
Where in Alabama are you looking?
Browse communities by city.
Compare Memory Care around Alabama
The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | MC AL HC HOS IL NH PC SNF | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | 60 | No | 27 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - |
| Kirkwood By the River | MC AL IL NH SNF | Birmingham (Overton) | 46 | No | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Jeff Burchfield |
| Plantation Manor Retirement Community | MC AL NH | Mccalla | 103 | No | 7 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Gavin Ball |
| The Neighborhood at Grove Park | MC AL IL RC | Dothan | 16 | Yes | 32 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Jeanell Perkins |
| The Brennity at Daphne | MC AL | Daphne | 92 | No | 3 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Scott Kolzow |
| Longleaf Liberty Park | MC AL RC | Birmingham | 90 | No | 24 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Matthew Nicosia |
| The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills | MC AL IL RC | Birmingham (Homewood) | 77 | Yes | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- | Barbara Chatman |
| Somerby of Mobile | MC AL IL | Mobile (Pine Run) | 50 | Yes | 6 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Hope Boykin |
| Brookdale Northport | MC AL IL NH SNF | Northport (Rose Drive) | 83 | Yes | 47 | Private Rooms | A+ | Sherry Washington |
| Brookdale Hampton Cove | MC | Owens Cross Roads | 50 | Yes | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Lisa Manus |
| Autumn Cove Assisted Living | MC AL IL | Anniston (Spring Valley) | 38 | Yes | 5 | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | A+ | Robert Foster |
| Merrill Gardens at Madison | MC AL IL | Madison (The Shoppes Of Madison) | 160 | Yes | 46 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Stacey Henley |
| The Crossings at North River | MC AL IL | Tuscaloosa | 84 | No | 20 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kimberly Brooke O'briant |
| Danberry at Inverness | MC AL IL | Birmingham | 56 | Yes | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | William Lytton |
| Regency Pointe | MC AL IL | Rainbow City (Morgans Crossroads) | 46 | Yes | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Harley Simmons |
Merrill Gardens at Madison is an assisted living facility in Madison, Alabama, offering a memory care unit for residents with dementia and an independent living option. The community provides hospice services on-site for residents who need them. The costs at Merrill Gardens at Madison start at $1,835 and range up to $6,631, with the average price being $4,233, which is less than the average price in the area. The community is pet-friendly, and while special diet meals are not always available, it can accommodate residents’ dietary requirements, including no or low-sodium meals.
Residents at Merrill Gardens at Madison are required to have a scheduled, structured activity every day, and the community offers a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. The facility is located near two hospitals, Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center, and has above-average reviews for the area. Merrill Gardens at Madison offers 175 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community’s Anytime Dining program provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served from 7 am to 7 pm, seven days a week, allowing residents to live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies.
Led by executive director Matt Milstead, Somerby Mobile is a mid-rise assisted living community operating for 21 years on Somerby Drive in Mobile, Alabama, offering multiple levels of care comprising assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Occupants can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to fit their needs and preferences.
To help residents uphold independence and individuality, the community provides daily assistance with activities and personalized support. Therapy services exist on-site, complementing the set of care options. For families seeking short-term care solutions for their loved ones, respite care is offered. Life here is designed around engagement and comfort. Residents enjoy a full schedule of activities and programs alongside fitness and recreation opportunities. The well-lit lounge areas are cozy gathering spaces, and transportation services help with local trips and errands. Pet-friendly living exists for those wanting their companions nearby. The community sits in a car-dependent neighborhood about 10 miles from Mobile’s city center, where most daily errands demand a vehicle. This suburban setting suits residents and families who travel primarily by car.
Danberry at Iverness is a stunning architectural masterpiece that has been curated with great care and attention to detail. It is located just a few blocks away from Valleydale Road, close to the serene Lake Heather. This community offers a range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents can find the level of care that suits their needs.
Living at Danberry at Iverness feels like being on a permanent vacation. The community offers a wide range of amenities that are designed to cater to residents’ needs and provide them with a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle. Danberry at Iverness has a clubhouse where residents can participate in various wellness activities such as yoga, water aerobics, and more. Some of its amenities include a pub lounge, ballroom, movie theater, fitness center, spa, card room, creative studio, library, and Wi-Fi. This clubhouse provides a space where residents can engage in physical activities, meet other residents, and improve their overall well-being.
Crimson Village is an assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing community that aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Crimson Village aims to have its residents experience comprehensive and exemplary care delivered.
Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care, ADLs, medication management, specialized activities, and recreational programs.
Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood of Auburn, AL, the Summer Village Senior Living is a prominent community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents can choose a wide variety of floor plans and residential options suitable for their needs, including sun-filled studios, and apartments to spacious cottages. The community is proud to offer independent villas to maximize freedom and and space within the place which is very enticing and relieving.
Aside from its charming environment, the community also offers modern amenities that are perfect to the living preferences of its residents. With its so-called lifestyle plus for wellness and recreational activities, along with its chef-prepared dining of delectable meals, seniors can be assured of a remarkable experience worth keeping for.
Diversicare of Oneonta is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community serving residents who need short-term rehab, long-term care, and complex medical support in Oneonta, Alabama. Averaging a resident stay of 151 days, the 120-bed facility has a strong occupancy. This suggests a steady mix of post-acute recovery and ongoing care for residents.
Diversicare of Oneonta accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have numerous pathways to coverage. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident, with a team that includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses supporting residents all day. The location in Oneonta is in a moderately walkable area where some errands can be done on foot, beneficial for visiting family and local access.
For families examining this facility, state inspection records spanning eight years on file record significant compliance findings. Before deciding, thoroughly review the detailed inspection reports and ask facility leadership directly how they’ve tackled documented gaps in resident safety protocols, care delivery, and infection control practices.
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.
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.
Spend your golden years with the charming senior living community of Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham in West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL, which offers assisted living and memory care. With cozy and sophisticated one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. Ease your worries and receive the finest care and assistance from a dedicated and highly qualified team available around the clock.
Enjoy every moment of your best years with engaging activities and exciting events for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience and eat healthy with well-prepared menus that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham is great for seniors looking to live their best years without worries in its meticulously designed spaces and lovely community.
Haven Memory Care on Halcyon is a senior care community committed to providing the highest level of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Their memory care services provide each resident with a tailored plan of care that focuses on their cognitive abilities and skills so you can be sure that your loved ones are getting the specific care they need around the clock.
The community also offers a safe and secure environment that seeks to provide meaningful interaction and experiences for our residents. This provides family and loved ones with peace of mind knowing that the senior in their life receives the care and attention they need and deserve.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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
Nearby Cities
Who we are
Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way
We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.
Contact us Today
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 170 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.


















