.

Transportation is available for residents who need help getting out of the home. The agency opened in 2015. The area has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. This can suit a resident who has access to the agency’s transportation or another ride when leaving home.

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Overview of The Crossings at Eastchase Memory Care

The Crossings at Eastchase Memory Care offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Montgomery, AL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

The community has 32 beds, making it smaller in scale so staff and residents can get to know each other. All three care levels are available on one campus. That may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Staffing is available around the clock, with staff present at any time of day or night. The area has a Walk Score of 55 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Rebecca Dennis serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for a resident who wants private living without daily care, needs help with everyday tasks, or requires a secured setting because of wandering risk.

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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.