Page 5 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham (Druid Hills)
113
Facility 113
AL AVG 85
Rank #32 / 133
No
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 35
Rank #57 / 162
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (113)Derek Patterson (Interim)
Diversicare of Arab
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Se Arab
87
Facility 87
AL AVG 85
Rank #52 / 133
No
59
Facility 59
AL AVG 35
Rank #19 / 162
-Mandy Shaddrix
Floyd E. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home
MC
NH
SNF
Huntsville (Colonial Hills)
150
Facility 150
AL AVG 85
Rank #18 / 133
No
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 35
Rank #88 / 162
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (150)Belinda Schrimsher
Fleming Farms Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Huntsville
33
Facility 33
AL AVG 85
Rank #113 / 133
Yes
40
Facility 40
AL AVG 35
Rank #63 / 162
1 Bed / 2 BedAmanda Hamilton
Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
MC
AL
IL
Birmingham
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 85
Rank #82 / 133
No
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 35
Rank #91 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKeegan Jett
Wesley Gardens
MC
AL
Montgomery (Halcyon)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 85
Rank #82 / 133
No
41
Facility 41
AL AVG 35
Rank #60 / 162
studio / 1 bedRandy Allen
The Crossings at Eastchase
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Montgomery
73
Facility 73
AL AVG 85
Rank #68 / 133
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 35
Rank #67 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRebecca Dennis
Proveer at Heritage Woods
MC
AL
Mobile (Milkhouse)
89
Facility 89
AL AVG 85
Rank #51 / 133
Yes
26
Facility 26
AL AVG 35
Rank #106 / 162
Private RoomsCrystal Bodin
John Knox Manor – Retirement Community
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Montgomery (Seth Johnson Estates)
98
Facility 98
AL AVG 85
Rank #43 / 133
No
34
Facility 34
AL AVG 35
Rank #83 / 162
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (98)Terri K. Howell
Crimson Village
MC
AL
RC
Tuscaloosa (Kicker Subdivision)
62
Facility 62
AL AVG 85
Rank #76 / 133
No
53
Facility 53
AL AVG 35
Rank #32 / 162
Studio / 1 BedThelisa Lewis

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Overview of Fleming Farms Senior Living

Take in the warmth of Bellewood Drive SE, Huntsville, AL, with the renowned senior living community of Fleming Farms Senior Living that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With specially designed and sophisticated ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom residences, seniors experience unrivaled comfort and security. The community takes pride in a team of kind and reliable professionals tending to seniors’ needs and preferences.

Discover new interests and rekindle old hobbies through fun activities and enjoyable events. Have a delightful dining experience with exquisite and healthy cuisine that caters to dietary needs and tastes. Filled with amazing amenities and a lively environment, Fleming Farms Senior Living is ideal for seniors seeking to cherish every moment of their best years.

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Overview of John Knox Manor – Retirement Community

John Knox Manor is the retirement community of the John Knox senior living group; the retirement home creates an atmosphere where seniors maintain an active lifestyle or learn to. The staff is committed to creating a comfortable atmosphere for the residents to build a mutual level of trust and respect among each other. The resident-centered community promotes independence in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For over 50 years, John Knox Manor has maintained a professional and compassionate level of service over the decades. 
John Knox Manor has provided a community where staff and residents have maintained a well-trusted friendship over the decades. There’s a list of activities in store for the members of the community; to name some of these include an outdoor seating area, an arts and crafts room, a beauty salon, and a barbershop; as well as having complimentary transportation, scheduled outings and events, and weekly housekeeping and linen services. 

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Overview of Northway Health and Rehabilitation

Northway Health and Rehabilitation LLC provides the comfortable and carefree lifestyle that seniors want and deserve. The facility offers a range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, rapid recovery, and memory care. Their team of highly trained nurses and certified therapists renders a myriad of clinical capabilities, including pain management, fall prevention, wound management, swallowing disorders, and cardiac recovery, to name a few.
In Northway Health and Rehabilitation LLC, they understand the importance of healthy and delicious meals, and that’s why they offer an eclectic mix of cuisine options to their residents. The facility also provides amenities such as WiFi, laundry, and a beautician, ensuring that residents have everything they need. Moreover, their common areas are crafted to be pleasant and welcoming, making it easy for seniors to find respite from the challenges of aging.

