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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fairmount, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fairmount, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Fairmount, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Decatur, Moulton Heights and Brookwood Forest.
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Photo of The Goldton at Athens
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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17%
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17%
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My mom lived there for a handful of months. She had an issue with overpowering air fresheners that aggravated her COPD and that was never resolved. During her stay the facility also lost their cook and the...
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.
Imagine living life in Athens at The Goldton at Athens, an upbeat and vibrant Alabama retirement community. We are close to all the places you may need or wish to visit, such as supermarkets, parks, worship venues, doctors' offices, and local restaurants. When you join our community as an...
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33 Photos available
10
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96 reviews
10
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96 reviews
5 star
92%
4 star
7%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
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The staff is great the place did not have the usual odor that most places do, everything clean and neat. I have told others about Limestone Lodge, I have nothing but good things to say. Again I would love to...
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.
At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...
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99 Photos available
9.8
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108 reviews
9.8
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108 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
16%
3 star
1%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
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I attended the Valentine party . This was a very nice experience. The party was well planned and executed. The food was balance and tasted good had a nice variety. Decor was beautiful. Games were...
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.
Welcome to Limestone Manor 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. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...
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2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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59 reviews
9.1
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59 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
22%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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5%
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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.
Merrill Gardens at Madison is situated between Athens and Huntsville in Madison county. Enjoy being near shopping, outdoor recreation areas, hospitals and high-quality medical practices.Merrill Gardens at Madison is classically designed and offer a wellness center, well-appointed library and lots...
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88 Photos available
8.6
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8 reviews
8.6
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
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My mom needed more care but they were above and beyond kind and helpful for my mom and our family. The best of people there. They were intentional in caring for my mom.
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.
For seniors who need some help with daily tasks or live with dementia, Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, Alabama, offers a comfortable experience and an outgoing staff that will provide the compassionate care your loved one deserves.
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Photo of Madison at The Range
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.1
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40 reviews
8.1
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40 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
15%
3 star
20%
2 star
10%
1 star
10%
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Thank you for suggesting The Range it was a perfect fit for my mom. The staff and admin are a Joy to work with. They are always willing to go the extra mile for their residents. When moms happy her family...
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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1010 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
7.2
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23 reviews
7.2
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23 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
22%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
26%
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A 5 for all. What we like the most about the community is the atmosphere is homey, field trips for Memory Care. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
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8.0
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1 review
8.0
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One big issue we had with many other memory care facilities is that most of the residents appeared pretty stagnant. The reason that was an issue is that our mom is the opposite of stagnant. The only thing...
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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Cost of memory care in Fairmount, AL

The average cost of senior living in Fairmount is $4,202 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lexington, AL with an average of $3,773 per month.

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

Fairmount, AL
$4,202/mo
$4,003/mo
$4,216/mo

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

Fairmount, AL
$4,202/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,202/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,517/mo
Studio
$5,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,990/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,650/mo

Senior living costs in Fairmount 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: Fairmount, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairmount, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$4,202/mo$3,907/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$4,202/mo$3,866/mo$4,559/mo
Independent Living$3,653/mo$3,478/mo$4,019/mo
Memory Care
Fairmount, AL:$4,202/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Fairmount, AL:$4,202/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Independent Living
Fairmount, AL:$3,653/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Memory care costs in Fairmount, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairmount 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.

Fairmount, ALAL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Fairmount, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fairmount 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
Fairmount, AL$5,297/mo$4,844/mo+9.4%
Alabama$5,067/mo$5,007/mo+1.2%
National$6,447/mo$6,147/mo+4.9%
Fairmount, AL
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$4,844/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,067/mo
2023 average cost:$5,007/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,447/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fairmount

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairmount

Merrill Gardens at Madison

4.0
The areas we think they could improve on would be to perhaps explain to the family and patient, what is the criteria for no longer being able to care for a resident? That way the resident might attempt more control over his environment.

The Terrace at Priceville in Decatur, AL

5.0
What our family likes most about The Terrace at Priceville is the friendliness of the staff. Yes, we would recommend them to other families, but they are very expensive to [fee removed] a month. The community is Cissy with active vies in morning and afternoon, nurses communicate. The Terrace ...
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Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

Fairmount review score based on 105 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 8 Fairmount memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairmount 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

Fairmount review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Fairmount, AL8 facilities
8.3
Athens, AL71 facilities
8.1
Madison, AL13 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairmount 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 105 reviews of 8 Fairmount memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairmount 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.
Fairmount, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fairmount memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairmount memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairmount, 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairmount, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
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
87.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairmount 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 Fairmount Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairmount, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairmount 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 Fairmount partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairmount, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fairmount 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 Fairmount communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairmount, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fairmount 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 Fairmount offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairmount, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairmount

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 Fairmount protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Goldton at Athens, Limestone Lodge and Limestone Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairmount, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Fairmount, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Fairmount, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Gardens of Hazel Green. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Fairmount, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, Alabama ranges from $1300 to $8600. The average Memory Care cost in Fairmount, Alabama is $4,202. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairmount, Alabama typically starts at $1300. 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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