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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gulf Highlands, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Gulf Highlands, A Place for Mom can help. With 83 memory care facilities in Gulf Highlands, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Volanta, Seacliff and Magnolia Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairhope, Foley and Gulf Shores.

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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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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.
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
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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.
Our covenant is to improve the quality of every life we touch by providing comprehensive support, personalized care, and honoring the wishes of our patients and families.Vision:To deliver world-class service and innovative solutions for the nation’s most vulnerable populations, while preserving...
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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.
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We put my dad here and he couldn't walk with out falling down even with his walker. In just 2 weeks he can walk without falling or staggering. He loves that he can get out and talk with people when he wants....
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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.
Enon Country Manor The Enon Country Manor is an assisted living community located in sleepy little town of Walnut Hill, FL. This is a quiet community located near the border between the states of Florida and Alabama. Walnut Hill is a peaceful place that has plenty of accommodations for visiting...
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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.
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.
Carrington Place is an assisted living community located in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama. If you are looking for a new residence where you will feel comfortable and secure, then Carrington Place is the community for you. Named after the Satsuma orange, Satsuma is a beautiful city filled with...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My mother is there and has had excellent care. The nurses and staff are very caring and take pride in there patients. If you really want to know what kind of care your loved one is receiving visit them! No...
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Cost of memory care in Gulf Highlands, AL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Highlands is $3,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.

Memory care costs in Gulf Highlands, AL, vs. nearby cities

Gulf Highlands, AL
$3,930/mo

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

Gulf Highlands, AL
$3,930/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,930/mo

Memory care costs in Gulf Highlands, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,717/mo
Studio
$4,151/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,084/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,841/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,648/mo

Senior living costs in Gulf Highlands vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gulf Highlands, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGulf Highlands, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,930/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,921/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,500/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gulf Highlands, AL:$3,930/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gulf Highlands, AL:$3,921/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gulf Highlands, AL:$3,500/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gulf Highlands, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gulf Highlands 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gulf Highlands, AL$4,682/mo$5,056/mo-7.4%
Alabama$5,048/mo$5,011/mo+0.7%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Gulf Highlands, AL
2024 average cost:$4,682/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:-7.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,048/mo
2023 average cost:$5,011/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gulf Highlands

Recent reviews for memory care in Gulf Highlands

Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL

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After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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Homestead Village of Pensacola

5.0
We chose Homestead Village because it is close to our home and also we know several people who have been here and they had a good experience. The price was also reasonable and it has also been chosen #1 for senior living in our area. They have been good with communication and they always call me ...
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Live Oak Village Independent and Assisted Living in Foley, AL

5.0
Extremely friendly and helpful. I picked this community because of the location and price. Close to doctor, cardiologist and retinal specialty institute.

Gulf Highlands review score based on 267 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 267 reviews of 68 Gulf Highlands memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gulf Highlands 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

Gulf Highlands review score compared against nearby cities

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Gulf Highlands, AL68 facilities
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Gulf Shores, AL91 facilities
8.4

Review subcategories for Gulf Highlands 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 267 reviews of 68 Gulf Highlands memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gulf Highlands 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.
Gulf Highlands, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
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Value for cost*
3.6
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Gulf Highlands memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Highlands memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Highlands, 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 Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
32.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.8%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gulf Highlands

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores, Gardens of Daphne and Proveer at Port City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gulf Highlands, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 83 memory care facilities near Gulf Highlands, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gulf Highlands, Alabama are Gardens of Daphne and The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 83 memory care facilities near you in Gulf Highlands, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gulf Highlands, 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 Gulf Highlands, 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 Gulf Highlands, Alabama ranges from $1000 to $7695. The average Memory Care cost in Gulf Highlands, Alabama is $3,930. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gulf Highlands, Alabama typically starts at $1000. 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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