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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Key, AL

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rock Spring.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Prices, Rome and Cedartown.

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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Branchwater Village
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.
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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.
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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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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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.
Photo of Westminster Memory Care
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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Varenita of West Cobb
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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.
Discover 5-Star Boutique Senior Living in West CobbVarenita of West Cobb offers a unique, modern approach to luxury senior living that promotes vitality, engagement, and an enriching sense of connection for both residents and their families. Located in the beautiful area of West Cobb, this...
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Key, AL

The average cost of senior living in Key is $3,990 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leesburg, AL with an average of $3,366 per month.

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

Key, AL
$3,990/mo
$3,433/mo

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

Key, AL
$3,990/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,990/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,787/mo
Studio
$4,366/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,349/mo

Senior living costs in Key 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: Key, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKey, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,990/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,901/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,909/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Key, AL:$3,990/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Key, AL:$3,901/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Key, AL:$3,909/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Key, AL, over time

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

Key, ALAL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Key, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Key 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
Key, AL$3,685/mo$3,616/mo+1.9%
Alabama$4,663/mo$4,887/mo-4.6%
National$5,720/mo$5,496/mo+4.1%
Key, AL
2024 average cost:$3,685/mo
2023 average cost:$3,616/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,663/mo
2023 average cost:$4,887/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,720/mo
2023 average cost:$5,496/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Key

Recent reviews for memory care in Key

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Manor Lake Hiram

4.2
Our loved one is in memory care and they have had some turnovers with the staff members. The ones we really knew and felt comfortable with are now gone. However, we really liked the organizational and flow of this community. The landscaping is just gorgeous. Our loved ones room is very nice. ...
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Serenity Place Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL

5.0
This community is absolutely outstanding, they are newly remodeled and have lots of great amenities and features throughout the entire building. My father is loving the view from his bedroom, he has lots of beautiful scenery to look at and loves to watch the deer play in the morning. They have a ...
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Key review score based on 270 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 270 reviews of 65 Key memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Key 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

Key review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Key, AL65 facilities
7.9
Centre, AL16 facilities
6.9
Cedar Bluff, AL19 facilities

Review subcategories for Key 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 270 reviews of 65 Key memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Key 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.
Key, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Key memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Key memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Key, 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 Key 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 Key that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Key, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
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
47.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Key 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 Key Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Key, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Key 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 Key partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Key, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Key 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 Key communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Key, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Key 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 Key offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Key, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Key

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Rome, The Fountains of Calhoun and McClellan Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Key, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 83 memory care facilities near Key, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Key, Alabama are The Gardens of Rome, McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 83 memory care facilities near you in Key, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Key, 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 Key, 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 Key, Alabama ranges from $1400 to $8295. The average Memory Care cost in Key, Alabama is $3,990. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Key, Alabama typically starts at $1400. 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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