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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Smith Institute, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Smith Institute, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Smith Institute, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Saratoga, Crossroads and Mill Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gadsden, Rainbow City and Albertville.

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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
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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.
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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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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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...
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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.
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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
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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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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: 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.
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 Smith Institute, AL

The average cost of senior living in Smith Institute is $3,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle-Rockledge, AL with an average of $3,154 per month.

Memory care costs in Smith Institute, AL, vs. nearby cities

Smith Institute, AL
$3,389/mo
$4,007/mo

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

Smith Institute, AL
$3,389/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,389/mo

Memory care costs in Smith Institute, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,190/mo
Studio
$3,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,595/mo

Senior living costs in Smith Institute 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: Smith Institute, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith Institute, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,389/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,389/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,122/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Smith Institute, AL:$3,389/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Smith Institute, AL:$3,389/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Smith Institute, AL:$3,122/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Smith Institute, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Smith Institute 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smith Institute, AL$3,685/mo$3,616/mo+1.9%
Alabama$4,660/mo$4,953/mo-5.9%
National$5,633/mo$5,504/mo+2.4%
Smith Institute, AL
2024 average cost:$3,685/mo
2023 average cost:$3,616/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,660/mo
2023 average cost:$4,953/mo
Percent change:-5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,633/mo
2023 average cost:$5,504/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Smith Institute

Recent reviews for memory care in Smith Institute

Regency Pointe in Rainbow City, AL

4.0
I have been very pleased with the quality of care my mother has been receiving at this community. She has been participating in many of the activities they have to offer and enjoying the company of the other residents. She has had no complaints about the food and has had good nutrition provided ...
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Silver Lakes Senior Living in Glencoe, AL

4.9
My mother has been there nearly a year now and I couldn’t be happier. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. They have taken excellent care of my mother. This is the best I’ve seen her in the past few years. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for assisted living needs to try this ...
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Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL

5.0
Everyone is super nice to us and our Mom. I truly appreciate everyone I have had contact with. We are fortunate to be able to have our Mom in this facility. As hard as it was to give up her home she has adjusted very well.

Smith Institute memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Institute memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Institute, 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 Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute 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
15.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
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
7.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
63%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith Institute, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
42.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Smith Institute

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 Smith Institute protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bridgewood Gardens, Silver Lakes Senior Living and Regency Pointe are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith Institute, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Smith Institute, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Smith Institute, Alabama is Silver Lakes Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Smith Institute, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smith Institute, 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 Smith Institute, 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 Smith Institute, Alabama ranges from $1295 to $8600. The average Memory Care cost in Smith Institute, Alabama is $3,389. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smith Institute, Alabama typically starts at $1295. 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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