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If your loved one needs memory care in Section, A Place for Mom can help. With 74 memory care facilities in Section, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Bridgewood Gardens
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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45 reviews
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Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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9.8
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89 reviews
9.8
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89 reviews
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The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.
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.
The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...
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99 Photos available
9.8
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63 reviews
9.8
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We recently moved my Dad here and we love Silver Lakes! From the moment I first visited, I could feel how at home everyone felt, definitely like a family community! It sits among the beautiful North Alabama...
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.
Silver Lakes Senior Living offers Independent Living, traditional Assisted Living as well as a person-centered Memory Care program. This newly renovated community offers a vibrant, homelike environment where assistance is right around the corner any time of the day or night. Whether it’s...
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9.7
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70 reviews
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My grandma has been living at the Gardens for a year. There have been some changes recently, but they were definitely for the better. The Director, [name removed], is wonderful! Extremely communicative, well...
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.
Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...
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What we like the most about Kauhale Byrd Springs community is the staff and residents are friendly. We love the large windows that allow a lot of natural light into common spaces. It feels like a home.
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.
Proveer at Byrd Springs is a charming assisted living community where life is meant to be lived at your own pace. Located in the Tennessee River Valley, this community has played an important role in Huntsville’s senior living experiences for 20 years. Nicknamed Rocket City, the area is known for...
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99 Photos available
9.2
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26 reviews
9.2
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The Staff and Nurses have all been wonderful at taking care of my Mom. When we moved in three years ago, the price was great. Its clean, the food is good, and the activities director keeps them busy....
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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I am happy my parents are here. However, when my mother fell in the side yard, the staff refused to help my dad stand her up. I thought my parents would be safer there since staff would be around to help....
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.
At our luxurious, private retirement community in Huntsville, Ala., offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, you’re in the right place to seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and...
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There are several staff members who are truly wonderful and very caring. However, the building where my loved one resides appears to be somewhat short-staffed, and it seems that an additional team member...
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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1212 Photos available
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8.8
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Attentive and pleasant staff. Very good food with options. Nice facility and excellent activities director. Pricing is very competitive.
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.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago we took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to live, but...
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1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.8
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Redstone has a few independent rooms they call Select which don't require an equity buy-in. [name removed] was able to get one of those. It's much cheaper. They don't get to participate in as many activities...
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.
Huntsville Alabama's Premier Life Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, Licensed Specialty Care Assisted Living, and Licensed Skilled Nursing on a beautiful mountain top with scenic views.
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Madison
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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57 reviews
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My mother and father are very happy there and even though they kept their car, don't leave much at all. They find everything they need at Merrill Gardens. They also enjoy the company of friends and staff....
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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Photo of Vitality Living Upland Park
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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34 reviews
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This place has been a Godsend for our family. We needed a place for our dad to move to that would offer 3 hot meals a day that was clean and has an understanding and compassionate staff and this place...
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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Photo of The Madison Village
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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Our building had a Friday night get together, where we had food, played games and had fun. None of there other buildings did this, so that's what made it so special. I'm no longer living there, as I have...
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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Photo of Madison at The Range
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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38 reviews
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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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Photo of Brookdale Rome
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Great facility with great people running it! Very caring and competent! Everything is working out well! The other thing that stood out was the people that worked there and the residents at the facility...
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.
Live your best life every day.Imagine waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee on the covered patio overlooking a protected wetland area next to our community, before deciding between a fitness class or walk along our scenic pathways.  If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living,...
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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
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Staff seemed to love their jobs & the residents. They tried really hard with my husband, but he fell several times& was angry because he was away from me. He was not adjusting so I was asked to bring him...
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 Thrive at Brow Wood
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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Memory care is limited with the services they can provide. Most residents there are high functioning or have family members who visit every day. I had to move my mom as her health declined because their...
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.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago Thrive Senior Living took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to...
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Photo of Brookdale Hampton Cove
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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32 reviews
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It is awesome. Staff is fantastic and caring. I would recommend for those with loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia. Mom came in in a wheel chair after hip surgery and is now moving around with a walker....
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.
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. That’s why our community offers exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Located in an upscale area of...
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Photo of Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Like the fact it is all-inclusive pricing for the care versus added on care fees. The staff are respond in timely manner when assistance is needed. Although, my loved ones do not participate in the...
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.
As Huntsville’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days. Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and...
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Photo of Rosewood Manor
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The staff at Rosewood Manor are helpful and friendly. The housekeeping is good, they do deep cleans and help the residents. Communication with the family is as expected. The move in process was very easy and...
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.
Caring, Passion and Respect. Once you've experienced the gracious amenities and professionalism to be found at Rosewood Manor, you'll agree it's a place that's difficult to forget. Contact us today for a visit, or a chance to talk about how we can be of benefit in your assisted living situation....
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I rate them all 5! They really deserve more than 5! My mom loves Serenity Place! They treat her like a queen! I couldn't be happier with the staff and her living conditions!
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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Photo of The Neighborhood at Madison
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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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
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.
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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More than exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience with the community so far we would recommend them to other families.
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.
The Premier Senior Living Community in the South! Discover the comfort and classic southern charm that is Regency Pointe senior living. Located near the banks of the Coosa River in Rainbow City, Alabama, our picturesque community is nestled among rolling hills, scenic forests and natural wild...
Photo of Monark Grove Madison
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2222 Floor plans available
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The facility is clean and modern. The decor is up-to-date and it always smells nice. The staff are very friendly . The staff treat my family member with respect and kindness. The activities are meaningful...
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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Excellent caring facility. Everyone is treated like family. I would highly recommend this facility.
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 Section, AL

The average cost of senior living in Section is $3,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crossville, AL with an average of $3,430 per month.

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

Section, AL
$3,912/mo
$3,813/mo

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

Section, AL
$3,912/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,912/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,036/mo
Studio
$4,275/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,173/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Section 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: Section, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSection, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,912/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,912/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,368/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Section, AL:$3,912/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Section, AL:$3,912/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Section, AL:$3,368/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Section, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Section 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
Section, AL$4,952/mo$5,124/mo-3.3%
Alabama$5,087/mo$4,965/mo+2.5%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Section, AL
2024 average cost:$4,952/mo
2023 average cost:$5,124/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
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 Section

Recent reviews for memory care in Section

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.

Thrive at Brow Wood in Lookout Mountain, GA

5.0
My actually our mothers loved at Thrive for a year and a half. There are not sufficient words to describe the amazing care she received. Not once did I emet a staff member who was indifferent. Our Mom's called this "home" and we are so thankful they got to live our their days in this amazing ...
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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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Section review score based on 272 family reviews

8.1
Review score62 facilities272 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 272 reviews of 62 Section memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Section 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

Section review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Section, AL62 facilities
8.1
Dutton, AL84 facilities
8.3
Scottsboro, AL75 facilities

Review subcategories for Section 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 272 reviews of 62 Section memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Section 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.
Section, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Section memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Section memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Section, 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 Section 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 Section that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Section, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.9%
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 Section 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 Section Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Section, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
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
16.1%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Section 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 Section partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Section, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
51%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Section 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 Section communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Section, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
17.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Section 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 Section offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Section, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Section

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Bridgewood Gardens, Residences at Wellpoint and Silver Lakes Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Section, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 74 memory care facilities near Section, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Section, Alabama are Residences at Wellpoint, Silver Lakes Senior Living and Gardens of Hazel Green. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 74 memory care facilities near you in Section, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Section, 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 Section, 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 Section, Alabama ranges from $1400 to $9200. The average Memory Care cost in Section, Alabama is $3,912. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Section, 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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