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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Active, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Active, A Place for Mom can help. With 57 memory care facilities in Active, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Active incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Active memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Active, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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As a new member of the Gardens of Clanton, our family is very satisfied. Our Mom was very resistant to move from her home, but due to safety issues we insisted she live with one of her daughters or at the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
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Danberry is an exceptional facility. Of all the assisted living facilities we visited, only Longleaf was in the same level of quality, but not at the level of Danberry. The room, the food, the activities,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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I recently visited this community to see an old neighbor and this place is absolutely amazing The staff was friendly. It was very clean and the administrator and her assistant was very friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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The Gardens at Wetumpka have provided a warm, friendly place to live for my Sister. She loves the food and enjoys three good meals a day. I take refuge in knowing she is eating regularly, and receiving her...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
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Best assisted living facility in this area. We have checked. I would recommend and all I have to say is don't waste your time. Just go to the crossings.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This place is great. The staff is very attentive and kind. They are encouraging my 91yr old mom to join the activities and help to get out to eat in the dining room. The head nurse is keeping me informed and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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While I may sound a bit critical regarding the food and activities, my concerns stem from my loved one's experience. Unfortunately, she finds the food unappealing, and I have to agree—it doesn’t look very...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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Environment, cost with levels (currently doesn't need any additional services. I will say they were kind in holding my mom's room when she had a medical set back. My mom feels welcomed and is enjoying her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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Recommendation from a friend who has a family member there. I absolutely would recommend & I have. I mean it isn't perfect but they have taken great care of my mom.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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It was the best choice available at the time. We would recommend Brookdale. My sister is making friends and reading almost every book in the library! This is a nice place to start living again.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
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Photo of The Bungalows at Riverchase
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My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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I would rate each of these a 5. I think it is a wonderful place for seniors. Small enough for good care. Very clean. Friendly and caring staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Proveer at Grande View provides the Hoover and Shelby County communities with vibrant, upscale and modern senior living.The word “proveer” means to provide. With Proveer at Grande View, that is their purpose. The staff at Proveer has dedicated themselves to understanding the needs of seniors who...
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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We were very happy with Briar Glen. They all knew my Mom really well and nothing she did seem to bother them. Mom was always clean and the facility was clean. We never really saw any activities going on with...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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The whole staff went above and beyond what I could have ever expected. Mom was hesitant about the move but once there, she felt very comfortable and seemed to fit right in. The facilities were very clean...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Overall I think she is happy living there. She doesn't like the food. They have had meetings on this with management. So hopefully that will change. Repairs are done but very slow process. The door to her...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Gables at Charlton Place Assisted Living combines a convenient location, comfortable apartment homes and daily assistance designed to maximize your parents’ independence. It’s the kind of care that provides true peace of mind for the whole family. We are nestled within a small, quiet and...
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If they would clean the rooms a little better and more often it would be really close to a 5. The staff all seem pretty happy and are always friendly. They also seem to be genuinely caring. The food is good,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Newly Renovated!!Nestled within a serene neighborhood, The Brook is a haven of compassionate care and comfort for our cherished residents. Here, we prioritize individual well-being and offer personalized support that allows residents to maintain their independence while receiving the assistance...
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Longleaf is a well run facility. It is clean and functional, with friendly and helpful staff. My aunt has made friends quickly, and she enjoys a variety of activities. My favorite part is that she is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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My husband has Vascular Dementia & this is the 3rd facility he has lived in. So far this place is easy to deal with. The staff work hard to make sure people are safe and needs are met. It is not a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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One area that needs attention is the heating and air conditioning system. The building is well maintained and the staff is very friendly.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elite Senior Living Center located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama and provides independent living where residents receive the memory care that they need. Our community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Those who are visiting residents of this community will find that...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...

Cost of memory care in Active, AL

The average cost of senior living in Active is $4,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, AL with an average of $3,054 per month.

Memory care costs in Active, AL, vs. nearby cities

Active, AL
$4,030/mo

Memory care costs in Active, AL, vs. state and national averages

Active, AL
$4,030/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Active, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,030/mo

Memory care costs in Active, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,927/mo
Studio
$4,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,347/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Active vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Active, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeActive, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$4,030/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,962/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,236/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Active, AL:$4,030/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Active, AL:$3,962/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Active, AL:$2,236/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Active, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Active and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Active, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Active have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Active, AL$5,400/mo$5,008/mo+7.8%
Alabama$5,091/mo$4,942/mo+3.0%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Active, AL
2024 average cost:$5,400/mo
2023 average cost:$5,008/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,942/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Active

Recent reviews for memory care in Active

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

The Landings at Northport

5.0
My mother-in-law is just loving it here. She has a nice sized two bedroom with a kitchenette and she had plenty of room for most of her stuff and so she feels right at home. The staff has been great in helping her settle in. She hasn't done too many of the activities, but she loves going on ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Accommodating staff and individualized care. Several reviews praise the accommodating nature of staff members at various communities, making adjustments to meet residents' needs. For instance, at Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, the staff went above and beyond to provide food that residents enjoy, like pizza and hamburgers for ...
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Fantastic food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Proveer at Grande View, the chef makes country club level cuisine and accommodates dietary restrictions and preferences. At Oaks on Parkwood, communication with family ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Reviews consistently mention clear and effective communication between families and staff, allowing everyone to stay informed and ensure care needs are being met. For example, at Lakeview Estates, the head nurse is reassuring when families have questions. At Crimson Village, staff always kee ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Many reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities offered to residents, with families praising the wide range of offerings. For instance, at Lakeview Estates, residents are encouraged to participate in activities and even the young activities director engages all residents, both in ...
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Cleanliness of living spaces and communal areas. Reviews consistently emphasize cleanliness as a priority, with some mentioning specific improvements to living spaces. For example, at Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, the rooms could use updating but are generally clean. At Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase, the outdoor areas are l ...
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Friendly and caring community atmosphere. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of staff and community members, making residents and their families feel welcome. For instance, at Plantation Manor, staff are described as friendly and accommodating. At Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase, the sincerity and empathy shown ...
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AI generated from the text of family reviews

Active review score based on 289 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 289 reviews of 53 Active memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Active review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Active review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Active, AL53 facilities
8.3
Maplesville, AL74 facilities
8.3
Centreville, AL49 facilities

Review subcategories for Active memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 289 reviews of 53 Active memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Active resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Active, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Active memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Active memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Active, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Active memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Active that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Active, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Active memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Active Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Active, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Active memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Active partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Active, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Active memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Active communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Active, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Active memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Active offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Active, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Active

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Active protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated memory care facilities near Active, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 57 memory care facilities near Active, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Active, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 57 memory care facilities near you in Active, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Active, Alabama, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Active, Alabama, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Active, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Active, Alabama is $4,030. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Active, Alabama typically starts at $1189. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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