Page 8 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.
Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Alexander City
75
Facility 75
AL AVG 85
Rank #65 / 133
No
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 35
Rank #16 / 162
-Debbie Barker Stalnaker
Oakwood-North Baldwin‘s Center For Living
MC
NH
Bay Minette
75
Facility 75
AL AVG 85
Rank #65 / 133
No
15
Facility 15
AL AVG 35
Rank #127 / 162
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Diversicare of Greensboro
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Greensboro
97
Facility 97
AL AVG 85
Rank #44 / 133
No
50
Facility 50
AL AVG 35
Rank #38 / 162
-Trent J. Reynolds
The Reserve at Fairhope
MC
AL
IL
RC
Fairhope
38
Facility 38
AL AVG 85
Rank #108 / 133
Yes
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 35
Rank #113 / 162
Studio / 1 BedElizabeth Skipper
Summer Village Magnolia Place
MC
AL
IL
Auburn (Village Hills)
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 85
Rank #103 / 133
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 35
Rank #117 / 162
1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa
MC
AL
Tuscaloosa (Rice Mine Road North)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 85
Rank #78 / 133
Yes
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 35
Rank #140 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKendra Martin
Summer Village Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Auburn (Village Hills)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 85
Rank #82 / 133
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 35
Rank #117 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
The Terrace at Priceville
MC
AL
IL
RC
Decatur
38
Facility 38
AL AVG 85
Rank #108 / 133
Yes
15
Facility 15
AL AVG 35
Rank #127 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKatina Eades
Country Cottage – Montgomery
MC
AL
RC
Montgomery (Landmarks)
26
Facility 26
AL AVG 85
Rank #125 / 133
No
45
Facility 45
AL AVG 35
Rank #55 / 162
Private RoomsVictoria Rudolph
Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham
MC
AL
IL
Birmingham (Sand Ridge)
48
Facility 48
AL AVG 85
Rank #95 / 133
No
19
Facility 19
AL AVG 35
Rank #121 / 162
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedChip Cook

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Overview of Oakwood-North Baldwin‘s Center for Living

Oakwood-North Baldwin’s Center for Living provides nursing home care and memory care in Bay Minette, AL. Nursing home care gives residents ongoing nursing supervision and assistance with health needs, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The memory care setting is suited to a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs structured oversight.

The community has 75 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to consider public coverage or direct payment based on their circumstances.

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Diversicare of Greensboro

616 Armory Street, Po Box 438, Greensboro, AL 36744
Overview of Diversicare of Greensboro

Diversicare of Greensboro provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Greensboro, AL, along with memory care and hospice care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Memory care offers supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life.

Short Stay Rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period, and complex medical care is available for needs requiring more involved clinical attention. Long term care serves residents who need ongoing care at the facility, so the range from short stay rehabilitation to long term care and memory care may suit someone whose needs could change during a stay. The home has 97 beds, and its Walk Score of 50 means some errands are possible on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to complete certain nearby errands independently. Trent J. Reynolds serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham

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.

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Overview of Summer Village Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa

Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa provides assisted living and memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Located in the Rice Mine Road North neighborhood, the community has 60 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion.

Assisted living includes help with personal grooming and transferring, along with licensed nurse oversight of health, wellness, and medication management. Memory care provides a supervised setting for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community, and respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can take part in exercise and physical activity, creative and sensory programs, lifelong learning and cognitive programs, and organized group outings, with transportation available for community activities. Dining includes full table service and meals made from scratch with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, while no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets diets are accommodated. Pets are allowed, and caregiver support groups give family caregivers an on-site group program. Kendra Martin serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Country Cottage – Montgomery

Country Cottage – Montgomery runs 26 beds in Montgomery’s Landmarks neighborhood, a single-story building offering private rooms, administered by Victoria Rudolph. It covers three types of care: assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The Walk Score sits at 45, somewhat walkable, a few things reachable on foot, though most errands still call for a car.

The care model here has an actual name and structure to it: CareSteps starts with a staff assessment, then builds an individualized care plan from there, one that gets revisited every three months or sooner if a resident’s needs shift. That means support scales with the person, not the other way around. As independence increases, care needs (and cost) can decrease. If a resident’s needs grow, the plan and the support adjust to match.

The rooms themselves are private, each with its own bathroom, an emergency alert system, and a real closet, not an afterthought. Cable and phone hookups come standard. Activities aren’t handed down from a generic calendar either; they’re built around what residents actually want to do. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and licensed nurses and CNAs cover the clinical side.

This is a small, single-story community built around a genuinely individualized care model, one where the plan for each resident, and what it costs, is designed to track that person’s actual needs rather than a fixed package.

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Overview of Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Alexander City, Alabama, delivers skilled nursing, general nursing home care, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Memory care programs utilize secured spaces to protect residents living with cognitive impairment. Everyday personal support covers medication management, bathing, toileting, grooming, and routine health assessments. Therapy services support individuals recovering from illnesses, injuries, or hospital visits, while respite care provides temporary coverage when family caregivers need time off.

Led by administrator Debbie Barker Stalnaker, the 75-bed center records 4 hours and 29 minutes of daily direct nursing care per resident. Community features include an exercise gym, wellness initiatives, spiritual services, and group activities. Situated in a neighborhood with a 63 walk score, the location allows residents to complete select daily tasks on foot. Payment choices include Medicare for qualifying short-term recovery, Medicaid, and direct private funding.

Older adults seeking specialized memory care or post-hospital recovery services can reach out to Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to inquire about room availability, review care options, or schedule a tour of the area.

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Grandview Gardens

11000 Turnmeyer Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Overview of Grandview Gardens

Grandview Gardens at Redstone Village is a trusted community in Huntsville, AL, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Specially designed and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring residents thrive in retirement.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences with delightful and nutritious dining options. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Auburn Assisted Living

350 Samford Village Ct, Auburn, AL 36830
Overview of Auburn Assisted Living

Auburn Assisted Living, conveniently situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Auburn, AL, is a trusted senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living services. As a family-owned business, the community ensures its residents’ comfort and peace of mind in a warm and positive atmosphere, providing person-centered care and support round-the-clock. Moreover, residents can select from spacious and convenient accommodations tailored to their needs and interests.

Committed to delivering care and services with excellence, the community offers above-and-beyond amenities, providing ease, convenience, and reliability. Live a secure and relaxing life in this community with its professional on-call management available 24/7, delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals, and medication management. Participate in a robust calendar of social activities and life-enrichment programs that boost engagement and growth. Auburn Assisted Living is ideal for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle in a supportive environment.

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Overview of Carillon Oaks

Cherish every moment with Carillon Oaks, a distinguished community in Alabama, specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care for their unique needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to interact with their surroundings. Residents delight in delicious and healthy chef-inspired meals served three times daily to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides in-house therapy and transportation services to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s specially designed and secure amenities.

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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.