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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lawson, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lawson, A Place for Mom can help. With 71 memory care facilities in Lawson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tanner Heights, Moulton Heights and West Decatur.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Huntsville, Athens and Madison.

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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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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
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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
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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, 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.
Regency Manor Specialty Care is an assisted living facility situated in Gurley, Alabama. We pride ourselves in our compassionate, dignified care for patients with AlzheimerÆs and dementia. We are also known for our home-like atmosphere, making it as comfortable as possible. We provide a secure...
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Lawson, AL

The average cost of senior living in Lawson is $4,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lexington, AL with an average of $3,773 per month.

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

Lawson, AL
$4,010/mo
$4,003/mo
$4,010/mo

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

Lawson, AL
$4,010/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,010/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,181/mo
Studio
$4,122/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,176/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Lawson 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: Lawson, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLawson, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$4,010/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,010/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,536/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Lawson, AL:$4,010/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lawson, AL:$4,010/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Lawson, AL:$3,536/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Lawson, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lawson 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
Lawson, AL$5,196/mo$5,283/mo-1.6%
Alabama$5,079/mo$5,024/mo+1.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lawson, AL
2024 average cost:$5,196/mo
2023 average cost:$5,283/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,079/mo
2023 average cost:$5,024/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lawson

Recent reviews for memory care in Lawson

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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The Pearl of the Shoals in Muscle Shoals, AL

5.0
The entire staff at Brookdale are wonderful! They go out of their way to make people feel welcome. It's very clean and updated. They offer lots of activities. I would highly recommend Brookdale to any of my family and friends.

Lawson review score based on 306 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 306 reviews of 62 Lawson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lawson 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

Lawson review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Lawson, AL62 facilities
8.2
Athens, AL71 facilities
8.2
Trinity, AL71 facilities

Review subcategories for Lawson 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 306 reviews of 62 Lawson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lawson 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.
Lawson, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lawson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawson, 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 Lawson 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 Lawson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lawson, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawson 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 Lawson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawson, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawson 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 Lawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawson, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawson 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 Lawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawson, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawson 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 Lawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawson, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Lawson

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Residences at Wellpoint are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lawson, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Lawson, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lawson, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Residences at Wellpoint. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Lawson, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lawson, 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 Lawson, 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 Lawson, Alabama ranges from $1300 to $8600. The average Memory Care cost in Lawson, Alabama is $4,010. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lawson, 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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