Contact Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Overview of Diversicare of Arab

Diversicare of Arab offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and memory care in Arab, Alabama. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and short stay rehabilitation provides temporary recovery services. Complex medical care is available for residents with more involved clinical needs.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose medical or daily support needs may change over time. The community has 87 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 34m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds. Mandy Shaddrix serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that may provide some opportunity to get out independently.

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Overview of The Crossings at Eastchase

Bringing together everything you’d need and want for a carefree future is a feat that The Crossings at Eastchase takes pride in. Offering top-quality resort-style living and recreational amenities, this independent living home consolidates fully decked-out apartments, weekly housekeeping, meals prepared by an actual chef, fitness center and therapy gym, library with dedicated reading areas, a theater, game room, on-call professional personnel, a 24-hour emergency response system, tranquil garden paths, and scheduled transportation around the Montgomery area, to name a few!

The Crossings’ independent living system leaves virtually nothing out, allowing you or your loved one to focus on having the best retirement possible. Rest and relax, or pursue personal growth; with the comprehensive care package you get here, there’s no need to choose just one.

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Overview of Floyd E. “tut” Fann State Veterans Home

Floyd E. “tut” Fann State Veterans Home is a distinguished skilled nursing and memory care facility that addresses veterans’ needs with the utmost care and compassion. Founded in 1955, this Huntsville, Alabama home exudes cleanliness, compassion, and attentiveness from a dedicated staff. As veterans find comfort in this supportive environment, their loved ones can rest assured that their nursing home questions are answered and their care is of the highest quality. Additionally, the facility is not only a nursing home but also offers specialized memory care living facilities, providing expert care for those in need.
Within the facility, veterans can choose from shared or private rooms with spacious closets, ensuring both comfort and privacy. With a focus on overall well-being, residents benefit from regular physical therapy and speech therapy sessions to support their health and rehabilitation. Also, the facility offers memory care therapy, catering to the unique needs of those with memory-related challenges. Veterans can partake in engaging activities such as arts and crafts classes and take advantage of amenities like the gym, library, and dining hall. The home also features a barbershop and massage therapy, fostering an environment of care and self-pampering. The presence of walking trails further promotes an active lifestyle.

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Crimson Village

1410 18Th E Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Overview of Crimson Village

Crimson Village offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

Crimson Village has 62 beds and is in the Kicker Subdivision. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom suites, Studio Deluxe units, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together. The area has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to handle nearby errands independently.

Restaurant-style dining features home-cooked meals prepared by local chefs, and residents can take part in fitness classes, arts and crafts, game nights, and outings. A fitness room and media/theater room provide spaces for exercise and entertainment, while storm safety rooms offer a designated place during severe weather. Rehabilitation services are available, and Thelisa Lewis serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Wesley Gardens

A 56-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1555 Taylor Rd in the Halcyon neighborhood of Montgomery, Alabama, is Wesley Gardens. It delivers assisted living and specialized memory care services for older adults requiring support with daily activities while staying as independent as possible.

The community sits in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 41. While some services are reachable on foot, most errands and trips demand transportation. The location is easily accessible for family members and caregivers visiting the home. Administered by Randy Allen, Wesley Gardens maintains a welcoming residential environment with amenities made for comfort and engagement. It features elegant common areas: lounge spaces with a piano, a dining place, and thoughtfully appointed reception areas. The facility’s size of 56 beds creates an environment that balances staffing attention with community living benefits.

The best way to experience the community’s atmosphere, see the accommodations firsthand, and discuss specific care needs and existing services is for families considering Wesley Gardens for their loved one to visit in person.

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Overview of Proveer at Heritage Woods

Proveer at Heritage Woods provides assisted living and memory care in Mobile, Alabama. Its assisted living services support residents who need help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time, since both care levels are available.

Located in the Milkhouse neighborhood, Proveer at Heritage Woods has 89 beds. Private rooms provide each resident with a single-person living space.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet to the community. Crystal Bodin serves as the administrator.

Contact Proveer at Heritage Woods

Overview of Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen

Located in Birmingham, AL, the Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is a peculiar senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community offers a broad range of floor plans that are designed to accommodate the needs of assisted living and memory care residents. It includes various options such as the evergreen, the forsythia, the grand, and the azalea which differ in the number of beds provided and spaces covered for convenience.

The community is committed to providing luxurious amenities that are very rewarding for a senior living lifestyle. Experience various social activities and events that foster companionship, along with healthy meals, on-campus entertainment, and wellness programs. At Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, seniors can surely make the most out of their retirement.

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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.