Page 6 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. 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.
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
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
Monark Grove Greystone (The Bluffs at Greystone)
MC
AL
IL
RC
Birmingham
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 85
Rank #114 / 133
No
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 35
Rank #25 / 162
Special Care (32)William Devening
Lakeview Estates
MC
RC
Birmingham
76
Facility 76
AL AVG 85
Rank #63 / 133
Yes
30
Facility 30
AL AVG 35
Rank #95 / 162
Studio / Suite / 2 BedDanielle Moore
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
East Glen
MC
NH
SNF
East Birmingham
108
Facility 108
AL AVG 85
Rank #34 / 133
No
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 35
Rank #154 / 162
-Stephanie Howard
Altoona Health & Rehab
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Altoona
50
Facility 50
AL AVG 85
Rank #90 / 133
No
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 35
Rank #133 / 162
-Adm Linda Bigelow
Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Phenix City
137
Facility 137
AL AVG 85
Rank #22 / 133
No
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 35
Rank #140 / 162
-Tracy Brown
Diversicare of Foley
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Foley
154
Facility 154
AL AVG 85
Rank #17 / 133
No
12
Facility 12
AL AVG 35
Rank #134 / 162
-Albert Herndon
Summer Village Camellia Place
MC
AL
IL
Auburn (Auburn Medical Park)
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 85
Rank #103 / 133
Yes
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 35
Rank #47 / 162
1 Bed / 2 BedTiffany Hornsby

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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.

Contact Crimson Village

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.

Contact Wesley Gardens

Overview of Monark Grove Greystone (the Bluffs at Greystone)

Monark Grove Greystone, also known as the Bluffs at Greystone, offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Birmingham, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

With 32 beds, the community is smaller, allowing staff and residents to get to know each other. William Devening serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 56 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can allow some errands without a car or ride.

Contact Monark Grove Greystone (The Bluffs at Greystone)

Overview of Lakeview Estates

Led by executive director Callie Simmons, Lakeview Estates is a 76-bed memory care and respite community in Birmingham, Alabama. Set in a serene residential neighborhood, the home at 2634 Valleydale Rd is administered by Danielle Moore. It offers memory and dementia care centered on the individual, focusing on structured routines, meaningful activities, dining, and exercise tailored to residents at all condition stages. Occupants and families can expect a dedicated, compassionate care team committed to providing a secure setting with peace of mind.

Lakeview Estates is housed in a two-story building and welcomes residents into semi-private suites and studio-style apartment homes. These are designed to be spacious, bright, and welcoming. Pet-friendly accommodations have air conditioning, cable television, and high-speed internet access, creating a cozy living environment. The facility also offers flexible care arrangements, including short-term respite stays for families seeking momentary support during transitions or caregiver breaks. Occupants and visiting families benefit from on-site transportation services and fitness and recreation programming, forming an integral part of daily life. The neighborhood scores 30 on walkability, so some nearby services are accessible on foot, with most trips requiring a quick drive. This quieter residential setting can charm families prioritizing a calm, tranquil environment for their loved one’s care.

To experience the community firsthand, families who want to learn more about memory care approaches, room layouts, and current availability can contact Lakeview Estates directly or request a tour.

Contact Lakeview Estates

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

East Glen

53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham, AL 35235
Overview of East Glen

East Glen provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Birmingham, Alabama. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or a supervised memory care setting.

East Glen has 108 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A resident can choose a single room or share with another resident. Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available within the community, so therapy can take place on site. The salon also allows residents to receive salon services without leaving the facility.

Family meals have their own setting. A private family dining room gives residents a designated space to eat with family members. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare for skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for families whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay. Stephanie Howard serves as the administrator.

Contact East Glen

Overview of Altoona Health & Rehab

Memory care, nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing share one license at Altoona Health & Rehab in Altoona, AL. Licensed nursing is present at every hour, which is the sort of coverage an infusion line needs when it runs past the end of a shift. Bathing, dressing, and medication management are what assisted living picks up instead.

Whether a resident might wander is the question memory care answers, and the answer is a secured setting and somebody watching. Care that continues in the same place suits needs that grow.

Fifty beds put this at the smaller end. Nursing time per resident holds at 4 hours 47 minutes a day. Care is paid for with Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds.

Rehabilitation services can be had through the community, and Infusion Therapy appears among the named programs, for residents whose treatment runs that way. Linda Bigelow is the administrator.

Contact Altoona Health & Rehab

Overview of Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Administered by Tracy Brown, Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing services in Phenix City, AL. The community provides ongoing support with licensed nurses on-site. Moreover, specialized care is available for those living with memory-related conditions.

Respite care is available for short stays when a family caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage another commitment. With 137 beds, the community offers private rooms and is currently at 94.6% occupancy. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated per resident.

The therapy gym, along with rehabilitation services and a short term rehab program, allows residents to receive therapy on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Contact Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Diversicare of Foley

Diversicare of Foley is a nursing home in Foley, AL offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Short stay rehabilitation gives a resident a temporary setting for recovery, while complex medical care addresses needs requiring ongoing clinical support. The range of rehabilitation, nursing, memory care, and hospice services may suit a resident whose care needs include recovery, long term nursing support, or end of life care. There is a broad range of support here.

The home has 154 beds, indicating a larger resident population with more staff and usually more programming than a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Albert Herndon serves as the administrator.

Contact Diversicare of Foley

Overview of Summer Village Camellia Place

Summer Village Camellia Place in Auburn, Alabama, provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

There are 42 beds, giving the community a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom options, and a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together. The area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need someone to provide transportation for those trips.

Pets are allowed. Tiffany Hornsby serves as the administrator.

Contact Summer Village Camellia Place

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.