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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Leighton, AL

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

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Photo of Columbia Cottage - Hartselle
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My Dad is a resident at the Hartselle campus and my sister and I have been very pleased with his care. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. They do an amazing job given the few staff that they have...
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.
Real Lifestyle ChoicesColumbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home.Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the treasures that grace your current home. Several apartments have special features like French doors, crown molding, and nine...
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The community of people, my dad has made a friend and that makes me happy. I would recommend them, but I will say, just like most community environments it's important that a family member makes sure that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
    Historical, Assisted Living at it's best!  The Hewitt House where all your dreams of a relaxing, comfortable retirement lifestyle can come true.  Built in 1830 the Hewitt House has been home to many people through the years.       Since 1983 we...
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Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with...
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.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
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They initially lowered the price for the first 6 moths until the VA kicked in so we really appreciated that. Comparatively to where I live, it is a lot cheaper. Overall it has been a really good experience...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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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
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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.

Cost of memory care in Leighton, AL

The average cost of senior living in Leighton is $3,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Littleville, AL with an average of $3,545 per month.

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

Leighton, AL
$3,818/mo

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

Leighton, AL
$3,818/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,818/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,154/mo
Studio
$3,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,062/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,750/mo

Senior living costs in Leighton 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: Leighton, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeighton, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,818/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,818/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,394/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Leighton, AL:$3,818/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Leighton, AL:$3,818/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Leighton, AL:$3,394/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Leighton, AL, over time

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

Leighton, ALAL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Leighton, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Leighton 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
Leighton, AL$5,416/mo$4,842/mo+11.9%
Alabama$5,087/mo$4,965/mo+2.5%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Leighton, AL
2024 average cost:$5,416/mo
2023 average cost:$4,842/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,087/mo
2023 average cost:$4,965/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Leighton

Recent reviews for memory care in Leighton

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.

Leighton review score based on 198 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 38 Leighton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Leighton 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

Leighton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Leighton, AL38 facilities
8.7
Muscle Shoals, AL9 facilities
8.7
Town Creek, AL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Leighton 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 198 reviews of 38 Leighton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Leighton 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.
Leighton, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Leighton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leighton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leighton, 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 Leighton 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 Leighton 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
57.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
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
60.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leighton 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 Leighton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leighton, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leighton 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 Leighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leighton, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Leighton 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 Leighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leighton, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leighton 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 Leighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leighton, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Leighton

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 Leighton 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 Morningside of Decatur are the top-rated memory care facilities near Leighton, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 46 memory care facilities near Leighton, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Leighton, Alabama are Limestone Lodge and Limestone Manor. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 46 memory care facilities near you in Leighton, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Leighton, 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 Leighton, 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 Leighton, Alabama ranges from $1000 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Leighton, Alabama is $3,818. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Leighton, 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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